{ "batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_substack_paid_enable_steps", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Substack: Turning on paid subscriptions (Stripe connect + enable toggle)", "summary": "Substack's help centre says creators go to Stripe's website to fill in the required details, then use the \"Enable payments\" toggle to make paid subscriptions go live.", "body": "Substack's help centre says creators go to Stripe's website to fill in the required details, then use the \"Enable payments\" toggle to make paid subscriptions go live.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc actually says:\n\n“You'll be taken to Stripe's website, where you'll fill out required details to start receiving payments. … When you're ready, click on the toggle next to \"Enable payments\", which will make your paid subscriptions go live.”\n\nNote: published_on is the page's 'Updated' date.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037459952-How-do-I-set-up-a-paid-publication", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc", "evidence_quote": "You'll be taken to Stripe's website, where you'll fill out required details to start receiving payments. … When you're ready, click on the toggle next to \"Enable payments\", which will make your paid subscriptions go live.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Turning on paid subscriptions (Stripe connect + enable toggle)", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Desktop Settings > Payments flow; the help centre also documents a separate app-based flow for profile-only creators", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "substack", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_substack_paid_minimum_price", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Substack: Minimum paid subscription price", "summary": "Substack says its minimum subscription price is $5 per month and $30 per year, and that these minimums apply to US-dollar Stripe accounts.", "body": "Substack says its minimum subscription price is $5 per month and $30 per year, and that these minimums apply to US-dollar Stripe accounts.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc actually says:\n\n“The minimum subscription price on Substack is $5 per month and $30 per year. These minimums apply to US-dollar Stripe accounts; pricing in other currencies may vary.”\n\nNote: The amounts are bold on the page. The bold markdown markers were removed from the quote.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037459952-How-do-I-set-up-a-paid-publication", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc", "evidence_quote": "The minimum subscription price on Substack is $5 per month and $30 per year. These minimums apply to US-dollar Stripe accounts; pricing in other currencies may vary.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Minimum paid subscription price", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The minimums apply to US-dollar Stripe accounts. The page says pricing in other currencies may vary.", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "substack", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_substack_paid_country_support", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Substack: Country eligibility for paid subscriptions", "summary": "Substack says free publications can start from anywhere, paid subscriptions depend on Stripe's supported countries, and India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia and Thailand are exceptions where the Substack application fee does not apply.", "body": "Substack says free publications can start from anywhere, paid subscriptions depend on Stripe's supported countries, and India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia and Thailand are exceptions where the Substack application fee does not apply.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc actually says:\n\n“If you have a free Substack publication, you can start from anywhere. If you're planning to add paid subscriptions, you can view a list of countries supported by Stripe, our payments provider. … India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, and Thailand are exceptions to this list for additional technical reasons and the Substack application fee does not apply.”\n\nNote: The page also says that since May 2024, creators in India who have not yet connected Stripe cannot sign up for a new Stripe account through Substack and must request an invite from Stripe.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041314672-Are-there-any-countries-or-geographies-you-don-t-support", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc", "evidence_quote": "If you have a free Substack publication, you can start from anywhere. If you're planning to add paid subscriptions, you can view a list of countries supported by Stripe, our payments provider. … India, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Malaysia, and Thailand are exceptions to this list for additional technical reasons and the Substack application fee does not apply.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Country eligibility for paid subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The same page also says Substack's 10% fee will eventually apply in these countries.", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "substack", "topic": [ "access.geo", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_paid_plan_gate", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Beehiiv: Which plan unlocks paid subscriptions", "summary": "beehiiv's plan comparison table shows paid subscriptions are not available on the Launch plan and are available on the Scale plan.", "body": "beehiiv's plan comparison table shows paid subscriptions are not available on the Launch plan and are available on the Scale plan.