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Email & Newsletters

Building, writing and monetising an email list that people genuinely open.

10 notes in this section

Subject Line Testing Without Fooling Yourself

Subject Line Testing Without Fooling Yourself

A winning subject line is often just the luckiest result in a small test. Here is how to design fair comparisons, choose meaningful metrics and turn uncertain results into better email decisions.

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Anatomy of a Welcome Email Sequence

Anatomy of a Welcome Email Sequence

A welcome sequence turns a new subscriber’s initial interest into a clear next step. Here’s how to plan the emails, write useful copy and measure whether the sequence earns its place.

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Newsletter Sponsorships: Pricing and Pitching

Newsletter Sponsorships: Pricing and Pitching

A newsletter does not need a huge audience to attract sponsors, but it does need a clear commercial case. Here is how to price placements, approach suitable advertisers and turn a first booking into repeat business.

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Starting a Newsletter: The First 30 Days

Starting a Newsletter: The First 30 Days

Your first month of newsletter publishing should prove that you can deliver something useful, consistently. Here is a practical plan for choosing a format, earning your first subscribers and learning from the first three sends.

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A Weekly Writing System for a Newsletter You Keep

A Weekly Writing System for a Newsletter You Keep

A newsletter lasts when the work fits into an ordinary week, not just an enthusiastic one. This practical system turns customer questions and everyday observations into a useful email you can send consistently.

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Selling by Email Without Wrecking the Relationship

Selling by Email Without Wrecking the Relationship

Your subscribers can welcome a sales email without wanting every email to be a sales pitch. Here’s how to make clear offers, plan useful follow-ups and measure sales without spending the trust you’ve earned.

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Lead Magnets That Convert (And the Ones That Don't)

Lead Magnets That Convert (And the Ones That Don't)

A useful lead magnet solves a small problem for the same person your paid offer serves. Here’s how to choose the right format, build a clear opt-in page, and spot the freebies that grow your list without growing your business.

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