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Publishing Exclusive Articles & Newsletters: Build Deeper Fan Connections

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Written by Jeremy Guo
Updated over a week ago

Engage your most loyal supporters by delivering exclusive content directly to their inboxes. Firstory’s "Articles & Newsletters" feature automates the process, so you can focus on creating without worrying about membership lists.


Setup Guide:

  1. Enable Plans: Ensure your subscription tiers are active under "Monetization > Membership."

  2. Create Content: Go to "Articles & Newsletters" and click "Add." Use "Tags" to categorize your posts for easy browsing.

  3. Set Permissions: Under "Article Permissions," choose the appropriate tier (e.g., Paid Members Only).

  4. Test & Send: * Use "Send Test Email" to check the layout before going live.

    • When publishing, choose "Immediately" or "Scheduled," and check the box to "Send as Newsletter."

    • ⚠️ Note: A single article can only be sent as a newsletter once.

Design Tip: To include images in your newsletter, upload them to an external host like Imgur or PostImage first, then paste the "Direct Link" into your article.


FAQ

  • Will users who canceled but are still in their billing cycle receive it? Yes.

  • Do trial members receive newsletters? Yes.

  • Can I see replies? Yes, member replies are automatically forwarded to your registered email.

  • What if a member misses an email? Use the "Resend" button in the dashboard. The system will only send it to those who haven't received it yet—no double-sending!

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