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“Paid subscriptions, Launch, No … Paid subscriptions, Scale, Yes”\n\nNote: The quote is taken from the accessible text of the table cells. The same table shows 'Ad network, Launch, No' and 'Ad network, Scale, Yes'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "Paid subscriptions, Launch, No … Paid subscriptions, Scale, Yes", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv", "topic": "Which plan unlocks paid subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The table also shows Max and Enterprise as 'Yes'.", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_paid_stripe_required", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Beehiiv: Stripe account needed for paid subscriptions", "summary": "beehiiv's help centre says a Stripe account must be connected before offering paid subscriptions or selling paid digital products.", "body": "beehiiv's help centre says a Stripe account must be connected before offering paid subscriptions or selling paid digital products.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“Available on paid beehiiv plans. … In order to sell paid digital products or offer paid subscriptions within beehiiv, you will need to first connect a Stripe account to process credit card payments.”\n\nNote: The article carries a notice that it is being updated to reflect recent releases.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com/support/article/12643795789335-how-to-set-up-a-stripe-account-for-paid-subscriptions", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "Available on paid beehiiv plans. … In order to sell paid digital products or offer paid subscriptions within beehiiv, you will need to first connect a Stripe account to process credit card payments.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv", "topic": "Stripe account needed for paid subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The article says this is available on paid beehiiv plans. The account is separate from the Stripe Express account used f", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_adnetwork_eligibility", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ad Network eligibility and payout account", "summary": "beehiiv says the Ad Network is available to anyone on the Scale plan or above who is actively sending on beehiiv, and that Ad Network payouts require a Stripe Express account, which Stripe restricts in some countries and currencies.", "body": "beehiiv says the Ad Network is available to anyone on the Scale plan or above who is actively sending on beehiiv, and that Ad Network payouts require a Stripe Express account, which Stripe restricts in some countries and currencies.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“The Ad Network is available to anyone on the Scale plan or above, who is actively sending on beehiiv. … Ad Network payouts require a Stripe Express account, and Stripe has restrictions on certain countries and currencies.”\n\nNote: The same page says payouts go to the beehiiv Wallet on the 20th of each month for the prior month's ads. No minimum subscriber count is stated.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com/support/article/17507491038231-ad-network-faq", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "The Ad Network is available to anyone on the Scale plan or above, who is actively sending on beehiiv. … Ad Network payouts require a Stripe Express account, and Stripe has restrictions on certain countries and currencies.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv Ad Network", "topic": "Ad Network eligibility and payout account", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The page says there are no alternative processors (PayPal, Wise and so on) for Ad Network earnings.", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.geo", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_ghost_paid_stripe_connect", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ghost: Connecting Stripe to take payments", "summary": "Ghost's help centre says Stripe is Ghost's exclusive payments partner and that, once connected, a site can take payments.", "body": "Ghost's help centre says Stripe is Ghost's exclusive payments partner and that, once connected, a site can take payments.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“Stripe is our exclusive payments partner. … You're now connected to Stripe and able to take payments on your Ghost site.”\n\nNote: published_on is the article's modified_time metadata. The page recommends a new Stripe account separate from any other business, and the same Stripe account when migrating from Substack.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/help/stripe/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "Stripe is our exclusive payments partner. … You're now connected to Stripe and able to take payments on your Ghost site.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Connecting Stripe to take payments", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The connection is made in Ghost Admin under Settings > Memberships > Tiers. The Ghost(Pro) pricing page lists paid subsc", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "ghost", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_kit_paid_setup_payments", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Kit (formerly ConvertKit): Payments setup required before selling", "summary": "Kit's help centre says products stay in draft until Stripe is connected and payments setup is complete, and that a separate Kit-managed Stripe Express account is required even if the creator already has a Stripe account.", "body": "Kit's help centre says products stay in draft until Stripe is connected and payments setup is complete, and that a separate Kit-managed Stripe Express account is required even if the creator already has a Stripe account.\n\nWhat Kit actually says:\n\n“Any products you create will be in draft mode until Stripe is connected and payments setup is complete. … You'll need a separate Kit-managed Stripe Express account for managing and receiving payments for your sales.”