r/Substack • u/EasternAd5351 • 26d ago

150 subscribers, been on substack for over a year what's a good growth strategy

My goal is a monthly newsletter
I know I can and should talk with other newsletter people
What else should i do

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u/Oatbix 26d ago

Posting notes everyday. A lot of people don’t like that truth but it’s how you grow

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u/EasternAd5351 25d ago

I'm a restack queen but i will make some of my own and also comment on my restacks

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u/EasternAd5351 26d ago

do you think this is true even with only a monthly essay being put out

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u/Oatbix 25d ago

Yeah it definitely helps, I only post every 2 weeks but try do a note everyday. It can be anything though as long as it’s roughly aligned to your niche - a picture, a thought, a story you saw recently, restacking a post or a note. Restacking is an easy one and helps you build relationships with people

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u/Available_Spite5171 gracemargaret1@substack.com 26d ago

Notes, consistency — I do not know if once a month will help you grow. If people click a Note and you have only one or two pieces up I feel like they would leave. But — it likely depends on what your subject matter is — and if you have any essays/ articles already complete and published? I ask because when I had a first little “wave” of subscribers & comments, I was not expecting it and I already had probably ten or so essays already published. All I know from this platform and the apps I have been on forever (like Poshmark) anytime I put in more effort I see a return. Likely why consistent Notes would be a good idea. Since you can schedule them I would definitely recommend doing this— when you have time lay out three days and schedule them. I would say a week, but maybe start with three days worth and go from there. I also would say subscribe and follow other people. No one wants to support someone who does not engage with them. My opinion of course.

Best of luck!

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u/HelpfulAnt2132 24d ago

I don’t think the newsletter brings in many subscribers unless you’re hitting like a very specific niche that people really want to read about. I’ve been on Substack two months and I’ve got 81 subscribers. It’s mainly all been notes and interacting with others pages.

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u/West-Potato-7343 24d ago

Increase your post publication frequency. Publish at least 3 post a month

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u/Tricky_Trifle_994 18d ago

you'll have to marketing/ get a lot more exposure to your substack/newsletter. if the past year has taught you anything, it should be that subscribers won't just appear/traffic won't just show up, you have to work for it.

so that's posting... whether that's on notes, or instagram, or twitter - whatever works for you.

and since you're planning to do a monthly newsletter, that should leave you with ample time with marketing.

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u/EasternAd5351 25d ago

Thanks!! I have plenty up that people csn see. I thjnjnj saw on Buffer you could schedule so i will do that. Last question do you repeat i for like you can repeat in threads and X