Wish I could make a success of it
July 12, 2022

Wish I could make a success of it

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Substack

I think that it is a great idea but I don’t think that they offer enough integration with other platforms, or provide enough ideas about how to market your substack or make it stand out in a crowded niche
  • Self publishing
  • Database management
  • Good interface
  • It can feel like you’re shouting in to the mist
  • Would be good if there was more integration with blog CMS
  • Needs more support helping people getting a paying database
  • Take control of newsletters
  • More personal than social media or website
  • Good for archives
  • I haven’t made any money from it
  • Can be disheartening when you realise you’re putting in maximum effort for minimum audience
I believe Substack seemed to offer a monetising solution to a very time consuming, labour of love blog, but it turned out to be just another dead end. The interface and ease of use is great, but it’s not as chunky with as detailed UX as other newsletter platforms I’ve experienced.

Do you think Substack delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

Are you happy with Substack's feature set?

Yes

Did Substack live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Substack go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Substack again?

No

It’s a fantastic way to monetise your content but you either need a very small dedicated audience or a huge one in order to make any money from it.