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Hey BHW Fam!
Thought I'd drop some insights on making money on Medium.com. If you haven’t tapped into it yet, the Medium Partner Program (MPP) is a solid way to earn by simply sharing content. Here’s a no-BS guide to getting started and maximizing those earnings. Let’s dive in!
Pro Tip: The key here is consistency and engagement. Don’t expect to make a killing right away. Medium rewards people who stick around and keep putting out valuable content. If you’re into writing and have insights or stories to share, Medium is worth a shot!
Good luck, and happy earning!
Thought I'd drop some insights on making money on Medium.com. If you haven’t tapped into it yet, the Medium Partner Program (MPP) is a solid way to earn by simply sharing content. Here’s a no-BS guide to getting started and maximizing those earnings. Let’s dive in!
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- What It Is: MPP pays you based on the amount of time Medium members spend reading your stories.
- Requirements: Be 18+, located in a supported country, and have at least one published story.
- How It Pays: Earnings are calculated based on "read time," so the more engaging and popular your article, the more cash you’ll bring in.
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- Niche Down: Articles that are helpful, shareable, and even a bit clickbaity (in a good way!) tend to perform better. Popular niches: self-improvement, tech, business hacks, personal finance.
- Post Regularly: Publishing often gives you more exposure. Aim for 2-3 posts per week to build a following.
- SEO & Keywords: Use keywords that people are actually searching for. This helps Medium’s algorithm show your article to the right readers.
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- Tags Matter: Use up to 5 relevant tags on each post. This helps get your story discovered by readers in those categories.
- Publications Boost Reach: Medium publications are like mini-magazines. Submitting to big ones can be a fast-track to reach a wider audience and increase earnings. Check out ones like The Startup, Better Marketing, or P.S. I Love You.
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- Engage with Other Writers: Comment, clap, and interact with readers and writers on Medium. It sounds basic, but it builds a following.
- Collabs Are Gold: Collaborating with other Medium writers can bring your content to a new audience. Reach out, co-write articles, and cross-promote.
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- Exclusive Content: Medium allows you to make certain stories for members only, which means only paying members can read them. This helps boost your reading time earnings.
- Balance Free and Paid Content: Publish some free posts to attract new readers, then drop high-value content as member-only.
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- Social Media: Share your Medium posts on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Reddit. Every click helps!
- Use Your Own Website/Blog: Drive traffic to your Medium articles from a personal site or blog, if you have one. This way, you’re building both your Medium presence and your external site.
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- Check Medium’s analytics to see which articles perform best. Over time, you’ll see trends in topics that resonate with readers, allowing you to create even better content that pulls in those views and engagement.
Pro Tip: The key here is consistency and engagement. Don’t expect to make a killing right away. Medium rewards people who stick around and keep putting out valuable content. If you’re into writing and have insights or stories to share, Medium is worth a shot!
Good luck, and happy earning!
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