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⚠️ 6 Newsletter Platform Gotchas to Watch For
Subscriber List Export Limits:HIGH You may only be able to export email addresses—not engagement data, payment history, or subscription tiers when leaving the platform
Payment Processing Fees:MEDIUM Platforms take 5-15% of paid subscriptions plus payment processing fees. The total cut can exceed 18-20% of your revenue
Content License Claims:HIGH Platforms may claim rights to use your newsletter content for promotional purposes, recommendations, or cross-promotion without additional compensation
Recommendation Algorithm Control:MEDIUM Platforms control which newsletters get recommended to new users. Changes to the algorithm can dramatically affect your growth
Payment Processor Lock-in:MEDIUM Subscriber payment methods are tied to the platform's processor. Migrating paid subscribers to a new platform means asking everyone to re-enter payment info
Custom Domain Portability:HIGH If your newsletter URL is on a platform subdomain, you lose all SEO value and direct links when you leave. Custom domains may require premium plans
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