Is Vocal.Media Worth Your Time?

Is it worth posting on Vocal?

Online writing is lucrative, however, many are suffering as a result of platform changes and other problems associated with making money online as a writer.

Here at Abundant Digital Dreams, we’ve built several profitable business based on writing content online, but I know that it’s very difficult to make money as a writer in 2024, unless of course, you have the secret formula.

Anyway, today, I want to discuss Vocal.Media. Is it a profitable platform, and is it worth your time.

Before I get into this, I want to say that I’ve had many problems with Vocal over the years. They have a habit of deleting your account whenever they feel like it. I haven’t experienced this issue recently though, I’m still testing the platform after not publishing there for two years.

So, what is Vocal Media?

Vocal Media is an online publishing platform for writers who want to practice their writing, connect with other writers, and earn money in the process.

Vocal is similar to Medium, but different in the sense that there is no monetary requirement to join ther partner program.

Let’s break it down:

Vocal has a word count requirement of 600 words for articles, and 100 words for poetry.

✅ Vocal’s membership fee is $9.99 a month however, you don’t have to join to earn money as a writer.

✅ As a free member, you earn $3.80 per 1000 views

✅ As a paid member, you earn $6.00 per 1000 views

✅ Also, as a free member, you must wait to earn $35 before you can request payout

✅ Paid members can request payout when they earn $20

✅ Free members cannot leave comments, paid members can

✅ Free members cannot enter cash prize contests, paid members can

✅ As a free member, you have no access to the quick edit features which makes life very difficult as a writer. Basically, once you submit your article, you can’t edit it.

✅ Free members can’t receive monthly pledges (donations) from their viewers, paid members can.

One Big Vocal Advantage

One of the biggest advantages of writing on Vocal is that your content is available for everyone to read. There is no paywall on Vocal articles, meaning you benefit from external views.

This is a gift and a curse because there is a limit to how much you can earn on Vocal, the maximum is $6 per thousand views, but you must pay $9.99 to gain access to this privilege.

This is what I use Vocal for?

It’s nice to earn a few pennies here and there however, I don’t focus on the partner program earnings over there. My main goal is to build brand awareness and increase traffic to my sites and offers.

I also create detailed reviews that boost affiliate product sales. Vocal is a great place to write book reviews and product reviews in general. I don’t spend too much time over there though. I put more effort into YouTube than Vocal.media. The best thing to do with Vocal is post repurposed content. Or, write an article, and repurpose that content as a YouTube video.

On average, I earn $50 to $75 on Vocal, monthly. It’s not much but I do get affiliate products sales and e-book sales from Vocal, which is a bonus.

Will I ever stop writing on Vocal? Probably not.

It’s not my favorite platform to be honest but I’ll say this:

Never get too comfortable on one platform. As much as focusing on platform keeps you sane as a writer, it’s dangerous.

Trust me, I’ve been there, done that, worn the t-shirt, many times.

Back in the day, there was a platform called Triond. That platform disappeared without a trace, overnight.

Therefore, as an online writer, you must have multiple income streams. You don’t have a choice.

I’d suggest:

➡️ YouTube

➡️ Digital Products

➡️ Get monetized on Facebook if you can

➡️ Affiliate marketing

➡️ ️Consulting/Coaching

➡️Newsletter

➡️Blog

➡️ Several platforms (Vocal, Medium, Substack, Hubpages, X, SkillShare)

➡️Speaking gigs

➡️Print on Demand (sell merch) Here’s an example.

I have to admit, the opportunities are slim when it comes to making money from platforms as a writer. I’d heavily recommend that you take advantage of YouTube as a writer because you it’s literally the same as writing. The only difference is, you have to speak.

As a writer, transfer your writing skills into video creation. Use the same articles you’ve already written and create videos. I know, you might not want to show your face, you don’t have to. Go faceless if you don’t want to be seen.

In my experience, faceless content doesn’t build a long-term loyal audience, but it’s still possible to make some extra money as a faceless creator.

So, as a writer, don’t limit yourself. Find opportunities and make the most of the vast ocean that is the Internet.

So, is Vocal Media Worth Your Time?

As a writer, you should never get too comfortable on one platform. This is never a good idea, trust me. So, there is no harm in publishing once or twice a week on Vocal, but be strategic. Don’t just post for the sake of earning money from the partner program. Write book reviews, product reviews and promote affiliate products, your own digital products, and more.

I’d create a YouTube channel, repurpose your articles into videos, then embed your videos into your Vocal articles. This is a great way to build brand awareness for your YouTube channel, and as time goes on, you’ll build multiple income streams from your articles. So, although I’ve written Vocal off in the past, I would recommend publishing over there as a safeguard. Medium is great but honestly, nothing is certain anymore in the world of online writing and digital marketing.