Substack: How to Set Up Your Newsletter for Success
Hey there!
I’m Deni, and welcome to this quick yet in-depth course on one of today’s most popular platforms—Substack!
I’m excited to share some of the best-kept secrets about this amazing newsletter platform that can make or break your success.
In just 45 days after starting my Substack, Deni Sahaya: Live•Write•Create 💞, I became a Substack Bestseller. And no, this didn’t happen by luck or by bringing over a massive audience from other places. About 50% of my success came from understanding what Substack truly offers and mastering both the basics and the more advanced features—things that many of my followers still find tricky.
After hearing from so many of my wonderful subscribers, I’ve finally put together this beginner-friendly guide. And yes, whether you’re brand new to Substack or you’ve been using it for a while but are struggling to convert it into income, I'm confident this guide will help you.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to go from beginner to pro in just 30 minutes on Substack:
- Choosing the right publication name (believe it or not, this can have a HUGE impact on your newsletter's future)
- Setting up and formatting your newsletter to look appealing and professional
- Customizing the layout and theme of your Substack homepage and sections
- Adding separate sections to your newsletter—and why this may be better than running multiple newsletters
- The importance of clearly stating your ‘Terms and Conditions’ and where to include them
- A complete guide to navigating Substack’s dashboard
- How readers can discover your newsletter and how Substack’s internal network works
- The difference between posts and emails
- Segmenting your email list—and much more!
For a small donation of $5, your support helps me continue creating more awesome content that will guide you toward building a full-time income from doing what you love — writing online. Enjoy the video!
Much love,
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