An AI tools newsletter built on beehiiv reached $6,000 a month in revenue
Started in May 2023 by the founder of the aitools.fyi directory, it earns from paid plans and sponsorships.
Subject: World of AI (aitools.fyi)Newsletter and directory revenue from paid listing plans and sponsorships
Case Overview & Background
World of AI is a newsletter run alongside aitools.fyi, a directory of AI tools. The founder told Starter Story the paid plans bring in $6,000 a month and the site averages about 150,000 page views a month, while warning that AI hype was cooling.
How AI Is Used
Step-by-Step Process
aitools.fyi lists AI tools and draws search traffic.
World of AI on beehiiv.
Paid listing and promotion plans for tool makers.
Customer Acquisition & Distribution
Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes
What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:
- Depends on interest in AI tools staying high, which the founder says is declining
- Directory and newsletter space is crowded
- Self-reported figure
Key Takeaways
- A directory can feed a newsletter audience
- Selling to tool makers works while launches are frequent
- Plan for the hype cycle to cool
Sources
Starter Story: World of AI by aitools.fyi
Note: Founder interview with monthly revenue, traffic and tools.
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