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Lessons Learned after 30 Days of The New Medium Partner Program.
For many, it’s a game changer, while some lost their 80% of earnings.
If you’re like me, you’ve been excitedly watching the updates to the Medium Partner Program (MPP) and wondering how to make the most out of these new rules.
Well, I’ve been experimenting with a few strategies, and I’m here to share a few lessons I’ve learned throughout the first month of new rules.
Understanding The New Golden Rule
The first step was understanding the new rules themselves.
Medium has shifted its focus from mere visibility to engagement.
Now, it’s not just about how many people view your article, but how many people interact with it — through claps, highlights, comments, and follows.
These are now collectively referred to as engagement points. Also, if your story is read by existing followers, or if it gets boosted, you earn extra points!
Now coming to the lessons part…
Picking the Right Niche
I quickly realized that the technical articles many people used to write weren’t bringing in as much…