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Platform Portability
Uses custom domain (designbetterpodcast.com) — can migrate to any platform without losing subscribers
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280+ conversations with the designers, creators, and leaders shaping the products and experiences we all use. Hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter. Free to follow — a lot more when you go paid.
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Avg Likes
29.7
Engagement Rate
0.01%· ~30 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Typical for lists with 236K+ subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Design
0.01% engagement rate
Score Breakdown
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236K places you in the top 10% of newsletters in this category.
Posts per Week
1.7
median: 0.8
Publishing Consistency
56/100
median: 61/100
Subscribers
236K
median: 1K
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Publishing Pace
Weekly
Variable
Category Rank
#1 of 536
in Design
Engagement Trend
Rising
based on recent posts
20.1K paid
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Publishing Frequency
Weekly
Last published May 22, 2026
Usually publishes Wed, Fri
1.7 posts/week avg
Design Pricing
$5/mo median
Above average(+40%)
Monetization Readiness
Already monetizing
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