I'm uncertain, exactly where the Hero's post is created and lives. I have a welcome message that goes out when people subscribe and I have an about post. But where and how do I put up a Hero's post? I feel like your instructions of what it needs to look like are exceptional and I can do it if I know where to put it. Thank you.
It’s pinned to the top of your homepage, check out this morning’s post where I talk about where to put the Hero post (which is published like a regular article and then pinned)
Curious: When you write a diary type substack (e.g., mine is a weekly letter that covers what's blooming in my garden, what I got done in the garden, some sort of thought piece that always ties back to my (fiction) writing, an update on editing my novel, and finally a picture of the mug I'm using that day) where do I direct people to go when I get to the directory part of the hero post? I could certainly mention my first two posts, which were origin story posts, but the rest of my posts have been very linear. Like a weekly newscast.
Hi Anna, great question. I would mention exactly that in the Hero post:
that you would love for them to follow along as you post regular updates in your weekly letters and they’re welcome to simply join in from where you are now
And that if they’d like to read more about where you’ve come from they could start with reading these 2 posts….
I’ll be making a video about the homepage layout soonish. :) But in the meantime, Scroll through your published posts, and click on the 3-dot menu beside the one you want to pin. Then choose “pin to homepage” from the options there.
I'm uncertain, exactly where the Hero's post is created and lives. I have a welcome message that goes out when people subscribe and I have an about post. But where and how do I put up a Hero's post? I feel like your instructions of what it needs to look like are exceptional and I can do it if I know where to put it. Thank you.
It’s pinned to the top of your homepage, check out this morning’s post where I talk about where to put the Hero post (which is published like a regular article and then pinned)
https://adriennecoach.substack.com/p/create-a-homepage-layout-with-branding
Thanks. I started to get the gist of this after I asked the question
Curious: When you write a diary type substack (e.g., mine is a weekly letter that covers what's blooming in my garden, what I got done in the garden, some sort of thought piece that always ties back to my (fiction) writing, an update on editing my novel, and finally a picture of the mug I'm using that day) where do I direct people to go when I get to the directory part of the hero post? I could certainly mention my first two posts, which were origin story posts, but the rest of my posts have been very linear. Like a weekly newscast.
Hi Anna, great question. I would mention exactly that in the Hero post:
that you would love for them to follow along as you post regular updates in your weekly letters and they’re welcome to simply join in from where you are now
And that if they’d like to read more about where you’ve come from they could start with reading these 2 posts….
Thanks!
Always learn sth new from you! Thanks.
You’re welcome! :)
Amazing timing- I was just wondering about the hero post, and boom! you’ve answered my question.
Perfect! Right place at the right time. :)
Your breakdown of its three key functions (orientation, trust, and clear next steps) is spot-on and super actionable.
Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful
Such an important thing that most people ignore, or forget
Great post!
Just one question: as far as I've seen so far, my newest post becomes my "hero" one. How do I choose which post becomes my top "banner" post?
I’ll be making a video about the homepage layout soonish. :) But in the meantime, Scroll through your published posts, and click on the 3-dot menu beside the one you want to pin. Then choose “pin to homepage” from the options there.