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It's almost poetic that the Internet is shifting at exactly the time I'm doing a challenge to prove what works - and how to overcome change. The post Weeks 26-30: We’re On A Collision Course appeared first on Scott DeLong.
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How To Build A Profitable Newsletter In 2024

Using the same strategies I've used to build millions of subscribers across multiple newsletters, you can do it too. The post How To Build A Profitable Newsletter In 2024 appeared first on Scott DeLong.

a year ago 182 votes
My Predictions For The Future Of Content Sites (And How To Navigate Them)

With the rise of artificial intelligence and content being mostly commodotized, what's the future look like for websites? Let's predict it. The post My Predictions For The Future Of Content Sites (And How To Navigate Them) appeared first on Scott DeLong.

a year ago 113 votes
Weeks 48-52: My Final Update

It's been fun (kinda). Here's where it ended up and where I'm going next. The post Weeks 48-52: My Final Update appeared first on Scott DeLong.

a year ago 126 votes
Weeks 44-47: The end is near

As this challenge comes to an end, it feels good to be at a point where I'm about as immune as possible to looming threats The post Weeks 44-47: The end is near appeared first on Scott DeLong.

a year ago 125 votes
Weeks 40-43: A $5k Month and Billion Dollar Idea

The second to the last update is focused and short. I have just one goal: convert subscribers into paying customers. The post Weeks 40-43: A $5k Month and Billion Dollar Idea appeared first on Scott DeLong.

a year ago 138 votes

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