Following the success of a six month pilot scheme Sorted Digital online magazine will officially launch at the Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE), Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey from October 15-16th 2025. I’d like to meet you in person! Here is your free ticket!
In order to accurately gauge existing good will I’ve intentionally refrained from promoting Sorted Digital during the six month pilot scheme. I’m excited about speaking publicly about it for the first time at CRE.
Back in February 2025 it was announced that Sorted Magazine would become an online magazine called Sorted Digital published monthly via Substack. Within the first ten minutes of going live this announcement attracted two thousand views and a further ten thousand views by the end of the first day.
Since then ten issues of Sorted Digital online magazine have been published over a period of six months achieving an aggregate total of 72,000 views. It has been read across 27 countries and 14 US States. For context, during my time as Digital Editor of the official Sorted Magazine website, traffic grew to around 84,000 views over a 12 month period. Current data indicates that Sorted Digital is on track to achieve an aggregate total of somewhere between 100-135,000 views over its first 12 months in operation. It’s a promising start which means Sorted Digital holds the potential to match the annual reach of the print magazine.
Sorted Digital is a Christian ministry which aims to publish content to inspire, encourage and challenge. The healthy traffic numbers are very satisfying because they confirm what I believe; that Steve Legg’s vision lives on in the hearts of our readers.
Engagement directly via Substack has been understandably tentative because it’s an unfamiliar platform for many UK readers. Switching from a glossy print magazine which pops through the letter box every two months to an email delivery is quite a leap. And yet dozens of readers have jumped on board with their likes and comments such as:
“Thank you to Val for this bold vision that builds on the legacy of Steve Legg . . .”
“. . . thank you: an inspiring and uplifting read . . .”
“Thank you Val – it’s great to have Sorted back in a new format.”
“Well done for this initiative – supporting you and cheering you on!”
“. . . So happy this has been allowed and a great legacy for Steve.”
The analytics reveal that around one hundred Sorted Digital readers have clicked the ‘share’ button attracting a further 719 views and additional subscribers. Knowing that these readers feel confident in the work I’m doing is priceless. I feel they are behind me and want to keep Steve’s legacy going into the future.
I’ll be in attendance at the Steve Legg Arts Theatre and the Sorted Digital stand at the CRE Conference, Sandown Park, Esher, Surrey on October 15-16th. Come and say hello! Here is your free ticket!
Sorted Digital is free, sign up to receive the regular monthly issues, and occasional Sorted Specials here: Sorted Digital | Val Fraser | Substack
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