Followers aren't just numbers. 'A gentle way to navigate note'

A circle of gentle greetings, starting with an 'Introduction'

Hello everyone. This is Yoizora.

This time, I have reorganized my past articles on how to navigate and enjoy note into a more accessible guide for beginners who are just starting out.

Everyone starts at '0 followers'

The '0 followers' screen when you have just created a note account. It feels a bit lonely, like standing all alone in a large, empty room, doesn't it?

But it's okay. In fact, even with 0 followers, it is entirely possible to get '100 likes' on your very first post. Just as it was for me, this is by no means something special.

The first step is an 'Introduction'

The important first step toward that is writing an 'Introduction' article.

You might think, 'Isn't that just a profile?' But an introduction on note is not just a resume. It is like the first handshake with the 'regulars' you will meet from here on out.

First, tidy up your icon and profile a bit, and try writing an introduction article. Everything starts here.

If you aren't good at writing, it's 'okay' to rely on AI

There is one thing I want to tell you here. If you are not good at writing, it is perfectly 'okay' to borrow the power of AI.

No matter how much passion or how many stories you have in your heart, it is difficult for anyone to turn them into smooth prose. I think it is a much greater waste if you stumble there and your voice ends up reaching no one. Don't try to overreach; use what you can, and first try to clear that initial hurdle of 'putting it out there'.

What you should talk about is your 'future,' not your private life

When it comes time to write, you might wonder, 'How much of my private life should I reveal?' But there is absolutely no need to force yourself to expose private information.

What I want you to write about most is 'what kind of content you will be posting on this note from now on.' For example, 'I want to turn my daily realizations into essays,' 'I will keep a record of my days as a diary,' or 'I will write novels in my own favorite worldview.' A 'declaration' that makes the reader think, 'Oh, this person looks like they will show me an interesting world from now on,' is enough.

And an introduction is by no means something you only write 'once.' As you continue with note, if the content you want to share changes, you can rewrite it as many times as you like. That is why you shouldn't feel too pressured; just try writing your current, true-to-life feelings freely.

If you are thinking, 'Even so, I get lost when I face a blank page...', please feel free to take a look at my introduction as well. I would be happy if it serves as even a little bit of a reference for you to see that it's okay to do it like this.

Add the magic signpost: 'hashtags'

Finally, don't forget to add a "#self-introduction" hashtag and hashtags for the genres you plan to write about (such as "#novel" or "#essay"). This makes it easier for people who like the same things to cross paths with you.

The real start is after you publish

Now, you've successfully published your article and want to take a breath... but actually, this is the most important step.

The city of note isn't a system where your article magically spreads far and wide just by pressing the "publish" button. If you already have followers or regulars who come to read your work, their reactions will carry your article. However, when you're just starting out, your article is like something floating quietly in a vast ocean.

That is precisely why, at first, you shouldn't just "wait," but instead need to actively move, build connections, and go out to collect "likes."

Give plenty of "hello" likes

At first, try sending out plenty of "hello" likes.

Visit the pages of people you're interested in and read their articles thoroughly. Then, with the feeling of saying, "Nice to meet you, hello. That's a wonderful article," gently press the like button.

However, you must never mindlessly spam likes like a machine without even reading the articles. The note system might get surprised, and you could end up with restrictions on the like function itself.

There is absolutely no need to rush. It's fine to take your time looking at someone's profile and reading an article that you think looks interesting or catches your attention. Feel free to go at your own comfortable pace, and after you post, let's expand the circle of "hellos" as much as you can.

If you're lost and wondering, "I don't know who to go say hello to at first..."—actually, I run a magazine myself because I want to interact with everyone through note.

It's a magazine where I've collected recommended creators that I think are wonderful, so if you'd like, please use this magazine to go and say hello. There are surely many warm people gathered there who, just like you, are thinking, "I want to meet wonderful people."

Go return the greeting to those who liked your post

In addition, there is one more action I would like to recommend.

After you publish your self-introduction article, you will surely start receiving "likes" little by little. At that time, try tapping the number next to the like (heart mark) at the bottom of the article. You can see a list of faces (icons) of who pressed the like button.

A like on your self-introduction is a warm greeting sign that says, "Nice to meet you, I'm interested in you."

Therefore, don't just be happy and leave it at that; please visit the pages of those who liked your post and actively return the "greeting like" yourself. The exchange of words that begins there is what leads to wonderful encounters with new followers and "regulars" you can have a long relationship with in the future.

Enjoy both "writing" and "reading"

As you move around and visit various people's articles like that, you will notice something. note is a place where "writing" is fun, but "reading" is also incredibly fulfilling.

The joy of delivering your thoughts and the joy of having your heart moved by someone else's words. I think that slowly savoring both is the biggest secret to enjoying note for a long time without burning out.

In conclusion. Let's create a place that is uniquely yours

It has been exactly four months since I first stepped into this warm community called note.

At first, I didn't know my way around at all, and I started out feeling like I was all alone in an empty room. However, thanks to writing my self-introduction and gradually expanding my "circle of greetings" on my own, I now spend very comfortable time with irreplaceable regulars.

After continuing for four months, I truly feel that note is a very gentle place where you can walk at your own pace.

I would be happy if this article could serve as a small guide for your own "gentle way to navigate note" as you begin your journey.

Start with your self-introduction. Let's fully enjoy your own wonderful note life!