The hottest Blogging Substack posts right now

Starting a newsletter is a journey and a learning experience. Each issue helps in understanding the process and your role as a writer.
There is a shift to make 98% of the content free. The paid tier will focus on supporting the creator without exclusive content for now.
The newsletter will have a more casual tone, focus on sharing knowledge for seniors, and there will be a new blog for formal content with code-heavy topics.

Medium is like the Whole Foods of the internet, trying to improve while making a profit.
WeChat in China serves as a mega-app, combining various online services like Facebook, Uber, and Amazon.
Lonelygirl15 was a pioneer in online fiction before viral phenomena like 9M9H9E9, with potential to become a TV show.

What video games can teach us about complex real-world conflicts like Gaza.
Exploring the unique world of Vine, where even six-second videos can create celebrities.
Encounters with our past digital selves online can be strange and thought-provoking.

Women face high levels of online harassment, as highlighted by Amanda Hess in her article on internet misogyny.
The mysterious internet puzzle Cicada 3301 has intrigued code-breakers and sleuths since 2011, becoming a modern enigma.
Travel blogging celebrated its 20th anniversary, with Wired's Jeff Greenwald attributing the genre's inception to a laptop birth in Oaxaca in 1994.

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Actions speak louder than words - finding a name can create a facade of success when actions are lacking.
Choosing the right name can help create a positive impression and generate interest.
Sharing content can be a way to showcase ideas and perspectives, even if actions may not yet be shining.

The author transitioned from a traditional daily blog to using Hugo, a static site generator, to make blogging easier and more efficient.
By using Hugo, the author could focus on content creation without worrying about infrastructure management and enjoy benefits like reduced attack surface and generous free hosting tiers.
The blog will cover technology decisions for startups, team management, translating tech to business, and bridging technical terms for business leaders, all while being written based on personal interests and experiences.

Experimenting with giving up polyunsaturated fats led to the creation of a Substack to document progress and thoughts.
Blogging regularly on Substack has been enjoyable, leading to the decision to start another Substack for more general topics.
Reposting and lightly editing old essays is a way to kickstart the new Substack.