Fantastic, helpful video! I have been on Substack since May 2022. I am in constant search for new ideas on subscriber growth. I like the idea of customizing buttons. I want to ask about archiving extensive content. As of today, I am at around 230+ articles, most of them are guitar lessons. Do you think that having a lot of content is useful, helpful in S.E.O. or Substack searches, and is this a good idea? I also want to point out the use of setting the archive date for free posts. I have mine set at 6 months. I like this option because it gives my free subscribers enough free content for limited time, while allowing my paid subscribers to see everything. Thanks again, Dave
Thank you for this! So helpful. I turned on paid straight away and it’s a great way to help ensure I stay consistent and give even more value as I plan my posts.
I hesitated to turn on paid initially too. I'm glad I did it right away — I didn't even give myself much time to think about it (no overthinking!) It helps keep writers accountable and keeps them energized knowing people are waiting. A pledge is simply an energy exchange :)
I loved how you underscored the personal nature of Substack, which creates a very different relationship from the classical “financial research provider”.
When Christine said: ‘Making something natural for you,’ this resonated deeply, as did finding your voice and making things conversational. As a newbie to Substack, I’m trying to build a different writer voice, as I come from a more academic background. Thanks for the great conversation!
Thanks so much Linda and Christina! I really enjoyed this helpful chat. I didn't turn on paid yet--trying to build a consistent publishing rhythm before I brave pressing that button. ;) Love all the suggestions as ways to grow. Lately, I've been coming across the idea of using Pinterest for growth as well. Be interesting to hear if you have any info on using this platform to establish growth as well. A slower process for sure as it is mainly a search engine. Thanks for sharing! xx
Love the How To format! I just reached 8,000 subscribers. Here are 8 lessons I learned along the way: https://yuribezmenov.substack.com/p/how-to-celebrate-8000-subscribers-8-lessons
Fantastic, helpful video! I have been on Substack since May 2022. I am in constant search for new ideas on subscriber growth. I like the idea of customizing buttons. I want to ask about archiving extensive content. As of today, I am at around 230+ articles, most of them are guitar lessons. Do you think that having a lot of content is useful, helpful in S.E.O. or Substack searches, and is this a good idea? I also want to point out the use of setting the archive date for free posts. I have mine set at 6 months. I like this option because it gives my free subscribers enough free content for limited time, while allowing my paid subscribers to see everything. Thanks again, Dave
I enjoy the video format for these conversations. Informative, thought provoking, and just the right length.
Q: I’m curious ... is there a way to use custom images in place of the provided buttons for “subscribe”, “comment”, etc?
Thank you for this! So helpful. I turned on paid straight away and it’s a great way to help ensure I stay consistent and give even more value as I plan my posts.
I hesitated to turn on paid initially too. I'm glad I did it right away — I didn't even give myself much time to think about it (no overthinking!) It helps keep writers accountable and keeps them energized knowing people are waiting. A pledge is simply an energy exchange :)
Whats the point on having "recommendation" on if people dont give back the favour? Is it not the point? Both ways?
I loved how you underscored the personal nature of Substack, which creates a very different relationship from the classical “financial research provider”.
Amazing podcast, thank you Linda and Christina!
What a helpful and generous post — thanks so much Linda and Christina!
When Christine said: ‘Making something natural for you,’ this resonated deeply, as did finding your voice and making things conversational. As a newbie to Substack, I’m trying to build a different writer voice, as I come from a more academic background. Thanks for the great conversation!
Thanks so much Linda and Christina! I really enjoyed this helpful chat. I didn't turn on paid yet--trying to build a consistent publishing rhythm before I brave pressing that button. ;) Love all the suggestions as ways to grow. Lately, I've been coming across the idea of using Pinterest for growth as well. Be interesting to hear if you have any info on using this platform to establish growth as well. A slower process for sure as it is mainly a search engine. Thanks for sharing! xx
This is very helpful! Thank you
This was an excellent conversation. Worth the time. 🙏
Thank you, Linda and Christina for a useful and enjoyable video! I plan to check out creating custom buttons. Didn't know it was possible.
Linda is the best! Thank you for all your work making Substack such an amazing place 😎
Learnt a lot from this video!
Loved this format. I have a post scheduled for Monday and will update my buttons so it’s more actionable and showcases my personality.