Substack Blog

The Substack Blog focuses on the platform's features and its role in changing media and publishing landscapes. It covers Substack's tools for writers, including short-form Notes, customization options, and enhancements for video content. The blog advocates for direct writer-reader relationships, ownership, and a sustainable economic model for creators.

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Introducing a new front page for Substack

693 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Apps User Experience Innovation Content Feedback
  1. The new Home experience on the Substack app aims to boost growth for writers and offer readers a universe of great writing.
  2. The reading queue in the app helps readers keep up with their favorite subscriptions and never miss new content.
  3. The explore feed and inbox features are designed to enhance discoverability and customization for users within the Substack ecosystem.
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Toward a better media system

1020 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media Audience Growth SEO
  1. Writers should not rely solely on social media for sharing their work.
  2. Social media platforms have a history of limiting writers' ability to share their work.
  3. Substack provides tools for writers to grow their audience independently of social platforms.

New ways to customize your Substack

992 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🕹 Technology Customization
  1. New homepage layouts allow for customization of hero, posts, and top posts.
  2. Tags are introduced to help organize posts without creating segmented email lists.
  3. More customization tools like design options, logo, sections, and pages are available to personalize your Substack publication.

Now live for all: Substack Notes

748 HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Product Network Content Subscription Mobile Apps
  1. Substack Notes is a new space for sharing short-form content and connecting with other writers and readers on the Substack platform.
  2. Notes can help writers grow their audience and revenue by sharing links, images, quick thoughts, and snippets from Substack posts.
  3. Writers can use Notes to recommend others' work, share commentary and inspiration, 'restack' a quote, and provide a behind-the-scenes look into their content.

Introducing Substack Notes

32 HN points • 05 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Subscription Network Product Social media Internet
  1. Substack is introducing Substack Notes to allow short-form content and recommendations within the platform.
  2. In this subscription-based network, creators are rewarded for valuable work and the focus is on converting casual readers to paying subscribers.
  3. Substack aims to create a constructive discussion space by allowing users to control their subscription universe, keeping out trolls and encouraging valuable contributions.