The hottest Blogging Substack posts right now

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The Lone Toad Newsletter - June 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 159 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Blogging
  1. Croaker RPGs has achieved great milestones in its first year, including high page views, popular posts, and significant game downloads and payments.
  2. Future plans for Croaker RPGs include creating more games, exploring new blog hosting options, and focusing on quality over quantity in blog posts.
  3. The newsletter highlights interesting solo RPG games like Nihilation, MIRU-II, and Wands and Laserguns, encouraging sharing and visibility within the niche solo RPG community.

The Lone Toad Newsletter - May 2023

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 139 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🎭️ Culture Blogging
  1. The newsletter discusses the choice between First-Person and Third-Person perspectives in solo games, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  2. The author recommends solo RPG games like 'The Taming of the Slugiraffe' and 'A Wonderful, Awful Idea', providing links for further exploration.
  3. Upcoming content on the blog includes a retrospective to celebrate its 1-year anniversary, along with stats about games released and more.

Driving Traffic to Your Blog Using Link Bait

Blogging Guide • 179 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
💼 Business Blogging
  1. Creating link bait can attract backlinks to your blog and improve search engine rankings.
  2. Types of link bait include infographics, controversial posts, in-depth guides, interviews, and humorous content.
  3. To promote your link bait, use social media, email marketing, influencer outreach, make it visually appealing, and ensure it is shareable.
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How Has the Internet Changed Since Tyler Cowen Started Using it?

Default Wisdom • 140 implied HN points • 31 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The internet has changed a lot since the early days, with tools like email and blogging becoming significant for communication and sharing information.
  2. Social media platforms like Twitter have transformed how people engage online, creating new dynamics in communication.
  3. AI developments, especially with tools like GPT-4, are revolutionizing how we access and organize information, making it an exciting time for tech enthusiasts.

Plugpost and Updates

Resident Contrarian • 781 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Blogging
  1. Getting exposure as a new writer or for a new product is crucial for success.
  2. The internet often reacts negatively to self-promotion, so getting boosted by established figures or famous people can be key.
  3. It's important to be proactive in seeking opportunities and promoting your work, even in the face of challenges like internet backlash.

Blogger to Substack

Musings on Markets • 499 implied HN points • 25 Mar 22
💼 Business Blogging
  1. The author has been blogging since 2008, sharing insights on finance and evolving their views on markets along the way.
  2. They decided to move their blog from Google Blogger to Substack because it offers a better experience for readers and is easy to manage.
  3. The content will still be free. The author encourages readers to choose their preferred platform without any changes to the writing style.

Tony Stark vs. the World

Everything's Broken • 78 implied HN points • 07 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Elon Musk has been making controversial decisions on Twitter that have impacted the platform and its users.
  2. Musk's actions have shifted the focus of Twitter towards his personal preferences and away from its original purpose.
  3. Twitter under Musk's leadership is becoming more personalized around him, raising concerns about the direction of the platform.

Harness AI

Deploy Securely • 78 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. StackAware has pivoted to AI risk management.
  2. Deploy Securely is now the official blog of StackAware.
  3. A new email course highlighting StackAware's revised value proposition has been launched.

Apposition Turns Two

Apposition • 58 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Apposition turned two without the author noticing.
  2. AI like Chat GPT can do impressive things but may not be as intelligent as it seems.
  3. Chat GTE is fast media but we still need slow processing for better understanding.

The Top 10 Active Medium Publications To Submit Your Story To

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 139 implied HN points • 02 Dec 22
📚 Literature Blogging
  1. Getting featured in popular Medium publications can greatly boost your writing success. It opens doors for more visibility and engagement with readers.
  2. Experiencing rejection is a normal part of the writing process, but persistence can lead to success. Don't be discouraged by setbacks; they can lead to future victories.
  3. Being part of a successful publication can help your content rank well in search engines. This means more people can discover and enjoy your work.

Pssst! 24 Medium Blogging Treasures Just For You 🎅🏻

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 139 implied HN points • 01 Dec 22
🚌 Education Blogging
  1. Kristina has created a virtual Advent calendar with daily videos about blogging on Medium. Each video is short and designed for busy people.
  2. The Advent calendar is a special thank you for her subscribers, aiming to help them grow their blogging skills.
  3. Next year, Kristina plans to offer updated courses and new content related to blogging, making it even more valuable.
  4. Medium is recognized as one of the best blogging platforms, attracting a large number of paying members.

