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<p>Since 2016 ConvertKit has led the way on marketing tools built for creators, by creators.</p>
<p>Today, we’re excited to continue our mission and launch a brand-new product that takes our commitment to creators to the next level.</p>
<p>Introducing: <a href="https://convertkit.com/features/creator-network" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Creator Network</a>—a brand new way for ConvertKit creators to discover, connect, collaborate, and grow their audiences.</p>
<h2 id="chapter-1">Why we built the Creator Network</h2>
<p>As creators, we’re used to doing things solo and siloed off from others. And while there are a lot of perks of working for yourself, sometimes the creator journey is a lonely one.</p>
<p>Collaborating with others has made a big difference for many creators, including our founder, Nathan Barry.</p>
<p>In 2012, Nathan found himself alone at a conference, introverted, and not sure who to talk to. He worked up the courage to speak with James Clear and Caleb Wojcik, who later became part of a creator mastermind. Nathan credits that event and those connections with his success, and he’s not the only one who does.</p>
<p><strong>Collaboration between creators is more than just sharing ideas. It’s partnering together to level up each other’s work and grow together.</strong></p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-sm"><p>When I think about my creator career, it&#8217;s really the other creators that have helped me have a big impact and helped me get to where I am.</p>
<p>– Nathan Barry, Founder of ConvertKit</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/emily_a_mills/status/1631675846128803840?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emily Mills</a>, an illustrator and sketchnoter, started building her newsletter with the hope that it would one day allow her to make a living online doing what she loves. While she was making progress with her own strategies, her list growth accelerated every time she partnered with a creator.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47383 lazy" data-src="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fm=pjpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1194" data-srcset="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=478&amp;w=600 600w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=815&amp;w=1024 1024w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=611&amp;w=768 768w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=470&amp;w=590 590w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=240&amp;w=302 302w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1223&amp;w=1536 1536w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1630&amp;w=2048 2048w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-02.jpg?fm=pjpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p>That’s why we created the Creator Network—because collaboration is the key to your success as a creator.</p>
<p>We believe that when one creator wins, all creators win. When you work with other creators, you can learn from their experiences, get inspired by their ideas, and tap into their audiences.</p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-sm"><p>This feature is a game-changer for all creators wanting to grow their newsletter lists. My total subscriber count has increased by over 48% in 1 month since joining the Creator Network, which is insane.</p>
<p>– Corey Wilks Psy.D, Psychologist, Creator Coach</p></blockquote>
<p>The Creator Network is a platform for creators to grow faster and pay it forward to other creators, with Recommendations as the first step towards building a supportive, inclusive community.</p>
<p>Our product roadmap includes releasing additional features that help creators better connect and earn a living through partnerships.</p>
<h2 id="chapter-2">How the Creator Network works</h2>
<p>When you join the Creator Network, you&#8217;ll set up your Creator Profile, a page that highlights your work and what you offer to other creators. You can search for creators to connect with in our network’s directory, browse their profiles, and find creators you resonate with.</p>
<p>When you recommend other creators, they&#8217;ll be able to see your work and recommend you back to their audience. By recommending each other to your respective audiences, it can help both of you reach new followers and organically grow your email lists.</p>
<h3><strong>We’ve already seen evidence of how the Creator Network can help you grow your list:</strong></h3>
<h4>Allea Grummert</h4>
<p>Copywriting agency owner <a href="https://duett.ck.page/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allea Grummert</a> was struggling with slow growth for her newsletter. Although she published consistently for two years, she found it challenging to get her name in front of new audiences and attract the right subscribers to her list—until she found the Creator Network.</p>
<p>After joining the Creator Network, Allea&#8217;s subscriber count started to grow on autopilot. She was recommended by a variety of other creators who aligned with her content and was thrilled with the growth and boosted motivation that came with it.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47382 lazy" data-src="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fm=pjpg" alt="" width="1500" height="883" data-srcset="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=353&amp;w=600 600w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=603&amp;w=1024 1024w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=452&amp;w=768 768w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=347&amp;w=590 590w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=230&amp;w=390 390w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=904&amp;w=1536 1536w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1206&amp;w=2048 2048w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-01.jpg?fm=pjpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p>The Creator Network experience “opened a whole new realm of possibilities” and helped her see more potential in herself and her business.</p>
<h4>Maurizio Leo</h4>
<p>New York Times bestselling author and food blogger <a href="https://theperfectloaf.ck.page/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maurizio Leo</a> found that despite his success, breaking through that growth plateau for his email list remained a challenge. This began to change after he started using ConvertKit’s Creator Network.</p>
<p>Through other creators’ recommendations, Maurizio gained 598 new subscribers to his newsletter in his first month.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47384 lazy" data-src="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fm=pjpg" alt="" width="1500" height="879" data-srcset="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=352&amp;w=600 600w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=600&amp;w=1024 1024w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=450&amp;w=768 768w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=346&amp;w=590 590w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=229&amp;w=390 390w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=900&amp;w=1536 1536w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1200&amp;w=2048 2048w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-03.jpg?fm=pjpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p>Joining the Creator Network has helped him focus more on creating content while his email list consistently grows in the background every week, so he can spend more time doing the things he loves: baking and sharing recipes.</p>
<h2 id="chapter-3">Creator Network by the numbers</h2>
<p>Whether you&#8217;re an up-and-coming creator or an established name like <a href="https://jamesclear.ck.page/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">James Clear</a>, <a href="https://timferriss.ck.page/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim Ferriss</a>, <a href="https://contrarian-thinking.ck.page/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Codie Sanchez</a>, or <a href="https://spi.ck.page/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pat Flynn</a>, the Creator Network can take your email list growth to the next level by helping you build deeper community connections, scale your email list, and freeing you up to focus on the things you love most.</p>
