WRITER’S STORIES
How do you go beyond 1000 claps?
I have more than 2,000 audiences, and I write almost daily — sometimes twice or three times daily. But I get “crickets” on my engagement, especially the claps — Why?
Most of my stories have a few claps, barely exceeding 200. However, I observed other writers with a smaller audience (sometimes less than 300) can have claps beyond 1K. That’s amazing!
Why can others usually reach beyond 1K, and why can’t I?
I have done what I have to do—read, comment, clap, highlight, and clap on other stories.
I have written consistently every day and try as much to improve on the catchy headlines.
I have read almost all the tips available about Medium but have yet to get that kind of engagement.
I have tried different niches, yet the ones that gained the most traction are always about Medium. Anything serious will get “crickets”.
Alright, one thing I have probably not done yet is write based on my true emotions—showing my anger, frustration, or happiness. Maybe this is what the audience wants to listen to.
There are particular niches, especially writing about the Internet of Things (IoT), that I can’t write this too informally.
Are you able to solve the mystery of claps and comments? Why did some stories perform well while others failed?
Could you share your experience in the comments? Thanks!
-Mazlan-
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