In this episode, I break down 30 different newsletter growth channels—from social and search to partnerships and paid ads—and rank them based on scale, effort, and subscriber quality. I’ll share surprising data showing just how wildly subscriber value can vary between sources, plus the framework I use to evaluate conversion and lifetime value. We’ll cover channels like YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, SEO, Meta ads, cross-promotions, and more. If you’re trying to figure out which few channels to focus on for real, sustainable growth, this video will point you in the right direction. FREE Guide: How to get your first 1000 newsletter subscribers in 30 days >> Timestamps: 00:00 Overview of the Newsletter Growth Tier List 01:33 How I’m Ranking 30+ Newsletter Growth Channels 02:11 Organic Social: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Substack Notes, X, TikTok 10:42 Paid Social: Meta, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok Ads 14:41 Search & SEO: Organic vs. Google Ads 18:05 Partnerships & Collaborations: Guest Posts, Podcasts, and Cross-Promotions 24:07 Organic Growth Tactics: Referrals, Giveaways & Communities 28:52 The Worst Channels Hurting Your Newsletter 37:54 The Tier List Recap 38:53 My Recommendation 40:09 Real Data Breakdown: Conversions & Revenue per Source 45:01 What I've Learned From The Data
