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Summary

The author reflects on the challenges and benefits of writing on Medium, questioning its effectiveness for making money versus its utility as a platform for sharing opinions.

Abstract

The article delves into the author's personal journey with Medium, initially motivated by the desire to share opinions and later influenced by the potential to earn money. The author critically examines the feasibility of making significant income, such as $1000 per month, through Medium's Partner Program, considering the platform's business model and the saturation of content. Despite acknowledging the difficulties of standing out and the unrealistic expectations of quick financial success, the author suggests that with dedication, a good imagination, and leveraging Medium's features like publications, it is possible to gradually build up to a substantial income over time. The article concludes by emphasizing Medium's value as a space for voicing opinions and its cost-effectiveness compared to other publishing methods, ultimately leaving the decision to write on Medium to the reader's personal goals and motivations.

Opinions

  • The author started writing on Medium to share opinions but was soon drawn to the potential for monetary gain.
  • Medium's Partner Program and subscription model are designed to benefit the platform financially, which may not translate into significant earnings for the average writer.
  • The platform is oversaturated with articles, making it challenging for individual writers to stand out.
  • Success on Medium often requires extraordinary content or unique solutions to common problems, which are difficult to find or create.
  • The possibility of making $1000 per month is slim for part-time writers or those without a substantial online following or exceptional content.
  • Consistent effort over an extended period (6 months to 1 year) may lead to meaningful income for dedicated writers.
  • Medium is a good starting point for sharing opinions due to its large audience and ease of use, even if financial success is not guaranteed.
  • Other publishing solutions can be more expensive and complex compared to Medium's straightforward setup process.
  • The decision to write on Medium should be based on one's passion for sharing opinions rather than the expectation of making money.

Why writing on the Medium is the best way to get your opinions out there

I believe all started writing on Medium to share your opinions in common elements with the world. At least this is the reason I started. After that, I started thinking about money. This (Never was my intention) Medium try many times (throwing my the partner program) in front of my eyes all the time reading an article.

So how it was apparent, I joined.

Then the thoughts start to come about money and how it will make me 1000$ per month and trust me. I have an excellent salary. What items can buy with that money or payments can make, which I couldn’t.

I started writing, I see my 1st article. (Still has the same views) it made me 0.02 Cents.

My first reaction was (What buls@#t is this) how can you make a 1000$ with that rate? Of course, you cant. Medium is a business also. They try to make funds from you and within you. How is that possible? Of course, with the subscription and the partner program, whoever makes serious cash, I’m sure they take some % off or run ads. They’re company and company need to increase capital for sustainability proposes, and it’s obvious. If I was in the same position, I’ve done the same.

All done the same.

From Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Phill Knight.

The other problem with Medium is the population. Medium has over-saturated articles.

How many articles can you find with the same title as mine? With a fast search, I found 5 in front of my eyes. What difference can i possibly give from the other articles? The truth is not many. Neither the others and others after me, who come with the same title. Because it is a subject that not so many solutions can be found.

To be successful in Medium, you have to do 1–2 things.

Is Medium nice to read and write because? Again, 1–2 things.

The only way you can make it through the masses is to discover something extraordinary.

Example.

A Breakthrough on COVID.

You will tell me now if you find something on COVID, you will post it in Medium? Of course, not. That’s the point.

With the self-help or solutions about money.

Only when you find the exact solution to be given, for example, if you do 5 push-ups every morning and say these words, you will have 1000$ and actually do. Only then can your article be genuine.

But this cannot happen because it doesn’t work that way, and money doesn’t work that way either.

Now to answer the question about money.

Can you make money on Medium? The answer is complicated. Yes and No.

If you are a part-time writer and have a regular job, the answer is probably not! Because of the time.

If you don’t have a regular job and you stay at home. Suppose you have a good imagination too, yes. In that case, you can write 1–2 articles or stories call however you want and put them in Medium.

You will not have immediate benefits.

But I have good news for you.

If you work like this for at least 6 months — 1 year, probably yes.

Some day you will have that 1000$ per month.

Now, why Medium is an excellent place to write.

Because of this population, your articles and stories can be seen by many people.

For example.

You really want to give your opinion about something. It is a beautiful place to start with, even if it’s written well can be on trends.

Publications can help with that.

People, writers & readers can help you with that.

The other ways are more expensive.

Only if you make a blogger, which is free. The other ways need money too.

You have to pay Medium also to write yes, but you don’t really have to set your site like the other more expensive solutions. You start and write with 2 Clicks! (literally)

Now is it worth it to start and write?

The answer depends on you.

Do you really want to write and pass your opinion? Or you want to make money?

Making money in Medium is challenging.

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