Copy Local Newsletter?
A local newsletter located In Canada
Build me a News & Magazines web app like Local Newsletter. Local Newsletter does: A local newsletter located In Canada It reportedly makes about $93/mo, so the core idea clearly has demand — I want a lean version I can run and charge for. Start from the open-source project mettle/sendportal (https://github.com/mettle/sendportal) — reuse what fits, strip its branding, and build the specifics below on top of it. Requirements: - Import subscribers, manage lists/segments. - Drag-and-drop email builder, send/schedule campaigns. - Open/click tracking and a simple automation (welcome series). Also: - Clean, modern, responsive UI with a thoughtful landing page. - Email/password auth and a simple paid tier (Stripe test mode) so it's ready to charge. - A README covering setup, environment variables, and how to deploy. Ship a working MVP I can run locally first, then help me deploy it.
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Questions
Can I really build something like Local Newsletter?
Yes. Local Newsletter is a news & magazines product doing ~$93/mo — the core loop is well understood. With the prompt on this page and the open-source repo mettle/sendportal as a base, a coding agent like Claude Code or BuildCheap can get you a working MVP in a weekend.
How much does Local Newsletter make?
Around $93/mo based on public revenue data. That's the whole point of CopyMRR — you're copying something with proven demand, not guessing.
What repo does this start from?
mettle/sendportal (2,136★). "Clone & ship" imports it straight into BuildCheap so you start from a running app, then adapt it.
Is this affiliated with Local Newsletter?
No. CopyMRR indexes public revenue data and points you at open-source building blocks. Build your own thing — don't copy their brand or content.
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