I'm writing as a customer, so if this is just for Substack creators, please direct me to the correct venue.
I think my problem maybe pretty common - I can't afford all the Substack offerings I would like to subscribe to. I wonder if there is any way for creators to join forces to allow subscription to the group. The could be a limit to how many posts one could access from each member of a group. I would prefer not to take advantage of those who allow free subscribers. But I read some for free even though they are very good, but not as good as the 4 or 5 I can afford. I would like to provide support for a number of authors at once even though they would not get as much from me and they could restrict my access (but it would be important for me to be able to choose the postings that would comprise my limit, not have them chosen for me)
I am running one of the bigger German podcasts (over 200 episodes so far) and I figured out that the mix of paid and free drives the paid subscriptions very well.
How do we do a Podcast here on Substack? When I click on the button that says 'learn more' It takes me to my setting page. What are the details? How hard is it? Does it cost me anything? I host a radio show on Blog Talk Radio now, and would be interested in information on how Substack does their blogs.
I'm getting ready to launch some podcast episodes. Thank you guys for making it an easy process. I started a podcast in 2014 and...Let's just say it was considerably more difficult back then.
I don't understand the substack business model, i.e. subscription only revenue stream. Why not allow creators to choose whether or not they want to host ads on their site? Here's how it could work.
1. give creators an opt in or out choice when setting up.
2. when opting in, present creators with a list of advertisers they can select from that might be of interest to their subscribers/readers. For example, an automotive site could carry ads for auto parts and accessories, a gardening site could carry gardening supply ads, a travel site deals on airline tickets etc... you get the idea.
3. allow creators to set a limit of ads per post, and perhaps size and positioning.
4. allow paid subscribers to opt out of receiving ads.
5. Split ad revenue 50/50 between creator and substack providing incentive to carry ads.
Ads don't have to be annoying, but they are when you have no control over them. Targeting ads of specific interest to specific audiences while also providing an opt out choice to both creators and paid subs is one way to increase revenue without alienating anyone involved, including the advertisers.
(possibly) very podcast-ignorant question: host the podcast on Substack (then add it to apple etc) or create it in a third party (like buzzsprout), and add it to my substack (plus apple, spotify, etc)? thanks.
Substack has democratized the internet payment system. The system allows producers to earn money directly from customers. Subscription models including streaming models is a terrible business model which only benefit the owners of the business.
Every essay post I offer audio versions with bonus yapping for subscribers and they love it!
I'm writing as a customer, so if this is just for Substack creators, please direct me to the correct venue.
I think my problem maybe pretty common - I can't afford all the Substack offerings I would like to subscribe to. I wonder if there is any way for creators to join forces to allow subscription to the group. The could be a limit to how many posts one could access from each member of a group. I would prefer not to take advantage of those who allow free subscribers. But I read some for free even though they are very good, but not as good as the 4 or 5 I can afford. I would like to provide support for a number of authors at once even though they would not get as much from me and they could restrict my access (but it would be important for me to be able to choose the postings that would comprise my limit, not have them chosen for me)
Substack is amazing, I've grown a pretty nice following for my newsletter. I thought about starting a Podcast here as well, still thinking about it.
Time to start a podcast
Ok, I will now seriously evaluate how Five Things could offer a podcast that is valuable for its subscribers. ✌🏻
Please earmark the next 50 million bucks for me, ok?
The future of YouTube is on Substack. That’s why I start making videos here
Thank you for this, some great tips.
Here are some more ways to generate income from your socials
https://open.substack.com/pub/raisini/p/unlocking-the-secrets-of-social-media?r=aegif&utm_medium=ios
I am running one of the bigger German podcasts (over 200 episodes so far) and I figured out that the mix of paid and free drives the paid subscriptions very well.
How do we do a Podcast here on Substack? When I click on the button that says 'learn more' It takes me to my setting page. What are the details? How hard is it? Does it cost me anything? I host a radio show on Blog Talk Radio now, and would be interested in information on how Substack does their blogs.
I'm getting ready to launch some podcast episodes. Thank you guys for making it an easy process. I started a podcast in 2014 and...Let's just say it was considerably more difficult back then.
I don't understand the substack business model, i.e. subscription only revenue stream. Why not allow creators to choose whether or not they want to host ads on their site? Here's how it could work.
1. give creators an opt in or out choice when setting up.
2. when opting in, present creators with a list of advertisers they can select from that might be of interest to their subscribers/readers. For example, an automotive site could carry ads for auto parts and accessories, a gardening site could carry gardening supply ads, a travel site deals on airline tickets etc... you get the idea.
3. allow creators to set a limit of ads per post, and perhaps size and positioning.
4. allow paid subscribers to opt out of receiving ads.
5. Split ad revenue 50/50 between creator and substack providing incentive to carry ads.
Ads don't have to be annoying, but they are when you have no control over them. Targeting ads of specific interest to specific audiences while also providing an opt out choice to both creators and paid subs is one way to increase revenue without alienating anyone involved, including the advertisers.
I am setting up my conversation studio even now.
(possibly) very podcast-ignorant question: host the podcast on Substack (then add it to apple etc) or create it in a third party (like buzzsprout), and add it to my substack (plus apple, spotify, etc)? thanks.
“The truth will always have a market.” - Jean Shepherd
Substack has democratized the internet payment system. The system allows producers to earn money directly from customers. Subscription models including streaming models is a terrible business model which only benefit the owners of the business.
now for Substack to pay Lex Fridman $100 million dollars to make his podcast a Substack exclusive