Substack vs. Your Website: Where to Publish Your Writing
Today, I'm talking about something I get asked about a lot: Substack.
When many business owners are starting out online, they want to get their writing out there — blogs, newsletters, and social media. This is great! Get out there!
And a common question is, "Where should I put my writing?"
These creative business owners turn to platforms like Substack because that's where people are already hanging out and it's free and easy to start.
I totally caught the Substack bug, too in 2023. I jumped in, gave it a solid year, and then made the move back to my own website.
In this episode, I'm diving into my whole experience. I'll share why I initially thought Substack was a great idea, what I loved about it, and why I ultimately decided it wasn't the right long-term fit for me.
Substack is awesome if you're just starting out and haven't built a website yet. It's free, super easy to use, and you can set it up to resemble a website, complete with an about page, a podcast, audio embeds, and even a newsletter. It can save you from needing separate email marketing software initially, which is a huge plus. You can just get writing and publishing. Something I'm all for because getting started often leads to overthinking and landing in the land of inaction and doing nothing. A place that won't grow your business.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:18 Exploring the Pros and Cons of Substack
02:51 My 1-Year Experience with Substack
05:37 Challenges and Limitations with Substack
09:46 Returning to My Blog
15:30 Invitation to my free masterclass: 5 Ways to Enjoy a Relaxed Summer of Writing
