Is Medium’s latest update actually geared toward helping writers and readers?
Insight from a Medium vet about the latest update
Recently, Medium decided to make changes to its Partner Program — again.
One of the biggest changes will be the calculating factors regarding how writers are paid — again.
These new changes will be implemented by Aug. 1, 2023, and member referral bonuses will be honored until Sept. 1, 2023.
That’s right member referrals are being sunsetted — finally. But more on that later.
I’ve been writing on Medium for more than 3 years. This is quite literally the seventh or eighth time I’ve seen Medium announce these kinds of changes since I’ve been here.
At this point, I know changes like this are to be expected. But the most recent updates made me raise my eyebrow — in a good way. For the first time in a while, I’m excited to be a Medium member.
Here’s what I think of the changes Medium announced and what they mean for readers and writers.
More countries allowed in
In my opinion, this is my favorite and the best change being made. The Partner Program will be opened up to 12 more countries.
