I think we have a lot to consider when sending stuff like this out there to our readers. They want to help, and tapping into that enthusiasm is important, but our reputation is the most important thing. Let's make sure we navigate this space appropriately.
Yes I agree! I think if I’d have stood back and thought about it I might not have sent it out you know! My readers are already plenty supportive and I don’t want anyone to feel like they have to “work” for me... jury’s out on it all - we’ll see! Cx
It's such a ritual for me, I absolutely have to do one every day. However, I'm contemplating an extra post once in a while, like the crosspost I want to send out next week. Not 100% sure, though!
Ah I’ve been waiting for your perspective on the referral as I didn’t quite understand it all at first. I’ve turned it on and I’ll send an email out this week I think to inform people of it.
I’m going to try and join you today at 12! Depending on how baby is. How do we join? 🤍
I've signed up to the office hours 🎉 thanks Claire for the nudge! I can't make today however but I look forward to watching the replay back and joining future sessions 🥰
I’m interested to see how referrals works, I may well follow your lead with removing the leaderboard and the 25 subs reward. I’ve got boost turned in but it feels a bit uncomfortable. Every week I think about turning off paid altogether, but for now it’s on. Thanks for sharing as always 💛
Yes!! They say we can make the rewards whatever we want so for you, you could share a phone wallpaper or something like that? I think it's all possible isn't it it's just growing into the paid for space because I think it's so so different to anything we've had before... I'll share your referral link on COT this weekend. Cx
I just checked out Boost -- you can activate it once you turn on paid on Substack. It has some interesting features, so if I do turn on paid I’ll be sure to turn in Boost too! I just sent a request to join your LinkedIn group for Substack writers. And I hear you on maxing out how many writers to subscribe to. There are some amazing publications here!
I’ve let you in there now! 🥰 yes there are SO many ways to grow within the Substack network - “normal” rules don’t apply here - it’s like a set of cheerleaders sharing and rooting for us and our writing! ✨🙏✨🤩
Good stuff. I kind of made a joke out of my referral page, but sent it out anyway, just for fun:
https://goatfury.substack.com/p/invite-your-friends-to-read-goatfurys
I think we have a lot to consider when sending stuff like this out there to our readers. They want to help, and tapping into that enthusiasm is important, but our reputation is the most important thing. Let's make sure we navigate this space appropriately.
Yes I agree! I think if I’d have stood back and thought about it I might not have sent it out you know! My readers are already plenty supportive and I don’t want anyone to feel like they have to “work” for me... jury’s out on it all - we’ll see! Cx
I'd rather run experiments like this while I'm still relatively small (155 subscribers today) vs much bigger (1000+)!
I hear you on that... my main thought at the moment is - should I send emails less!! Sometimes temped to just post and not email it out... 🧐
It's such a ritual for me, I absolutely have to do one every day. However, I'm contemplating an extra post once in a while, like the crosspost I want to send out next week. Not 100% sure, though!
Ah I’ve been waiting for your perspective on the referral as I didn’t quite understand it all at first. I’ve turned it on and I’ll send an email out this week I think to inform people of it.
I’m going to try and join you today at 12! Depending on how baby is. How do we join? 🤍
What's your email I send the zoom link over. Cx
Thank you! It’s simpleandcalm@substack.com
Sorry missed this I posted it at the bottom of my last paid email though!
I've signed up to the office hours 🎉 thanks Claire for the nudge! I can't make today however but I look forward to watching the replay back and joining future sessions 🥰
Aww your so welcome! The video is in the portal now. Cx
I’m interested to see how referrals works, I may well follow your lead with removing the leaderboard and the 25 subs reward. I’ve got boost turned in but it feels a bit uncomfortable. Every week I think about turning off paid altogether, but for now it’s on. Thanks for sharing as always 💛
Yes!! They say we can make the rewards whatever we want so for you, you could share a phone wallpaper or something like that? I think it's all possible isn't it it's just growing into the paid for space because I think it's so so different to anything we've had before... I'll share your referral link on COT this weekend. Cx
Thanks Claire! Yes I think there’s great possibilities for lovely benefits 💛
Thanks for the Office Hours sign-up! I can’t play an active part but I’m looking forward to the replay. ⭐️😊
Nearly got there with an email but Luna woke up.
Here you go...
I had a joyous hour for creativity and strategy with some beautiful souls on zoom yesterday and the replay is here -
✨ 🧵 We wove together plans for our creative ambitions over summer.
✨🐝 We worked out where the space was to nourish our soul.
📖✨ We tugged on the thread of soul whispers.
✨🎧 We asked what we needed to make creativity happen for us.
🙏 We wrote a strategy, a promise, a commitment and a permission slip along with getting CONSCIOUS about our distractions!
https://www.creativelyconscious.co.uk/open-office-hours
Oh fabulous!! I’ll ping the link round. 🙏📖✨💌
I just checked out Boost -- you can activate it once you turn on paid on Substack. It has some interesting features, so if I do turn on paid I’ll be sure to turn in Boost too! I just sent a request to join your LinkedIn group for Substack writers. And I hear you on maxing out how many writers to subscribe to. There are some amazing publications here!
I’ve let you in there now! 🥰 yes there are SO many ways to grow within the Substack network - “normal” rules don’t apply here - it’s like a set of cheerleaders sharing and rooting for us and our writing! ✨🙏✨🤩