Why Medium’s Holding Out on Indian Writers
Waiting to Get Paid?
Medium’s Partner Program, the gateway for writers to earn money from their content, has been a long-awaited prospect for Indian writers.
While the program has rolled out to numerous countries, India and Brazil remain on the sidelines.
However, amidst the anticipation and frustration, there’s a glimmer of hope and a compelling reason to believe that the program’s arrival in India is imminent.
The Promise and the Delay
Medium’s commitment to expanding the Partner Program to India is clear.
They’ve publicly stated their intention and have been consistently working towards it.
The delay, while frustrating, doesn’t indicate a cancellation but rather a cautious approach to ensure a smooth rollout.
Reasons for Optimism
Several factors point towards the eventual arrival of the Partner Program in India:
- India’s Demographic Advantage: India boasts a vast population, a growing internet penetration rate, and a burgeoning interest in online content consumption. This makes India an attractive market for Medium.
- Medium’s Revenue Model: Medium’s revenue model, relying on…