$10+ From One Medium Article (Copy My Exact Formula To Make Money)

Atif Sharif
The Side Hustle Club
8 min readJan 28, 2024

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Make Money From Writing on Medium
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Today is January 28, 2024, and I am writing this article for my Medium writers and followers who are struggling to make some decent money from writing on Medium.

I know it’s tough to make money online, and Medium is a platform that offers you an easy way to earn. When someone reads, highlights, and claps for your story, you’ll receive some small money in cents.

The majority of writers fail to make even $1 from their articles because most are newbies or don’t know the exact formula to boost their articles.

I will share with you the exact formula, step by step, on how I use this method. You can copy this and make the same money as I did from it.

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First of all, take a look at my January Medium analytics stats. They speak for themselves — I got 6600 views, and 2900 people have read my articles till today.

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I don’t want to make it too long, so get to the point on how you can do it.

How to Find Niches for Article Writing

First of all, the topic choices — this is the main part of article writing.

Consider what people want to read, so choose niche topics wisely. I noticed that on Medium, most people like these topics,

  • Make Money Online
  • Technology
  • Writing
  • Health
  • Self Improvement
  • Sell Digital Products
  • and many more…

But the selection is yours. There are plenty of hot topics that you can find on Medium and other top 100 websites like these,

  • Forbes
  • Newyorktimes
  • Cnet
  • Linkedin
  • Google News
  • Youtube
  • etc

Google News is the best source of hot news. You can collect hot topics in your niches by clicking on top categories like Technology, Sciences, Health World, Local, etc. See which story is most viewed by people, then rewrite this story in your own words and publish it on Medium & Boom…

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Now go to your main topic category and see what interests you to write about. In this main category, you can find sub-categories.

For example, if you click on Technology, you can see sub-categories like these ones below:

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There are many ways to get niche topics on which you can write, so don’t be confused. Select any sub-category like mobile, internet, AI, etc., and choose any news from it. Rewrite it in your own words.

I mostly write on SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Make Money Online. You can search your query in Google News and find relevant articles on your niche, like this one below:

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The search showed old articles, but don’t worry. There is also an option that you can use to filter Google News using those filters and see the latest ones, like this setting.

  1. Click on the Dropdown menu.
  2. Choose the Date option from the Dropdown menu for the past hour.
  3. Then click on the Search button.
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You can get new, latest stories on your given search topic, like this one published 24 minutes ago.

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Now, open the URL and start rewriting this article in your own words. How simple this is! It might be challenging in the beginning to find and write the article, but when you gain some experience, you will enjoy this work.

Keyword Research for Article

I am an SEO expert, and I’ve noticed that if you research keywords before writing an article, it can get you more views and reads.

You can use free and paid tools for keyword research, such as Google Keyword Planner, Ubersuggest, etc.

But I use Ahrefs, and I’ve tested it many times. If you put your keyword in your article title and in the article body, it will rank easily in Google because Medium has good domain authority.

This way, you will get organic traffic from Google and can get more views, read time, and earn more.

My one article is ranked at #3 on Google for “Best Micro Jobs Sites” and I will show you its stats.

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As you can see, this article ranks at #3, and I’ve got 6900 views and 3700 reads. Mostly, views are coming from Google Search.

Article Views in January

You can see that in January, this article gained 1.4k views and 49 members, with 1.3k non-members viewing my story.

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Article Reads in January

You can see that in January, this article gained 1.4k views and 49 members, with 1.3k non-members viewing my story.

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Article Traffic Stats in January

My article “15 Best Micro Jobs Sites for Making Money Fast” gained 3.5k views only from Google, which is a significant number. This means keyword research is a crucial part of an article if you want to make money from it in the long term.

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Use Eye Catchy Titles But Be Honest

I noticed that Meidum writers get more views and reads on those articles that have eye-catching titles, like:

  • I made $4000 in 30 Days
  • Make $50000 from Youtube Faceless Channel
  • $10000 from Selling Print of Demand
  • Bla Bla Bla

I suggest that if you’re writing eye-catching titles, don’t do it just for clickbait. Don’t mislead people. You know, the majority of people are living under the poverty level; they need money for their livelihoods. Don’t harm them just to make your own money online.

Please be honest and write original content. Even if you’re sharing other people’s success stories, try to provide an exact step-by-step guide for others to follow. This builds trust, and people will come back to read your stories again and again.

Use High Quality Images for Articles

I use Canva to create the featured images for most of my Medium posts because you will get high CTR(Click Through Rate), and you can use its free version too. I use the paid version, which has more features and tools to enhance your images. Here are some examples I made using Canva below:

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Use Facebook and Whatsapp Groups for Engagement

I’ve mentioned before that if you want to make $2, $3, $5, $10, or even more from one article, the key is to join Facebook groups and engage with other writers. It’s an easy process.

Just go to Facebook and search for “Medium Writers”. You’ll find a bunch of Facebook groups to join and then engage with other writers.

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I found this Facebook Group more engaging Medium Writers & Genuine Readers

There are also many WhatsApp groups where you can join and engage with others to make more money.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, making money on Medium involves selecting popular topics such as Technology, Money, and Health. Rewrite trending stories in your own words, incorporating keywords for better visibility. Craft honest and eye-catching titles to attract readers. Engage with the writing community on social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to boost your reach. Consistency is key, and by staying authentic and providing value, you can build trust with your audience for long-term success in your Medium writing endeavors.

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Atif Sharif
The Side Hustle Club

SEO & PPC Expert, Content Writer. Helping companies attract potential customers through organic search results. Contact me: https://direct.me/atifsharif