I would not grow a newsletter before I do the revenue math on paper. Subscriber counts are fun to watch. They do not pay rent unless something converts.
Do the ugly version first.
Start with what you actually sell
Newsletters make money in a few common ways:
- paid subscriptions
- sponsorships
- affiliate links
- selling your own product or service
Pick one primary path. Mixing three before one works is how you get a busy inbox and thin revenue.
Paid subscription math
If you charge $8 a month and expect 3 percent of free readers to convert:
