WordPress’ entry into newsletter platforms could mean a hit for Substack, which takes 10% of subscriber fees. WordPress based its model on customers, not the audience size of its customers. So customers just upgrade their service level when their subscribers hit a certain size without paying a fee. (Simon Owens’ Media Newsletter)
Tilt Take: Yes, a 10% fee or commission sounds like a lot. But before you make any switch, evaluate both the benefits and the downsides of any platform or service.
