This week, Ghost officially launched its social syndication feature, allowing users to post their newsletters and blog posts directly to Bluesky and Mastodon. Meanwhile, Substack is facing backlash over its push alert drama, with many creators questioning the platform's business model and branding.
Also the featured newsletters this week cover woodworking, public relations, filmmaking, and more!
📰 News & Articles
Ghost now syndicates to Bluesky and Mastodon
Ghost now lets users plug their newsletters and blog posts directly into the social web.
The Substack Branding and Faux Prestige Trap
Substack's push alert drama is a reminder that the platform's branding and prestige can be a trap for creators.
The Newsletter Format That Helps You Retain Paying Subscribers
How sending a monthly, behind-the-scenes newsletter to tell supporters more about your team and your strategy.
Substack Did Not See That Coming
A look at Substack's business model and potential fundamental flaws to it.
Substack: A/B testing & more
New on Substack: A/B testing for headlines, profile customization tools, and livestream updates.
⭐ Featured Newsletters
California Bulletin
Regulations, funding & growth for CA founders
Wonder Tools
Discover the world's most useful digital tools
The Woodworking Shed
Learning hand tool wood working from scratch in a small shed
Little Scraps of Filmmaking
A filmmaker’s notebook: scraps of insight and being a human.
Digital PR Explained
Making Digital PR Clear, Practical, and Actionable
See Ya
This is our weekly newsletter covering tips and tools for newsletter operators and everything else happening in the email newsletter space. Hope you enjoyed it!