\n\nNote: Kit's 'Creating a paid newsletter' article (fetched) says to create a Subscription product with monthly, quarterly or yearly billing and send issues as Broadcasts filtered to that product.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kit.com/en/articles/4199327-setting-up-payments", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kit", "evidence_quote": "Any products you create will be in draft mode until Stripe is connected and payments setup is complete. … You'll need a separate Kit-managed Stripe Express account for managing and receiving payments for your sales.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Kit (formerly ConvertKit)", "topic": "Payments setup required before selling", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Covers all Kit products, including subscription products used for paid newsletters.", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "kit", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_paid_setup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Paid subscription setup steps", "summary": "Buttondown's docs say paid subscriptions are set up by signing up for Stripe and connecting it to Buttondown, and that Buttondown only supports Stripe natively.", "body": "Buttondown's docs say paid subscriptions are set up by signing up for Stripe and connecting it to Buttondown, and that Buttondown only supports Stripe natively.\n\nWhat Buttondown LLC actually says:\n\n“Sign up for Stripe (which takes your customers' money & sends it to you) and connect it to Buttondown. … Buttondown only supports Stripe natively right now.”\n\nNote: The docs page says paid subscriptions are 'Available on the Basic plan', while the pricing page lists paid subscriptions as a +$9/month add-on. The two pages label the plan differently.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.buttondown.com/paid-subscriptions", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown LLC", "evidence_quote": "Sign up for Stripe (which takes your customers' money & sends it to you) and connect it to Buttondown. … Buttondown only supports Stripe natively right now.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Paid subscription setup steps", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The docs say Stripe test mode is not supported and that each newsletter with paid subscriptions needs its own Stripe acc", "tags": { "lane": "subscription_sfw", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_signup_requirements", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Registration requirements", "summary": "To register a Buttondown account a creator needs a browser with cookies, JavaScript and pop-ups enabled, an active email address they know the password to, and a strong account password.", "body": "To register a Buttondown account a creator needs a browser with cookies, JavaScript and pop-ups enabled, an active email address they know the password to, and a strong account password.\n\nWhat Buttondown actually says:\n\n“You'll need:\n\n- A browser with cookies, JavaScript, and in-browser pop-ups enabled\n- An active email address that you know the password to\n- A strong password for your Buttondown account”\n\nNote: Registration documentation; no ID or government document requirement stated.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.buttondown.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown", "evidence_quote": "You'll need:\n\n- A browser with cookies, JavaScript, and in-browser pop-ups enabled\n- An active email address that you know the password to\n- A strong password for your Buttondown account", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Registration requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_signup_username", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Username selection", "summary": "A creator's Buttondown username becomes part of their public Buttondown URL, so it must be unique.", "body": "A creator's Buttondown username becomes part of their public Buttondown URL, so it must be unique.\n\nWhat Buttondown actually says:\n\n“Your username is part of your public Buttondown URL, so pick something unique and memorable.”\n\nNote: Username can be changed later per the page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.buttondown.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown", "evidence_quote": "Your username is part of your public Buttondown URL, so pick something unique and memorable.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Username selection", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_signup_email", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Registration email", "summary": "Buttondown asks the creator to enter their go-to email address, which is used for notifications, account updates, and billing information.", "body": "Buttondown asks the creator to enter their go-to email address, which is used for notifications, account updates, and billing information.\n\nWhat Buttondown actually says:\n\n“Enter your go-to email address for receiving notifications, account updates, and billing information.”\n\nNote: Subscribers see a Buttondown- or custom-domain address, not the registered email, when sending from the server.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.buttondown.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown", "evidence_quote": "Enter your go-to email address for receiving notifications, account updates, and billing information.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Registration email", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_signup_confirm", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Account confirmation", "summary": "After account creation Buttondown sends a confirmation email that the creator must click to verify the account.", "body": "After account creation Buttondown sends a confirmation email that the creator must click to verify the account.\n\nWhat Buttondown actually says:\n\n“After you create an account, Buttondown sends a confirmation email to the email address you entered. Check your email for an email from \"justin@buttondown.email\" and click the link to verify your account.”