Summary

The article emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in the online writing community, suggesting that engaging with others' content is key to receiving attention on one's own articles.

Abstract

The article "Why You Don’t Get The Attention You Want On Your Articles" delves into the concept of mutual support within the writing community, particularly on platforms like Medium. It posits that the age-old principle of treating others as one would like to be treated is crucial for success in the digital space. The author argues that writers who expect engagement on their work, such as claps and comments, should actively engage with the work of others. This approach fosters a sense of community and shared growth, as opposed to a transactional mindset where engagement is solely a means to an end. The article encourages writers to apply the golden rule, to give genuinely without the expectation of immediate returns, and to contribute positively to the community, thereby creating a more harmonious and supportive environment for all.

Opinions

The author suggests that writers who only seek engagement without reciprocating are unlikely to receive significant attention for their articles.
Engaging with others' content by clapping, commenting, and highlighting is seen as a way to encourage similar interactions with one's own work.
The article warns against engaging with others' content with the sole intention of receiving something in return, advocating for genuine interactions instead.
It is implied that a community thrives when its members contribute with a spirit of generosity and without ulterior motives.
The author believes that emotional reciprocation and genuine connections are more valuable than mere transactional exchanges.
The piece encourages readers to practice the golden rule and to engage with content with a heart of gratitude, fostering a n

Why You Don’t Get The Attention You Want On Your Articles

As the old saying goes, do unto others…

If you are only in this to get claps, comments, or any other engagements without first giving claps, comments, or any other engagements, then you shouldn’t really wonder why you aren’t getting any traffic to your articles.

Almost every positive, affirming benevolent community group on earth has relatively close to the same philosophy about life. Generally speaking, it is to treat everyone in the same way you would prefer them to treat you. This alone would transform the entire planet tremendously and rapidly if everyone could even, at least, make an effort to live by that rule.

Narrowing things down a bit to fit inside this community.

On the one hand

You spend your precious time trying to craft a title that will hook potential readers into your aggregated waters of articulation with the specific purpose of turning metered eyeballs into tangible revenue. Your time also goes into a catchy subtitle as well as your overall content, and rightly so is your desire to share the hard-earned workings of your deeper parts of intellect with the public.

On the other hand

Take that concept and reverse apply it as you rummage through the titles that may attract your attention. Let yourself be hooked by the careful crafting of others’ attempts for trading your time for pennies in their piggy banks also.

If you would like them to clap for you, then clap for them. Go here if you’re interested in reading about clapping.
If you would like them to comment on your story, then comment on theirs.
If you would like your stories to be highlighted, then by all means fire up your virtual paint sprayer and get to work.

It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there and the more we all pull together as one smooth flowing unit, the better things will work out for everyone.

When in doubt, follow the golden rule.

Think about it in this way. The quickest way to get anything is to give something.

Hmmm, another suggestive rule for a balanced and peaceful life is also found in the texts of many organizations that promote common decency in the human arena.

Be cautious though… your attitude has a big part to play in this transaction also. Meaning, don’t give with the specific purpose of getting, because that’s not really giving. It’s just a series of roadblock detours you set up to manipulate your selfishly driven end-game goal to get what you want.

Not putting any heart into your side of the deal. Essentially, taking out any good-natured attempts at equilibrium in the emotional reciprocation realm… A cold trade-off of empty exchange. You may have gotten what you wanted and also may have given them a bit in return, but did you accomplish anything meaningful or lasting?

Isn’t it all about a harmonious dance with other cohabitating individual human beings that just want to live and love as you do?

To intermingle individual with individual, blending into a community of like-minded thinkers and doers that desire purpose, connection, and understanding. Fully equipped with feelings and emotions to pass around as a snack tray at a formal dinner party.

Stop and think… How would I want others to interact with my content? Then let your answer be what you do to theirs.

So where do we go from here?

Practice the golden rule whenever you get the chance.
Do it with a heart of gratitude.
Give for the purpose of giving, not expecting anything in return.
Just know that everyone else has feelings and emotions also.
Live and Love, let others Live and Love.

That pretty much sums up everything, so get out there and do some good stuff.

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