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Why I Chose to Become a Friend of Medium and My Experience So Far
About a year and a half ago, my public relations representative and I discussed the engagement (or lack thereof) on my blog hosted on another platform.
He suggested I try Medium, noting its higher traffic and user engagement.
Taking his advice, I made the switch, marking one of the best decisions in my blogging journey.
Medium’s user-friendly format and the ease of interaction with other writers were immediate standouts.
My eclectic taste in reading and learning found a perfect match on Medium. The diverse range of topics meant there was always something new and intriguing to explore. Consequently, I signed up for a Medium membership to dive freely into this rich content landscape.
I remained a regular member for over a year, aware that upgrading to a Friend of Medium could increase my earnings from blog posts.
However, I decided to wait until my following grew. A few weeks ago, I wondered if the Friend of Medium program would benefit me. I decided to try it out starting in March of this year.
Before joining, my record monthly earnings were a modest $0.45.
The first week as a Friend of Medium saw little change in my followers or engagement. However, by the…