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Newsletter Swap Match

Find similar-size newsletters in your niche for cross-promotion swaps.

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The idea

Newsletter writers list their topic, audience size and open rate range. The app suggests good swap partners and handles the request, scheduling and confirmation. Small newsletters grow by recommending each other.

Who it is for
Independent newsletter writers under 20,000 subscribers
How it makes money
Monthly subscription for unlimited swap requests
Suggested stack
Next.js, MySQL, Tailwind, hosted on a small VPS
Launch cost
Under $100

Your first AI prompts

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PROMPT 1 OF 3

Build a web app called Newsletter Swap Match. Writers sign up and create a profile with newsletter name, link, topics (pick up to three), subscriber range, open rate range, send frequency and a short blurb.

PROMPT 2 OF 3

Show a matches page ranking other newsletters by shared topics and similar subscriber range. Let writers send a swap request with proposed week and blurb. The other writer accepts or declines, and accepted swaps show on both calendars.

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PROMPT 3 OF 3

Add confirmation: after the swap week, each side marks done and optionally reports clicks. Show a swap history and simple reputation score. Add a Stripe subscription with three free requests per month.

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  2. 02Domain and nameBrainstorm a short name, check the .com, and register it.
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  4. 04AI build kickoffPaste the prompts below into Claude, Cursor or Lovable, one at a time.
  5. 05Server and hostingPick a host and have your AI walk you through setup.
  6. 06Backend and dataLogins, database and payments, one prompt at a time.
  7. 07Frontend and designScreens, colors and a simple logo that look professional.
  8. 08Go livePut it online, then submit to the App Store and Google Play if it is a mobile app.
  9. 09Marketing planLaunch posts, local outreach and your first 100 users.
  10. 10Launch and growShip it and add your live link to earn the Shipped badge.
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