I Found the Best Time to Publish My Medium Stories-(for maximum reads)

Most of your Medium visitors come from the USA. well, I am not saying this…look at the traffic stats of Medium.com on Similerweb.

Image: Snapshot of Medium traffic from Similarweb

So the time you post should be late for people in the USA.

Importance of timing when it comes to engaging with readers on Medium. 😎

Image: Snapshot of Author Story Stats

You see, it’s not just about writing killer content (although, that’s obviously crucial 💯), but it’s also about strategically timing your Medium posts to maximize reader engagement and visibility.

If you want your content to reach a global audience and get those sweet, sweet engagement numbers, you gotta factor in time zone considerations. Posting during peak hours when most of your readers are online is like showing up fashionably late to your own party — everyone’s already there and ready to mingle! 🕺

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What is the Best Time to Reach the USA Audience?

Alright, let’s talk about reaching that sweet, sweet USA audience on Medium. 🇺🇸

Now, when it comes to engaging with the USA audience effectively, you gotta take time zone considerations into account. It’s like trying to plan a coast-to-coast party, you dig? 🌉

You can’t just pick a time that works for New York and expect everyone in California to be down to boogie.

Nah, you need to align your posting times with the peak hours when the majority of the US audience is active online.

It’s like knowing the prime party hours for each city, and scheduling your shindig accordingly. 🕰️ That way, you’re guaranteed maximum visibility and engagement with your readers, no matter where they’re tuning in from.

Okay let me make things easy for you..

• Mid-morning to mid-afternoon (9am — 3pm) on weekdays tends to be one of the peak times when people are online and consuming content. Posts made during the workday have a good chance of being seen.
• Early evening (5pm — 8pm) on weekdays is another high traffic time as people are winding down from work and browsing online.
• Saturday and Sunday mornings/early afternoons can also be good times to post as people have more leisure time on weekends.
• Avoid very late nights (after 10pm) and very early mornings (before 7am) as online readership drops off significantly during these times.
• Consider time zones carefully if your target audience spans multiple regions of the USA. For a nationwide audience, the 10am — 2pm ET window tends to work well.
• Mix up posting times as people have different routines.

Weekend Avoidance for Higher Engagement

Alright, listen up, party people! 📢

If you’re looking to maximize engagement on Medium, you might want to take a rain check on those weekend posts. 🚫

Now, I know what you’re thinking — “But Saturdays and Sundays are prime party time, my dude!” 🎉 And you’d be right, in most cases. But when it comes to the on Medium, weekends just ain’t where it’s at. 🤷‍♂️

By avoiding weekends and strategically scheduling your posts during those prime weekday windows, you’re maximizing the impact of your content and enhancing reader interaction.

It’s all about playing to the rhythm of your audience…🎵

And let’s not forget, this approach aligns with the goal of maintaining a consistent posting schedule for sustained readership growth and visibility.

By understanding the best posting times on Medium, authors can amplify their reach and engagement like a boss.

It’s like being that legendary party host who always knows the perfect moment to crank up the tunes and get the crowd going wild.

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