How I Got 36 New Subscribers this Weekend from Just 2 Notes (that took me 15 minutes to write)
Wes Pearcesubstack.com
How I Got 36 New Subscribers this Weekend from Just 2 Notes (that took me 15 minutes to write)
In my past experience as the VP of Product at Substack, and now as the cofounder of Every, I’ve noticed an obvious pattern to the moment when paid newsletters generate the most subscribers: It’s when the writer sends an email to free users that is primarily a pitch to become a subscriber. This could take the form of an announcement, a regular... See more
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The most unexpected outcome was how Notes fostered genuine connections with other writers, which in turn led to more organic mentions, recommendations, and growth. This created a beautiful flywheel effect that continued driving subscriber growth even on days when my Notes didn't perform exceptionally well.
The most unexpected outcome was how Notes fostered genuine connections with other writers, which in turn led to more organic mentions, recommendations, and growth. This created a beautiful flywheel effect that continued driving subscriber growth even on days when my Notes didn't perform exceptionally well.