Substack Traffic Growth + Newsletter Design Ideas

July 16, 2025 |
Keenen Charles

This week, we've got a look at the history of email newsletters beyond Substack's rise, design ideas that you can copy, a look at how it might be good to add friction to your subscription process, and more.

Also the featured newsletters this week cover movies, golf, innovation, and more!

📰 News & Articles

Don’t Call It A Substack. Newsletters Have Been Here For Years

Newsletters have been around for a long time, and they are not just a Substack phenomenon. This article explores the history and evolution of newsletters.

11 Design Ideas You Should Steal For Your Newsletter

Check out these design elements from other newsletters that anyone can incorporate into their email strategy.

Substack got more traffic than The Wall Street Journal and CBS News in June

The popular newsletter platform clocked more US site visits than both major outlets last month.

Why VCs Are Launching Newsletters To Build Deal Flow and Personal Brands

Venture Capital is now a game of attention — and newsletters drive trust, visibility, and deal flow.

Is It Too Easy To Subscribe to Your Newsletter?

Learn how strategic friction can actually improve the health of your newsletter, boost retention, and give you more leverage with sponsors and partners.

⭐ Featured Newsletters

Devoted Grandma

Helping American grandmothers stay connected to their family

The Daily Innovation Newsletter

Discover the latest science and technology breakthroughs.

10almonds

Join the 98k+ women taking control of their health & aging

Movie Suggestions

Just sit back and press play!

SCOREGolf Rise & 9

Your weekly fix of everything golf

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!

Keenen Charles

Keenen is the creator of InboxReads and a believer in the future of newsletters and email for sharing great content.

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