Tired of traditional social media? Here are 4 reasons why Substack is my go-to social media app

ZDNET Every morning, the first thing I do is grab my phone to turn off the alarm and browse various social media platforms. I usually look through Twitter/X first, bookmarking the articles I want to read throughout the day and seeing what's happening in pop culture. Then, I go to Instagram and scroll through mutual reels. Sometimes, I check out Reddit for news-gathering purposes. However, I noticed my routine had changed a few days ago. The first app I open now is Substack. Also: Can Digg's return fix what ails social media today? Reddit's cofounder is betting on it I've been testing Substack for the last couple of months for some personal projects, and I also wanted to keep up with my close friends' and relatives' newsletters. Initially, I found it hard to treat Substack like any other social media platform. Originally a platform used by independent writers to share their work with the opportunity to acquire a following and/or paid subscribers, Substack has expanded. Now, all sor ... Read full article.