I Paid $70 for a Viral Article — Here’s How Much It Earned Me

I found someone on Fiverr to help me with a viral article idea.

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If you’ve been following my work on Medium, you know I’m invested in writing and succeeding in this craft. The financial benefit is substantial, but my number one goal is to figure out how the writing game works, gain valuable skills and become a better writer. So far, I’m barely a writer at all — more like a blogger, I suppose.

Many of us try to come up with new ways to increase viewership. You can find countless articles talking about getting more attention, views and money — both on Medium and outside of it. Truth be told, some of that advice is jibber-jabber; however, I’ve heard a few valuable suggestions. Being the curious person that I am, I decided to explore some of them. And I started with investing in my articles. Here’s what I did and how much I got back from the investment.

The Investment of $70

People always say:

“Invest in yourself. It will pay off.”

“Investing in yourself and your work is the best thing you can do!”

You can find a lot of advice like that, and you may have heard it from your friends and family too. When it comes to writing, though, everyone…