This is spot on. Readers make a judgment in seconds, and design is often the first signal of quality and trust. Even the strongest writing can be overlooked if the presentation feels cluttered or unfinished. I appreciate how you break it down into simple, doable steps. It makes design feel less intimidating and more like part of the craft of publishing.
Casandra, I am so glad you are providing so much help to me as I learn to navigate Substack! I have great ideas in my head and you are helping me learn how to build them out!
This is awesome! I love that you added the measurements. Honestly, creating fun little design touches like this is one of my favorite parts of running a Substack. It’s such a fun creative flex! 🤩
Another note……I was never able to upload to Pixels from phone but it tried….it apparently was not a jpeg or whatever…but now it won't even try …
Just FYI….I have not been able to upload a photo or painting as my artist portrait….writer photo…..on my Pixels site for my artist photo I used a photo of Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar Eating Milkweed…..not sure if I should use the same photo here…..some people recommend using your own face….but I joke I suffer from Medusa Syndrome….
Just so you can see I'm including my Pixels Art Website and my GoFundMe campaign site…..
Like I said….I'd like to add more photos….but can't figure out how..
And for over a year I have no car….have health issues…don't live on a bus route….and…I'm not making this up ….my next door neighbors are Methamphetamine Dealers who have my home under video audio surveillance and they have repeatedly burglarized my home…..evil evil humans…but successful criminals!!!
I know I need a new phone but I don't have good technology skills.
The memory is 98% full I think…..
I'm not sure if I can't upload photos from my phone because of some settings or for some other reason.
A long time ago I was able to upload a photo of a painting and my Alaskan Malamute Rescue to GoFundMe but now when I try it just doesn't work.
The phone used to ask me to give Samsung permission to have my photos and I never said yes. I'm not sure if that affected things….
So I have photos on my phone…..they used to be able to upload to GoFundMe….now they can't…..I don't understand
I've never owned a computer….I don't know how things work…..I tried to “Clear the Cache” hoping that might help but it didn't.
When I try to upload a photo to substack I press upload photo and nothing happens….I don't understand…..
I've searched settings and can't find anything…..it's very frustrating for an old Luddite online…
I was trying to raise money not to go homeless…..now I'm sure I'm going homeless….I'd like to raise enough money to buy a vehicle…..(social security retirement for a low wage worker is not even enough for rent here….)
Any advice……
I have photos and videos I'd like to save and maybe transfer to a new phone if I can ever afford one …..???
Thank you! I didn’t even realised we had a profile banner!
This is spot on. Readers make a judgment in seconds, and design is often the first signal of quality and trust. Even the strongest writing can be overlooked if the presentation feels cluttered or unfinished. I appreciate how you break it down into simple, doable steps. It makes design feel less intimidating and more like part of the craft of publishing.
Amazing read
This is amazing, excellent work! I’m knee deep in marketing daily and still learned a ton here
This was very helpful. Thank you!
That was great - thanks - I'd been wondering about how to do get the image on my page sorted
Thank you. You’re specificity is super helpful to me as a brand new user to this platform 😊
Welcome! It took me a bit to figure everything out so glad I can pay it forward!
Casandra, I am so glad you are providing so much help to me as I learn to navigate Substack! I have great ideas in my head and you are helping me learn how to build them out!
I'm so glad!!
This is awesome! I love that you added the measurements. Honestly, creating fun little design touches like this is one of my favorite parts of running a Substack. It’s such a fun creative flex! 🤩
Yes totally agree! It’s such a fun way to add a personal touch!
I don't know whether my image is even visible in my post 😔
Do you mean the social preview image? You can check by drafting a Note with the link. You should be able to see it there.
Thank you so much, Cassandra for detailing it this way.
I just wish I had seen a post like a this last week, I wasted too much time on creating those images and visuals without knowing the optimum size.
Me too 🤦♀️
omg i am leaving a comment because our publications have a very similar logo 😂😂😂
Ahaha up and to the right baybee!
Good information...I have photos on my phone but I don't know how to upload them to substack......
I have never owned a computer and it doesn't make sense to me....
I paid for help to set up my Pixels Art Website but I'm out of money....
You should be able to add visuals from your phone the same way!
Another note……I was never able to upload to Pixels from phone but it tried….it apparently was not a jpeg or whatever…but now it won't even try …
Just FYI….I have not been able to upload a photo or painting as my artist portrait….writer photo…..on my Pixels site for my artist photo I used a photo of Monarch Butterfly Caterpillar Eating Milkweed…..not sure if I should use the same photo here…..some people recommend using your own face….but I joke I suffer from Medusa Syndrome….
Just so you can see I'm including my Pixels Art Website and my GoFundMe campaign site…..
Like I said….I'd like to add more photos….but can't figure out how..
And for over a year I have no car….have health issues…don't live on a bus route….and…I'm not making this up ….my next door neighbors are Methamphetamine Dealers who have my home under video audio surveillance and they have repeatedly burglarized my home…..evil evil humans…but successful criminals!!!
Anyway…thanks for any advice on photos etc ….
Dodobbird.pixels.com
https://www.gofundme.com/f/my-puppy-wants-a-cheeseburger
I know I need a new phone but I don't have good technology skills.
The memory is 98% full I think…..
I'm not sure if I can't upload photos from my phone because of some settings or for some other reason.
A long time ago I was able to upload a photo of a painting and my Alaskan Malamute Rescue to GoFundMe but now when I try it just doesn't work.
The phone used to ask me to give Samsung permission to have my photos and I never said yes. I'm not sure if that affected things….
So I have photos on my phone…..they used to be able to upload to GoFundMe….now they can't…..I don't understand
I've never owned a computer….I don't know how things work…..I tried to “Clear the Cache” hoping that might help but it didn't.
When I try to upload a photo to substack I press upload photo and nothing happens….I don't understand…..
I've searched settings and can't find anything…..it's very frustrating for an old Luddite online…
I was trying to raise money not to go homeless…..now I'm sure I'm going homeless….I'd like to raise enough money to buy a vehicle…..(social security retirement for a low wage worker is not even enough for rent here….)
Any advice……
I have photos and videos I'd like to save and maybe transfer to a new phone if I can ever afford one …..???
Any advice….???
Thank you this is so helpful. 💚🌿
Thanks for the inspiration! I changed my logo and added a word mark to my publication.
Looks great! The bear chasing the bull on your Welcome page is clever, too!
Thank you for your feedback!