3 Note trends that are working right now

Smarter Substack | May 1, 2026

Friday. 3 resources. No fluff. Here’s what’s worth your time today:

💰 Monetization

Substack Subscriptions Are 25% of My Income. Here’s Where the Other 75% Comes From. — Claudia Faith breaks down her full revenue picture across five income streams, from $5 tools to $5,000 consulting engagements. The key insight: small purchases build the trust that makes high-ticket offers feel obvious.

👉 Read it here

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📈 Growth

I Started Using SEO (Properly) in January 2025. Here’s What It Did to My Business and My Substack. — In April 2026, Google overtook Substack as Veronica Llorca-Smith’s top source of new visitors — entirely from learning four basic SEO habits. A practical starter guide for creators who’ve been putting this off.

👉 Read it here

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🛠️ Tools & Features

3 Substack Notes Trends That Are “So Hot Right Now” — Tracy Friedlander breaks down three formats that are driving real engagement on Notes right now: quote tiles, audience call-outs, and stat-based posts. Each comes with real examples from creators seeing traction.

👉 Read it here

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Have a great weekend.