Introducing the only Substack course you will ever need.
THE PAID SUBSTACK SYSTEM
Subject: WattyAlan Reports Subscribers - Free 3-Month Access to Platform Intelligence
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What You Received:
4 months complimentary paid subscription (value: $86.61) to platform intelligence covering Substack ecosystem evolution, AI developments, and newsletter operations throughout 2026.
Platform intelligence publication tracking Substack ecosystem evolution, AI developments, and operational shifts affecting newsletter revenue in 2026.
Option to buy access to The Complete operations Manual course for building and defending profitable Substack publications.
SUBSCRIPTION TIERS
Free Subscribers:
Course information and purchase link
Access to free analytical posts
Paid Subscribers ($28.87/month or $249/year):
Monthly platform intelligence briefing on Substack ecosystem updates and algorithm changes
AI tool development tracking and implementation research for newsletter operators
Full access to analytical research posts and data-driven investigations
Founding Members ($1400):
Everything in Paid tier
Full personalized research package analyzing your niche and custom action plan for maximizing reach across all platforms in the Substack ecosystem
THE COMPLETE SUBSTACK OPERATIONS MANUAL
(Separate Course - $397)
Most Substack courses teach you how to get followers. This one teaches you how to get paid.
17-module implementation framework for newsletter operators at any stage - from launch to defending against 2026 platform disruptions.
Built for operators who want proven systems, not motivational content.
What makes this different: → Evidence-based strategies backed by Q4 2025 performance data and documented case studies → Anti-manipulation approach - no dark patterns, no fake urgency, no guru tactics → Real timelines and realistic expectations (not “6-figure in 90 days” BS) → Substack-specific technical guidance including Notes algorithm mechanics and recommendation engine optimization
THE 17 MODULES (126 LESSONS):
Module 1: Initial Setup & Positioning (6 lessons)
Module 2: Content Strategy Fundamentals (6 lessons)
Module 3: Subscriber Acquisition Basics (6 lessons)
Module 4: Email Optimization (7 lessons)
Module 5: Monetization Models (4 lessons)
Module 6: AI Integration (6 lessons)
Module 7: Conversion Tactics (3 lessons)
Module 8: Community Building (4 lessons)
Module 9: Analytics & Tracking (9 lessons)
Module 10: Advanced Growth (9 lessons)
Module 11: SEO Fundamentals (10 lessons)
Module 12: Social Media Strategy (10 lessons)
Module 13: Paid Promotion (10 lessons)
Module 14: Retention Systems (8 lessons)
Module 15: Scaling Operations (8 lessons)
Module 16: Legal & Business Infrastructure (8 lessons)
Module 17: Platform Defence Strategies 2026 (12 lessons)
Master Substack’s internal network generating 50% of subscriptions, implement video/livestream strategies driving 2.5x revenue growth, defend against AI summarization and search disruption, optimize Notes algorithm for 5-11 daily subscribers, build summary-resistant content formats, diversify revenue through digital products and events, and navigate the four platform threats reshaping newsletter operations.
Module 17 addresses 2026 operational reality: AI-generated email summaries intercepting content value, social media link throttling (Facebook -77% since 2018), Google AI Overviews compressing CTR by 34-61%, and multi-channel defensive infrastructure because no single distribution channel remains reliably stable.
COURSE ACCESS:
17 modules | 126 lessons | Lifetime access
Course includes guide on maximizing implementation of every lesson.
One price: $397. No upsells.
Two steps for access:
Step 1: Purchase (one time only) https://academy.paidsubstack.com/courses/offers/2f29dcf5-1b7b-4c60-8417-6202c500af24
Step 2: Login (daily access)
https://academy.paidsubstack.com/login
SUBSCRIPTION VS COURSE
Subscription (ongoing): Platform intelligence tracking ecosystem evolution as 2026 unfolds - monthly briefings, AI developments, research posts
Course (one-time): Complete operational framework from launch through platform defence - 17 modules with lifetime access
Separate offerings. Subscription tracks changes. Course teaches system.
Subscribe for ongoing intelligence. Purchase course for complete implementation framework. Or both.
That's an immense amount of detail. I have not considered starting my own substack as it always looked far too complicated but this has changed my mind.