Tag: Algorithm

Unveiling the Mystery of Claps and Comments on Medium

WRITER’S STORIES

How do you go beyond 1000 claps?

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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?

Author’s Stats — Start actively in October 2023.

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-

How Much is Your Earnings per Read — See This to Find Out

EARNINGS PER READ

The easy way to calculate your earnings.

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Let’s share whether this is the range of earnings per read.

Dear All — Please help with this simple survey to validate whether the earnings per read are between 3 and 10 cents.

What you need to do is take a look at your monthly stats:

  • Total number of views
  • Total earnings
  • Earning per read = Total earnings/Total reads

For example, below:

Author’s March 2024 Reads and Views
Author’s March 2024 Earnings

Earnings per read = $40.49/803 = $0.05

Please leave this result in the comments section and see whether this calculation is true.

I assume that the value ranges depend on the following:

  • 10 cents or more — the stories are high-quality with high engagement
  • 5 cents or less — the stories are lower quality and engagement

I will share the results of this simple survey when I have enough responses.

Thanks!

Tips to get more reads monthly:

  • Write consistently. Post more than once per day.
  • Engage using claps, highlights, comments, and follow.
  • Write engaging headlines.
  • Write topics about Medium and how to be a better writer in Medium.
  • Show your earnings and other stats.

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