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Tools
Top 5 Email Marketing Tools for Creators (2026)
Five creator email platforms ranked, with pros, cons, and real pricing at 1k and 10k subscribers.
Aug 14, 2026
Guide
Email Segmentation: The Playbook for Sending Less and Earning More
The three segments that move revenue, the one rule to start today, and how to set it up in any platform.
Aug 11, 2026
Guide
Email Subject Lines That Get Opens (Without the Clickbait)
The four patterns that earn an open honestly, the two things people forget, and what to stop doing today.
Aug 8, 2026
Review
Why I'm Moving My Newsletter Off LinkedIn: A Flodesk Studio Review
Sponsored review: I got early access to Flodesk Studio and used it to design the first issue of my new Bad Marketing newsletter.
Jul 21, 2026
First Look
How to Analyze Newsletter Performance With Claude and Flodesk
Sponsored first look: Flodesk's new Claude and ChatGPT integration pulls real answers from your account in plain English.
Jul 18, 2026
Strategy
Mailchimp Is Raising Prices Again — Here's Why Creators Are Switching to Kit
Mailchimp is raising prices again. Kit is offering 25% off annual plans plus free migration. Here's what creators need to know.
Jul 15, 2026
Tutorial
How to Clean Your Email List in 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)
Remove invalid emails, spam traps, and fake signups. Free verification tool included.
Jul 12, 2026
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Grow Your Email List on LinkedIn: The Complete Playbook
Turn LinkedIn connections into email subscribers. Profile optimization, content strategy, and the flywheel.
Jul 9, 2026
Case Study
What Presidential Campaigns Can Teach You About Email Marketing
Presidential campaigns raise billions through email. Here are the 6 tactics you can steal.
Jul 6, 2026
Deep Dive
From AOL to AI: The Timeless Email Marketing Principles That Still Work
Email has outlasted every trend for 25+ years. The 5 principles that have never changed.
Jul 3, 2026
Tutorial
How to Write High-Converting Emails in Minutes Using AI
The 5-step framework for using ChatGPT and AI to write emails that actually convert.
Jun 30, 2026
Strategy
Email vs. Social Media: How to Build an Audience You Actually Own
A platform-risk framework and a 30-day action plan for turning followers into subscribers you control.
Jun 27, 2026