Graduate from 'My followers aren't growing'! The 'fastest way to gain followers' mindset & action plan discovered through a thorough analysis of popular articles
Hello! This is Rakulike.
If you are worried that 'I started a note, but it's not being read at all...' or 'My followers aren't increasing, and honestly, my motivation is...', then today's talk will surely be helpful.
Actually, I have the same problem. But one day, I made a decision: 'I'm going to seriously learn about increasing note followers!'
So, I thoroughly read and analyzed popular articles from people who are getting results on note.
Then... it became clear. It's not about superficial tricks, but the 'mindset' and 'concrete actions' common to people whose followers grow naturally!
By the time you finish reading this article,
you will understand why your articles haven't been read until now
it will be clear what you should do starting today
writing notes will become more fun
Such a future awaits you. It's a long article, but it's packed with hints to change your note life, so please stick with me until the end!
Most important! 4 mindsets of people whose followers increase
1. The protagonist is not 'you', but the 'reader'
This is the most important thing.
You might want to write only about what you want to write or your success stories, but wait a minute.
'Whose problems can this article solve, and what kind of problems?'
Just by having this perspective, your articles will change dramatically. Be close to the reader's 'I want to know!' or 'I understand!'. Not just success stories, but failure stories where things didn't go well, and gritty experiences are what make readers empathize, thinking 'they are just like me,' and become your fans.
2. Don't 'wait', 'act'!
Note does not have a powerful diffusion function like X (formerly Twitter). In other words, no matter how wonderful an article you write, if you just wait, no one will notice it.
The reason your article isn't read isn't because the content is bad.It's simply that 'the number of times it's seen (exposure) is insufficient'.
Realizing this fact is a huge step toward increasing your followers. Start thinking, 'How can I reach more people?' and develop the mindset to take action yourself!
3. Go with '70 points' instead of '100 points'!
'I can't publish until I write the perfect article...'
I totally understand that feeling. But that perfectionism might actually be the biggest brake on your growth.
Start by publishing with 70-80% completion—just go for it! And then, improve it little by little while watching reader reactions. Running this cycle will help you grow much faster. If daily updates or visiting other people's comments feel like a chore and make you tired, it's okay not to force it. Continuing at a pace that you find 'fun' is the shortest path.
Check here if you want to know the absolute rules for articles that get read!
4. Don't become a slave to 'numbers' or 'techniques'
Phrases like '1,000 followers through mutual follows!' are attractive, aren't they? But be careful with this.
Mutual follows that only increase numbers won't lead to fans who actually read your articles.
What's important is the 'quality' of followers, not the 'quantity.' Let's cherish and nurture relationships one by one with people who are genuinely waiting for your words.
Change your thinking, change your actions! '5 concrete actions' to increase your fans
Once your mindset is set, it's time for the action phase! Here are concrete actions you can try starting today.
1. Aim for 'weekends' or 'weekday evenings' for your posts!
You want many people to read the articles you worked so hard to write, right?
If so, be conscious of the time you post. Weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) when many people are looking at their smartphones, or weekday prime time (evening to night) are the best times to aim for.
2. Once you post an article, engage in 'activities to get noticed'
It's a waste to just be satisfied with publishing an article!
This is where the real work begins. Go out and find other people's articles yourself, and try 'liking' them or leaving a heartfelt 'comment'.
A notification will reach the other person, which can be a trigger for them to come and check your profile, wondering, 'What kind of person is this?' Comments, in particular, contribute to the other person's article, and the comment section also serves as your 'small advertisement'—it's the ultimate action that kills two birds with one stone!
3. Your profile is your 'storefront'! Make sure it's polished
What do people think when they visit your profile page for the first time?
'Who is this person, and what do they have to share?'
To ensure that is conveyed in an instant,make sure your icon and profile bio are well-polished.
Here is one advanced technique.
As a general rule, pinning an article to your profile page is not recommended.If you have a pinned article, the 'casual likes' from visitors will concentrate there, causing the 'likes' on your latest article—which you really want them to read—to be dispersed. Gathering 'likes' on your latest article is the key to seizing the chance to be read by many people.
I have actually kept a record of my own profile creation process with Gemini. Please feel free to use it as a reference!
4. Borrow 'external power' to reach even further!
There are ways to deliver your articles to readers you haven't met yet.
Register for collaborative magazines: By having your articles added to magazines run by others, you can also reach the readers of those magazines.
Post on other social media: If you introduce a summary of your article on platforms like Threads and direct people with 'Read the rest on note!', you can create a new entry point.
Are you doing these? A list of 'NG behaviors' that stop your followers from growing
Things you did with good intentions might actually be counterproductive. Let's take a moment here to check your own actions.
❌ Being desperate for mutual follows: Even if the 'number' increases, your 'fans' will not.
❌ Not posting until an article is perfect: Not posting is the biggest missed opportunity.
❌ Forcing daily updates: It is counterproductive if the quality drops or you burn yourself out.
❌ Pinning an article to your profile: You miss the chance for your latest article to gain traction.
❌ Commenting out of a sense of obligation: It won't last unless it's a genuine interaction.
❌ Paid articles early on: You lose a huge opportunity to reach people who don't know you yet.
❌ Titles that are too sensational: You might get views temporarily, but you won't gain trust.
❌ Mindless follow-backs: You won't be able to keep up with your timeline and will miss important articles.
If any of these apply to you, try changing your mindset just a little bit starting today.
I have also summarized a mindset to keep you from feeling anxious when your likes and followers don't grow despite posting every day, so please take a look if you'd like!
[Save for later] Start today! The ultimate to-do list for exploding your note followers
Now, I have created a 'to-do list' that condenses everything covered so far.
STEP 0: [Most Important] Solidify your foundation
☐ Imagine just one 'ideal reader'
☐ Complete a profile that shows at a glance 'what kind of content you share'
☐ Decide in your heart, 'I will stop chasing only the numbers'
STEP 1: Rules for writing and publishing articles
☐ Put your all into the title and header image that make readers think, 'I want to read this!'
☐ Aim for articles that help readers by honestly writing about your failures and setbacks
☐ Hit the publish button on the 'weekend' or in the 'evening'
☐ 70% is good enough! Don't aim for perfection; have the courage to publish first
STEP 2: Things to do without fail after posting
☐ After posting, go on a journey to 'like' or 'comment' on other people's articles
☐ Try unpinning the featured article on your profile page
☐ Focus on improving the quality of your free articles until your followers increase
STEP 3: Challenge yourself once you get used to it!
☐ Register for collaborative magazines to meet new readers
☐ Increase entry points to your note via social media like Threads
Summary
Ultimately, the most important things for increasing fans on note are:
Thinking thoroughly about your 'readers'
Once you've written a great article, 'going out to deliver it' yourself
And above all, 'enjoying and continuing' it yourself
After analyzing these popular articles, I am convinced that it all comes down to these three things.
There are many techniques, but I will start by trying out STEP 0 of this To-Do list. I plan to share the results in another note. Please follow me and stay tuned!
Here are the wonderful articles I used as references for this analysis! All of them concretely summarize thoughts and strategies based on actual results.
Thank you for reading this far. The content is quite dense, so I debated whether to make it paid, but I am releasing it for free this time as a special treat.
If this article serves as a catalyst to make your daily life even a little more positive, there is nothing that would make me happier.
Come on, let's enjoy note together! See you later!