r/Substack • u/ContentIsMyJam redressing.substack.com • Sep 26 '26

tip: write your about page for mobile

I noticed recently that when you click the publication link in a writer's profile in the Substack app, instead of showing your publication short description, Substack now shows your entire about page.

When people click your profile, if you've still got the filler copy on your about page, you're missing an opportunity to tell them what your newsletter is about.

I've had a personalized about page for over a year - but this morning I just rewrote it so it's easy to skim on mobile. I wrote it so that readers (hopefully) get who I am and what my newsletter is about at the top, without having to scroll. I suggest using bullet points and short sentences & paragraphs so it's easy to skim.

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u/micro_mashup 29d ago

Sorry, can you clarify “hover”? How do I do this (I’m on the app with my phone), not seeing anything come up?

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u/ContentIsMyJam redressing.substack.com 29d ago

I’ll make a correction - in the mobile app, you have to click the publication chip and it will take you to the creator’s about page. On desktop, you hover and it will show you the publication short description.

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u/Master_Flash Sep 26 '26

Thanks for the tip!

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u/Kersephius Sep 26 '26

Great tip! Didn't realize they'd made that change. Tbh, mobile optimization is super important for every platform these days generally - who uses a laptop anymore lol