How to Effectively Pin Two Stories on Medium and Why It Matters
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Chapter 1: The Importance of Pinned Stories
Recently, I recommended that writers on Medium should limit their pinned stories to just two. This advice may be unfamiliar to those who are new to the platform, so I've put together a comprehensive guide to assist you.
Why Set a Limit on Pinned Stories?
Before we explore the pinning process, let’s discuss why it’s advantageous to pin only two stories. When I discover new writers on Medium, I often visit their profiles. If the pinned articles are consistently the same, it can give the impression that there is a lack of fresh content. This may cause me—and other readers—to overlook potentially intriguing stories.
Benefits of Limiting Pinned Stories:
- Keeps Your Profile Dynamic: Restricting pinned stories ensures that new content remains prominent, making your profile lively and engaging.
- Showcases Your Best Work: By pinning just one or two pieces, you can highlight your top articles without overshadowing your other contributions.
How to Pin Stories on Medium
Now, let’s delve into the practical steps for pinning stories on Medium. This guide will help you effectively pin two articles to keep your profile attractive.
- Navigate to Your Profile: Click on your profile picture or name in the upper-right corner of the screen to access your profile page.
- Choose the Story to Pin: Browse through your published articles and select the one you wish to pin. You can open it directly or choose it from your homepage.
- Locate the Pin Option: Find the three dots (ellipsis) located in the upper-right corner of the open story or at the bottom right, just before the story links. Click on these dots to reveal a dropdown menu.
- Pin the Story: In the dropdown options, select "Pin to your profile." This will position the story at the top of your profile page.
- Confirm the Pin: Return to your profile page or refresh it to ensure the story is now pinned at the top. A small pin icon next to the story title will indicate that it is pinned.
Managing Your Pinned Stories
To maintain an engaging profile, consider rotating your pinned stories regularly. Here’s how to manage and unpin articles:
- Unpinning a Story: Click on the three dots and choose "Unpin from your profile" from the dropdown menu.
- Rotating Pinned Stories: After unpinning a story, you can pin a new one by following the steps outlined above.
While some of you may not require these instructions, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate Medium's features. I hope this guide proves helpful to those seeking clarity.
Chapter 2: Leveraging Pinterest for More Reads
To enhance your Medium stories’ visibility, consider utilizing Pinterest effectively. The following video discusses strategies to increase readership through Pinterest.
In this video, you will learn how to harness Pinterest's power to attract more readers to your Medium stories.
Chapter 3: Boosting Views on Medium Posts
Additionally, it is essential to explore different methods to enhance views on your Medium posts. Check out the video below for five effective hacks.
This video provides practical tips on maximizing visibility and engagement for your Medium articles.