My 1st Medium Payout (It’s NOT Pretty)
Why I’m sticking with Medium
After reviving my Medium career in January, I aimed to earn at least my $5 membership fee back.
UPDATE: THIS POST YOU’RE READING IS MY TOP EARNING STORY. Read the update:
Yes, I got monetised within two days, but I would have given up, if it weren’t for my belief in inflatable goalposts.
So, I’m still here.
What Worked
Once I started writing again late December 2023, my followers started to grow.
27 new followers in January. 🎉
I published 12 stories in January:
If you want to check out any of these stories, follow me on Medium:
So, how much did I earn?
Guess the correct answer:
🔲 Look, it’s not just about the money
🔲 better to have loved and lost
🔲 $2.22
And if you picked $2.22, you’re right. Here’s a gold star 🌟
And here’s the proof of my earnings:
So, why am I still staying on Medium?
Yeah, I know.
$2.22 divided by 12 comes to 18.5 cents per story.
Or, in terms of new followers, it’s a smidgin over 8 cents per follower for the month.
But Wait! There’s More!
A $2.22 month is just the start!
- My Medium followers are growing (and if you think you’d like to join that elite group, here’s how to follow me on Medium)
- My past stories are getting new views
- I’m developing writing skills
- and I’m still earning money
- and I’m building relationships
- and refining my niche
So, overall, the financial payoff isn’t worth it … yet, but it’s looking promising.
What about you?
Here is a collection of my stories about making money online via Medium. It includes technical tips as well as progress reports showing follower growth, tactics, and earnings.
