Boost Your Medium Views with This Simple Strategy
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Growing Your Medium Audience
Are you looking to expand your Medium following to over 1,000 and possibly become a top writer? You're in the right place for valuable insights on achieving that goal. I'm Jordan Mendiola, and since February 2020, I've been writing on Medium. It took me almost six months to hit my first 1,000 followers, a rewarding milestone.
Your readership is vital for your growth as a writer and for building momentum in your writing career. If you’re here, it means you’re eager to dive in and succeed on Medium. Let's get started!
Section 1.2: How to Link Your Stories
There are two primary methods for linking your stories on Medium:
- Hyperlinking: You can attach a hyperlink to specific text within your article.
- Link Box: This method displays your article's title and cover image.
Hyperlinking allows you to choose any word or phrase and add a link, as demonstrated below.
Simply click the green link icon and paste your story's URL into the text box. This subtle approach can enhance your articles.
Link Box is a more straightforward marketing strategy for me. Here’s how to implement it:
- Paste your link at the end of your Medium article.
- Hit Enter.
- Your link will display as shown below.
Now, your readers can easily click through to the linked story. Feel free to test this out at the end of this article!
Section 1.3: Linking Stories with Relevance
When I say not to "force" linked stories, I mean you should avoid linking unrelated content. For example, if you write about enhancing confidence, linking to stories about unrelated topics is counterproductive.
It’s crucial to connect your stories to your article's theme. This saves your readers time, allowing them to access pertinent information quickly.
We all have busy lives with various responsibilities, so making information accessible is key.
Section 1.4: Benefits of Helping Your Readers
Ultimately, your aim is to increase your readership and followers, right? By linking your stories, you significantly assist your audience, who will appreciate your guidance in finding relevant content.
When you provide valuable information efficiently, your readers are likely to reciprocate by following and engaging with your work. It's a win-win situation!
Remember, Medium shouldn’t feel intimidating. We all experience self-doubt about our writing abilities at some point. Stay committed to your plan, and you'll be amazed at the progress you make over time.
Chapter 2: Key Takeaways
To enhance your growth on Medium, consider these points:
- Link your stories at the end of your articles for broader reach.
- Ensure that your links are relevant to your content.
- Remember that by helping your readers, you’re also helping yourself.
A special shout-out to Tom Handy, whose linking strategies inspired me early on. His work is worth checking out!
We’re all in this together. Linking your stories is just one method to increase your readership and thrive on the platform. Wishing you the best on your journey!
Your friend,
— Jordan
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