A Stupid Simple Strategy To Get 480 Subscribers In 1 Month On Substack
You have everything you need to succeed on Substack, you just don’t realize it yet.
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Today I’m sharing Kristi Keller‘s story.
Kristi got 480 subscribers within 30 days using a rediculously simple method.
Her story made me realize that I could’ve had much better results in my first 4 weeks.
If only I knew then what I know now.
First of all, let me ask you a question.
Do you know that feeling when your screen overflows with desperate pleas of “click here” and “read my stuff”?
Well, I was guilty of doing this when I just started on Substack.
I was constantly promoting my latest articles and my achievements.
But let me tell you, that strategy gets old fast.
For both you and your reader.
Kristi actually found a more natural way to connect with your audience.
And I like to call it “the Substack way.”
It’s a method that’s so simple, that you’ll be be surprised that it actually works.
This is not just another click-bait article.
In fact, you probably already have everything you need to find success on Substack:
The willingness to be genuinely relatable.
And the new Substack feature called Notes.
No complicated growth hack. No social media promotion.
None of that.
Here’s how Kristi uses the Notes feature
People come to Substack to escape from the overwhelming noise on social media.
Substackers crave genuine, real, raw human connection.
So you won’t get very far on Substack by promoting yourself.
It’s actually much easier than that: simply be yourself.
Share a funny anecdote. A relatable struggle. Or a question that makes people think.
Anything that will get you a genuine connection.
Like when you’re having a conversation over coffee with a friend.
Because there’s a more intimate vibe on Substack.
Here’s the Actual Proof
Now, let me show you some examples.
Here’s a glimpse into some of the Notes that Kristi posted in March and April that helped her surpass the 2,000 subscriber mark within just seven months.
Did you notice how not a single one of them contained a link to an article?
The last one has over 6,000 likes!
And Kristi says that it’s still circulating.
The point is, people are sick of being advertised to. They crave authenticity. A real community.
It’s what I’ve been telling writers as well since I started writing.
And these screenshots are undeniable proof that Substackers respond to genuine connection over self-promotion.
But don’t just take my word for it. Here’s a link to Kristi’s story.
It’s Your Turn
So I guess the key takeaway here is:
Take a deep breath and resist the urge to annoy your readers with (self) promotional material.
Instead, take a leap of faith and put yourself out there .
The real you.
Through Notes.
And commit to a month of making genuine connections without the pressure to sell.
We all make mistakes, well I did at least, but in still learning Substack-language. I learned a bit more just now, thank you dear Lea 🧡
You make a good point, but it's so weird to me that an awful lot of writers have succumbed to the idea that everything they do has to SELL SELL SELL. You're right. We can calm down, put away the cash register for a moment and be authentic.