E-Zine/Newsletter - Fee or Free?

Hi Gang,

I'm working on a travel site that is slowly taking shape and coming together based on all I've learned here and elsewhere for the past year. I'm currently gearing up for my monthly (or twice monthly) newsletter by preparing the first few months worth of material in advance.

I'm looking at the merits of a fee-based newsletter versus a free one. My site currently lists both, but that isn't going to happen. :-)

I know that I will (obviously) have a larger subscriber base with a free newsletter, and have the opportunity to put ads in front of my subscribers, to help grow a revenue stream.

However, a fee-based newsletter (at $1 per month US) would generate a decent income stream all by itself over time.

I'd love to hear any thoughts or opinions anyone might have on this, particularly those who have tried both.

Thanks to all who have contributed to this board. Your ideas have helped me create what is on the site so far!!

Mike Long




Unfinished.....but prgressing nicely!