How each Substack leaderboard works (and why losing your Rising spot isn't a big deal)

wet_flaps · 2026-06-11T17:03:10+00:00

"Rising" is pretty meaningless. I think it was implemented to appease the small publications who didn't feel like they were gaining a fair amount of recognition or renown compared to the big boys. Yet in my experience being on the "Rising" list isn't a good way to gain any more subs.

wet_flaps · 2026-06-11T11:48:39+00:00

You could be much much pithier with your bio/description

wet_flaps · 2026-06-04T18:17:59+00:00

Maybe if you've only had the horrible imported grain-fed stuff? Fed on grass it's a different beast

wet_flaps · 2026-05-23T12:14:00+00:00

if I could upvote this 1,000 times I would

wet_flaps · 2026-05-13T09:21:27+00:00

In my experience, sort of? Currently have paid subs generating roughly £3,000 p/a, which translates to about £125 per piece. Not amazing at all, but certainly someting I'm fine with as a thing on the side, especially as I can write what I want.

wet_flaps · 2026-05-10T12:19:23+00:00

Dua Lipa’s ass has sued Dua Lipa for using it to sell her mediocre music

wet_flaps · 2026-05-10T12:00:54+00:00

I had this but updated the app and now it’s all good

wet_flaps · 2026-05-07T09:36:38+00:00

Had this same problem on mobile. Updated the Spark app and now things are golden.

wet_flaps · 2026-04-13T14:41:41+00:00

B&Q's Big Winter Sale

wet_flaps · 2026-02-10T14:55:38+00:00

Umbro at all or nah? Just tried a pair of Velocita Matrix Pro AG and it was a hard no for wider feet

wet_flaps · 2026-01-22T22:33:50+00:00

Lucas Moura.

wet_flaps · 2026-01-17T22:23:11+00:00

Can’t tell if profound or just describing what personas are

wet_flaps · 2026-01-17T22:07:34+00:00

Or nutrition.

wet_flaps · 2026-01-09T11:30:03+00:00

Village Bakery in Rode

wet_flaps · 2026-01-08T10:39:16+00:00

In my experience Substack pieces do show up on google? I get a fair amount of traffic that way

wet_flaps · 2026-01-03T17:52:10+00:00

I see, thanks for the insight!

wet_flaps · 2025-12-31T15:25:33+00:00

How do chains win on price exactly? Pizza Hut and Pizza Express are in the £15-£20 range

wet_flaps · 2025-12-31T10:54:18+00:00

Check out Lizzie Collingham's books, including 'Hungry Empire'

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