This whole sereis has been so helpful. Finally re-organised the homepage. I've retagged every post and tidied the sections from 13 to 7 including archives, podcast, notes and about and a static page about all my work. My web browser decided to have a meltdown mid-way so that the Substack website completely garbled with all the images on top of one another as I worked (I'm away from home but husband managed to fix it long distance - phew.) Now to lie down in a darkened room. :)
This is great. An additional hint: Make sure your most RECENT post is obvious. I hate searching for your FAVORITE post. What do I care what you like? I want to see today
I go to the archive right away too. But I wish I didn't have to. A lot of this is just personal preference, but I want to read posts, in sequence. One additional point. As a 'stacker I don't "trick" up my site with colors and images. I want my posts to be read easily and cleanly, especially on a phone. I'm assuming A LOT of our work is read that way. Always be aware of what you ask of a reader.
I have worked on it a lot today, but still not happy with it. I feel something is missing. If anyone has a bit of time to have a look and give some advice.. I'll be eternally grateful! thank you x
Juts took a quick look it's VERY beautiful and inviting - you should be proud and know it's always a work in progress because as we write and get to know our readers there are other ways to organise our posts and their time. Happy weekend to you. ✨
It makes so much sense thank you! I could always switch and make it all Italian with an English session, when I’ll have reached more Italian speakers which is my goal anyway 🥰 so little advice is available for Italians at the moment !!
Thanks so much for this comprehensive guide on setting up a Substack homepage! I found your breakdown of pages, sections, and tags particularly helpful.
You're so welcome and this week it's a big zoom out so it might take a while to figure out and you can change it up as you breathe life into your Substack Bonnie.
So much here, thanks! I’m up for this challenge. I didn’t realise we could make pages, that’s so helpful.
Yes great for contents pages or for a specific sales page or resources page. Published without going out to app or email. ✨
This whole sereis has been so helpful. Finally re-organised the homepage. I've retagged every post and tidied the sections from 13 to 7 including archives, podcast, notes and about and a static page about all my work. My web browser decided to have a meltdown mid-way so that the Substack website completely garbled with all the images on top of one another as I worked (I'm away from home but husband managed to fix it long distance - phew.) Now to lie down in a darkened room. :)
What an achievement Jan! Well done! 🧹 ✨💖
This is very helpful, gave us some great ideas for TGA.
So glad! ✨✨
Thank you so much for the advice. I have worked on three of the four weeks so far and I smile more now when I look at both of my publications.
Oh that makes me so happy! I do like to tick things off myself how nice! ✨🌱
This is great. An additional hint: Make sure your most RECENT post is obvious. I hate searching for your FAVORITE post. What do I care what you like? I want to see today
Ahh yes - I just use the archive now as my brain is too tired to search! What would you do?
I go to the archive right away too. But I wish I didn't have to. A lot of this is just personal preference, but I want to read posts, in sequence. One additional point. As a 'stacker I don't "trick" up my site with colors and images. I want my posts to be read easily and cleanly, especially on a phone. I'm assuming A LOT of our work is read that way. Always be aware of what you ask of a reader.
Thank you for all the pieces of advice!! <3
I have worked on it a lot today, but still not happy with it. I feel something is missing. If anyone has a bit of time to have a look and give some advice.. I'll be eternally grateful! thank you x
https://annalisacaminarecci.substack.com
Juts took a quick look it's VERY beautiful and inviting - you should be proud and know it's always a work in progress because as we write and get to know our readers there are other ways to organise our posts and their time. Happy weekend to you. ✨
It makes so much sense thank you! I could always switch and make it all Italian with an English session, when I’ll have reached more Italian speakers which is my goal anyway 🥰 so little advice is available for Italians at the moment !!
Thank you again and happy we to you too! ✨
Thanks so much for this comprehensive guide on setting up a Substack homepage! I found your breakdown of pages, sections, and tags particularly helpful.
Ah I’m so glad! Have fun! ✨
This is so clear, thank you! I’m still on week 2, but I fully intend to complete all the tasks one at a time.
You're so welcome and this week it's a big zoom out so it might take a while to figure out and you can change it up as you breathe life into your Substack Bonnie.
Thanks Claire - super helpful advice as always!
You’re so welcome! ✨