I’ve always believed that I’ve got something valuable to share through my writing. But just keeping my work in Google Docs or letting it sit on a blog wasn’t enough anymore.
So I took the leap. I started my own newsletter.
Please scratch that. Actually, I started two. Yep — one on Substack and the other on Beehiiv.
Crazy? Maybe.
Worth it? 1000% yes.
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Let me explain.
Both Substack and Beehiiv are robust platforms for launching a newsletter, but they each have unique features.
Substack is super simple to use and makes it easy to build a reader-supported community. It feels like blogging, but cooler.
Screenshot of jiujitsu-news’s substack created by the author
Beehiiv is a beast when it comes to growth tools — built-in referrals, clean design, and decent monetization opportunities.
Screenshot of Ben-Abdelhafid’s Beehiiv newsletter created by the author
So instead of picking one, I tried both.
And yes, I wear multiple hats.