To effectively use Substack's recommendation engine to boost your newsletter's growth, consider the following strategies:
1️⃣ Understand the Recommendation System: 👉🏽Substack's recommendation feature allows writers to endorse other publications, which can significantly drive subscriber growth. For every Substack you recommend, you can write a blurb explaining why you recommended them.
✨ Let's say that you recommend Tiny Tribes🪶 and you write a small blurb. When you do, I receive a notification and can choose to have it appear on my Welcome page.
2️⃣ Build Genuine Relationships: 👉🏽Establish connections with other Substack writers with similar audiences. By recommending each other, you can create a mutually beneficial growth loop.
✨Writers who recommend others are three times more likely to be recommended in return, which can accelerate your audience growth.
3️⃣ Curate Thoughtful Recommendations: 👉🏽Carefully select newsletters that align with your content and audience interests. This helps gain new subscribers and builds trust with your existing audience, who value your curated suggestions.
4️⃣ Regularly Update Recommendations: 👉🏽Rotate your recommendations regularly to keep them fresh. This can help maintain subscribers’ engagement and interest as they are introduced to new content and voice.
5️⃣ Leverage Analytics: 👉🏽Use Substack's analytics to track the subscribers you gain from recommendations. This data can help refine your strategy and identify the most effective recommendations.
6️⃣ Engage with the Community:👉🏽 Participate in the Substack publications you recommend by commenting on posts and engaging with writers. This can increase your visibility and the likelihood of being recommended by others.
By implementing just three or four of these six strategies, you can utilize Substack's recommendation engine to grow your newsletter's subscriber base and enhance your reach on the platform.