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Substack Newsletter Integration

Substack Newsletter Integration

Overview

The status.health® blog now uses Substack for newsletter management. This provides:

Your Substack Publication

Publication Content

Short Description

The official blog of status.health® - Private health verification meets community care. Weekly insights on sexual health education, privacy technology, and product updates.

About Page

# About status.health® Blog

Welcome to the official blog of **status.health®**, where technology meets sexual health with a privacy-first approach.

## What We Cover

🚀 **Product Updates** - Latest features and improvements to our platform
💜 **Sexual Health** - Evidence-based education from experts
🔒 **Privacy Tech** - Deep dives into zero-knowledge proofs and data protection
📢 **Community** - Updates from the status.health® team

## Our Mission

We believe your health data belongs to you. Through this blog, we share:
- Educational content to help you make informed decisions
- Technical insights into privacy-preserving technologies
- Updates on our journey building health tech for the queer community
- Resources for sexual health and wellness

## Publishing Schedule

New posts every Wednesday. Subscribe to never miss an update.

## The Team

Built by and for the queer community, our team brings together expertise in cryptography, public health, and community care. Learn more at [status.health/team](https://status.health/team).

## Contact

Questions? Reach out at questions@status.health

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*status.health® is a product of Status Health SPC. We're committed to building technology that respects your privacy while connecting you to the care you deserve.*

Publication Introduction

Welcome to the status.health® blog - your trusted source for sexual health education, privacy technology insights, and product updates. Published every Wednesday.

Welcome Emails

For New Subscribers

Subject: Welcome to status.health® 🌈

Hi there!

Welcome to the status.health® community! We're thrilled you've joined us on our mission to put health data back in your hands.

Every Wednesday, you'll receive:
- 🚀 Product updates and new features
- 💜 Evidence-based sexual health education
- 🔒 Privacy technology insights
- 📢 Community news and resources

Our blog is built by and for the queer community, with a focus on privacy, inclusivity, and empowerment through knowledge.

## What to Expect

Our content ranges from technical deep-dives into zero-knowledge proofs to practical sexual health guidance. Whether you're here for the tech or the health education (or both!), we've got you covered.

## Stay Connected

- Visit our main site: [status.health](https://status.health)
- Read the blog: [blog.status.health](https://blog.status.health)
- Follow on Bluesky: [@status.health](https://bsky.app/profile/status.health)

Thank you for trusting us with your inbox. We promise to make it worth your while.

With pride,
The status.health® Team

P.S. Have questions or feedback? Reply to this email or reach out at questions@status.health

For Imported Subscribers

Subject: Important: We've moved to Substack! 🚀

Hi there,

Great news! We've upgraded our newsletter system to better serve you. You're receiving this because you previously subscribed to the status.health® blog newsletter.

## What's Changed?

We've moved to Substack to provide:
- Better email deliverability
- Easier subscription management
- Comment and discussion features
- Mobile app access

## What Stays the Same?

- Weekly posts every Wednesday
- Same great content on sexual health, privacy tech, and product updates
- Your privacy remains our priority
- Unsubscribe anytime with one click

## No Action Needed

Your subscription has been automatically transferred. Just sit back and enjoy our content!

## Questions?

If you have any concerns or didn't expect this email, please reach out at questions@status.health

Thank you for being part of our community!

The status.health® Team

How It Works

  1. Blog Integration: All “Subscribe” buttons now link to your Substack subscribe page
  2. New Posts: When you publish on Substack, subscribers automatically get notified
  3. Cross-Posting: You can publish on both the Jekyll blog and Substack

Managing Your Newsletter

Accessing Your Dashboard

  1. Go to https://statusdothealth.substack.com/publish
  2. Log in with your Substack credentials
  3. You’ll see:
    • Subscriber count and list
    • Post analytics
    • Revenue (if you enable paid subscriptions)
    • Settings and customization options

Viewing Subscribers

  1. In your dashboard, click Subscribers in the left menu
  2. You can:
    • See all subscribers with signup dates
    • Export subscriber list as CSV
    • Filter by free/paid (if using paid tiers)
    • Search for specific subscribers

