How does the medium algorithm work?

A question everyone is asking, I found an answer.

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We all know that Medium has a great purpose, to share ideas and perspectives from the world’s most insightful writers, thinkers, and storytellers.

But are the latest changes to move Medium to be more “Relational” going to help new writers get discovered?

As stated on their blog …

“Our goal is to create the best of both worlds: An open and simple platform where anyone can publish — once, occasionally, or often — that also allows for deeper connections between readers and writers. We want to simplify the publishing process.”

We want to simplify the publishing process. Today we made the following changes:

1. Every post published on Medium is eligible for further distribution. Writers no longer need to submit their stories for curation review.
2. Only writers enrolled in the Medium Partner Program will have the option to place their stories behind the metered paywall. If they choose to do so, their stories are eligible to earn money. Medium will no longer put posts behind the paywall in exchange for distribution.
3. We have simplified the notifications and labelling of your story’s distribution status. This involves removing the topics…