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Analytical but narrative -- blending the past and future of sportswriting.
Data updated 1 week ago
The Quadrilateral
16K subs
A Fan's Notes, by Nick Hornby
16K subs
Smarter Solopreneurs
9K subs
Avg Comments
0.3
Avg Likes
15.1
Engagement Rate
0.13%· ~15 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Sports
0.13% engagement rate
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1.2K paid
Weekly Growth
~0%
Paid Subscriber Retention
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Publishing Pace
Daily
Very Consistent
Category Rank
#32 of 466
in Sports
Engagement Trend
Rising
based on recent posts
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| The Week That Was (March 16-20, 2026)A roundup of what I wrote, read, watched, etc. over the past week.Mar 21, 2026 | Public |
| Arkansas Is Rising. Duke Might Be Vulnerable.Assorted takeaways from opening day of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament.Mar 20, 2026 | Public |
Publishing Frequency
Daily
Last published Mar 23, 2026
7.0 posts/week avg
Sports Pricing
$10.24/mo avg
Below average(-41%)
Monetization Readiness
Already monetizing
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12.0K subscribers, 0.13% engagement, and 6 detected sponsors — a strong profile for advertisers.