An educational newsletter instructing people on how to use a specific software tool or platform (e.g., Excel, Notion, Figma, Perplexity AI) better, making the content digestible and delightful to consume.
Opportunity6.6
Why now
The proliferation of complex software tools and platforms creates a constant need for users to learn and master them. A 'digestible and delightful' approach cuts through information overload, making this an ideal time for such educational content.
Market gap
A lack of digestible and delightful educational content for mastering specific software tools, especially when tailored to niche use cases (e.g., Perplexity AI for research, not for everyone).
Business fit
Type
Newsletter
Target
Individuals and businesses seeking to master specific software tools/platforms.
Revenue
High recurring revenue potential from 20-50% affiliate commissions
Founder
Not enriched
Scores
Problem
7.0
Feasibility
8.0
Why now
8.0
Go-to-market
7.0
Confidence
9.0
Proof signals
Mix X Miss XL made learning Excel fun and built a huge business, expanding to Word and PowerPoint.
Affiliate partners typically earn 20-50% recurring commission, which is a significant revenue stream.
Entire ecosystems and economies are built around platforms, providing opportunities for templates and related software.
Keyword demand
Keyword
Volume
Growth
software tutorials
170/mo
+52% YoY
platform mastery
10/mo
-100% YoY
affiliate marketing software
2,400/mo
-19% YoY
US English Google Ads volume from DataForSEO; growth uses returned monthly search history.
Source episode
10 (Profitable) Newsletter Business Ideas To Start In 20257:49
number two you can create a platform based newsletter