Substack
Substack - A new economic engine for culture
Basic Information
Description
Substack is a media platform for video, writing, podcasts, and creator-centered communities, all powered by subscriptions. It allows writers to send digital newsletters directly to subscribers and supports independent creators by providing publishing, payment, analytics, and design infrastructure.
Brief History
Substack was founded in 2017 by Chris Best, Jairaj Sethi, and Hamish McKenzie. It was inspired by subscription-based newsletters like Ben Thompson's Stratechery.
Onboarding Process
To start, creators can sign up on the Substack website and create their publication. Substack handles the admin, billing, and tech, allowing creators to focus on content.
Requirements
General Requirements
Creators need to have content they wish to monetize through subscriptions. No specific technical skills are required as Substack handles the technical aspects.
Technical Requirements
Regions
USA, North America, and globally across six continents