<p>Here’s how the Creator Network has already impacted early users.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47385 lazy" data-src="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fm=pjpg" alt="" width="1500" height="425" data-srcset="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=170&amp;w=600 600w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=290&amp;w=1024 1024w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=218&amp;w=768 768w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=167&amp;w=590 590w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=111&amp;w=390 390w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=435&amp;w=1536 1536w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=580&amp;w=2048 2048w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-04.jpg?fm=pjpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<p>By joining the Creator Network, you&#8217;ll access a community of creators all working toward the same goal: growing their email lists and building their businesses.</p>
<h2 id="chapter-4">How to join the Creator Network</h2>
<h3>1. Sign up for the Creator Network</h3>
<p>To join the Creator Network, all you need to do is sign up with your paid ConvertKit account. If you’re not already a ConvertKit user, start a <a href="https://convertkit.com/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">free 14-day trial</a> and then opt-in to the Creator Network.</p>
<h3>2. Set up your Creator Profile</h3>
<p>Once you’ve signed up, create your profile in the Creator Network.</p>
<p>Your <a href="https://convertkit.com/resources/blog/creator-profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creator Profile</a> is where you showcase your work through your newsletter public feed, add links to your ConvertKit Commerce products or link out to social platforms or other important external sites for potential subscribers to check out.</p>
<h3>3. Discover other creators</h3>
<p>Use the Creator Network’s search function to discover other creators and find who best complements your work. You can also browse through different categories, such as blogging, podcasting, or photography, to find creators working in your field.</p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-sm"><p>It was a no-brainer to pick a couple of folks I respect and have overlapping content with to share with my audience.</p>
<p>– Nick True, Financial creator at Mapped Out Money</p></blockquote>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47386 lazy" data-src="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fm=pjpg" alt="" width="1500" height="1041" data-srcset="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=416&amp;w=600 600w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=711&amp;w=1024 1024w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=533&amp;w=768 768w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=409&amp;w=590 590w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=240&amp;w=346 346w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1066&amp;w=1536 1536w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1421&amp;w=2048 2048w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-05.jpg?fm=pjpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></p>
<h3>4. Recommend other creators</h3>
<p>The Creator Network allows you to recommend other creators to your audience. Recommendations include a short bio of the recommended creator, as well as a link to their Creator Profile.</p>
<p>When you recommend another creator, the recommendations modal pops up right after someone subscribes to your newsletter. So, when you grow your list, you’re helping others grow theirs too.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" loading="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47387 lazy" data-src="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fm=pjpg" alt="" width="1440" height="2560" data-srcset="https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1024&amp;w=576 576w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1365&amp;w=768 768w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1536&amp;w=864 864w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=2048&amp;w=1152 1152w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=1049&amp;w=590 590w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fit=scale&amp;fm=pjpg&amp;h=240&amp;w=135 135w, https://media.convertkit.com/post/creator-network-announcement-06-scaled.jpg?fm=pjpg 1440w" sizes="(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px" /></p>
<p>The setup process is simple: enable up to 5 slots to be seen on the recommendation modal. If you choose more than 5, they’ll rotate at random. You also have the flexibility to choose which forms or landing pages your recommendation modal appears on.</p>
<p>When you recommend another creator, this tells your audience that you trust and value that creator’s work. This can help the other creators grow their audience and reach new people.</p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-sm"><p>I recommend newsletters I enjoy reading, the kinds of newsletters I used to manually send people to because they are genuinely that good.</p>
<p>– Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Writer &amp; Researcher at Nesslabs</p></blockquote>
<h3>5. Get recommended by other creators</h3>
<p>Finally, the Creator Network allows other creators to recommend you to their audience. When another creator recommends you, this tells their audience that they trust and value your work. This can help you grow your audience and reach new people as well.</p>
<p>The Creator Network makes it easy to discover new creators and expand your reach. When you recommend other creators on the network, your profile will show up on their dashboard, and they can easily recommend you back. This can help you reach new followers and organically grow your audience.</p>
<blockquote class="blockquote-sm"><p>The Creator Network is now driving more new subscribers for Daily Stoic than all our other traffic sources combined.</p>
<p>– Ryan Holiday, Author and Founder of The Daily Stoic</p></blockquote>
<h3>6. Get paid</h3>
<p>Add a new income stream by opening up paid recommendations slots (powered by SparkLoop) to advertise for other creators. <span style="font-weight: 400;">You can then reinvest the money you’ve earned with these paid recommendations right back into your list growth by finding creators to partner with as a paid recommendation spot in their newsletter (with a $5k minimum budget). And when that partner grows their list, you’ll grow yours too.</span></p>
<blockquote><p>Since starting to use a paid channel to get referrals, I&#8217;ve been able to 2X my spend which has been much better than any other paid acquisition channel. It was so easy to choose a partner that was a good fit for what products and services I offer. And with the backend already dialed in, I&#8217;m looking forward to expanding and re-investing into this channel.</p>
<p>-Jason Resnick, founder of NurtureKit.co</p></blockquote>
<h2>Grow your newsletter faster without working harder with the Creator Network</h2>
<p>The Creator Network is ConvertKit’s newest product that’s designed to help creators connect, collaborate, and grow.</p>
<p>Whether you’re a blogger, podcaster, photographer, or any other type of creator, the Creator Network helps you find other creators who share your interests and goals and grow your newsletters with them.</p>
<p>If you’re a creator looking to connect with other creators and grow your audience, we invite you to <a href="https://convertkit.com/features/creator-network" target="_blank" rel="noopener">join the Creator Network today</a>. Sign up with your ConvertKit account and start discovering other creators who can help you achieve your goals.</p>
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