Focusing on a smaller niche is a great idea. I am trying this out with my first ever ebook. We’ll see if it ends up making sales after the initial push or not.
Thanks for this post, Wes! I’m not sure what I’m going to do - I’ve been on Substack for a little over a month and my focus has been branding, poetry and a series based on my teenage diaries. I love all the pieces and it is too early to see what will be popular. I did get your course, though, and will be launching a digital course this Friday ✨
It takes some time to figure out what your audience wants. Just keep at it and listen to what your audience tells you. Once you find out their main problems, creating the product becomes easy.
Nothing is holding me back I'm just worried no one is going to buy an experience basically. I have the product up and advertised but no one seems interested. I've gone from 25 subs to 166 in just over a month. Yet no one wants to monetize. It's disheartening.
Well now, this post represents a proverbial "hand in front of the face" moment for me. 🤦♂️
Wes, the truth of your message is that obvious, and it's that well-written. Well done.
I write Christian content - you can think of me as a "Biblical Reporter," and you wouldn't be wrong for thinking that way. I want you to know that what you've shared applies to faith-based writers, teachers, content creators as much as any sort of writer. Why? That's simple:
Because truth is truth, no matter its origin.
What you've written is true, and you have my thanks for writing it.
So what about small lists? I’m sub-300 subscribers right now. Does this translate or are there other things you’d focus on first to grow before narrowing (if that makes sense)?
@Drew English I’d say to aim for about 10-20% most active subscribers on your list, whatever the size.
Even though a list may be smaller, if you’ve attracted the right people, you can do very well with it.
The larger a list gets, the more inevitably some people become inactive. This is why you should “scrub” your list every few months. Kick off inactive people who aren’t opening your emails.
This is really helpful- thank you!! I have a really hard time funnelling in on my blog as holistic health can cover so many things. I’m going to meditate on your words though- great advice!😊
Focusing on a smaller niche is a great idea. I am trying this out with my first ever ebook. We’ll see if it ends up making sales after the initial push or not.
Thanks for this post, Wes! I’m not sure what I’m going to do - I’ve been on Substack for a little over a month and my focus has been branding, poetry and a series based on my teenage diaries. I love all the pieces and it is too early to see what will be popular. I did get your course, though, and will be launching a digital course this Friday ✨
It takes some time to figure out what your audience wants. Just keep at it and listen to what your audience tells you. Once you find out their main problems, creating the product becomes easy.
Thanks for replying - yes, I’ll go with the flow ✨
Nothing is holding me back I'm just worried no one is going to buy an experience basically. I have the product up and advertised but no one seems interested. I've gone from 25 subs to 166 in just over a month. Yet no one wants to monetize. It's disheartening.
This has been very helpful, thanks Wes! My content is audience-focused but my bio wasn’t - just changed it following your advice. 🙌
Well now, this post represents a proverbial "hand in front of the face" moment for me. 🤦♂️
Wes, the truth of your message is that obvious, and it's that well-written. Well done.
I write Christian content - you can think of me as a "Biblical Reporter," and you wouldn't be wrong for thinking that way. I want you to know that what you've shared applies to faith-based writers, teachers, content creators as much as any sort of writer. Why? That's simple:
Because truth is truth, no matter its origin.
What you've written is true, and you have my thanks for writing it.
Again, well done, Sir. ATK
So what about small lists? I’m sub-300 subscribers right now. Does this translate or are there other things you’d focus on first to grow before narrowing (if that makes sense)?
@Drew English I’d say to aim for about 10-20% most active subscribers on your list, whatever the size.
Even though a list may be smaller, if you’ve attracted the right people, you can do very well with it.
The larger a list gets, the more inevitably some people become inactive. This is why you should “scrub” your list every few months. Kick off inactive people who aren’t opening your emails.
Good insights. Thanks @Wes Pearce
This is really helpful- thank you!! I have a really hard time funnelling in on my blog as holistic health can cover so many things. I’m going to meditate on your words though- great advice!😊