The hottest Content creation Substack posts right now

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Tell GPT It Can Scrape My -

Permit.io’s Substack • 3 HN points • 09 Aug 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Many creators are worried about how AIs use their work without permission. This can lead to sharing sensitive data and violating privacy laws.
  2. It's important to identify and rank who is accessing application data, including distinguishing between human users and automated bots.
  3. Users should have control over their own data. They need easy ways to set permissions for who can access their content and under what conditions.

When your post hits #1 on Hacker News

Tech and Tea • 345 implied HN points • 21 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Getting the #1 spot on Hacker News can bring a significant increase in traffic and engagement.
  2. It's important to write what you want rather than just what you think will be popular on platforms like Hacker News.
  3. Cross-posting content on different platforms can help reach different audiences and bring unique benefits.

The Internet's Meaning Crisis

Kneeling Bus • 273 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Content creation
  1. The internet is flooded with content that doesn't matter, leading to a meaning crisis.
  2. Parasocial media, while flawed, attempts to make people care about online content.
  3. The challenge is to navigate the digital landscape to find what matters and develop systems to care about it.

The Enshittification of Everything

Polymathic Being • 104 implied HN points • 08 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. AI is producing a lot of poor-quality content, leading to a decline in trust in places like academia and social media. It shows a need for better content verification.
  2. The current mess in digital spaces, called 'enshittification', has been happening for a long time, not just because of AI. People have been manipulating systems for profit for years.
  3. Despite the problems, AI can help us recognize and clean up the digital space by highlighting bad content. This might lead to a demand for better, more trustworthy human-created content.
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2022 Introspective

Technology Made Simple • 99 implied HN points • 27 Dec 22
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. The newsletter is going on break till January 5th to recharge and will have a 'start here' section for newcomers.
  2. More AI/Machine Learning content will be integrated into the newsletter on specific days to cater to a general audience.
  3. The growth of the newsletter was mainly influenced by partnerships, Substack recommendations, and content on other platforms including LinkedIn and Medium.

The media isn't getting its election bump

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 224 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. The media did not experience the usual election year audience boost due to low competition in the primaries, potentially affecting their revenue opportunities.
  2. Entrepreneurs in niche media areas like news sites, podcasts, and newsletters are being sought for coverage and interviews by the newsletter author.
  3. Empowering Cloud, a media company focused on Microsoft cloud products, was founded by Tom Arbuthnot to educate audiences and provide content within a community platform.

Happy 2024 🥂!

FontDiscovery • 39 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Creating an idea bank for marketing content makes promotion easier and can help reach more followers on social media platforms.
  2. Running a sales campaign in parallel with a product launch can generate more sales and help in product promotion.
  3. Experimenting with shorter sales windows can be more effective than longer sales campaigns.

My road map for the next year, 2024 edition | #41

The Pole • 39 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. The main goal is to make $100k/year by working minimally and focusing on enjoyable activities.
  2. Identify roadblocks, brainstorm solutions, create a plan, set up a conducive environment, and execute towards the goal.
  3. Consider paths like becoming a YouTuber, thumbnail designer, scriptwriter, flipping websites, creating a content site, or writing a newsletter to achieve the financial and personal goals.

A note on Unreported Truths and AI-written stories

Unreported Truths • 40 implied HN points • 12 Jun 25
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Some writers use AI to create many posts quickly, which can spam your inbox. This is seen as a bad shift in how content is created.
  2. Real engagement comes from genuine writing. The writer promises to share meaningful content without relying on AI or spammy tactics.
  3. The writer values the community built around their work and encourages everyone to support it by subscribing, ensuring quality over quantity.

Substack fights Elon Musk [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Substack introduced a new feature called Notes resembling Twitter, aimed at enhancing writer engagement.
  2. Substack's focus on paid subscribers sets it apart from traditional social media platforms, indicating a unique strategy.
  3. The move by Substack to introduce Notes hints at a strengthening independent writer community and a shift in digital content consumption trends.

فروش زمان را متوقف کن

DiGiTalk Newsletter • 58 implied HN points • 23 Jul 23
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Many people want to turn their knowledge and expertise into a side income by creating a community and sharing their skills.
  2. Creating a digital product to sell requires thorough research and building a targeted audience through content creation.
  3. Automating processes like sales and marketing can help differentiate yourself and grow as a recognized expert in your field.

