15 BEST Tags I Used that Worked Well on Medium
What works best based on the 200+ article tags that I have used
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Over the last 3 months, I have written 58 different topics and found what works best based on what the algorithm wants to share with its readers.
I want my readers to get in on this HACK because if you can write an article based on what Medium wants, you have a higher likelihood of getting more readership on your content.
So I will be sharing the top 10 most covered topics and then breaking them down into individual topics covered in the genre. The best part, I will be sharing the tags that work well here on Medium!
Why Tagging is Important
Using proper tags, especially the first one is important as the content page will only reflect the first tag. Prioritize finding the best first tag in your article and leave the last few to publications and side topics related.
But before you try this on, do know that it is perfectly okay to be writing content that you enjoy writing! These suggestions are only mainly targeting writers who are looking to build audiences fast.
To let my readers get the information faster, click on the table of content below to directly go to the tag and read more about it.
Helping Beginners on Medium
I don’t mean the idea of I scratch your back and you scratch mine.
If you have some sort of expertise, share it!
You’ll be surprised by how even a little information that you know could just be the other party’s solution to their puzzle.
1) Writing Tips
With over 75k tags, writing tips is one of the best tags to use on Medium. Pretty obvious since almost everyone on the platform are writers themselves.
2) Medium Partner Program
With over 2,500 tags, I believe every writer who obtained the MPP achievement would go around the flex their achievement to those who haven’t to hopefully inspire them to work harder.
3) 100 followers
With over 4,000 tags, this tag works well with readers who are looking to join the MPP but don’t know exactly how to get there or writers that are looking to build more followers.
4) Make money online
Who doesn’t want to make money? Especially online where we spend a lot of our time nowadays. This tag works well when paired with the side hustle tag. So if you are looking to share content on making money, tagging it with this tag would certainly help.
5) Write for Us
Anyone who is just starting a publication or requesting writers can use this tag. It is one of the most useful tags for publication owners to use often to share about their publication.
Business
Everyone on Medium that is on the MPP is a creator, or you even call them entrepreneurs.
Cause that’s what everyone is!
With 465k tags, every MPP writer is looking to improve their business and content writing. If it means more cash in my pocket, why not right? As a business owner myself, I am always looking for new ways to make money and learn about how to do them better.
Some of these tags have worked wonders when it comes to finding serious entrepreneurs out there that are looking to do well.
6) Business Strategy
Whats the secret?
Business strategy has a 63K used tag. It’s probably one of the best clickbait-worthy tags to use in your article. Who doesn’t want to know more or have the potential of finding out something that they may not know of?
7) Business Management
Starting a business is tough! That’s why many entrepreneurs are looking to find better ways to get their businesses properly managed. Whether it is getting software, restructuring the business, or having someone intervene.
8) Startup
Startups are a great way to share about your business and others. Many of my articles related to startups have done pretty well. Here are some examples of it.
Everyone loves a great startup story, myself included.
9) Startup Success
Have some success? Share it on Medium!
Startup success is always been celebrated. Who doesn’t like to talk about their struggle, how they got through it, and how they did well in their life?
10) Crowdfunded
I have not used this tag but have seen multiple writers use it. With 18.4K using this tag, I’m surprised as well!
There is a lot to talk about crowdfunding. From scams, and opportunities, to struggles. I guess this tag works well to showcase your real-life experience with a product or person.
Lifestyle
This tag itself has 122k used, so if your content is all about lifestyle, it’s a no-brainer to use this tag. Subsequently, if you are sharing more in-depth about your lifestyle, you should use the other tags listed below.
11) Digital Nomad
With 12.9k used, the tag digital nomad has been widely popularised in recent times. Even I dreamed of living the digital nomad lifestyle, that’s why I worked my ass off for the past 6 years to become the digital nomad I am today. Click the link below if you would like to find out more!
12) Food
Who doesn’t love a good insta worthy food or delicious food recommendation?
With over 208k used tags, food topics are probably one of the most written tags on the platform. Most of which are either food reviews or cooking recipes. Although this tag is widely used, it still attracts many foody into your article.
13) Life Hacking
With 19.5k used, life hacks are a great way to showcase what you have learned or discovered. Whether it is a better writing technique or writing style to attract readers, there will be readers looking for a good life hack.
AI
AI topics have been very trendy over the last 2 years thanks to the rise of open which is anAI writing tool that is free to use. Everyone is looking to exploit the system since it can create a profitable automated system business if you know how to work around the AI.
ChatGPT
When I first started writing about ChatGPT in November, there was only about 5k usage of the tag. Now, the tag has over 13k usage, more than a 2.5x increase. One of my highest-read articles is also about ChatGPT which is the article down below.
AI Robot
AI robots are also taking over many jobs in the world. From cashiering to serving, to even taking over a high-profile lawyer job. The fear factor is what readers are interested in reading about.
What Do You Think?
Do you agree with my tags? Let me know by commenting down below what you found interesting and what other tags you believe are also good to talk about!