How To Make Your Substack Newsletter Stand Out With This One Change
Let's make things 💅
🚀 In 6 months I went from 0 to making a living through online writing and creating.
If I can do it, so can you. A paid subscription gets you:
Full access to my Grow Your Substack Course: This course has tutorial videos, workshops, and everything you need to grow your Substack. Normally, this is valued at $437, but it’s all yours as part of your subscription.
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That’s a total value of $474, all for just $7/month or even better—$60/year 🤯.
Let’s talk facts:
I am definitely not the person with the most beautifully designed newsletter on here (you may check out
or for this).But because I have a neatly organized newsletter, some people come to me with requests like these:
That’s why today, I wanted to share a few tips and tricks on how to make your publication stand out and look a tiny bit pretty. 💅 Because who doesn’t want a nicely looking homepage?!
If you’re looking to get paid for your words, here are some resources to help you achieve that:
Weekly Resource List:
Ready, Set, Design 🎨
Your homepage is the first thing people see when they click on your newsletter. A nice home front might be the decisive factor in whether someone subscribes or becomes a paid reader.
Look at these statistics 🤯
First Impressions are Key: Users decide within 0.05 seconds if a site feels credible and appealing. Even with a standardized design, the right headline, description, and set up can set you apart.
Subscribers Trust Good Design: 48% of people say design is the main factor in trusting a brand’s credibility. Use your limited space wisely with a clear, engaging message representing your unique voice.
Engagement Hinges on Appeal: 38% of visitors will leave if a page is unattractive. Use your homepage to hook readers, showing them why they’ll want to keep coming back.
In a sea of similar designs, it’s the message that matters. With a few tweaks, your Substack homepage can become a subscriber magnet.
Let’s get started….