Quick Fixes: How to Create a Free + Paid Post in Substack.
Of monetization.
Hello! In my previous post shown above, I suggested utilizing a 'free+paid content' approach as a variant of the freemium pricing model.
In this post, I provide a step-by-step guide on implementing the free+paid content model effectively, along with highlighting important caveats specific to Substack that you should be aware of in case it affects you.
I also share how to generate an image with Substack’s AI image generator behind the paywall. For more on image generation, read this earlier post.
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Let’s assume this is your free content, in which you still add value or offer a preview of the upcoming content, or paywalled content within this post.
Once you have created all of the free content, it is easiest to add the paywall divider before you write further.
However, you can also add it in once your entire post is created so you have flexibility in choosing where to place the paywall line.
Let's begin by setting some necessary configurations in the Dashboard→Settings before creating a free+paid post.