\n\nNote: No stated approval or review wait time; account is verified by clicking the email link.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.buttondown.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown", "evidence_quote": "After you create an account, Buttondown sends a confirmation email to the email address you entered. Check your email for an email from \"justin@buttondown.email\" and click the link to verify your account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Account confirmation", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_onboarding_steps", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Onboarding sequence", "summary": "Buttondown's recommended post-signup sequence is to configure branding, build the subscriber base, design the email, then publish the first email (draft, preview, and send).", "body": "Buttondown's recommended post-signup sequence is to configure branding, build the subscriber base, design the email, then publish the first email (draft, preview, and send).\n\nWhat Buttondown actually says:\n\n“Now that your account is set up, here are the recommended next steps:\n\n1. Configure your newsletter's branding -- set up your newsletter's name, description, colors, and logo.\n2. Build your subscriber base -- share your newsletter URL, embed subscription forms, or import existing subscribers.\n3. Design your email -- customize the look and feel of your emails with templates and CSS.\n4. Publish your first email -- draft, preview, and send your first newsletter.”\n\nNote: Ordered steps from the official onboarding guide.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.buttondown.com/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown", "evidence_quote": "Now that your account is set up, here are the recommended next steps:\n\n1. Configure your newsletter's branding -- set up your newsletter's name, description, colors, and logo.\n2. Build your subscriber base -- share your newsletter URL, embed subscription forms, or import existing subscribers.\n3. Design your email -- customize the look and feel of your emails with templates and CSS.\n4. Publish your first email -- draft, preview, and send your first newsletter.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Onboarding sequence", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "access.signup", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_support_hours", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Support channels and availability", "summary": "Buttondown support is provided by humans (not a chatbot) and is generally available from 6am to 6pm US Eastern time excluding weekends and major holidays.", "body": "Buttondown support is provided by humans (not a chatbot) and is generally available from 6am to 6pm US Eastern time excluding weekends and major holidays.\n\nWhat Buttondown actually says:\n\n“We're distributed around the world, and generally available from 6am-6pm US Eastern time (excluding weekends, and major holidays). Send a message and Anita, Justin or Steph will get back to you as soon as possible!”\n\nNote: Tagged Unclassified because support availability has no exact topic match; would call it 'onboarding support'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.buttondown.com/support", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown", "evidence_quote": "We're distributed around the world, and generally available from 6am-6pm US Eastern time (excluding weekends, and major holidays). Send a message and Anita, Justin or Steph will get back to you as soon as possible!", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Support channels and availability", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_buttondown_paidsub_fees", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Buttondown: Paid subscription fees", "summary": "Buttondown does not charge extra for paid subscribers, so the creator keeps all the revenue from paid subscribers.", "body": "Buttondown does not charge extra for paid subscribers, so the creator keeps all the revenue from paid subscribers.\n\nWhat Buttondown actually says:\n\n“The best part? We won't charge you extra for paid subscribers, so you'll keep all of the revenue that you make.”\n\nNote: Refers to paid-subscription feature; Stripe processing fees may still apply (stated elsewhere).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.buttondown.com/features", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Buttondown", "evidence_quote": "The best part? We won't charge you extra for paid subscribers, so you'll keep all of the revenue that you make.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Buttondown", "topic": "Paid subscription fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "buttondown", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_signup_nocredit", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Beehiiv: Free sign-up", "summary": "beehiiv can be started for free with no credit card required.", "body": "beehiiv can be started for free with no credit card required.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“Get started for free. No credit card required.”\n\nNote: Homepage sign-up call to action.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "Get started for free. No credit card required.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv", "topic": "Free sign-up", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_signup_method", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Beehiiv: Sign-up method", "summary": "beehiiv offers sign-up with Google or sign-up with email.", "body": "beehiiv offers sign-up with Google or sign-up with email.