I definitely have a variety in my Notes, but all things that I love. My socials are the same way though I try to have only a few topics. Feel less restrained on Notes though, putting all my passions in there. Looking forward to your post about Google, I've been pondering that.
Hi Silke, Thanks for posting this good advice. I notice a small boost in subscribers when I post notes about any topic, not just my Substack focus on DIY Travel. Lately, my numbers have been building slowly, with works just fine for me. And I have thoughts about many topics that lend themselves to notes, so I see no need to focus my notes on my Substack topic.
Silke, this is thoughtful work, and I appreciate the depth you put into breaking down how Notes functions.
For me, though, the paywall is where I step off. I’m intentional about where I show up and how I participate, and I don’t pay to comment anywhere. This is not a matter of principle, but rather a matter of alignment. If a platform wants my presence, it has to meet me where I already operate.
I’ll keep reading, but I’ll stay on the outside of the gated parts.
Silke, thank you for asking. I wasn’t referring to your article specifically.
I was speaking about my general boundary with paywalled spaces. I’m intentional about where I show up, and I don’t engage in areas that require payment to participate.
Your post is open, and I appreciate that.
My comment was about how I navigate platforms overall, not about this piece.
I definitely have a variety in my Notes, but all things that I love. My socials are the same way though I try to have only a few topics. Feel less restrained on Notes though, putting all my passions in there. Looking forward to your post about Google, I've been pondering that.
Thank you, dear Katie. I am happy you thought about my article and I hope it helped.
I agree 100 %!
Hi Silke, Thanks for posting this good advice. I notice a small boost in subscribers when I post notes about any topic, not just my Substack focus on DIY Travel. Lately, my numbers have been building slowly, with works just fine for me. And I have thoughts about many topics that lend themselves to notes, so I see no need to focus my notes on my Substack topic.
I like your point about well rounded was Silke.
It feels both more authentic, and more democratic.
Thank you, Lucy.
Silke, this is thoughtful work, and I appreciate the depth you put into breaking down how Notes functions.
For me, though, the paywall is where I step off. I’m intentional about where I show up and how I participate, and I don’t pay to comment anywhere. This is not a matter of principle, but rather a matter of alignment. If a platform wants my presence, it has to meet me where I already operate.
I’ll keep reading, but I’ll stay on the outside of the gated parts.
Dear Joseph, I don't understand. This article is without a paywall, and you can also write comments. Please, help me understand.
Silke, thank you for asking. I wasn’t referring to your article specifically.
I was speaking about my general boundary with paywalled spaces. I’m intentional about where I show up, and I don’t engage in areas that require payment to participate.
Your post is open, and I appreciate that.
My comment was about how I navigate platforms overall, not about this piece.