Has Anyone Seen A Medium Article Dated 1996?

Summary

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, the editor of ILLUMINATION-Curated, highlights the significance of hosting Melinda Blau's 1996 article, originally published in the New York Times, which was considered her best work and is now available on Medium with a canonical link preserving its original date.

Abstract

The ILLUMINATION-Curated publication on Medium has featured an article by Melinda Blau from 1996, marking it as the oldest piece in the publication. Despite the challenge of the article's age affecting its visibility due to Medium's algorithm, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz expresses privilege in hosting Blau's work. Melinda Blau, a renowned author of 15 books, submitted her article which was curated and distributed further on Medium. The article's presence on the platform is made possible through the re-use process that includes a canonical link, maintaining the original publication date. Strategies to increase the article's visibility, such as creating storybooks, profile indexes, or short-form stories, are suggested. Additionally, sharing on social media could potentially make such articles go viral. Dr. Yildiz also appreciates Melinda's contribution to the publication through her writer bio and encourages readers to explore a collection of personal stories that offer insights into various life challenges.

Opinions

Dr. Mehmet Yildiz feels privileged to host Melinda Blau's articles, particularly the one from 1996, in his ILLUMINATION-Curated publication.
The Medium algorithm places older articles at a disadvantage, but creative content strategies, like storybooks or short-form stories, can enhance their visibility.
Sharing articles on social media is seen as a way to create visibility and potentially lead to viral success.
Melinda Blau's article, "Things Of This World," is considered an outstanding piece, and its curation and further distribution on Medium are sources of pride and gratitude for Dr. Yildiz.
Dr. Yildiz admires Melinda Blau's writer bio and encourages readers to check his collection of personal stories for valuable life lessons.
A note is included to clarify that the shared personal experiences are for informational purposes only and not to be taken as health advice, directing readers to consult health care professionals for medical concerns.
Dr. Yildiz invites readers to subscribe to his content, join his publications, and support writers on Medium, emphasizing the platform's potential for both readers and writers.

I did today.

It was special to me.

I want to introduce the oldest story of ILLUMINATION-Curated on Medium.

Our accomplished writer Melinda Blau submitted an article that she authored in 1996, originally published in the New York Times. She once considered this her best story.

Melinda is an author of 15 books.

I feel privileged to host Melinda’s articles in my publications.

Since Melinda followed the re-use process of Medium with a canonical link, the article shows the original date.

Medium algorithm naturally puts the article to the very bottom of the publication dusting it under thousands of articles submitted to ILLUMINATION-Curated.

However, suppose Melinda creates a storybook on ILLUMINATION, a profile index, or a hand-crafted short-form story in our publications. In that case, she can increase the chance of reading this disadvantaged article.

Sharing these sorts of articles on social media can also create visibility and in some rare cases cause them go viral.

Without further ado, here is the outstanding and the oldest story ever submitted to ILLUMINATION-Curated today.

I enjoyed reading it and hope you will too.

And I am so pleased and grateful to Medium that this beautiful story was curated and chosen for further distribution.

screen capture by Dr Mehmet Yildiz — editor of ILLUMINATION-Curated

And Melinda kindly introduced herself via a writer bio submitted to ILLUMINATION. I adored this unique piece.

Thank you for reading my perspectives. I wish you a happy and healthy life. If you enjoyed this story, you may also check my collection including personal stories profiling interesting people in my social circles giving perspectives into solving various life challenges.

Please note that this story is not health advice. I shared my personal experience for information only. If you have disease symptoms , please consult your health care professionals.

Testimonial

Has Anyone Seen A Medium Article Dated 1996?

I did today.

Opinion | Things Of This World (Published 1996)

Rereading a 25-year-old piece that I once considered my best.

My Second Bio: What I Could Never Have Imagined Twenty Years Ago

Pondering what more to say about herself, a journalist lets words dictate form.

Insightful Life Lessons from Personal Stories

A summary of valuable perspectives gained from people whose paths crossed with mine via serendipitous encounters

About the Author

Meet Dr Mehmet Yildiz

Owner and chief editor of Illumination Integrated Publications