Achieved 10,000 monthly views on note! Reflecting on what worked and what failed

It has been about 4 months since I restarted note after finishing the Administrative Scrivener exam.
I have finally reached 10,000 monthly views!

I wrote 48 articles to reach 10,000 monthly views.
There were things that went well, and things that didn't really have much of an impact.

In this article, I will focus not just on the results, but on the process that led to them.

Achieved 10,000 monthly views on note! Wrote 48 articles in about 4 months

I restarted note when the Administrative Scrivener exam ended in November 2025.

I posted my first article on November 13, 2025.
Since then, I have written 48 articles in about 4 months and finally reached 10,000 monthly views!

The number of posts per month is as follows.

• November: 5 articles

• December: 8 articles

• January: 13 articles

• February: 17 articles

• March: 5 articles

The pace was slow at first, but the number of posts gradually increased in January and February.
March is still ongoing, but as of March 6, I have reached 10,000 monthly views.

I am using the time I previously spent studying for the Administrative Scrivener exam to write for note.
I didn't set any specific rules like 'daily updates,' but I tried to turn themes I thought of into articles as much as possible.

The word count per article is roughly 3,000 characters.
Depending on the volume of the article, I finish writing them in about 2 hours while also using AI.

Thinking about the most read articles and why they grew

Since the note dashboard doesn't show traffic sources, I will summarize the top articles by view count and my own analysis here.

1st place: Don't make summary notes. My study method that helped me pass by writing all over scrap paper [Administrative Scrivener, Real Estate Notary, FP Level 2, Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2]

I think the contrarian approach of 'Don't make summary notes' in the title was effective.
There are many articles about study methods, so the angle of 'a method different from the norm' might have been easier to catch people's eyes.

Also, since it covers multiple qualifications together, it may have been easier to hit in search results.
This article also had a decent number of impressions on X and Threads.

2nd place:Passing Experience of the Reiwa 7 'Administrative Scrivener Exam' | Self-study first-time pass, 35 years old, mother of two study method

By specifically writing about attributes like 'self-study, first-time pass, 35 years old, mother of two,' I think it was easier to reach people in similar situations.

I thought I had probably passed, so I started writing it little by little from the day before the passing announcement.
Since I was able to publish it the day after the announcement, as a result, the impressions on X exceeded 10,000.

3rd place:Choosing study materials for the Administrative Scrivener Exam through self-study | The textbooks and problem sets I used

Choosing study materials is a topic that many people worry about before they start studying.
I think the content based on actual experience, 'things I actually used,' led to trust.

Rather than jumping in popularity immediately after publication, I have the impression that this article is being read little by little over time.

4th place:Differences in life and environment I noticed after moving from Kanto to Toyama

While the top three articles were about Administrative Scrivener study methods, this article is themed around moving.
It was just published the day before yesterday (March 6th), but it has already reached 4th place in terms of views.

While the number of likes is not that high, there were nearly 10,000 impressions on Threads, so it is possible that there was a lot of traffic from Threads.
Themes of moving and regional living might be easy to attract interest on social media.

5th place:Total cost to pass the Administrative Scrivener Exam through self-study [Total 42,860 yen]

I think it was significant that I included the specific amount of 'total 42,860 yen' in the title.
Since many examinees are concerned about costs, I think having numbers made it a title that is easier to click on.

This article had high impressions on both X and Threads.
Since the number of likes is also relatively high, it is possible that it was read both within note and from social media.

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Up to this point, there has been a trend where articles about studying for the Administrative Scrivener Exam are particularly well-read.
I plan to update other magazines in parallel from now on, so the trend of the top articles by view count might change.

Things I'm glad I did to reach 10,000 monthly views

Here, I have summarized the things I feel 'glad I did' to achieve 10,000 monthly views.

① Link with social media (X and Threads)

When I publish an article, I post it on both X and Threads.

Threads sometimes sees a sudden jump in display counts, and I feel that has led to an increase in views.
The fact that there are not as many people posting as actively as on X might be one of the reasons why it is easier to be displayed.

2. Put effort into the title

I make sure that the title allows readers to concretely imagine the content of the article just by reading it.

Also, I try to place important keywords on the left side of the title.
This is so that even if the right side is cut off when viewed on a smartphone, the main point is visible first.

3. Decide on the structure before writing

Before I start writing, I decide on the structure of the article first.
By making the headings descriptive, I ensure that readers can grasp the overall picture of the article just by scrolling.

4. Be creative with how you use hashtags

I've been experimenting with various hashtags, but honestly, I haven't found the answer yet.
However, my current feeling is that it's better to have some than too few.

5. Organize with magazines

I operate my note not as a specialized blog, but with the image of it being "my blog."

However, since that might cause me to miss out on people who only want to read about specific themes, I create magazines to organize them by topic.

In fact, there are people who don't follow me but follow only my magazines, so I feel that managing magazines is effective.

6. Use AI as an assistant

When writing articles, I use ChatGPT and Claude selectively. I use AI as an assistant to organize structures and polish sentences.
However, I make sure to always reread and edit the final version myself to ensure it is in my own words.

I have written in detail about my specific way of using AI in "My rules for writing note with AI | Using it for brainstorming and editing, but drawing conclusions myself."

7. Enjoy writing

At first, I aimed for "10 articles a month," but I'm enjoying writing so much that I'm updating at a faster pace than that.

The fact that I've been able to continue out of enjoyment rather than a sense of obligation might be the reason I've been able to keep writing this far.

Things I failed at before reaching 10,000 monthly views

There aren't many things I can definitively call "failures," but I will write about things I actually tried and then changed direction on.

1. Challenging myself with note contests

To increase my exposure, I tried entering a few note contests.
However, as I read the winning entries, I began to feel that their style was quite different from the kind of writing I wanted to do.

It was difficult to write in a way that catered to the winning entries, and I decided that forcing myself to conform wouldn't be sustainable.
I've stopped actively entering contests and have shifted my strategy to focusing on building up articles centered around my magazines.

2. Hardly including any images in my articles

It is often said that web articles are easier to read when they include a moderate amount of images or diagrams.

However, I personally find it harder to read when there are images that aren't directly related to the article.
Therefore, I only include the bare minimum number of images.

I use note with the feeling of it being a "long-form SNS," and I assume that the people reading it are relatively accustomed to long-form content.

I don't know yet if this approach is the right one, but for now, I intend to continue with this style.

Future note operations and my next goals

I plan to continue updating the following five magazines in a balanced way.

• My child has heart disease.

• Study records until passing the Administrative Scrivener exam

• Preparation records until opening an Administrative Scrivener office

• Parenting records of a freelance worker who moved to the countryside

• Operational records of note and SNS

Rather than narrowing it down to a specific theme, I want to keep writing about things that interest me as "my note."

I am still aiming for a posting pace of 10 articles per month.
However, I don't intend to change my stance of honestly writing whenever I have something I want to write about.

In parallel with note, I plan to put more effort into updating my Instagram.
I hope to gradually expand the places where people can read my work by effectively linking my SNS and note.

My next goals are 1,000 followers and 20,000 to 30,000 monthly views.
Once I achieve them, I intend to summarize it as an operational record again.

One more thing: this year, I plan to submit a novel to the note Creative Awards.
I plan to write it on TALES, and I have already finished the registration.
I will announce it on this note once I finish writing it, so I would be happy if you came to read it.

Thank you very much for reading until the end.

I will continue to realistically record changes in follower and view counts, things I am trying out, and how I use AI in my note magazine, "Record of note and SNS operations".

I would be happy if you could like and follow me!