As an aspiring writer, reaching my first 10,000 reads on Medium was a significant milestone. It was a testament to the fact that my words were resonating with readers and making an impact. Here’s how I achieved this feat.
My journey started with understanding the platform. Medium is not like any other blogging site; it has its unique algorithms and audience preferences. The key to success lies in comprehending these nuances and leveraging them effectively. I spent hours reading popular articles, observing their structure, tone, content type, and length.
The next step was defining my niche based on what I loved writing about and where my expertise lay. This critical decision helped me build credibility among readers who were interested in similar topics. My niche was personal development – something that had always fascinated me.
After settling on a genre, consistency became paramount for success on Medium as it keeps your audience engaged while also favoring you in terms of Medium’s algorithm which tends to promote active writers more frequently than sporadic ones.
I committed myself to publishing at least two articles per week. Each article went through multiple drafts before being published — ensuring quality over quantity remained crucial throughout the process.
Engagement played a significant role in amplifying reads too. Responding promptly to comments from readers not only built strong relationships but also increased visibility within the medium community leading to more views.
Furthermore, promoting my work outside of Medium proved invaluable for driving traffic towards my articles as well as diversifying reader base by tapping into different networks such as LinkedIn or Twitter where potential readers might be found.
However, one of the most effective strategies that contributed significantly towards achieving 10k reads was submitting my work to established publications within Medium itself like “The Startup” or “Personal Growth”. These publications already have substantial followership which provides access to larger audiences thereby increasing chances of getting more reads.
Last but certainly not least comes SEO optimization – incorporating relevant keywords into titles and subheads, using appropriate tags and creating SEO-friendly URLs. This helped my articles rank higher on search engines, thereby attracting organic traffic.
The journey to 10,000 reads was not an overnight success; it required patience, consistency, and dedication. It involved a lot of trial and error, learning from mistakes, and continuously improving my writing skills. But the joy of seeing my work being read by thousands made it all worthwhile.
Remember that every writer’s journey is different – what worked for me might not necessarily work for you. The key is to keep experimenting until you find what works best for your unique style and audience. And most importantly – never stop writing!