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“Sign up with Google”\n\nNote: Homepage presented two sign-up buttons: 'Sign up with Google' and 'Sign up with email'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "Sign up with Google", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv", "topic": "Sign-up method", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_plans_free", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Beehiiv: Free plan and trial", "summary": "beehiiv's Free plan is free forever with no credit card required, and Lite and Pro include a free trial that ends when the user upgrades.", "body": "beehiiv's Free plan is free forever with no credit card required, and Lite and Pro include a free trial that ends when the user upgrades.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“Free is free forever, with no credit card required. Lite and Pro include a free trial so you can use paid features before you subscribe. No credit card is needed to get started, and the trial ends when you upgrade.”\n\nNote: From pricing page FAQ.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "Free is free forever, with no credit card required. Lite and Pro include a free trial so you can use paid features before you subscribe. No credit card is needed to get started, and the trial ends when you upgrade.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv", "topic": "Free plan and trial", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "money.fees", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_revenue_stripe", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Beehiiv: Paid subscription revenue split and processing fee", "summary": "beehiiv takes 0% of paid subscription and digital product revenue, with the creator keeping what they earn minus Stripe's standard processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.", "body": "beehiiv takes 0% of paid subscription and digital product revenue, with the creator keeping what they earn minus Stripe's standard processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“No. beehiiv takes 0% of your paid subscription and digital product revenue. You keep what you earn, minus Stripe's standard processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.”\n\nNote: Payouts routed via Stripe; a bank account/payout setup is handled through Stripe (not detailed on this page).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "No. beehiiv takes 0% of your paid subscription and digital product revenue. You keep what you earn, minus Stripe's standard processing fee of 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv", "topic": "Paid subscription revenue split and processing fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_beehiiv_onboarding_mode", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Beehiiv: Onboarding model", "summary": "beehiiv onboarding is self-serve on the Free, Lite, and Pro plans, while the Enterprise plan offers concierge VIP onboarding.", "body": "beehiiv onboarding is self-serve on the Free, Lite, and Pro plans, while the Enterprise plan offers concierge VIP onboarding.\n\nWhat beehiiv actually says:\n\n“Onboarding, Free, Self-serve\nOnboarding, Lite, Self-serve\nOnboarding, Pro, Self-serve\nOnboarding, Enterprise, Concierge VIP”\n\nNote: Feature comparison table; tagged Unclassified (no exact onboarding-mode topic).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "beehiiv", "evidence_quote": "Onboarding, Free, Self-serve\nOnboarding, Lite, Self-serve\nOnboarding, Pro, Self-serve\nOnboarding, Enterprise, Concierge VIP", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "beehiiv", "topic": "Onboarding model", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "beehiiv", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_ghost_setup_aftertheme", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ghost: Site setup step", "summary": "After creating a publication and selecting a theme, a creator sets a few settings so the site is named correctly and can be crawled and identified by external services.", "body": "After creating a publication and selecting a theme, a creator sets a few settings so the site is named correctly and can be crawled and identified by external services.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“After creating your publication and selecting a theme, there are a few settings that can help ensure your site is named correctly, and can be crawled and identified by external services.”\n\nNote: Ghost help centre 'Setting up your site'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/help/site-setup/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "After creating your publication and selecting a theme, there are a few settings that can help ensure your site is named correctly, and can be crawled and identified by external services.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Site setup step", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "ghost", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_ghost_membership_access", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ghost: Membership access options", "summary": "Ghost membership subscription access is set from Settings > Membership > Access and has options including anyone can sign up (default), paid-members only, only people I invite, and nobody.", "body": "Ghost membership subscription access is set from Settings > Membership > Access and has options including anyone can sign up (default), paid-members only, only people I invite, and nobody.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“Set your subscription access from the **Settings** → **Membership** → **Access** area within Ghost Admin. ... Subscription access has three options: - **Anyone can sign up** — member sign up and sign in is available to all visitors (default) - **Paid-members only** – visitors can only sign up for paid membership - **Only people I invite** — if you'd prefer an invite-only community, use this option to prevent member sign up, imported members can still log in - **Nobody** — turn off all subscription and sign in functionality on your site”\n\nNote: The page lists 'three options' but actually enumerates four; quote preserved verbatim.