The Maslow's hierarchy of social media

system bashing • 58 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Content creation
  1. Tailor content for different levels of audience on social media, based on a hierarchy akin to Maslow's Pyramid
  2. Understanding and classifying the audience helps in managing articulation efforts effectively
  3. Knowing the needs and expectations of different audience levels can aid in creating effective content for social media

How to Embed a Substack Form in Your WordPress Site

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 119 implied HN points • 01 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. You can easily add a Substack sign-up form to your WordPress site. This helps more people subscribe to your newsletter directly from your website.
  2. Setting it up is straightforward if you have a Substack account. Just copy some code from Substack and paste it into your WordPress site.
  3. Testing the setup is important to confirm everything works well. After you add it, try signing up yourself to see how it looks.

How to build an AI agent that turns your blog posts into Linkedin posts

Market Curve • 28 implied HN points • 23 Jul 25
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. You can use an AI agent to automatically turn your blog posts into LinkedIn posts in just a few seconds. This saves you time and helps you share content without extra effort.
  2. To set up this system, you need to connect tools like n8n and Firecrawl to scrape your blog content and then send it to an AI to create LinkedIn posts.
  3. The process is designed for beginners, so you won’t need any coding skills. Just follow the simple steps to create a working workflow.

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 Content creation
  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 Content creation
  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.

New newsletter, as suspicious of technology as ever

Technology, Environment, and Art • 39 implied HN points • 14 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. The author warns against AI and advocates for a cautious approach towards technology, believing AI is a significant danger to humanity
  2. Not all AI developments are beneficial; the author strongly objects to AI taking over creative tasks and emphasizes the importance of human connection over AI-driven efficiency
  3. The author calls for resistance against the advancement of AI, encouraging individuals to avoid AI tools and take a stand against the pervasive use of technology for the sake of genuine human interaction and creativity

4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Mastodon — The Anti-Twitter

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 119 implied HN points • 17 Jan 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Mastodon is growing while Twitter is losing users. Many people are leaving Twitter, and Mastodon is gaining traction as a new option.
  2. Creators are seeking alternatives to Twitter due to the changes made by Elon Musk. Mastodon offers a decentralized space where users can have more control.
  3. On Mastodon, you can post short messages called 'toots' that are up to 500 characters long. This is a great way for users to connect and share their thoughts.

Why I Write My Newsletter, Content Ideas, OG CrossFit Workouts

Austin's Analects • 19 implied HN points • 22 Mar 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. The purpose of writing a newsletter evolved to creating authentic relationships with readers, rather than just growing an audience.
  2. Struggling to come up with content ideas? Use prompts like TED Talk topics, life events that made you stronger, or public bets you'd back up.
  3. Explore the original CrossFit workouts from the early 2000s, maintaining their essence even after 24 years.

We need to start marketing… Now what?

Etel’s Substack • 10 HN points • 20 May 24
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Key channels for building awareness include YouTube, Events, Written Content, LinkedIn, Discord, and Email.
  2. YouTube is a powerful platform for showcasing products, reaching new audiences, and collaborating with content creators.
  3. Creating original, valuable content and using various channels like LinkedIn, Discord, and Email can be effective in building awareness for a startup.

“Off” the newsletter break

Bold & Open • 39 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
💼 Business Content creation
  1. The author is returning to writing newsletters after a two-year break and is excited to share new content with subscribers.
  2. During the break, they explored various projects, like coaching and writing, to find out what they were passionate about and what would benefit their audience.
  3. The focus for the new newsletter phase will be on open organizations and communities, showcasing success stories and providing insights for readers.

Encyclopaedia Automatica

Steve Coast’s Musings • 198 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Collaborate with technology to combine human insights and computer capabilities.
  2. Encyclopaedia Automatica blends human-driven knowledge with powerful tech like GPT for new possibilities.
  3. It's a platform where humans prompt machines to improve articles, creating a collaborative and purposeful editing process.

✅ New book: AI tools for public relations

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. The book covers how AI tools like large language models can help public relations by making writing and understanding information easier.
  2. It showcases productivity tools that can make tasks like transcribing and media monitoring faster and more efficient.
  3. The book emphasizes the importance of human skills in PR, like emotional intelligence and ethics, even when using advanced AI tools.

AI Writing is Morally Superior

From the New World • 75 implied HN points • 05 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. AI writing is changing the landscape of writing by making it more accessible. This means more people can share their ideas without needing the same level of skill as traditional writers.
  2. The criticism against AI writing often comes from writers who feel threatened. They think that AI takes away the uniqueness of human style, but many believe it actually helps get good ideas out to more people.
  3. AI can help present complex ideas in simpler ways. This could be beneficial, allowing more people to understand important truths that might be lost in fancy language.

