Thank you, this is SO useful. As you say, nobody really explains this stuff, which is why I was so confused before!
But what I'd like to know is - if the Notes algorithm sends you Notes to people who are not your subscribers, how / why does it choose the accounts it does? Is it just random? Somehow I doubt it!
Great question and no, it's definitely not random. Substack's Notes algorithm factors in engagement signals (likes, restacks, replies), your niche relevance, and the reading habits of non-subscribers. It essentially shows your Notes to people who already engage with writers like you. The more engagement your Notes get early, the wider it distributes.
Thanks for the advice. I'll try all of those things.
You are welcome Dot 😊, I am sure you will see a difference after trying these
Thank you, this is SO useful. As you say, nobody really explains this stuff, which is why I was so confused before!
But what I'd like to know is - if the Notes algorithm sends you Notes to people who are not your subscribers, how / why does it choose the accounts it does? Is it just random? Somehow I doubt it!
Great question and no, it's definitely not random. Substack's Notes algorithm factors in engagement signals (likes, restacks, replies), your niche relevance, and the reading habits of non-subscribers. It essentially shows your Notes to people who already engage with writers like you. The more engagement your Notes get early, the wider it distributes.