The difference between recommendations and referrals on Substack in 2026

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Hi folks,

A lovely intimate group this morning to tackle Substack recommendations and referrals. Remember all this work compounds over time.

I have grown both of my Substack accounts through general recommendations and love to write blurbs for others. I used to have a monthly practise I would pop in and send gratitude, write and recommend on the first of every month. Now I do it every few months.

The online business world is either rooted in scarcity or abundance. If you pick abundance you can recommend as many people as you like without fear or need to compensation. I pick this one!!!

There is also some strategy involved so feel free to watch the replay to learn more.

Claire

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