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VCP 5 - #Substack: is the honeymoon over?

May 2, 2024
Discussion on the limitations of Substack's follower system, building brands from domain names, the concept of indirect revenue, and Ghost's use of ActivityPub. Exploring transitioning between services and platforms, and using Substack for automating email notifications of publications.
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  • Transitioning newsletter services can impact follower retention.
  • Decentralized platforms like Micro.blog offer control over content distribution.

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Exploring Newsletter Services and Financial Considerations

The podcast delves into the speaker's experience with various newsletter services, including MailChimp and Reveal, which eventually transitioned to a free service under Twitter's acquisition. The speaker highlights the financial implications of newsletter growth, pointing out the irony that as subscriber numbers increase, so does the cost. This prompts the speaker to continuously seek better deals, leading to migrations between platforms such as Reveal and Substack.

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