Kym Ellis

Kym Ellis

The importance of word of mouth marketing for creators

A universal truth for every business, whether online, offline, subscription, or one-time purchase, is that they are dependent on marketing channels for growth. Marketing channels come in lots of different forms: Social media, SEO, network/referrals, word of mouth, advertising, or any other method where people who haven't

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Why content distribution is the key to growth

You're creating great work. Make sure people see it.

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How to grow a creator business with free trial signups

Free trials are a popular acquisition model amongst businesses with recurring subscriptions. Offering your readers a free trial is a great strategy to increase your subscription revenue by giving readers the chance to have access to your paid content for a set period of time — so they can decide whether

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Community guidelines: Fostering valuable contributions

Launching a community space as an independent publisher can feel like a leap of faith. Providing your members with a space to have valuable conversations is important, but how do you ensure that it remains a safe and collaborative space? That's where community guidelines come in. A set

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How to support your members as an independent creator

Excellent customer support is important for any online business. Find out how to offer it 👇

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Email sender name best practices

Find out how to set the best sender name for your newsletter and increase your open rates.

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A publishers guide to content organization

Deciding how to structure your content doesn't need to be difficult.

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A beginner’s guide to SEO for publishers and creators

You don't need to be a marketing expert to get started with SEO. Here's how!

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Is guest posting worth it? A guide for publishers

Find out how to do guest posting the right way.

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Email deliverability explained for publishers

How publishers can leverage SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and robust content for optimal inbox placement.

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How to switch from Patreon to Ghost

Built an audience on Patreon but looking for more ownership of your revenue and content?

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Customizing your Ghost site even further

If you're feeling a little more adventurous, there's really no limit to what's possible with Ghost.

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Which creator tech stack is right for you? ⭐️

Understand the benefits and limitations of the platforms you choose to run your business with this guide.

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How to create a design brief for a Ghost theme ⭐️

Getting your theme design project right is important — here's a template to get you started.

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How to leverage SEO for a membership website

Search engine optimization can work for membership business and newsletters too — here's how.

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