Author: Rob Pugh

WordPress vs. Substack: Choose the Best Platform for Your Newsletter

WordPress vs. Substack: Choose the Best Platform for Your Newsletter

If you’re looking to start a newsletter, you’ve likely encountered two major options: Substack and WordPress. While both can help you reach your audience, they represent fundamentally different approaches to building your online presence. One locks you into a single platform with limited growth potential, while the other provides a foundation you can build on…

Ready for a Newsletter That’s Yours? Switch from Substack to WordPress.com

Ready for a Newsletter That’s Yours? Switch from Substack to WordPress.com

If you’ve been running a newsletter on Substack, you might be feeling some growing pains. Maybe you’re watching those 10% fees eat into your revenue as your subscriber base grows. Perhaps you’re hitting the limits of Substack’s customization options. Or you might be concerned about truly owning your content and audience data. Whatever the reason…

Improved Control for Your Newsletter with Categories and Subscriber Management

Improved Control for Your Newsletter with Categories and Subscriber Management

We’ve been busy developing new features that make creating, managing, and growing your newsletter through WordPress.com easier. These features give you more control and better insights into your audience. As a reminder, every WordPress.com site includes Newsletter, granting you the ability to send new posts via email to subscribers. If you already have a site…