avatarFloyd Mori

Summary

Medium writers are experiencing a decline in views and earnings, despite consistent publishing, and are grappling with the unpredictability of content performance on the platform.

Abstract

The article discusses a noticeable decline in the performance metrics of some Medium authors, with daily views dropping from over a thousand to around a hundred. This shift follows various changes implemented by Medium, which have impacted the visibility and engagement of articles. While some authors are still achieving significant success, others are finding that their consistent effort does not necessarily correlate with increased earnings or viewership. The unpredictability of Medium's algorithm and the difficulty in discerning what content will resonate with the audience make it a challenging platform for writers seeking to grow their readership and income.

Opinions

  • The author acknowledges a significant drop in their own and others' Medium stats, with fewer views and reads than previously experienced.
  • There is a sense of frustration or confusion regarding Medium's algorithm changes and their impact on content performance.
  • The author suggests that success on Medium is not solely based on hard work and consistent publishing; there is an element of chance involved.
  • Despite the challenges, the author encourages fellow writers not to lose hope and to continue striving for success on the platform if they find joy in their work.
  • The author notes that sometimes less engagement (fewer views and reads) can surprisingly lead to better earnings, indicating the complexity and unpredictability of the platform's monetization dynamics.

The Little Hills And Valleys Of Medium Are Staying Small

We could use some large mountains

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Surprisingly, the small hills can bring earnings.

Some people who write on Medium are finding that their stats are not what they used to be. There might have been 1,000 plus view days in the past which are not coming now. It may be difficult to get many more views than 100 in a day.

What happened? Medium makes changes from time to time, and stats may be affected as not as many views and reads are happening. It is hard to know what exactly has taken place or what to do to improve the situation.

A day over 4K views would be a nice surprise. It hasn’t happened for a while with my stats, but some people are seeing much better success than that on Medium.

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Sometimes there are more earnings on days that have fewer views and reads. It’s hard to know what works on Medium. It’s a guessing game to some degree and a matter of chance. The little hills and valleys could erupt into a mountain. You just never know.

If you are working hard on Medium and publishing your pieces consistently, it stands to reason that success should follow. It could be on the horizon. Keep trying and don’t give up the HOPE if it is something you enjoy doing.

Thank you for reading and GOOD LUCK!

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