My first article on Medium

[LaraJean]

Here is my first article on Medium, I am wondering how I can improve in all aspects.

https://medium.com/@buzagloidan/a-w...east-visited-countries-in-europe-4f57de9c5499


Any kind of recommendation, tip or a word would be very helpful.

Writing a lot of content is not a problem right now. I need to improve writing quality and better marketing.

 

[thebat1980]

The issue I have with Medium, is that it's become a paying platform to read where I am. Also, what may I ask was your purpose for this article? It's erm, a little depressing!

 

[LaraJean]

The issue I have with Medium, is that it's become a paying platform to read where I am. Also, what may I ask was your purpose for this article? It's erm, a little depressing!

I don't make money out of Medium because I am not from the US but it seems better exposure than my own blog at least for the amateur levels. Lol depressing why? It's very important for me to hear.

I try to focus on traveling and digital entrepreneurship, two niches I like to talk about.

 

[kosaidpo]

The issue I have with Medium, is that it's become a paying platform to read where I am. Also, what may I ask was your purpose for this article? It's erm, a little depressing!

you can read in unlimited way if you use incognito mode

 

[thebat1980]

I don't make money out of Medium because I am not from the US but it seems better exposure than my own blog at least for the amateur levels. Lol depressing why? It's very important for me to hear.

I try to focus on traveling and digital entrepreneurship, two niches I like to talk about.

I enjoy both too. Also worked in one of the countries mentioned.

The images turn up in reverse search, and forgive me if I am being stupid but how is this helping your blog?

 

[LaraJean]

I enjoy both too. Also worked in one of the countries mentioned.

The images turn up in reverse search, and forgive me if I am being stupid but how is this helping your blog?

Do you mind to elaborate? I am the stupid here haha

 

[kosaidpo]

I enjoy both too. Also worked in one of the countries mentioned.

The images turn up in reverse search, and forgive me if I am being stupid but how is this helping your blog?

yeah me too i wanna know how its helping you ? i see no link to your blog or any branding at all im very curious to read you

 

[thebat1980]

Not at all, you have used images from other sites or stock? I just did a reverse image search.

Just wondering how you think this will help your blog? Where are the links etc?

Honest opinion, super you started, but doesn't sound in any way enticing to read. For example, would you think this was a national magazine-worthy article?

But love the spirit, and enjoy travelling alone with a computer too!

 

[LaraJean]

Not at all, you have used images from other sites or stock? I just did a reverse image search.

Just wondering how you think this will help your blog? Where are the links etc?

Honest opinion, super you started, but doesn't sound in any way enticing to read. For example, would you think this was a national magazine-worthy article?

But love the spirit, and enjoy travelling alone with a computer too!

I took the images from free stock photos website. Should I download the images and upload them instead of coping the link?

Also that's obviously not any close to be national magazine article but I have to start from somewhere. I am doing it completely for free for the sole purpose to become better at writing of what I like. I really appreciate your opinion, thank you!

Edit: No strategy, just a beginner mistake.

 

[thebat1980]

I took the images from free stock photos website. Should I download the images and upload them instead of coping the link?

Also that's obviously not any close to be national magazine article but I have to start from somewhere. I am doing it completely for free for the sole purpose to become better at writing of what I like. I really appreciate your opinion, thank you!

Edit: No strategy, just a beginner mistake.

Hey do whatever you like, practice makes everything better! I do still wonder though how this helps your blog? Also maybe take your own pics? Just for fun.

 

[LaraJean]

Hey do whatever you like, practice makes everything better! I do still wonder though how this helps your blog? Also maybe take your own pics? Just for fun.

I don't know, it was a natural instinct I didn't do it because I thought it helps somehow. Free stock photos much better quality than my phone camera.