Publishing Content

  1. Write and publish on Substack
  2. Copy content to Jekyll blog as markdown
  3. Benefits:
    • Automatic email notifications
    • Built-in comments and discussion
    • Social features

Option 2: Jekyll Blog as Primary

  1. Publish on Jekyll blog first
  2. Copy/paste to Substack
  3. Add link back to original blog post

Setting Up Automatic Imports (Optional)

Substack can automatically import your blog posts:

  1. Go to Settings → Import
  2. Add your RSS feed: https://blog.status.health/feed.xml
  3. Choose import frequency
  4. Select whether to publish immediately or save as drafts

Verifying RSS Feed

To ensure your RSS feed is working properly:

  1. Test the feed: Visit https://blog.status.health/feed.xml in your browser
  2. Validate: Use https://validator.w3.org/feed/ to check for errors
  3. Email Substack: Send your RSS feed URL to statusdothealth@substack.com
  4. Monitor imports: Check Settings → Import → History

RSS Feed Details:

Managing Unsubscribes

Substack handles this automatically:

  1. Unsubscribe Notifications:
    • Go to Settings → Notifications
    • Enable “Email me when someone unsubscribes”
  2. Viewing Unsubscribes:
    • Check Stats → Subscribers → Unsubscribed
    • See reasons if provided
  3. Re-engagement:
    • Substack automatically handles re-subscribe requests
    • Previous unsubscribers can easily re-join

Customizing Your Substack

Brand Consistency

  1. Logo and Colors:
    • Settings → Publication details
    • Upload status.health logo
    • Set brand colors to match blog
  2. About Page:
    • Settings → About page
    • Add your mission and team info
  3. Welcome Email:
    • Settings → Email settings
    • Customize the automatic welcome message
  1. Enable Custom Domain (optional):
    • Use newsletter.status.health instead of statusdothealth.substack.com
    • Settings → Custom domain
  2. Comments:
    • Settings → Community
    • Choose who can comment (all subscribers recommended)
  3. Discovery:
    • Settings → Discovery
    • Enable to grow through Substack network

Best Practices

Content Strategy

  1. Consistency: Maintain Wednesday publishing schedule
  2. Format: Use Substack’s formatting tools for rich content
  3. Images: Include the hero logo in posts
  4. Cross-Promotion: Link between blog and Substack

Growing Your List

  1. Import Existing Subscribers:
    • If you have any from Web3Forms
    • Settings → Import → Upload CSV
  2. Promote on Blog:
    • All subscribe buttons now go to Substack
    • Consider adding “Read on Substack” links
  3. Leverage Substack Network:
    • Enable recommendations
    • Guest post on other publications

Analytics and Insights

Key Metrics to Track

  1. Subscriber Growth:
    • Total subscribers
    • Weekly/monthly growth rate
    • Churn rate
  2. Engagement:
    • Open rates (aim for 40%+)
    • Click rates
    • Comments and likes
  3. Content Performance:
    • Most popular posts
    • Best performing topics
    • Optimal send times

Accessing Analytics

  1. Click Stats in your dashboard
  2. View detailed metrics for:
    • Overall publication performance
    • Individual post performance
    • Subscriber demographics

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Subscribers Not Receiving Emails:
    • Check their subscription status
    • Have them check spam folder
    • Verify email address
  2. Import Issues:
    • Ensure RSS feed is valid
    • Check post formatting
    • Verify feed URL
  3. Customization Limits:
    • Substack has limited CSS customization
    • Focus on content quality over design

Integration Maintenance

What’s Changed in the Blog

  1. Removed:
    • Web3Forms integration
    • Email collection forms
    • Newsletter popup modal
  2. Updated:
    • All subscribe buttons link to Substack
    • Configuration points to Substack URL
    • Simplified JavaScript (no form handling)
  3. Benefits:
    • Less code to maintain
    • Better deliverability
    • Professional newsletter features

Next Steps

  1. Customize your Substack publication with branding
  2. Import any existing subscribers from Web3Forms
  3. Publish your first Substack post announcing the newsletter
  4. Set up RSS import if you want automatic cross-posting
  5. Enable notifications for new subscribers and unsubscribes

Support Resources

Remember: Substack makes newsletter management simple. Focus on creating great content, and let Substack handle the technical details!