If You're A Writer, You Can Also Be Successful On YouTube

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 119 implied HN points • 24 Nov 22
🚌 Education Content creation
  1. Good writing skills are important for YouTube success. Writing video scripts helps organize your thoughts and keeps viewers engaged.
  2. A well-structured video should have a clear introduction, informative middle, and a concise conclusion. This makes it easier for audiences to follow along.
  3. The more viewers watch your videos, the better they will perform on YouTube. A higher watch time signals to the algorithm that your content is interesting.

One Month of Building the Used Bookstore of the Future + Things I loved in July

Castles in the Sky • 19 implied HN points • 08 Aug 25
📚 Literature Content creation
  1. Building an AI tool for used booksellers is more complicated than expected, involving many tasks beyond just programming and filming. It’s been a busy and fun month working on this project.
  2. To improve my reading habits, I've decided to read one classic book and one random book at a time. This balance helps me learn while still exploring my interests.
  3. I’ve started creating short-form videos to share on various platforms. It’s a fun way to engage, even though I know it might take time to find the right audience.

WeChat Channels - The Hope of Tencent

Tech Buzz China Insider • 59 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Tencent found success in the short video market by integrating WeChat Channels into its ecosystem, pivoting from standalone apps like WeiShi.
  2. WeChat Channels differentiated itself by focusing on knowledge and current affairs videos, targeting older users, and achieving higher e-commerce revenue per user compared to competitors.
  3. Recognizing the importance of short videos, Tencent CEO Pony Ma named WeChat Channels as the 'hope of the whole company.'

Blue Sky Mine

Internal exile • 77 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Content creation
  1. Many users are leaving Twitter to join Bluesky, hoping for a better platform. They want a space that isn't dominated by negativity and misinformation.
  2. Bluesky is attracting users who still value text and reading in a world where video dominates social media. This platform might encourage meaningful conversations through writing.
  3. There's hope that Bluesky can create a new kind of online community focused on text-based interaction, instead of just chasing viral content like other platforms.

How To Market Like Seth Godin ( Part 1)

Day One • 479 implied HN points • 13 Jul 20
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Telling stories online should be informative, entertaining, and educational to grab attention.
  2. Authenticity and consistency are key to building a personal brand and connecting with your audience.
  3. It's important to find your tribe of followers who genuinely care about and value the content you create.

How To Play the Creator Game | #240

Boundless by Paul Millerd • 223 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
💼 Business Content creation
  1. When navigating the creator world, don't blindly follow what others are doing - find your own unique approach.
  2. Be cautious of being influenced by trends or strong opinions, and instead focus on what truly aligns with your goals and capabilities.
  3. Success as a creator isn't about copying what works for others, but about staying true to your interests, finding your unique path, and not giving up.

Artist Profile: Dena Yago, by Günseli Yalcinkaya

Do Not Research • 59 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Content creation
  1. Being an artist in the age of social media means navigating the intersection of art and commerce, where the artists' creations and online presence get quantified and exploited
  2. Collaborative platforms like Are.na and collectives like K-HOLE have been vital in forming connections and providing alternative spaces for artists to create and share their work
  3. Dena Yago's art explores complex societal issues through familiar cultural symbols, reflecting the challenges artists face in balancing commercial work, art practice, and navigating the gig economy

December Is The Best Month to Write on Medium.com and Boost Your Stats

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 99 implied HN points • 10 Dec 22
📚 Literature Content creation
  1. December is a great time to write on Medium because more readers are inside and online. This can help your articles get more views.
  2. Many publication editors take breaks during the holidays, so it's smart to plan and submit your stories ahead of time. This way, you can still get featured even when they are away.
  3. Using specific tags, like the year-end retrospective tag, can increase your chances of being highlighted by Medium's editors. It’s a good way to connect with readers about your year's experiences.

You Can Earn More Money with Evergreen Content in 2023

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 99 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Evergreen content stays relevant over time, unlike seasonal content which loses interest quickly. Creating this type of content means people will always find value in it, which is great for growth.
  2. Writing evergreen articles can lead to more earnings because platforms like Medium will promote this content more. This means you could see more traffic and revenue in the long run.
  3. Focusing on your expertise and crafting in-depth stories can help you create evergreen content. Once it gets recognized, it can keep bringing in readers and income for a long time.

2 Data Tools to Help You Come Up With Awesome Blog Ideas in 2023

Kristina God's Online Writing Club • 99 implied HN points • 07 Dec 22
💼 Business Content creation
  1. Google Trends can help you find what topics people are searching for. Just type in a keyword and check the related queries for new blog ideas.
  2. AnswerThePublic shows popular questions about a keyword, which you can answer in your blog. This can attract more visitors from search engines.
  3. In 2023, Medium may start paying writers for traffic coming from outside sources like Google, making it more rewarding to write content that draws readers.