These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Afternoon Note : My midday Notes usually share quick insights or tips. This timing catches people during lunch breaks when they're briefly checking in.
These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Consistency matters more than perfection
Posting Notes daily – even if they're not perfect – created momentum that the Substack algorithm seemed to reward. After about two weeks of consistent posting, I noticed my Notes were being shown to a wider audience.
Posting Notes daily – even if they're not perfect – created momentum that the Substack algorithm seemed to reward. After about two weeks of consistent posting, I noticed my Notes were being shown to a wider audience.
Wes Pearce • These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Engagement breeds engagement
Notes that received comments and likes in the first 30-60 minutes after posting were significantly more likely to be shown to a wider audience. I started engaging actively in the comments section of my own Notes, which further boosted their visibility.
Notes that received comments and likes in the first 30-60 minutes after posting were significantly more likely to be shown to a wider audience. I started engaging actively in the comments section of my own Notes, which further boosted their visibility.
Wes Pearce • These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Morning Note : These are typically community-focused Notes that invite participation. They perform best when posted early when people are checking Substack before starting their day.
These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Note #5
We’re currently riding the Substack wave. Think Facebook circa 2007 or Bitcoin in 2012.
If you’re already here writing, you’re ahead of the curve...
Tell us what you write about and share a link to your best post ✍️
Only 7 months ago, I was at Zero subscribers. Things can happen quickly.
Let’s grow connections and community so we build a... See more
We’re currently riding the Substack wave. Think Facebook circa 2007 or Bitcoin in 2012.
If you’re already here writing, you’re ahead of the curve...
Tell us what you write about and share a link to your best post ✍️
Only 7 months ago, I was at Zero subscribers. Things can happen quickly.
Let’s grow connections and community so we build a... See more
Wes Pearce • These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Note #2
Yesterday, I almost deleted a post. It wasn’t my best writing, and I knew it when I hit “publish.”
Just before I went to delete, I got a DM saying, “Thank you for writing this post yesterday. It really made me think. I needed this.”
We never know who is actually reading what we write. Even if it makes an impact on one subscriber, it’s worth... See more
Yesterday, I almost deleted a post. It wasn’t my best writing, and I knew it when I hit “publish.”
Just before I went to delete, I got a DM saying, “Thank you for writing this post yesterday. It really made me think. I needed this.”
We never know who is actually reading what we write. Even if it makes an impact on one subscriber, it’s worth... See more
Wes Pearce • These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Note #8
Substack is more than a newsletter.
1 paid subscribers = a cup of Joe
10 paid subscribers = a utility bill
100 paid subscribers = a mortgage
1000 paid subscribers = freedom
For many, Substack is the catalyst that unlocks the freedom we’ve been looking for.
... and that’s priceless.
Substack is more than a newsletter.
1 paid subscribers = a cup of Joe
10 paid subscribers = a utility bill
100 paid subscribers = a mortgage
1000 paid subscribers = freedom
For many, Substack is the catalyst that unlocks the freedom we’ve been looking for.
... and that’s priceless.
Wes Pearce • These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Evening Note : Evening Notes tend to be more reflective or inspirational. They catch people when they're winding down and more likely to engage deeply.
These 11 Substack Notes Brought Me 200+ Subscribers. Here's How & Why
Note #10
Your first 10 posts will get ignored.
The next 10 might get a few likes.
And, the next 10 a “restack” or two.
Then someone will message and say, “Thank you writing this. It’s exactly what I needed to hear.”
That moment changes everything.
Your most loyal readers are out there. You just have to keep writing to find them.
Your first 10 posts will get ignored.
The next 10 might get a few likes.
And, the next 10 a “restack” or two.
Then someone will message and say, “Thank you writing this. It’s exactly what I needed to hear.”
That moment changes everything.
Your most loyal readers are out there. You just have to keep writing to find them.