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Why Some Writers Get Over 1,000 Views While You Struggle to Get 10
And the secret is…
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You’ve just spent hours writing a story on Medium.
You reread it, polish it up, add an almost perfect title, and publish it with a sense of accomplishment.
Then you wait for those views and reads to start racking up.
But 24 hours later, you only have a handful of views.
What happened?
I understand this frustration, and I know you do too.
You put your heart into writing an amazing story, only to have it flop.
It’s easy to get discouraged.
But don’t delete that story just yet! With a simple tweak, you can give that story a new life.
What’s the secret weapon? Topics.
Only half of Medium writers use all 5 topics in their stories. But those who do see up to 3x more views and reads. Why?
Because topics allow readers to find your stories.
See, Medium isn’t just a platform for writing.
It’s also a platform for reading. And readers don’t just follow individual writers — they also follow topics they are interested in.
