Summary

The web content provides a curated list of top publications on Medium for technical writers in January 2023, offering insights into the return on investment for content placement.

Abstract

The article titled "Top Publications For Technical Writers — Jan 2023" outlines the leading Medium publications that offer high visibility and potential engagement for technical content. It highlights publications such as "Toward Data Science," with a follower count of 652K, as the premier destination for data science articles. "Better Programming" is noted for its advice on programming and software development, with 211K followers. "Level-up Coding," "JavaScript in Plain English," and "Bits & Pieces" are also recommended for their focus on coding tutorials, JavaScript development, and advanced web development, respectively. The article further mentions "Towards AI" for AI and machine learning topics, "Geek Culture" for a broad range of technology stories, and provides honorable mentions to other growing publications in the tech space. Each entry includes a brief description, follower count, and a review of the publication's submission guidelines and editorial practices.

Opinions

"Toward Data Science" is recognized as the most popular tech-oriented publication on Medium, with a comprehensive submission guideline.
"Better Programming" is seen as a great platform for non-data science developers/writers, with Medium's CEO as part of its editor team.
"Level-up Coding" is described as well-curated and selective, with responsive editors.
"JavaScript in Plain English" is popular among JavaScript developers and has responsive editors, making it an attractive platform for writers in this niche.
"Bits & Pieces" is noted for its bias towards React and aggressive self-promotion, which may be off-putting to some.
"Towards AI" is considered a valuable platform for AI writers due to the increasing importance of AI.
"Geek Culture" is commended for its responsible editing and variety of technology stories, catering to technical readers.
Publications like "Python in Plain English," "AWS in Plain English," "Dev Genius," "CodeX," and "Technology Hits" are recognized as growing platforms with potential for tech writers.
"Javarevisited" is criticized for its aggressive insertion of affiliate links and prevalent affiliated content, leading to the withdrawal of the author's articles from the publication.

Top Publications For Technical Writers — Jan 2023

Find out which publication can offer the highest ROI for your content

The Incumbents

Toward Data Science

Your home for data science. A Medium publication sharing concepts, ideas and codes.

Followers: 652K (as of 17 Jan 2023)

Review: The most popular tech-oriented publication on Medium with huge followers on Medium, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you write about data science or its related topics, this is one to apply for. Be prepared to submit your best writing as the submission guideline is comprehensive.

Better Programming

Advice for programmers.

Followers: 211K (as of 17 Jan 2023)

Review: Covering a good variety of topics related to programming and software development. The publication’s design is simple and its submission requirement is straightforward. It counts Medium’s CEO among its editor team. Great platform for non-data science developers/writers.

Level-up Coding

Coding tutorials and news. The developer homepage gitconnected.com && skilled.dev && levelup.dev

Followers: 84K (as of 17 Jan 2023)

Review: A very popular and well-curated publication focusing on programming in different languages and frameworks. The editors are responsive yet selective in their selection. Be sure to do your homework before applying.

JavaScript in Plain English

If it compiles down to JS, chances are that we’re writing about it!

Followers: 68K (as of 17 Jan 2023)

Review: A popular publication for JavaScript developers with articles covering mostly UI developments. The editors are responsive. Given its large follower base, if your interests align with this publication, you should apply to be a writer

Bits & Pieces

The blog for advanced web and frontend development articles, tutorials, and news. Love JavaScript? Follow to get the best stories.

Followers: 37K (as of 17 Jan 2023)

Review: The 2nd most popular JavaScript-focused publication with a little bias for React by letting it have its own navigation menu. While I don’t like the long aggressive self-promotion of https://bit.cloud/ at the end of every post, it is not the worst. If you are interested, apply to join here.

Towards AI

The leading AI community and content platform focused on making AI accessible to all

Followers: 29K (as of 17 Jan 2023)

Review: A publication dedicated to AI and machine learning topics. With AI gaining more popularity and importance, I think this is a great platform for AI writers to grow their audiences. Applying to become a writer here.

Geek Culture

A new tech publication by Start it up (https://medium.com/swlh)

Followers: 26K (as of 17 Jan 2023)

Review: A technology-focus publication by the Start it Up publication. Simply designed but responsibly maintained and edited, this is home to a variety of technology stories that satisfy the interests of technical readers. If they are your target audience, you should apply to write for this publication.

Honorable mentions

Python in Plain English and AWS in Plain English

From the same editorial team that manages the 68K-follower JavaScript in Plain English (see above), these 2 publications have a combined follower count reaching 20K.

Dev Genius

Another programming publication with more than 15K followers. It has a good variety of topics and simple submission requirements

CodeX

It was founded by a 15-year-old in June 2020 and has grown to a 15k-follower publication today. It is similar to the Geek Culture, covering a variety of topics related to technology and programming. However, since the founder’s departure, I feel the publication rate has slowed down.

Technology Hits

Despite being a new publication in the tech space, Technology Hits is a publication to watch for. Backed by the mighty Illumination, this publication has the potential to grow fast. Easily compared to Geek Culture in its general-ish coverage, Technology Hits distinguishes itself with better content curation and navigation. Being less geeky also appeals to the general readers.

Downvoted

Javarevisited

Mostly Java, but also includes other topics. Interview questions, affiliated contents, and referrals to online courses are aggressive and prevalent. Even though responsive to new submissions, the editors often insert their own affiliate links in your content without discussing them with the submitters. I have withdrawn all my articles from this publication.

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