I'm still in my substack infancy here... only 4 subscribers, a handful of followers, and my own inability to be consistent (though I'm working on it). I'm also not at the stage of doing much more OTHER than notes right now. I haven't decided what my stack will even be about, or what to offer paid subscribers yet.
I’ve just joined Substack so I have no idea what notes are or how to use them. How do I get started to attract more followed and convert to paid members.
Notes are the social media element on Substack, when you can grow your subscribers organically. You can find them on your Home tab.
If you’re new, you’ll need to also start interacting with others, not just posting Notes. This is what I’ll add to the next challenge.
To convert them to paid, there’s a prerequisite- you need to have a good offer - this is what I cover in my Write2Sell column in my newsletter, here: https://www.yana-g-y.com/t/write2sell
I hope it will help, Lee! It's structured in a way to make it simple. Just have an idea and let it flow. Also you can use the GPT to give you initial structure, which you can edit - it helps beat overthinking problem ;)
Hi, of course I'm in. I posted daily on Notes. I'm approaching 100 (94) subscriber. 1 paid. I wouldn't mind to get some advice how to increase visibility...
Great! Thanks, Daniel! I will add it to the challenge. You have it in the chats also, but I'll add it in the Challenge to have it handy. I hope it will help bring more in October :)
I'm loving Septembers challange, and I'm in for October too. I am engaging more than ever and posting more on to notes.
I'm trying to balance both publications (Chatterbox by Emma Brooks Design & Scale with AI) from my notes. I'm seeing growth so I know it's working, I just need to build up my cadence and interactions. Which I'm sure will fit into October well.
I'm in. Last month was a struggle. It's time for a fresh start and relentless focus.
Sounds exciting! Looking forward!
I'm using Notes but not enough. I'm not sure how it's working.
I've been on for several weeks but have just now started writing regularly and am not doing enough with notes.
In other words - help! 😆
Also, please DM me in the chat if you need help :)
I have everything described in the Challenge, you can check it out here: https://www.yana-g-y.com/p/substack-notes30-challenge-september
For October, I will add some more info on engagement - it’s so importnat when you need to grow and still have a small audience.
Yes, I would like to be part of the October Notes Challenge! I need to learn how to use them correctly so they don't just disappear!
Awesome! Looking forward!!
Wow impressive! I love the restack part similar to LinkedIn and X.
I've been on the platform for about a month, and learned a lot. I also interact with others to gain exposure as well.
Using Note with interactions is a powerful strategy.
I'm on notes, and I'm starting to see some traction.
My message is KEY for our times, so I'm working on exposure.
https://johnrchristy.substack.com/p/harnessing-intention-to-overcome
I'm still in my substack infancy here... only 4 subscribers, a handful of followers, and my own inability to be consistent (though I'm working on it). I'm also not at the stage of doing much more OTHER than notes right now. I haven't decided what my stack will even be about, or what to offer paid subscribers yet.
We all went through this phase, it’s ok. Let me know if you need help with it, Lara.
Beginning to get some small traction with Notes. See the potential. Looking forward to October
Awesome! Great to hear, Jeff!! Looking forward!!
I’ve just joined Substack so I have no idea what notes are or how to use them. How do I get started to attract more followed and convert to paid members.
Notes are the social media element on Substack, when you can grow your subscribers organically. You can find them on your Home tab.
If you’re new, you’ll need to also start interacting with others, not just posting Notes. This is what I’ll add to the next challenge.
To convert them to paid, there’s a prerequisite- you need to have a good offer - this is what I cover in my Write2Sell column in my newsletter, here: https://www.yana-g-y.com/t/write2sell
I hope this helps :)
Great help thanks
Definitely in and looking forward to starting a new month 💯
Me too! 🤗
I am in - looking forward to it.
Awesome! Looking forward to seeing you in the community, Jeanette! 🤗
Looking forward to jumping into the deep end with you.
Me too, Chad! Thank you!
I missed September but I’m definitely in for October. I’m overthinking Notes and I believe the challenge will help that.
I hope it will help, Lee! It's structured in a way to make it simple. Just have an idea and let it flow. Also you can use the GPT to give you initial structure, which you can edit - it helps beat overthinking problem ;)
Hi Yana,
I'm in. I've been on Substack for just over a month; 45 subscribers with none paid. Would love to hear your strategy on how to convert.
Here's my latest post on that: https://www.yana-g-y.com/p/write2sell-convert-subscribers-without
I am having the same question
Here it is: https://www.yana-g-y.com/p/write2sell-convert-subscribers-without
You’re very welcome to join, Claude :)
Just to make it clear: the challenge is about how to gain the right subscribers, those who can be converted later.
How to convert is a topic which I cover on my Write2Sell column here: https://www.yana-g-y.com/t/write2sell
This won’t be in the challenge :)
Awesome, Bob! Looking forward to meeting you in the community!
Hi, of course I'm in. I posted daily on Notes. I'm approaching 100 (94) subscriber. 1 paid. I wouldn't mind to get some advice how to increase visibility...
Great! Thanks, Daniel! I will add it to the challenge. You have it in the chats also, but I'll add it in the Challenge to have it handy. I hope it will help bring more in October :)
Hi Yana,
I'm loving Septembers challange, and I'm in for October too. I am engaging more than ever and posting more on to notes.
I'm trying to balance both publications (Chatterbox by Emma Brooks Design & Scale with AI) from my notes. I'm seeing growth so I know it's working, I just need to build up my cadence and interactions. Which I'm sure will fit into October well.
Scale with AI: founded in April 2024:
Performance to date:
subscribers: 193
paid members: 11
conversion rate: 5.7%
Chatterbox: Founded in March 2024
Performance to date:
subscribers: 152
paid members: 6
conversion rate: 3.9%
Awesome conversion rate by the way! Seems you’re on the right track!
Great to hear that, Emma! Just ping me in the DM if you need help with anything. Or just to chat :)
Hey Jimmy, I thought maybe this could be helpful: https://substack.com/@linda
Especially this post: https://substack.com/@linda/p-100487561
I’ll be creating one pretty soon :)