Thank you, Shannon. I never mean to offend or upset anyone and try to keep subscribers interests at heart in what I do [I'd already lost one subscriber since posting] so I guess I don't win them all. Thank you for reading. ❤️
Daniel, it's great to have you back. I did get a knot in my stomach when I saw you leave. I'd just arrived in Substack with my entire entourage of Projectkin.org members and was crushed by the whole issue. Having just moved here, I didn't have the flexibility to pick up and move again.
Now, I'm glad I stayed. Since launching Projectkin.org on Substack on Nov. 28 (the same day as the Atlantic article) our subscriber count has more than doubled and I'm seeing a consistent 10% growth rate each month. Audio, Video, and SEO features here are compelling, and it's in Substack's best interest to continue to improve on it. Recommendations, engagement, being supporting of others — it all works. Simple as that.
There are LOTS of weird user interface bits that have been difficult and confusing for our members who are, on the whole older. I put together a video tour and series of articles at Projectkin.substack.com/s/substack-family-history to help guide members (really, anyone) through them. I can also highly recommend the pieces on UI added by techmadesimpleguide.substack.com (see Jashree's popular list in particular.)
I have two bits of advice for you to consider especially with respect to your custom domain. Take a look at Canva.com (yeah, the graphic design people) as a platform to create a non-Substack home page. Not only can you «embed» your substack signup page on your page, they also give you super-easy re-direct features. SO... I not only have projectkin.org (which is Canva) but also projectkin.org/substack-family-history. If you're not logged into Substack, it will throw up the welcome window, but "explore first" past that and it go straight to the page above ☝️.
There's more.
To make it easy for my Projectkin Members to publish family history stories without the trouble of creating their own Substacks, I'm inviting them to a Members' Corner where I'll post their articles with those of other members monthly — as my guest. All I ask is editorial discretion and that they become free Projectkin members. Just putting that out there.
We all use a lot of products from companies run by horrible people. No way to dodge all of it. Your newsletter is a force for good so whatever helps you do this work is the best choice you can make. 💖
I'm the same way about my newsletter on here too. I understand why people want to leave, but for me, its the same as leaving Twitter. I don't like the Muskrat (in fact I detest him) but I want to keep a presence on the platform to promote my ideas, thoughts, and whatnot. And no other platform has come close to that. The same goes for Substack. I don't mind reposting my newsletters from here elsewhere, but at this point, as it current stands, I'm not going anywhere either.
Always great to see your posts, Daniel, no matter the platform! You are a treasure! 😊
Thank you, Shannon. I never mean to offend or upset anyone and try to keep subscribers interests at heart in what I do [I'd already lost one subscriber since posting] so I guess I don't win them all. Thank you for reading. ❤️
I say "Go for it ... If it is right for you, it's right for you!"
Very good point!
Daniel, it's great to have you back. I did get a knot in my stomach when I saw you leave. I'd just arrived in Substack with my entire entourage of Projectkin.org members and was crushed by the whole issue. Having just moved here, I didn't have the flexibility to pick up and move again.
Now, I'm glad I stayed. Since launching Projectkin.org on Substack on Nov. 28 (the same day as the Atlantic article) our subscriber count has more than doubled and I'm seeing a consistent 10% growth rate each month. Audio, Video, and SEO features here are compelling, and it's in Substack's best interest to continue to improve on it. Recommendations, engagement, being supporting of others — it all works. Simple as that.
There are LOTS of weird user interface bits that have been difficult and confusing for our members who are, on the whole older. I put together a video tour and series of articles at Projectkin.substack.com/s/substack-family-history to help guide members (really, anyone) through them. I can also highly recommend the pieces on UI added by techmadesimpleguide.substack.com (see Jashree's popular list in particular.)
I have two bits of advice for you to consider especially with respect to your custom domain. Take a look at Canva.com (yeah, the graphic design people) as a platform to create a non-Substack home page. Not only can you «embed» your substack signup page on your page, they also give you super-easy re-direct features. SO... I not only have projectkin.org (which is Canva) but also projectkin.org/substack-family-history. If you're not logged into Substack, it will throw up the welcome window, but "explore first" past that and it go straight to the page above ☝️.
There's more.
To make it easy for my Projectkin Members to publish family history stories without the trouble of creating their own Substacks, I'm inviting them to a Members' Corner where I'll post their articles with those of other members monthly — as my guest. All I ask is editorial discretion and that they become free Projectkin members. Just putting that out there.
Again, welcome back. I feel so much better.
We all use a lot of products from companies run by horrible people. No way to dodge all of it. Your newsletter is a force for good so whatever helps you do this work is the best choice you can make. 💖
Thank you, Emily. That means a lot. There will definitely be more posts about my work on the way! ☺️❤️
Daniel,
I'm the same way about my newsletter on here too. I understand why people want to leave, but for me, its the same as leaving Twitter. I don't like the Muskrat (in fact I detest him) but I want to keep a presence on the platform to promote my ideas, thoughts, and whatnot. And no other platform has come close to that. The same goes for Substack. I don't mind reposting my newsletters from here elsewhere, but at this point, as it current stands, I'm not going anywhere either.
- Burkely
My thoughts exactly, Burkely…