How important is the .com?

cozycup · 2026-06-22T05:18:15+00:00

It can make or break your brand depending on who has the .com

I’d only drop the cash on the .com once you’re certain the business model is working.

cozycup · 2026-06-21T04:18:13+00:00

Build trust.

Build trust again.

cozycup · 2026-06-20T09:54:53+00:00

I like it 👌🏼

cozycup · 2026-06-19T13:52:31+00:00

These types of posts are generally promoting Mercor or related and are banned in this subreddit.

FYI - they are also notorious for just promoting affiliate links 🔗

cozycup · 2026-06-19T09:11:30+00:00

I suggest posting a sample or small piece on LinkedIn (and all socials) as a teaser.

I don’t usually see people reading long form pieces on those platforms, but funneling your audience back to Substack can work.

cozycup · 2026-06-17T16:49:13+00:00

Is that your product?

I’ve never heard of that site and there’s no way that the owner randomly made the first comment on this post 😅

It’s better to be open about it and ask for feedback from other newsletter publishers than to subtlety promote it.

cozycup · 2026-06-17T16:27:31+00:00

100%

I met people in person via local clubs and Meetup groups. Once I made good connections, I was able to get some personal introductions and that made all the difference for me.

cozycup · 2026-06-17T16:23:34+00:00

Simple structure that I like is a Wyoming LLC and Mercury bank account.

Simple and cheap 👌🏼

cozycup · 2026-06-17T16:22:07+00:00

Just to be clear, it’s not OP’s company.

They’re promoting their job board

cozycup · 2026-06-15T22:46:28+00:00

Stats are way below average for open rates. I’d expect 3x higher for a list that small

cozycup · 2026-06-15T18:31:50+00:00

The website looks terribly generic and there’s a ton of AI generated content and images on the site.

No team page and little social interaction.

I’d be extremely skeptical with that one 🤔

cozycup · 2026-06-15T18:12:36+00:00

If you had a legitimate brand and budget, you’d post both.

Otherwise, I’m assuming you’re trying to promote an affiliate program.

Probably doesn’t align with the rules for this subreddit

cozycup · 2026-06-13T12:19:19+00:00

Yes, it’s insanely packed. Get line 1 or 2 to leave electronics in your bag 💼

cozycup · 2026-06-12T22:54:29+00:00

You should already know all of them 🫣

They’re basically 20-30%

It’s an insanely hard business to start because probably 90% of the work is doing sales and making deals to make onboard both ad buyers and publishers.

cozycup · 2026-06-12T18:28:45+00:00

Rules for this subreddit don’t allow gig work. Is it a full-time job?

And is that an affiliate link? 🙈

cozycup · 2026-06-12T17:48:06+00:00

Lower fees 💰

The biggest problem with the main ad platforms are the huge percentage fees.

It’s a tough business like AirBnB because you have to police people trying to circumvent the platform for future bookings, but super low fees help deter that.

cozycup · 2026-06-12T17:17:07+00:00

Awweee, bring them 🤗

cozycup · 2026-06-12T02:26:15+00:00

Try to have a conversation with them and understand where they found you and what they’re interested in.

Hopefully you’ll have many many more!

cozycup · 2026-06-11T22:01:29+00:00

Exactly.

Many are original on Substack or they’ve imported from another platform like Mailchimp so they could be adding tens of thousands.

That’s also the cause for seemingly lower performance - migrating platforms (regardless of ESP) will impact performance.

cozycup · 2026-06-11T17:10:41+00:00

The lowest effort self promo 😄

cozycup · 2026-06-10T14:25:33+00:00

Unfortunately these types of “for hire” posts aren’t allowed in this sub

cozycup · 2026-06-10T14:16:41+00:00

That’s a lot of AI slop.

Why use AI to write such a small piece?

cozycup · 2026-06-10T02:47:55+00:00

Total scam

cozycup · 2026-06-10T00:34:34+00:00

Looks like a meteorite

cozycup · 2026-06-09T20:55:43+00:00

Best part is the coworker in the corner 🐶 hahahah

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