The hottest User engagement Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Five levers to increase app users

A Bit Gamey • 13 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
💼 Business User engagement
  1. Measure key metrics like visits, sign-ups, value realization, retention, and evangelists to drive app user growth
  2. Focus on engaging visitors quickly as they might leave if the app is not easy to understand
  3. Convert visitors into sign-ups and focus on understanding user demographics and motivations behind sign-ups

10 Million Users And Rising Fast: Sri Mandir's Quest To Put A Temple In Every Phone

Tigerfeathers! • 15 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🕹 Technology User engagement
  1. Sri Mandir is a startup creating an app aimed at transforming devotion for smartphone users in India.
  2. The app combines traditional practices with modern technology, making it nostalgic yet innovative.
  3. Sri Mandir's success highlights the significant market for religious products and the potential for growth and impact in faith-tech industry.

Gamification and Why It Shouldn't be an Afterthought !!

Build Startup In Public • 1 HN point • 20 May 24
💼 Business User engagement
  1. Gamification engages users by tapping into their psychology and forming habits. This helps companies keep users interested and coming back.
  2. Successful gamification respects the user by being transparent and not overloading them with notifications, making the experience enjoyable. Duolingo is a great example of respecting users while keeping them engaged.
  3. Collecting data through user interactions can improve understanding of user behavior. This information helps companies better target their offerings and understand their audience.

Love your grumpy customers

Founders Confidential • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jun 24
💼 Business User engagement
  1. Don't ignore grumpy customers; instead, engage with them. They can provide useful feedback that helps improve your product.
  2. When customers express negative feelings, they often just want to be heard. Acknowledge their frustration and show that you care about their experience.
  3. Build a relationship with your critical users. Their feedback can turn them from unhappy customers into loyal advocates for your brand.
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Get rid of user confusion with better empty states

CommandBlogue • 0 implied HN points • 10 Apr 24
🕹 Technology User engagement
  1. Empty states in apps can confuse users when there's no data to show. It's important to fill that space with meaningful actions.
  2. Instead of just saying 'no events found,' apps can encourage users to create new content, making the experience more engaging.
  3. Sometimes users want to see empty spaces as they indicate they've reached their goals, like finishing a to-do list. Celebrating that can enhance satisfaction.

Preparing Product Hunt launch 🚀

André Casal's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 14 Aug 24
💼 Business User engagement
  1. Using senja.io is a great way to gather and manage testimonials for your product easily and for free. This tool helps you showcase positive feedback directly on your website.
  2. Creating a pre-launch page on Product Hunt is important. Make sure it has good content, images, and engage with the community to build interest before the launch.
  3. It's helpful to read and create a list of strategies for gaining your first users. Focusing on content creation, outreach, and helping others can set you up for success.

Join my new subscriber chat

Voohy Leadership Insights • 0 implied HN points • 13 Jul 24
🕹 Technology User engagement
  1. There is a new chat space for subscribers to engage and discuss topics related to leadership. This chat allows for more direct interaction and conversation among members.
  2. To participate, subscribers need to download the Substack app and enable push notifications for live updates. This way, they won't miss out on any discussions.
  3. Joining the chat is easy; after downloading the app, subscribers can find the chat and jump in to say hello and participate in the discussions.

2024 - Year in Review

trydeepwork • 0 implied HN points • 01 Jan 25
💼 Business User engagement
  1. In 2024, many people did longer deep work sessions, with more users completing sessions over two hours. It's great to see progress in how much work people can handle in one sitting.
  2. The app made several improvements, like saving sessions better and adding dark mode, which users find useful for late-night work. These changes help make the experience smoother and more enjoyable.
  3. Starting in January 2025, the app will switch to a subscription model for better sustainability. This change means users can pay monthly or yearly, which will help keep the app updated and improving.

Tucker Carlson & Twitter's Catch-22 Problem

David’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 11 May 23
💼 Business User engagement
  1. Tucker Carlson may choose Twitter over YouTube to avoid demonetization due to his content
  2. Elon Musk faces a catch-22 problem with Twitter wanting to attract advertisers but also give a platform to extreme voices
  3. Twitter needs to create value for users beyond advertising to support new business models like subscriptions

ByteDance's Lemon8: The TikTok Parent Company's New Attempt to Capture Social Media Users in the US Market

China Story • 0 implied HN points • 11 May 23
💼 Business User engagement
  1. ByteDance launched Lemon8 to capture social media users in the US and UK markets.
  2. Lemon8 is influenced by Xiaohongshu in China and focuses on beauty, fashion, home, and store exploration.
  3. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, uses its experience and creator base to promote Lemon8, connecting it with popular platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

The Tragedy of Twitter

Amadeus Pagel's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🕹 Technology User engagement
  1. Twitter's unique features were thoughts without titles and asymmetric relationships.
  2. Twitter improved replies by making them like regular tweets and only showing them to relevant followers.
  3. The evolution from linking images to quote RTs changed how people engaged with tweets.