The hottest Content creation Substack posts right now

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✅ Monday briefing #15: Twitter moderation, channel planning, influencer inequality, brand banter, podcast directory, meeting a troll, anti-trust TLDR, AI fail…

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 12 Oct 20
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Twitter is changing how it moderates content ahead of elections to reduce the spread of misleading information, including notifying users when they share such tweets.
  2. Black influencers face pay inequality compared to white influencers, which highlights a major issue in the influencer marketing industry.
  3. AI technology can have major flaws, as seen when Facebook mistakenly blocked a harmless image of onions, showing how these systems can misinterpret content.

Love your freeloaders and superfans

A Bit Gamey • 6 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Appreciate and nurture both casual fans (freeloaders) and dedicated supporters (superfans)
  2. Offer products at various price points to cater to different consumer preferences and increase revenue potential
  3. Providing free content is not a guaranteed path to wealth; creators need to creatively convert attention and reputation into income

Quick Update

Malt Liquidity • 6 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. The author is apologizing for a lack of posts due to a busy work schedule, but mentions having several in progress.
  2. The author is considering different ways to engage readers and potentially move discussions to a more permanent format.
  3. There are plans to transition content to a native URL and potentially create a separate site for non-core content.

How Google Killed the Blogger

Pryor Questions • 6 HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Google's algorithm update prioritizes user-centric content, focusing on authenticity, expertise, and discouraging over-optimized strategies.
  2. The shift towards brand authority and user-generated content poses challenges for small businesses and independent content creators in ranking on Google.
  3. Video content, establishment of expertise, and a presence on various platforms are highlighted as essential strategies to adapt to the evolving SEO landscape.

The Surprising Trick to Consistent, High-Quality Output (It's Not Talent)

WriMoReMo • 2 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
📚 Literature Content creation
  1. Reading widely helps you gather ideas and information. The more you know, the easier it is to write about interesting topics.
  2. Writing consistently is key to improving your skills. Just like throwing darts, not every piece will be great, but the more you write, the better you get.
  3. Mixing different ideas together can make boring topics more engaging. By connecting various points, you create a more intriguing narrative.
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Talk to your oldest active subscriber

Next Big Newsletter • 10 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Talk to your oldest active subscriber to understand how your publication fits into their life
  2. Email the active subscriber and invite them for a chat about their experience with your newsletter
  3. Ask the subscriber how they discovered your newsletter, how they would describe it, and what they gain from it

How I use AI in my daily life (Part 1)

Year 2049 • 4 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. New AI tools are constantly emerging, making it challenging to keep up with all of them
  2. Tools like Readwise, Otter.ai, and Notion AI have been valuable in saving time and enhancing productivity in daily tasks
  3. Unique features in these tools, like AI summarization, transcription capabilities, and enhanced content creation options, provide practical benefits for personal and professional use

I hate Instagram. But I feel I can't leave...

Green Graphic Design • 1 HN point • 12 May 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Instagram can negatively impact mental health and productivity, leading users to employ app-blockers and reduce screen time.
  2. Instagram's business model can feel draining for content creators, pushing for surface-level and algorithm-pleasing content over thoughtful, long-form work.
  3. Social media platforms like Instagram are designed to keep users locked in, making it hard to leave and transfer followers, while facing challenges like misinformation and future changes in platform priorities.

😮 The Podcaster's Secret Weapon Revealed 🎉

The Outlier • 6 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Vocaster by Focusrite provides studio quality sound for podcasts with features like Auto Gain and Enhance.
  2. Early adopters praise Vocaster for its simplicity, effectiveness, and convenience in content creation.
  3. Vocaster is recommended by professionals for its ease of use, plug'n'play options, and studio-quality sound.

Let’s Reflect on 2023

Oren Cohen • 3 implied HN points • 15 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Content creation
  1. 2023 was a year of slow growth and changes in content strategy for the author
  2. The author made $1000 in Ad Revenue on YouTube and explored new online ventures like Etsy and a digital magazine
  3. Setting goals for 2024 including publishing more content, expanding to podcasts, and building new revenue streams

Wish We Wrote #2: The Flattening of Culture

Dilemmas of Meaning • 3 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Content creation
  1. Creators in online content creation must learn and adapt to the ever-changing algorithms and trends to succeed.
  2. AI tools like YouTube's AI Insights are designed to help creators stay relevant and generate content suggestions for their audience.
  3. The pressure to consistently produce popular, on-trend content on platforms like YouTube can lead to burnout and a flattening of cultural diversity.

When Nerdy and Productive Meet

Oren Cohen • 3 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. The author made a new video on YouTube about a TV show and is expanding content on a new channel.
  2. They created free video courses for beginner software developers, like the 30-Day Python Challenge and the Git Masterclass.
  3. The author is consolidating their articles from different platforms and updating them to work with Substack.

Happy 2nd anniversary, Building the Builders!

Building the Builders • 2 implied HN points • 26 Feb 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Two years into launching the Substack, the creator celebrates the growth of core essays and increased readership.
  2. Consistent posting reflects dedication despite personal challenges like career transitions and parenting.
  3. Exciting updates include easier access for paid subscribers to join AMAs and a new Discord server for all subscribers.

It's all about the summer break

Fund Marketer • 1 implied HN point • 10 Jul 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Creating content regularly is tough because it's hard to keep coming up with new ideas that also interest your audience.
  2. AI can help with content creation, but AI-generated content often doesn't engage people as well as original work does.
  3. Having a clear process can make creating content easier and faster, allowing for more creativity and personality in the finished product.

Introducing Substack Creator Studio, a fellowship for the next wave of video stars

Substack • 1 HN point • 07 May 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Substack Creator Studio offers a fellowship for video creators to develop their channels and build communities on Substack. It's a chance for creators to connect closely with their audience and earn money through subscriptions.
  2. The Substack model is seen as a stable alternative for creators who struggle with changing social media algorithms and uncertain ad revenue. It allows them to have ownership of their content and a more reliable income.
  3. Substack is expanding its features to support various creators, helping them grow their audience and improve their work experience. This includes better tools for video, audio, and direct engagement with subscribers.

Neil Woodford launches an expensive new website

Fund Marketer • 1 implied HN point • 24 Apr 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Neil Woodford has launched a new website that looks more professional than a simple blog. It's designed to provide economic insights and commentary.
  2. Creating consistent, high-quality content takes time and money. Maintaining this effort over time can be challenging for individuals or companies.
  3. There are different ways to succeed in content creation. Woodford might need to bring in help to keep up with the demands of running this new venture.

Software companies are media companies. 

Market Curve • 1 HN point • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Successful media companies have 3 key qualities: distributed to the right people, trade attention for engagement, and leverage network effects.
  2. Media needs distribution to exist - from traditional channels to digital platforms, distribution is essential for media companies.
  3. Attention is the currency of media, engagement is its value. Successful media companies create authentic, entertaining, and relevant content while focusing on quality over quantity.

Email go brrp 📧😵

Mehdeeka • 1 implied HN point • 04 Oct 23
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Emails take a lot of effort to put together, from content to design.
  2. Product-focused emails should include new releases, roadmap announcements, customer use cases, and more.
  3. Product update emails should focus on value propositions, use cases, include a call to action, and can be repurposed as evergreen content.

The Value of Content in an AI World

Embracing Enigmas • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. The average value of content is likely to decrease in a world with increased content supply.
  2. Content creators will need to focus more on personalization to stay relevant and valuable.
  3. There will be intensified competition among content creators as they struggle to find their target audience and make their content stand out.