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ghostTechnology
Your trusted source of local news for over 10 years
Investor Due Diligence Report
Your trusted source of local news for over 10 years
2K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$1K
~142 est. paid subs
$627/mo – $2K/mo(±50%)
0.0
0.00%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Daily
18.1 posts/week
65/100
Consistent (~1.5d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ByteByteGo Newsletter | 1M | N/A | $15/mo | substack |
| The Shortcut | 149K | +0.4% | $5/mo | substack |
| Software Design: Tidy First? | 125K | +0.5% | $25/mo | substack |
| Technically | 72K | N/A | $15/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5K | $3,091.67 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | -80.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | ~0% |
| May 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | ~0% |
| Jun 2026 | 2K | $1,236.67 | +100.0% |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Hit-driven — top post engagement 3x+ above average
Subscriber threshold
2K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 96 similar-size peers in Technology have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $5/mo category median (748 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | $10 | $100 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 45/100 | 30% |
| Publishing Consistency | 100/100 | 10% |
| Computer, Enhance! |
| 69K |
| N/A |
| $15/mo |
| substack |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier