#Medium vs. Substack

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

Good News for New Writers & Bad News for Established Ones

But Both Can Be Winners with a Strategic Approach I am pleased that my new account, with 100 followers, now gets more visibility than my old account, with 101835 followers. Here is what new and established writers could do to adapt.  Today, I experienced a mix of emotions when I discovered that my new Medium account, created out of necessity after being targeted by scammers, organically gained…

[iamrhyme]

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[queenlua]

this random substack guy is making a compelling case that i should watch The X-Files:

It’s all about the Mulder-Scully love story, which is one of the most compelling I’ve ever seen in any medium. Their relationship is an n-dimensional object that combines all of the following sorts of relationship: two loyal platonic friends who thought about fucking at one time; two loyal platonic friends who never fucked and never considered it; two loyal platonic friends who fucked exactly once; two people who have just met and are succumbing to strong mutual attraction; siblings; wary but loving exes; work spouses; songwriting partners; two people currently united by the strongest romantic love imaginable.

chat is it that good. is such a thing mathematically possible.

also, bonus: i’m kind of in love with this guy’s footnoted description of Ronald Reagan vs Carter lmao

Reagan was apparently an effective lifeguard, but Carter’s the one who actually served in the military. As a backer-up, Reagan would sell you out the first time the winds in the fantasy universe he always lived in shifted just a bit. Whereas Carter would back you up and then, if you lost, he’d have a multi-day crisis of conscience about it. He’d invite the Dalai Lama, Zbigniew Brzenski, Harry Chapin, and Big Bird to come help you figure out why you lost. That’s still a better wingman, though not a much better wingman. Carter was an incompetent manager of reality, but reality was still where he lived. Not Reagan!

[inevitably-johnlocked]

I was curious if you know of any more updated or current-date Johnlock fics, where the cases are more up-to-date regarding crimes?

Like involving or focused on AI, social media, digital surveillance, and global connectivity, exploring how these technologies shape the investigations and the characters' interactions. How the blogs have evolved into newer versions like substacks or a Medium account? The downfall of Twitter into the hellscape of X? How something like the Richard Brook incident could have happened using AI? How Mycroft and NSY use updated surveillance?

Like a case that starts with a cryptic message online or attack through John's substack subscription, or a mysterious figure using deepfakes to commit crimes?

Still ending up with Johnlock of course, just newer details that make it seem like it's happening today vs 2010.

Thanks for all of your wonderful help and lists, I couldn't navigate this huge fandom without them! ❤️

Hey Nonny!

Ooooh, this is a good question. hmm. I feel like I may have come across them before but my brain is so fried from work at the moment that I am not recalling any of them.

Anyone have something to suggest??

[dhaaruni]

Let’s acknowledge three obvious problems upfront. One, this is inhrently subjective, although I did solicit feedback from AI models — which are increasingly good at extracting quantitative signals from qualitative data — and Silver Bulletin readers on Substack Notes. Election outcomes, including midterms, are the most important factor I consider — but presidential approval ratings, landmark legislation, court decisions, cultural moments, news events, and the overall size and scope of government matters, too. Two, I generally object to treating “left” and “liberal” as synonyms — and also to treating the partisan axis (Democrat vs. Republican) as being concomitant with the ideological one (left/liberal vs. right/conservative). But I’ve written plenty about that, so I hope you’ll indulge me in ignoring those distinctions for this newsletter. Third, I’m also going to ignore the argument that the “arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice” or progress. Progress is underappreciated as an empirical fact by both the right and the left. Even if Trump’s second term rolls back protections for disadvantaged groups, for instance — like LGBTQ people — they’ll be in a better position than they were 50 or 100 years ago. And even if DOGE succeeds in making all sorts of budget cuts — I’m doubtful it will — the size of the government will be much larger than before World War II. But I’m not considering the long arc of the moral universe here — instead, just the medium term, the shifts from left to right given the Overton window (what was conceivable) at the time. If you want to tilt the chart I’m about to show you 30 degrees to the NNE, such that it indicates overall progress toward liberalism over the very long run, I won’t really object. I’m just not sure it’s germane to the points about the ebbs and flows of American politics that I’m trying to illustrate here.

[drdemonprince]

thank you for answering the ask about substack vs medium! super interesting and i hadn't been aware of that stuff! I'll definitely make more of an effort to read more on medium. do you have any tips for finding things on medium? or any reading recs?

Some of my favorite writers on there are James Finn, Julia Serano Katelyn Burns, Shannon Ashley, Jesse Meadows, and Emma Holiday. A lot of the Medium Staff picks are actually pretty good, so long as you stay away from the business/tech/productivity nonsense. Other than that, poke around the tags for things you're interested in (neurodiversity, autism, equality, gender, transgender, lgbtq, health, whatever) and you'll find a real mix. There's some really high caliber journalists on there in the science and health realms, as well as political commentary (tho most of the latter are kind of a liberal snoozefest for me).

[listlessnessss]

imm so fucking ready for the twitter discourse about boy hypno, how it’s like an act of fascism or something or some shit about female vs male sexuality or how it’s rapid onset autoandrophilia or sinister cultural engineering of a nonexistent transmasculine etiology and cheat-code life trajectory/point of origin that’s a mere expression of the reactionary anti-feminine or something. i’ll be jerking it to the long winded twitter threads about it. i’ll also be jerking it to the eventual medium/substack thinkpieces about it, written by some horny queer milennial/genX woman turborepressor frothing at the mouth with lust or some t e r f throthing at the mouth with disgust, or some confused combination of both, OR one of my people who has decided to elucidate the egg_irl and lgbt ally masses.

[cthulhucultrevivalunit]

Eco illusions in the Free Market

Eco illusions in the Free Market by Batzrov

Green capitalism… oxymoron or salvation? Profit from planetary rescue… commodifying survival…

Carbon credits… paying to pollute… algebra of destruction… but does Earth's ledger balance? Nature's debt collector… coming due…

Sustainable products… green-washed consumerism… buy your way to eco-heaven. Heaven for sale…

Renewable energy… solar panels and wind farms… clean power or new scars? Lithium mines… cobalt children…

Capitalism… eating its own tail…

Eco-friendly brands… conscience for sale… but can morality have a price tag? “Ethical consumption” in an unethical system?

Green bonds… financing the future… but whose future? Nature as collateral… but who forecloses on extinction?

Invisible hand turning green? Or just painting itself that way?

Biodegradable packaging… dissolving guilt… but where does it all go? Out of sight… out of mind…

Carbon capture… technological fix… but can we bottle catastrophe?

Eden with a barcode…

Electric vehicles… zero emissions… but batteries built on exploitation… clean streets, dirty mines…

Sustainable fashion… clothing ourselves in righteousness?

Eco-tourism… experience nature before its gone… loving it to death… Footprints in fragile places…

Market forces vs. forces of nature…

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[digitaltoolsblogcom]

Unlock The Best Blogging Platform for 2025!

Looking for the best blogging platform? Compare top options for features, ease of use, and pricing. Start your blog with the perfect platform today!

Starting a blog is one of the best ways to share your thoughts, build a brand, or even make money online. But with so many options out there, choosing the best blogging platform can feel overwhelming. I remember struggling with this decision when I started—I wanted something easy to use, yet powerful enough to grow with me. After testing multiple blog platforms, I realized that the right choice depends on your goals, budget, and technical skills. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the best options, share my experiences, and help you find the best platform for a personal blog or business. Let’s dive in and find the perfect home for your blog!

What Makes a Blogging Platform the Best?

Choosing the best blogging platform isn’t just about picking a name from a list—it’s about finding the right fit for your needs. When I started blogging, I made the mistake of jumping on the first free platform I found. It seemed easy at first, but as my blog grew, I hit roadblocks—limited customization, poor SEO, and no way to make money. That’s when I realized that the best blog platforms share a few key features.

1. Ease of Use – Does It Feel Like Home?

If a platform feels like a complicated puzzle, you’ll spend more time figuring things out than actually blogging. A good platform should have a simple setup, an intuitive dashboard, and easy publishing tools. For beginners, Blogger and WordPress.com offer the easiest start, while Wix and Squarespace provide drag-and-drop convenience.

2. Customization – Can You Make It Truly Yours?

A blog is like a digital home—you want it to reflect your personality or brand. Platforms like WordPress.org offer thousands of themes and plugins, while Wix and Squarespace give beautiful design flexibility. But some platforms, like Medium and Substack, keep things minimal, limiting how much you can customize.

3. Monetization – Can You Make Money Blogging?

If you’re serious about blogging, you might want to earn from it. The best free blogging platforms often come with limitations—you can’t run ads or use affiliate marketing. WordPress.org gives full control over monetization, while Blogger allows AdSense. Medium and Substack let you earn through memberships.

4. SEO & Performance – Will Google Love Your Blog?

A beautiful blog is useless if no one finds it. WordPress.org is the best blogging platform for SEO, offering advanced plugins like Yoast SEO. Wix and Squarespace have built-in SEO tools, but Blogger and Medium have limitations. Speed, mobile-friendliness, and optimization tools also play a big role.

5. Community & Support – Are You on Your Own?

Ever felt lost and wished for a helping hand? A strong support system matters, whether it’s customer service, forums, or a blogging community. WordPress.org has a massive support community, Wix and Squarespace have dedicated customer service, while Medium and Substack offer built-in audiences.

6. Pricing – Free vs. Paid: What’s Worth It?

Free platforms are great for beginners, but they come with trade-offs—limited features, ads on your site, or lack of monetization options. WordPress.org requires hosting, but it’s the most scalable. Wix, Squarespace, and WordPress.com have paid plans for extra features.

The best platform for a personal blog or business depends on your goals. If you want full control, WordPress.org is the winner. If you prefer simplicity, Blogger, Medium, or Wix might be better. And if monetization is key, choose a platform that supports ads and affiliate links.

Still unsure? Don’t worry—I’ll break down the best blogging platforms in the next section so you can make an informed choice.

Best Blogging Platforms in 2025 (Pros & Cons)

So, you’re ready to start blogging, but there’s one big question: What’s the best blogging platform? With so many options, it’s easy to feel lost. I’ve been there! When I started, I picked the first free platform I found, only to realize later that it lacked customization, had poor SEO, and didn’t allow monetization. I had to start over—don’t make the same mistake!

To save you time (and frustration), I’ve broken down the best blog platforms based on your needs, whether you want a personal blog, a business blog, or a way to make money blogging. Let’s dive in!

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[ohwolfling]

is your substack gone? I tried to click on a link you posted and it lead to nothing.

Hey, there. My Substack is gone. They were very shady about payments immediately and I was in a months long process of trying to figure that out when Chris Best, Substack's CEO, made a statement saying that Elon Musk was a defender of free speech and many other dog whistles. It became clear to me that not only did they not respect their writers, but Substack is beyond allowing fascists to have a platform. They just... are fascists.

Anyway, if what you're looking for is my piece on sex work in Cyberpunk 2077 vs the novel Cyberpunk 2077: No Coincidence, that can be found on my Medium for now. As for Project Evelyn, my project focused on sex work in modern cyberpunk, there are some other pieces up there as well, but I only received support from two people in trying to launch that project so it's currently dead. My ko-fi is here if you want to support in general. I take recommendations on what to cover if monthly supporters DM me there and I just love the cyberpunk genre overall, so it's not unlikely that I'd dip into it again.

Feel free to let me know if it was something else! I'll do my best to hand you whatever I can. I just think that's the only thing that ever got a little bit of traction on Tumblr.

[fundor333]

Substack vs Medium: What Is Better for a Coder?

<p>I am first and most a Developer and a Coder and I think that coding and developing software (site, app, AI, etc…) need to be a share experience. So I think a dev must share knowledge in the web. Somebody help people on StackOverflow and someone (like me) blogs.</p> <p>In the last <em>X</em> years<sup id="fnref:1"><a href="#fn:1" class="footnote-ref" role="doc-noteref">1</a></sup> I understand the important of blogging and why a dev or a coder need to write a blog/newsletter/magazine about what is doing<sup id="fnref:2"><a href="#fn:2" class="footnote-ref" role="doc-noteref">2</a></sup> and how big time sink is developing and maintaining a custom blog so I have this question:</p>

[mehmetyildizmelbourne-blog]

Substack Mastery Book: Chapter 11

Supercharge Your Substack Newsletters with Blogging on WordPress, Medium, or Other Platforms: Here’s What You Need to Know and How to Get Started Right Now I wrote this chapter because I gained significant benefits from blogging, especially within the last 12 months when I started intensifying my efforts on Substack. Until I deliberately blogged my content published on Substack or sent it…

[iamrhyme]

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[ansiandyou]

Navigating the Digital Landscape: The Best Platforms for Bloggers to Share Their Work

Content is fire; social media is gasoline.- Jay Baer In the ever-evolving world of content creation, the quest for the perfect platform to share blog articles is akin to finding a needle in a digital haystack. With countless options at their fingertips, bloggers are often left wondering where their writing will thrive and reach the eyes and hearts of readers who will truly value it. This guide delves into the myriad of platforms available, aiming to illuminate the path for bloggers seeking to make their mark in the digital sphere. Understanding Your Audience Before embarking on this journey, starting with a compass is crucial—knowing your audience. Understanding who your readers are, their online behaviors, and what they seek in content can significantly influence your choice of platform. Whether they crave in-depth analyses, quick reads, or visual stories, aligning your platform choice with your audience's preferences is the first step toward blogging success.

Overview of Popular Blog Sharing Platforms

Medium A haven for writers seeking a diverse audience, Medium offers a sleek interface and an engaged community. Its curation system and publications can catapult your articles into the spotlight, providing visibility beyond your immediate followers. WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org WordPress presents two flavors: the hosted .com for those desiring simplicity and the self-hosted .org for the tech-savvy blogger seeking total control. Your choice hinges on your willingness to manage the back end and your desire for customization. Blogger Google’s Blogger is a straightforward platform for those taking their first steps into blogging. Its integration with Google’s ecosystem offers perks like easy AdSense addition but might lack the customization depth seasoned bloggers seek. LinkedIn Articles LinkedIn Articles serve as a prime spot for professionals aiming to share industry insights. Leveraging LinkedIn's vast professional network can propel your articles into the feeds of industry peers and potential collaborators. Substack Merging blogging with email newsletters, Substack has emerged as a powerful platform for writers focused on building a dedicated readership. It’s particularly appealing for those exploring monetization through subscriptions.

Niche Platforms for Specific Interests

Diving into niche platforms can yield fruitful connections with audiences sharing specific interests. Platforms like Dev.to for developers, Behance for designers, and ResearchGate for academics cater to communities eager for specialized content.

Maximizing Engagement on Each Platform

Success on any platform requires more than just publishing; it demands engagement. Tailor your SEO strategy for platforms like WordPress, engage with Medium’s commenting community, and utilize LinkedIn’s networking potential to foster discussions.

Integrating Social Media for Wider Distribution

Social media platforms are indispensable allies in the quest for broader article distribution. Share snippets on Twitter, create pin-worthy graphics for Pinterest, and tap into Facebook groups aligned with your blog's theme to drive traffic to your articles.

Analytics and Measuring Success

Harness the power of analytics tools these platforms provide to gauge your blog's performance. Tracking views, engagement rates, and follower growth can offer insights into your content's impact, guiding future strategy refinements.

Conclusion

The journey to finding the best platform for sharing blog articles is profoundly personal and reflective of your unique voice and audience. Experimentation is key. By exploring various platforms and measuring their impact, you can discover the digital home where your writing will be seen and cherished. Now, we turn the floor over to you, dear bloggers. Share your experiences, triumphs, and trials in navigating the digital landscape. Which platforms have elevated your work, and how have you connected with your readership meaningfully? Let’s cultivate a community of shared knowledge and uplift each other in our digital publishing endeavors. Read the full article

[beenasarwar]

A Bollywood lyricist's daughter in Pakistan and other stories

As I work on developing a new media entity, Sapan News Network syndicated features which emerged from Sapan, the Southasia Peace Action Network, SubStack seems like a good place to revive like the Yahoo-group community feel. Or is it? Feedback welcome.

Some steps in a journey sparked by India and Pakistan’s nuclear tests in 1998 Screenshot from Sapan News site, designed by Aekta Kapoor. Inspired by email updates from Isa Daudpota and Harsh Kapoor of South Asia Citizen’s Wire (SACW) after India and Pakistan tested nuclear weapons, I too had begun a bcc email list. This developed into my beena-issues Yahoo-group in 1998 but I had begun to post…