How To Create A Free Blog With Medium In 6 Easy Steps

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 99 implied HN points • 03 Dec 22
🚌 Education Blogging
  1. To start a blog on Medium, first create a strong profile. Include your name, a short bio, and links to your other social media or newsletter.
  2. When you start writing, pay attention to formatting using Medium’s tools. Use titles, subtitles, and images to make your posts visually appealing.
  3. Finally, add relevant tags to your posts before publishing. This helps your articles get noticed and reach a wider audience.

Meeting Yana Frank

Elad's Newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 06 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Blogging
  1. Yana Frank has insightful productivity strategies, such as tracking time spent on tasks and leaving room for spontaneity in her schedule.
  2. Algorithmic feeds can significantly impact the audience and content of creators, as seen in Yana's experience on LiveJournal.
  3. Yana's approach to writing teaches the importance of sharing content that resonates personally, rather than waiting for perfection.

The 750k Blogging Challenge: Write and Grow

Day One • 339 implied HN points • 04 Nov 20
💼 Business Blogging
  1. The 750k Blogging Challenge requires participants to write at least 13 articles before December 1st.
  2. Participants need to open a Substack Blog to take part in the challenge.
  3. For successful participation in the challenge, individuals should focus on creating their own unique content by infusing storytelling, researching other brands, and maintaining a minimum word count of 700 words per article.

Mappy New Year

Breaking Smart • 45 implied HN points • 28 Dec 24
📚 Literature Blogging
  1. The focus is shifting away from annual summaries to a more thoughtful exploration of writing themes. This change aims to reflect a clearer narrative in the work.
  2. Serialized projects will be replaced by standalone posts, as the writer wants to stay focused and adapt better to the Substack format.
  3. The newsletter price will increase soon, but current subscribers can lock in their rates by subscribing before the change happens.

Media in Review 2023

Passing Time • 133 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Blogging
  1. Time is your most valuable asset.
  2. Favorite books include 'Red Rising' and 'Good Reasons for Bad Feelings'.
  3. Enjoyed music from artists like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Jungle, and Geese.

Building my own guillotine

Startup Strategies • 142 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The author has been experimenting with generative AI and has created something intriguing.
  2. The author used to write many blog posts per day to maximize earnings.
  3. To continue reading, a 7-day free trial is available for accessing the full post archives.

Coming soon

VS Blog • 19 implied HN points • 06 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The post is about an upcoming VS Blog by Vasili Shynkarenka.
  2. The blog can be accessed at vslog.substack.com.
  3. There are options to share the post through various platforms like Facebook and Email.

Người ta có thể xác định vị trí của blogger hay không?

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 79 implied HN points • 27 Aug 21
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Encrypting blog traffic with HTTPS can make it difficult for someone to track or determine a blogger's location.
  2. Be cautious about clicking on links in comments to prevent revealing your IP address.
  3. Taking precautions like using incognito mode, avoiding excessive self-visits to your blog, and using secure DNS settings can help protect your identity and location online.

Coming soon

Going Awol • 19 implied HN points • 22 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Amos Wollen is launching a new blog on Substack
  2. The blog will be available soon
  3. Social media sharing options are provided for the blog post

Why I Moved to Substack

Venture Prose • 139 implied HN points • 22 Dec 19
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Consider moving to a new platform for better community engagement, filtering systems, and writer support.
  2. Choosing a platform like Substack can lead to more regular content creation and better conversations with readers.
  3. Encourage readers to subscribe for updates without any fear of getting spammed.

A Home for Serious Thought on Everything

Holodoxa • 79 implied HN points • 20 Apr 21
🚌 Education Blogging
  1. The author is starting a new venture on serious thought without an established audience or much experience in blogging.
  2. The author invites readers to join in the learning experience and be curious about the impact of their journey.
  3. Readers can subscribe to Holodoxa for a 7-day free trial to access full post archives and support the author's endeavor.