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David Meszaros's avatar

Interesting insights. I’m a newbie on Substack, and I haven’t really gotten any likes or gone viral yet but my second post got the most views. It was about my motivation for writing and sharing my story, and I even added a sweaty post-run selfie. I didn’t expect anything at the beginning of my Substack journey, but it already feels like a huge success to me. https://davidrunninghome.substack.com/p/running-home-2-context

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Craig Slater's avatar

Thorough, complete, and practical. Appreciate you sharing these lessons with us.

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Regeneration X's avatar

Holy Cow that is a lot of notes…

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Strategy Master's avatar

Im still wondering how to get 300 paid subs

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Serene Gan's avatar

Love how practical this is and the customGPT touches! 🫶🏻

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Business Casual's avatar

Really appreciate the read. Helpful when your new! If y'all could subscribe we use apparel to fund science ->https://fundresearch.substack.com/

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Allison Novak's avatar

I love all the specific data and examples! So helpful for someone just starting out on Substack. I really like how Notes on here seem to be more of a mix of tightly crafted, punchy posts and more informal thoughts that feel more natural and personal.

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Brenda's avatar

Very interesting. When I grow it will be good to do something similar. Thanks 🌸

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Jim Berkowitz's avatar

As a new Substack publisher - when it comes to waiting to get responses from my first 10 posts and my first 20 notes and there’s nothing- zero response, it’s a bummer.

I’m an easy target for unrealistic expectations because I’ve been so well trained by the “get rich quick” marketplaces

That combined with a combination of lack of perseverance and ADHD, makes sticking with anything not showing immediate results, virtually impossible.

I’m not satisfied with just a pint of unfulfilled expectations, I need a shot chaser of impatience to round out the experience.

I’m doomed!

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SEArcularity's avatar

Wow this is THE MOST comprehensive analysis I’ve ever seen on Substack - you really went all out!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank youu!

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Hannah's avatar

We love an analytical queen!!! This is the substance I like to see.

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thanks, Hannah!

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Kira Foxfeet's avatar

Thank you for putting your data analysis into a post and sharing takeaways. This is gold 😊✨️ I've been exploring what works for different writers with their Notes and experimenting with various ideas, but you've made it very clear and usable in a way that makes it doable to just get started and try. I really appreciate the effort you put into framing and sharing all this, and can't wait to see how it works! 🙏

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much, Kira 🤗 let me know how it works

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A Small Business Life's avatar

Very cool analysis - thanks for sharing!!

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you!

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gay little th0ts's avatar

Just getting started on here and this was a lovely and helpful kick to stay consistent to see what’s on the other side. 🙏 🔮

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Yes it’s absolutely necessary. Thank you 🙌

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Annie Ashdown's avatar

Absolutely brilliant, thank you

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Yana G.Y.'s avatar

Thank you so much🤗

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