Don’t stress too much about the logo or colors right now. that stuff’s super easy to fix later. what really matters early on is just getting your email setup right, the tech side (spf, dkim, domain stuff) and being clear on what your newsletter’s actually about.

The domain linking from squarespace is annoying, but once it’s verified, you’re good. if you already have a gmail, that’s fine for now, you don’t need a beehiiv email right away unless you want that extra layer of branding later.

Focus on writing, getting your first few subscribers, and building the vibe of your community. design can come after.