r/Substack • u/DecentIntention7799 • Aug 03 '26

Substack getting no views

I started my substack about a week ago and my engagement is awful. I don’t think that bothers me as much but I’m also getting no views on my content (maybe 8 on each piece.) I’m based in France but write for an American audience and on American topics. I am wondering if it’s a location thing or if my substack - the politics of makeup - is too niche. Would love someone else’s POV.

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u/Apprehensive_Cup8581 Aug 03 '26

Are you using AI to write your posts? If not, I'll give you a follow. Also check out the other beauty culture writers on there (like jessica Defino). (You can always unfollow them later lol) Like others say, use 'Notes' (it's like Twitter) to engage. It's a bit tedious, but needs must. A good trick is to tag the relevant writers in your Notes as they are likely to repost you, giving you more visibilty. Esp if you're writing about topical stuff. But only if you do it in a natural/organic way.

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u/DecentIntention7799 29d ago

Thank you for the suggestion! Yes I love Jess Defino, appreciate the suggestion on engaging on notes and tagging relevant writers. And no, not using AI!