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How I Gained 150 Followers on Medium In One Day

Unlocking the Power of Networking, Consistency, and Authentic Storytelling on Medium.

Tyler Lubben BBA
SYNERGY
Published in
4 min readApr 27, 2024

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There’s something incredibly rewarding about hitting a milestone like gaining 150 followers on Medium in a single day. It’s like, suddenly, the universe is giving you a high-five, saying, “You’re on the right track!” Want to know how I did it? Sit back, grab your favorite beverage, and let me share the story with you. Here are the tried-and-true strategies that worked for me — all served up with a side of personal insight and encouragement.

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1. The Power of Networking

First things first, I can’t stress enough the importance of community. Medium isn’t just a platform; it’s a bustling city of thinkers just like you and me. I started commenting on articles I loved — genuinely engaging, not just a “Great post!” but sharing thoughts, asking questions, and sparking dialogues. It felt like planting seeds that slowly but surely started to sprout.

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2. Consistency is Key

I set myself a challenge to post every day for a week. Yes, it was daunting — like staring up at a mountain, wondering how you’ll ever make it to the top. But step by step, post by post, I made it through. And you know what? People started to notice. It’s one thing to post occasionally, but showing up consistently puts you on the radar in a whole new way.

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3. Sharing My Story

Every one of us has a unique voice, a different story to tell. I decided to get personal, sharing not just my successes but the hurdles I’ve faced. And something amazing happened — people connected with that. They saw themselves in my struggles and triumphs, and suddenly, I wasn’t just a name on a screen. I was a fellow traveler on this winding road of creativity.

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4. Optimizing My Posts

Now, onto the nuts and bolts. I dove headfirst into understanding Medium’s algorithm and best practices. I learned about using engaging titles, subtitles, and incorporating relevant tags to reach a wider audience. Think of your post as a beacon, and these elements as the light it emits — the better optimized they are, the further your light reaches.

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5. Learning from Analytics

Medium provides some fantastic tools for understanding what works and what doesn’t. I became a bit of an analytics geek, studying which of my posts performed well and why. Did posts about personal growth hit the mark? Were my readers more engaged in the morning or evening? It was like being a detective in my own writing career.

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6. The Art of Promotion

Last but definitely not least, I learned the art of self-promotion — without being spammy. Sharing my posts on social media, in relevant online groups (always following rules, mind you), and even to my email list. It’s about spreading the word, letting people know you’ve got something worth reading.

There you have it — the steps that led me to gain 150 followers in a day. It wasn’t magic. It was a mixture of strategy, authenticity, and a whole lot of perseverance. Remember, every big achievement starts with a single step. Or in our case, a single post.

So, what’s holding you back? Start writing, start engaging, and most importantly, start believing in your voice and its power to resonate. You’ve got this — I’m cheering you on every step of the way!

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Tyler Lubben BBA
SYNERGY
Writer for

Travel, Writing Advice and Finance Writer. Published Author.