My Journey on Medium: First Month Insights and Earnings
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Chapter 1: Introduction to My Medium Adventure
Writing on Medium has always intrigued me, but the absence of a Medium Partner Program in India held me back. Nevertheless, I took the plunge and completed my first month on the platform by April 25th. It has proven to be a rewarding experience, both personally and financially.
Hello everyone, I'm Pankaj Suyal. As I've shared in previous stories, writing is a passion of mine, and joining Medium has been one of my best decisions. Through this platform, I've realized that writing transcends mere financial gain; the encouragement and support I've received here is truly invaluable.
Despite only being a month into this journey, I've discovered that gaining visibility on Medium is relatively straightforward compared to other writing platforms. While I may not have experienced explosive growth, the kindness and support I've encountered have exceeded my expectations.
Section 1.1: My First Month Performance Overview
Here's a snapshot of my initial month on Medium:
- Total Posts Published: 9
- Total Views: 203
- Total Reads: 93
- Total Followers: 53 (an increase of 33 in April)
- Average Read Ratio: 62%
- Total Claps Received: 1012
- Total Comments: 22
- Total Highlights: 12
- Earnings (via Ko-Fi): $4.70 ($2.20 + $2.50 post-taxes)
- Highest Views on a Single Post: 37
- Highest Claps on a Single Post: 425
- April's Views and Reads (to date): 142 & 76
Subsection 1.1.1: Insights from My First Month
Section 1.2: Looking Ahead: Plans for the Future
As I reflect on my first month, I recognize that my limited writing output may have hindered my growth. Moving into May, my goal is to publish at least 10 additional posts that will provide value to my readers. Furthermore, I aim to reach 100 followers by the end of the month, and I appreciate any support from all of you.
If you’ve been following my journey, you’ll know that I’m currently facing financial challenges due to a business loss and a scam. I humbly ask for your support—please follow and share my posts widely. Thank you for your encouragement!
For those interested in supporting my work, donations can be made via the link in my bio or by clicking the donate icon. Both options lead to the same Ko-Fi page.
Chapter 2: Insights from Experts
This video showcases how I transitioned from having no income to earning over $1,000 a month on Medium, sharing my personal journey and offering tips for others to achieve similar success.
In this video, I discuss strategies for making your first $1,000 writing on Medium, even if you're starting from scratch. Perfect for aspiring writers!