One Reason I’m Glad I Joined Medium

Summary

The website content discusses the author's positive experience with Medium's organizational features, particularly the ability to create and share lists of articles for future reference.

Abstract

The author expresses enthusiasm for Medium as a platform for both writers and readers, emphasizing the utility of its folder-like list system. These lists not only help the author categorize saved articles for personal use but also allow for sharing with others, enhancing the reading and content curation experience. The author appreciates the note-taking feature within lists, which aids in recalling specific thoughts or quotes from articles. Instructions are provided on how to access and manage these lists, as well as how to add articles to them. The author also notes the practice of linking related articles to guide readers to more content and encourages new Medium users to utilize these organizational tools.

Opinions

The author is a proponent of categorization and organization, as evidenced by their fondness for folders and lists across various platforms.
They find Medium's list feature particularly useful for saving and sharing content, such as articles on stress reduction and relationships.
The ability to add personal notes to articles within lists is highly valued by the author, as it facilitates easier retrieval of specific information.
The author observes that some Medium users promote related content by linking to other articles they have written, which the author sees as a beneficial practice for guiding readers.
The author is new to Medium but is already sharing insights on how to navigate the platform effectively, suggesting a willingness to help others and contribute to the community.
They encourage readers to subscribe for more content, indicating a commitment to and satisfaction with their experience on Medium.

New Members to Medium: Creating Lists of Articles for Future Reference

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Medium is a great platform for writers and readers and I’m still new here, so finding my way around. I’ll admit, I’m a fan of folders. And I mean I categorize everything, just like I try to do when organizing my emails (I know it’s pointless, but I try to organize to find things later). It’s why I loved Pinterest when it originally was an idea sharing app. (before all the ads) Folders are also where I save good Instagram posts for later (like art how-to videos).

Lists for sharing

I’ve just discovered that all the articles I’ve been saving in folders(lists) in Medium can also be used as saved lists to share with others!

Check out the list “Stress reduction ” on Medium. I just sent this one over to Pinterest to add to my board there!

Or this one on “Relationships”

Or this one about where to submit stories: Here

There is even a place in the list where you may add a note in each article, so if you’re trying to find a thought or quote or whatever it is, there’s a note right there. I love this.

Find your lists

In order to find your lists, click your profile picture in the lower right corner on mobile (Upper right on desktop). It will pull up your Stories or drafts. Look to the right and you’ll see the word Lists. (On desktop your menu will show Library) Click that.

You’ll also notice that Reading List is the default folder and has a lock meaning it’s private to you. You can also decide if your other lists will be private or unlocked- which I believe others can see.

Save to Lists

How do you add articles to lists? Click the little paper symbol when you reach the end of an article and it will suggest Save to reading list. You can also deselect that, and create your own list. This is what I do for various topics, such as Marketing, Writing on Medium, self-improvement, outdoors, etc.

Mention your other articles

I do notice quite a few people will post another related article at the end, to help guide readers to associated content. I don’t have others related to navigation but here’s one I wrote about adjusting to an empty-nest!

I hope this was helpful! Don’t forget to add it to your own list, on organization or navigating Medium.

Of course, once you know how to do this you may not have a need to save it unless you’re creating: a list for people new to Medium!

Thanks for reading!

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Organization

New Members to Medium: Creating Lists of Articles for Future Reference

Lists for sharing

Find your lists

Save to Lists

Mention your other articles