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How to Export Your Mailing List from Substack (and Where to Go Next)

2026-07-16 • Staff Writer, Open Social Directory

A step-by-step guide to exporting your mailing list and content archives from Substack, with a detailed comparison of open alternatives like Ghost and WordPress.

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#Ghost #Substack #ActivityPub

Ghost vs Substack: Why Independent Writers are Choosing the Open Web

2026-07-15 • Open Social Directory

Discover why top newsletter creators and independent writers are migrating from Substack to Ghost, avoiding high platform fees, and embracing the decentralized web with ActivityPub.

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#Patreon #Monetization #Audience Ownership

Patreon Alternatives: Why Creators are Choosing to Own Their Audience

2026-07-08 • Staff Writer, Open Social Directory

From unpredictable billing changes to high platform fees, discover why top creators are leaving Substack and Patreon to build on the Open Web.

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