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/help/setup-members/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "Set your subscription access from the **Settings** → **Membership** → **Access** area within Ghost Admin. ... Subscription access has three options: - **Anyone can sign up** — member sign up and sign in is available to all visitors (default) - **Paid-members only** – visitors can only sign up for paid membership - **Only people I invite** — if you'd prefer an invite-only community, use this option to prevent member sign up, imported members can still log in - **Nobody** — turn off all subscription and sign in functionality on your site", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Membership access options", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "ghost", "topic": [ "access.signup", "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_ghost_team_roles", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ghost: Staff roles / who can publish", "summary": "Ghost's base staff role, Contributors, can create and edit their own draft posts but cannot edit others' drafts or publish posts.", "body": "Ghost's base staff role, Contributors, can create and edit their own draft posts but cannot edit others' drafts or publish posts.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“Ghost has a number of different user roles that you can assign to staff user profiles:\n\n- **Contributors** — This is the base user level in Ghost. Contributors can create and edit their own draft posts, but they are unable to edit the drafts of others, or publish posts.”\n\nNote: Higher roles (Author, Editor, Administrator) can publish; from the same page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/help/managing-your-team/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "Ghost has a number of different user roles that you can assign to staff user profiles:\n\n- **Contributors** — This is the base user level in Ghost. Contributors can create and edit their own draft posts, but they are unable to edit the drafts of others, or publish posts.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Staff roles / who can publish", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "ghost", "topic": [ "access.signup", "rules.enforcement" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_ghost_payments_stripe", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ghost: Payment processor connection", "summary": "Ghost accepts payments from members using a Stripe integration to process subscriptions and one-time payments and manage billing.", "body": "Ghost accepts payments from members using a Stripe integration to process subscriptions and one-time payments and manage billing.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“Accept payments from members using Stripe integration. Process subscriptions, one-time payments, and manage billing with ease.”\n\nNote: From Ghost(Pro) pricing 'Paid subscriptions' help text; paid subscriptions are unavailable on the Starter plan.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/pricing/", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "Accept payments from members using Stripe integration. Process subscriptions, one-time payments, and manage billing with ease.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Payment processor connection", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform; paid subscriptions require a paid Ghost(Pro) plan", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "ghost", "topic": [ "money.payout", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_substack_signup_handle", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Substack: Handle selection at sign-up", "summary": "When signing up for Substack a creator is asked to select a unique handle, which is used to mention them in notes, posts, and profile sharing.", "body": "When signing up for Substack a creator is asked to select a unique handle, which is used to mention them in notes, posts, and profile sharing.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc actually says:\n\n“You'll be asked to select a handle when you sign up for Substack and create a new profile. Handles are unique, making it easy for others to mention you in notes, posts, and profile sharing.”\n\nNote: Substack help centre 'How can I publish on Substack?' (updated Aug 17, 2026).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/29152946791188-How-can-I-publish-on-Substack", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc", "evidence_quote": "You'll be asked to select a handle when you sign up for Substack and create a new profile. Handles are unique, making it easy for others to mention you in notes, posts, and profile sharing.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Handle selection at sign-up", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "substack", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_substack_signup_url", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Substack: Handle determines profile URL", "summary": "A creator's Substack handle determines their Substack profile URL in the form substack.com/@handle.", "body": "A creator's Substack handle determines their Substack profile URL in the form substack.com/@handle.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc actually says:\n\n“Your handle will also determine your Substack profile URL: substack.com/@handle.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/29152946791188-How-can-I-publish-on-Substack", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc", "evidence_quote": "Your handle will also determine your Substack profile URL: substack.com/@handle.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Handle determines profile URL", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "substack", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_substack_support_chatbot", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Substack: Primary support channel", "summary": "Substack's fastest support channel is its support chatbot, which the company says resolves about 90% of issues.", "body": "Substack's fastest support channel is its support chatbot, which the company says resolves about 90% of issues.