Okay I am sure many will hate this feature but it is a game changer for me. I am a writer but also work extensively with video content and most of my following came from YouTube TikTok and Instagram so to be able to broadcast to them without the horrendous algorithm issues on traditional social media is the best thing Substack has done
Hey The Merc 👋 We've very excited to see you go live soon. Today we are rolling out live video to Substack bestsellers. It will soon be available for all Substack users, but if you'd like to request early access you can here: https://on.substack.com/survey/1034033
I am so incredibly excited about this feature! I do live streams on other platforms and I would love to bring them over here to Substack. But I just looked and when I click the orange plus there’s no option for live video. Do I need to delete andupload the app? Does anybody know? Thanks so much!
Hey Max Ryan - Today we are rolling out live video to Substack bestsellers. It will soon be available for all Substack users, but if you'd like to request early access you can here: https://on.substack.com/survey/1034033
And just like that Substack becomes less like Substack and more like any old run-of-the-mill social media platform. The same social media which I, as well as many others here, have left for a reason. I came here for a quieter, slower, and less "attention economy" driven experience; an experience where writing and reading is the driving force. As of this writing (83 comments), the response to this new feature seems almost all positive--and very enthusiastically so--with only one or two dissenting voices. As usual, I find myself firmly attached to the minority opinion.
I feel the same. I moved to substack to write. Every time a platform introduces video, video becomes dominant. Look at what happened to Instagram. Used to be a platform for photographers. I am really unhappy that these changes are happening here.
Excited to try this feature as a paid benefit as well as an option to connect with all subscribers to explore upcoming workshops I am teaching, deep dive on an article I've released, etc. Thanks for all the hard work, Substack team!
I'd probably do that by taking screenshots of some of the comments that people have left, or notes that people sent me via email (with permission of course). I get a handful of follow up comments like, "yeah, but... how would that work for me?!?!" and I could then reply to their question and everyone could benefit from that. Encourage even more discussion!
i’m a newbie on Substack. However, my subscriber base and follower base is growing quickly. I’m going to run monthly AMA - Ask Me Anything sessions behind a paywall after a little practice.
This is a great idea! I would recommend doing your first and second AMA to all subscribers. If you then paywall future AMAs, it may be an enticing opportunity to convert your free audience to paid
Okay I am sure many will hate this feature but it is a game changer for me. I am a writer but also work extensively with video content and most of my following came from YouTube TikTok and Instagram so to be able to broadcast to them without the horrendous algorithm issues on traditional social media is the best thing Substack has done
Hey The Merc 👋 We've very excited to see you go live soon. Today we are rolling out live video to Substack bestsellers. It will soon be available for all Substack users, but if you'd like to request early access you can here: https://on.substack.com/survey/1034033
is there a timeline on this?
When will I get the feature? Will it be before Sunday evening which is when I usually go live on my platforms?
I already requested it
So cool. I watched Chris and Hamish yesterday and love this addition. You just keep innovating. Thank you!
I'm excited to tune into your first live video Andy!
Sounds fun!
I’ve been waiting for this since I joined in 2022! Best news ever. Thank you!
Can't wait to see what you do with it Christine!
Ooh la la--love that we can collaborate on video! I'll start making a list of victims...err friends... to have on video chat with me.
Heehee...am I on that list? Two Canadians running "wild" on live video
I’d watch that
Wilding Out meets Wildhood Wanted. We could roll around in maple syrup on a live feed 😂
😆 you’re going to break Substack
😆😆 This already sounds amazing
You're not 'on' the list--you're top of the list. Let's do this hehe.
I really think we should. It only makes sense...except the syrup part 😁
But...but...the syrup part is my favourite part.
oh Robin... I am not the only one who writes "ohhh la la" all the time!
Nope, have you not been to the Ooh La La meetings? We meet on Thursdays behind the Taco Bell.
;)
I think this app is getting better now ✅
We do too :)
I am so incredibly excited about this feature! I do live streams on other platforms and I would love to bring them over here to Substack. But I just looked and when I click the orange plus there’s no option for live video. Do I need to delete andupload the app? Does anybody know? Thanks so much!
Hey Max Ryan - Today we are rolling out live video to Substack bestsellers. It will soon be available for all Substack users, but if you'd like to request early access you can here: https://on.substack.com/survey/1034033
Ty so much Zach. I just filled it out. 👍🏻🤞🏻
And just like that Substack becomes less like Substack and more like any old run-of-the-mill social media platform. The same social media which I, as well as many others here, have left for a reason. I came here for a quieter, slower, and less "attention economy" driven experience; an experience where writing and reading is the driving force. As of this writing (83 comments), the response to this new feature seems almost all positive--and very enthusiastically so--with only one or two dissenting voices. As usual, I find myself firmly attached to the minority opinion.
I'm really not happy with this. We need less video. Not more.
I feel the same. I moved to substack to write. Every time a platform introduces video, video becomes dominant. Look at what happened to Instagram. Used to be a platform for photographers. I am really unhappy that these changes are happening here.
Ugh we need less video not more. More writing please.
You observe the dying of the platform. Another junk like Fuckbook and CensorTube is coming.
Excited to try this feature as a paid benefit as well as an option to connect with all subscribers to explore upcoming workshops I am teaching, deep dive on an article I've released, etc. Thanks for all the hard work, Substack team!
Yessss, deep dives on recent articles is something I've been thinking of doing, too.
Nice!! Any ideas of how you plan to do that, Seth? I think an AMA could be fun, exploring a theme more deeply, etc.
I'd probably do that by taking screenshots of some of the comments that people have left, or notes that people sent me via email (with permission of course). I get a handful of follow up comments like, "yeah, but... how would that work for me?!?!" and I could then reply to their question and everyone could benefit from that. Encourage even more discussion!
Love this idea, thanks for sharing :)
Inspired by this Alyssa!
Nice! I'm gonna enjoy this as an addition to my writing. We can discuss latest posts, etc. I love it!
i’m a newbie on Substack. However, my subscriber base and follower base is growing quickly. I’m going to run monthly AMA - Ask Me Anything sessions behind a paywall after a little practice.
This is a great idea! I would recommend doing your first and second AMA to all subscribers. If you then paywall future AMAs, it may be an enticing opportunity to convert your free audience to paid
Exactly!
Julie, this is a great idea and one I'm thinking of as well!
Looking forward to it :-)
This is freaking awesome!!!! I love it and looking forward to using it! Thank you Substack!
Now the live video party I crashed in Notes makes total sense. Hi, guys!
Thanks for crashing and helping us test the feature :)
Live video, I think, could be fun, but I pray it stays prioritising writers and the written word
I am excited about LIVE video, but your point is super valid ---- surely need to keep writing prioritized. A good balance at minimum.
It's an amazing decision to enable amateur journalist and writer engage more and upskill. Excellent 👍 well done. The more, the merrier.
Yay! Substack a gift that keeps giving!!
Live video on subdtack sure sounds like fun.