These days, social media is all about speed. While the amount of time many of us spend scrolling on apps like Instagram, TikTok, and X is significant (around two hours and 30 minutes per day), the amount of content we consume in that time is substantial. In fact, some research suggests that the average person scrolls through around 13.2 meters of content every single day. That’s about three miles of content every year. And while some of that will be helpful, informative, or entertaining, some of it, let’s be honest, is trash. We all know it, and yet, we keep scrolling. But if you’re looking to cut through the noise of all the Reels, TikToks, and hot takes on X with more thoughtful, intentional content, Substack might be the social media platform for you.
What is Substack?
Founded in 2017, Substack has taken a few years to pick up speed, but it’s rising in popularity now,…