Use Maker Notes

A few days back, I created a bi-weekly newsletter with Revue to help Makers like myself Learn, and Get Results. I shared it on a little accountability group I'm in and launched that on MakerLog.

The result is 1 subscriber (from the group).

Next, I designed the landing page, shared it on MakerLog, Indie Hackers, and the group.

I got:

• 68 visits to the website
• 9 more subscribers. 1 from the group, and the rest from both IH and ML.
• 6 feedbacks - 1 on copywriting, 1 on engagement, and the rest are compliments of a good design.

That means the page converted at 14℅. Bad? Fair? Good? I'm just happy I have a waitlist to send the first issue to.

I learned something from the above - A good design is a way to build trust in your offer. If you can invest in this, good! I made the design myself so it cost me $0 from my pocket. (Will talk about my setup later)

Next...

• I was convinced of simplifying the description and I did that: 4 lists turned 2.
• Another feedback I'll try is sending an outline to subscribers so the guide can be tailored to their specific needs.

Take a peek: https://usemakernotes.com

First of all, The idea:

Earlier this month, I thought of burning a4 papers I used in taking notes. I can't because they are very resourceful. So I thought of digitalising them. Moreover, I find it hard filling in the loopholes of what I've learnt.

Then I find myself thinking, it will be a good idea to force myself filling these loopholes and sharing these notes rather than keeping it to myself. By doing so, I'm learning, and helping others as well.

But learning alone isn't enough. One has to Do it as well. Hence, for each curated notes, I'll be creating a dashboard / OS to help put things into action.

The newsletter is free. The dashboard will be paid or pay what you want. I haven't decided yet, a few issues will determine.

Promotion so far:
I've only shared this on Makerlog, Twitter, and Indie Hackers.

But my goal is to measure the rate of interest after my first issue.

I'm happy to have gotten here. Let's see what the future holds.