Paid newsletter with gated archive
Your own newsletter platform on your domain. Free and paid tiers, Stripe billing, searchable archive for members.
Possibilities
Where this could go
Manage Free And Paid Subscriptions
Connect Stripe to handle recurring payments and automatically grant access to premium content.
- Stripe integration for secure billing
- Automated tier upgrades and downgrades
- Custom pricing for monthly and annual plans
- Member portal to manage payment methods
Build A Searchable Member Archive
Store past newsletters in a secure library where paying members can search and read previous issues.
- Secure paywall for premium articles
- Full text search across all past issues
- Categorized tags for easy navigation
- Automated archiving of new broadcasts
Publish And Send From One Place
Write your content once and simultaneously publish it to your domain while sending it via SendGrid or Mailgun.
- Rich text editor for writing issues
- SendGrid integration for email delivery
- Custom domain hosting for web versions
- Audience segmentation by membership tier
Questions
Things people ask
How do payments and subscriptions work?
The platform integrates directly with Stripe to process credit cards and manage recurring billing. When a reader subscribes, Stripe handles the transaction and automatically updates their access level in the system.
Can I import my existing email list?
Yes, you can upload a CSV file containing your current subscribers from Mailchimp, Substack, or ConvertKit. The system will map their email addresses and assign them to the correct free or paid tier.
How are the emails actually delivered?
We connect the platform to a dedicated email service provider like SendGrid or Mailgun. This ensures reliable delivery rates and keeps your domain reputation secure while handling large broadcast volumes.
What happens when a payment fails?
Stripe automatically attempts to retry the payment based on your billing settings. If the payment ultimately fails, the system automatically revokes the user access to the paid archive and moves them to the free tier.
Can readers search through old newsletters?
Paying members get access to a private archive hosted on your domain. They can use a keyword search to find specific topics or browse past issues by category and publication date.
Do I own the content and subscriber data?
You retain full ownership of your mailing list, payment data, and published content. Because the platform runs on your own infrastructure, you are not tied to a third party network or subject to their algorithm changes.
Can I offer free trials or discount codes?
You can generate promotional codes directly within your Stripe dashboard. Subscribers can apply these codes at checkout to receive a temporary free trial or a percentage discount on their membership.
