Nailing your Substack About page is a rite of passage on Substack. There is a right way, i.e., a way that makes you look deeper into what you’re posting and why you’re on here and a wrong way. The right/wrong thing has nothing to do with how it looks but what it does for you in the writing of it.
For me, the about page has always been very important. It’s the first thing I check when considering subscribing to a blog. And it’s irritating when there is nothing there.
Revamped all three of my about pages and, of course, adding video was part of the process. In fact, created new logos for all three newsletters and to top it off, revamped all the welcome email for all newsletters
I usually check a person about page, whether on Substack, Medium or LinkedIn, and they are everywhere. For me I am not sure if I should be casual, friendly with it or make it a professional looking about section.
Thanks for sharing this! Timely reminder to sort my about page out. Have been avoiding it and your generosity with this information was the nudge that I needed
Sarah, you're amazing! I am a marketing copywriter. I write for others all the time presenting their best face. Yet, when it came to my own public face, I've always been conflicted and a bit confused as to what I am (or really want to be), therefore my about pages aren't nearly what they should be.
But, with your advice, "I can see clearly now, the rain has gone...". Thanks for your generosity!
Thank you, Sarah, I really appreciate it!
This is great as a brand new writer to Substack! Thank you for allowing access to free subscribers 🙏
Thank you so much, Sarah. This is critical information to have, and I appreciate you sharing it.
For me, the about page has always been very important. It’s the first thing I check when considering subscribing to a blog. And it’s irritating when there is nothing there.
Thanks for all this, Sarah!
From someone who despises writing their own about me page (but loves reading others), thank you.
Thanks for reminding me to update mine!
Excellent. Thank you.
Thank you for this. And thank you for recording your own post audio! So much better and authentic than a synthetic voice.
Revamped all three of my about pages and, of course, adding video was part of the process. In fact, created new logos for all three newsletters and to top it off, revamped all the welcome email for all newsletters
I usually check a person about page, whether on Substack, Medium or LinkedIn, and they are everywhere. For me I am not sure if I should be casual, friendly with it or make it a professional looking about section.
I've a lot to learn.
Thanks for sharing this! Timely reminder to sort my about page out. Have been avoiding it and your generosity with this information was the nudge that I needed
This is so generous Sarah, thank you! How often do you think we should update the About me page?
Inspired to immediately give my About Page a fresh coat of paint, thank you!
Thanks so much, Sarah. Very helpful and generous!
Sarah, you're amazing! I am a marketing copywriter. I write for others all the time presenting their best face. Yet, when it came to my own public face, I've always been conflicted and a bit confused as to what I am (or really want to be), therefore my about pages aren't nearly what they should be.
But, with your advice, "I can see clearly now, the rain has gone...". Thanks for your generosity!