Joey is for real replies
after every post.

Notes on what happens after you hit send — plus design and product details.

Guides·June 11

Ghost Comments: Native Comments, Members, and the Login Problem

Ghost has built-in comments, but only logged-in members can use them. Here's how native comments work, how they compare to Disqus, and how to hear from everyone else.

Beyond Open Rate: 5 Newsletter Metrics That Actually Matter
Guides·May 27

Beyond Open Rate: 5 Newsletter Metrics That Actually Matter

Open rates ballooned after Apple Mail Privacy Protection inflated them 35%+. Five metrics, benchmarked against Mailchimp, Litmus, and Beehiiv, that tell you what's actually happening after send.

Why Readers Don't Reply to Your Newsletter: 3 Structural Reasons
Guides·May 7

Why Readers Don't Reply to Your Newsletter: 3 Structural Reasons

Open rates climb but the inbox stays empty. It's not your writing — replying has been made structurally hard.

Disqus Alternatives in 2026: Keep Your Comment Data
General·May 6

Disqus Alternatives in 2026: Keep Your Comment Data

Compare five Disqus alternatives for ad-free comments, no reader login, and portable comment data.

How to Get Real Feedback from Newsletter Readers
Guides·May 6

How to Get Real Feedback from Newsletter Readers

Your open rate tells you who opened. It doesn't tell you what they thought. Here's how to fix that.

Substack Comments Alternative: Get Feedback from Every Reader
Guides·May 6

Substack Comments Alternative: Get Feedback from Every Reader

Substack comments only work for paid subscribers. Here's how to get reactions from any reader — no login required.

Joey Has Changed
Updates·April 27

Joey Has Changed

Why I stripped it down and focused on comments.

Replace the silence after publishing with real replies.

Joey is a small comment box for newsletters, blogs, and Notion. Readers reply without an account — and become subscribers when they want.

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