I love this way of looking at it Rachel! This is the part in the hero’s story where we have no idea how the hero is going to get out of this one, but we root for her throughout.
Of all the places where this can happen, I think this is the place to do it @Lucy Werner . I know you’re scared that you need to reimburse people, but I think you’ve done a fantastic job with supporting people, that the majority are going to support you back. 💕
I hope you take care of your health throughout, because I know you’ll look back and see so many wonderful seeds have been planted for something greater than you don’t even know yet. 💕
Oh my G. @Mika off to actually let it out and sob now. I’ve been holding on to it so hard and keep thinking maybe substack will help me with my posts afterall. Going to led those shoulders drop.
I’m sure you’ve been through the roller coaster of emotions over the last couple of days. A big cry and some tlc could be just what the doctor ordered.
We are going to see what it looks like to have a community rally around you. 💕💕
For a newsletter called ‘Hype Yourself’, I love how ‘unhype-y’ you are - this is full of simple, sensible and helpful best practices. I’m so sorry you lost all your work, it must be so huge navigating getting it back together again.
This was packed with gold and grounded in real-world experience. Thank you for sharing it all so generously. Your blend of honesty, humor, and smart strategy makes the path feel clearer and a lot less lonely.
Awkward question. You mention that recommendations are a great way to grow, but that recommendation-for-a-recommendation requests aren’t a good way to do it (I also don’t like this approach).
Curious if you have any tips on building recommendations without resorting to these kinds of tactics?
Oooh sorry I missed this. Yes, second what was said below. I make friends with people on here and then recommend if we are a good match. Or I sometimes just ask direct at the end of a post, if you like my work please could you recommend my publication?
Sorry to nip in … our approach was just to get stuck into making recommendations without any expectation. Purely because we love what folk are offering. A properly written couple of lines about why and let folk find them. It feels to us that Recommendations can be about what we do for others not what they can do for us.
Just coming across this in September, but the advice here is evergreen. There's so much of it I don't know where to start - Some things, I'm doing already, but others like promoting off of Substack I've barely dabbled in at all. Think I'll take this week and start going through the list one at a time :)
I went to delete my podcast by searching ‘podcast’ in the backend and then hit delete in the danger zone thinking it was just for my podcast (I didn’t have to disconnect my stripe or do anything for my paid) but actually it wiped the whole thing. And apparently nothing is backed up so all 180+ posts and comments were gone forever.
Thanks Lucy - as someone fairly new to Substack - this was a useful list of recommendations to keep the momentum going and also to build into my ongoing posts/schedule 😊
It's really helpful for me to read articles like this, I was not raised to consider any kind of self-employment haha. Since becoming disabled, I have become friends with a lot of small business owners, many who also use their personality as part of our to promote their businesses. It does have a certain appeal...lol.
Practising what I preach. Going to be the first to like and comment. Especially for the comeback tour.
I love this idea! I will start commenting. I do this on IG ❤️
We love a good comeback story🫶🏻 So much gold in here, thank you.
Thank you 🙏🏼
I love this way of looking at it Rachel! This is the part in the hero’s story where we have no idea how the hero is going to get out of this one, but we root for her throughout.
Of all the places where this can happen, I think this is the place to do it @Lucy Werner . I know you’re scared that you need to reimburse people, but I think you’ve done a fantastic job with supporting people, that the majority are going to support you back. 💕
I hope you take care of your health throughout, because I know you’ll look back and see so many wonderful seeds have been planted for something greater than you don’t even know yet. 💕
Oh my G. @Mika off to actually let it out and sob now. I’ve been holding on to it so hard and keep thinking maybe substack will help me with my posts afterall. Going to led those shoulders drop.
I’m sure you’ve been through the roller coaster of emotions over the last couple of days. A big cry and some tlc could be just what the doctor ordered.
We are going to see what it looks like to have a community rally around you. 💕💕
Gorgeous words Mika 🤍
Thank you for so generously sharing your advice especially at a time when your brain must be exploding!
For a newsletter called ‘Hype Yourself’, I love how ‘unhype-y’ you are - this is full of simple, sensible and helpful best practices. I’m so sorry you lost all your work, it must be so huge navigating getting it back together again.
This was packed with gold and grounded in real-world experience. Thank you for sharing it all so generously. Your blend of honesty, humor, and smart strategy makes the path feel clearer and a lot less lonely.
Awkward question. You mention that recommendations are a great way to grow, but that recommendation-for-a-recommendation requests aren’t a good way to do it (I also don’t like this approach).
Curious if you have any tips on building recommendations without resorting to these kinds of tactics?
(Not awkward at all! Great question!)
Oooh sorry I missed this. Yes, second what was said below. I make friends with people on here and then recommend if we are a good match. Or I sometimes just ask direct at the end of a post, if you like my work please could you recommend my publication?
Thank you for your input! I like the idea of asking at the end of the post, it makes it visible while still being somewhat subtle about it.
Sorry to nip in … our approach was just to get stuck into making recommendations without any expectation. Purely because we love what folk are offering. A properly written couple of lines about why and let folk find them. It feels to us that Recommendations can be about what we do for others not what they can do for us.
Appreciate this thoughtful comment, I’ve been firefighting a bit so missed a few things. Thank you for helping to get it back on my radar.
Bringing back the 💰 for the comeback tour! "The Greatest Hits" - we need some merch! 😁🤩 Hope you're ok Lucy! Xx
Just coming across this in September, but the advice here is evergreen. There's so much of it I don't know where to start - Some things, I'm doing already, but others like promoting off of Substack I've barely dabbled in at all. Think I'll take this week and start going through the list one at a time :)
Why was everything wiped?
I went to delete my podcast by searching ‘podcast’ in the backend and then hit delete in the danger zone thinking it was just for my podcast (I didn’t have to disconnect my stripe or do anything for my paid) but actually it wiped the whole thing. And apparently nothing is backed up so all 180+ posts and comments were gone forever.
I’m sorry to hear that.
That hurts just imagining it. I’m glad you’re better now.
Very helpful, thanks for these keys!
This is the comeback tour on steroids. Love ALL the pointers and the sufficiency
Thanks Lucy - as someone fairly new to Substack - this was a useful list of recommendations to keep the momentum going and also to build into my ongoing posts/schedule 😊
Awww brilliant I’m so pleased it so helpful!
thanks for sharing!
Thank YOU for commenting.
Thank you for this! So many nuggets of wisdom!
I’m so pleased it’s helpful!
It's really helpful for me to read articles like this, I was not raised to consider any kind of self-employment haha. Since becoming disabled, I have become friends with a lot of small business owners, many who also use their personality as part of our to promote their businesses. It does have a certain appeal...lol.
So much useful advice. Thank you! I’m brand new to posting (today!) so this post is all great food for thought as I start to build.