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc actually says:\n\n“For the fastest response, start with the **chatbot**, which resolves about 90% of issues.”\n\nNote: Tagged Unclassified (support channel). If the bot can't answer, it creates an email ticket for the in-house support team.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/43904995414164-How-to-contact-Substack-Support", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc", "evidence_quote": "For the fastest response, start with the **chatbot**, which resolves about 90% of issues.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Primary support channel", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "substack", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_substack_support_response", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Substack: Support response time for paid creators", "summary": "Substack support response for paid creators (publications with paid subscriptions enabled) is within 24 hours including weekends and holidays, while free publications and general inquiries are prioritized by urgency.", "body": "Substack support response for paid creators (publications with paid subscriptions enabled) is within 24 hours including weekends and holidays, while free publications and general inquiries are prioritized by urgency.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc actually says:\n\n“**Paid creators** (publications with paid subscriptions enabled)\n\nWithin 24 hours, including weekends & holidays\n\nFree publications, subscribers, & general inquiries\n\nPrioritized based on urgency (e.g., payments, access issues)”\n\nNote: Expected-response-time table from Substack help centre.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/43904995414164-How-to-contact-Substack-Support", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc", "evidence_quote": "**Paid creators** (publications with paid subscriptions enabled)\n\nWithin 24 hours, including weekends & holidays\n\nFree publications, subscribers, & general inquiries\n\nPrioritized based on urgency (e.g., payments, access issues)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Support response time for paid creators", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "substack", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_kit_trial_nocredit", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Kit: Free trial sign-up", "summary": "Kit offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required and free migrations.", "body": "Kit offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required and free migrations.\n\nWhat Kit actually says:\n\n“Start free trial 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Free migrations.”\n\nNote: Kit (formerly ConvertKit) support/sign-up page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kit.com/support", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kit", "evidence_quote": "Start free trial 14-day free trial. No credit card required. Free migrations.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Kit", "topic": "Free trial sign-up", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform; formerly ConvertKit", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "kit", "topic": [ "access.signup", "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_kit_support_hours", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Kit: Support availability", "summary": "Kit support is available 24/7 after logging into an account, or via email to help@kit.com.", "body": "Kit support is available 24/7 after logging into an account, or via email to help@kit.com.\n\nWhat Kit actually says:\n\n“Need to contact support? Log into your account and get support right away — our team is available 24/7.”\n\nNote: Tagged Unclassified (support availability); would call it 'onboarding support'.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kit.com/support", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kit", "evidence_quote": "Need to contact support? Log into your account and get support right away — our team is available 24/7.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Kit", "topic": "Support availability", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global platform", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "trouble", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "kit", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r1081_newsletters_how_to_start_lemonsqueezy_mor", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Lemon Squeezy: Merchant of record for payments", "summary": "Lemon Squeezy acts as the merchant of record, handling payments, merchant fees, fraud, and sales tax for the seller.", "body": "Lemon Squeezy acts as the merchant of record, handling payments, merchant fees, fraud, and sales tax for the seller.\n\nWhat Lemon Squeezy actually says:\n\n“We’re your merchant of record. That means **we handle payments, merchant fees, fraud and sales tax** without you lifting a finger.”\n\nNote: Lemon Squeezy is a payments/digital-products platform, not a newsletter platform per se; recorded for payment/tax setup context.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.lemonsqueezy.com", "last_verified": "2026-10-01", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Lemon Squeezy", "evidence_quote": "We’re your merchant of record. That means **we handle payments, merchant fees, fraud and sales tax** without you lifting a finger.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1081-newsletters-how-to-start", "subject": "Lemon Squeezy", "topic": "Merchant of record for payments", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Digital commerce/payment platform; global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "lemonsqueezy", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.tax" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }