I Tried To Change My Medium Strategy With These Tactics in January
The algorithm is ever-changing — that means we should change too.
My earnings on Medium have fluctuated quite a bit from month to month. In January, I figured I’d try a few different tactics to see if I can improve my strategy. Read on to find out what I did!
If you’re a new writer, this may help you figure out your path on Medium as well.
Headlines
Headlines make or break your story. I know it’s true because I spend a split second scanning headlines. If they don’t catch my attention, I won’t click it. It’s a true art to find the perfect headline and not run into clickbait territory. In January, I decided to use longer headlines! They would give more information about what the reader can anticipate.
My results for January have been good, so I think I can continue down this path.
When the reader knows more about what the story is about, they can make a better decision about reading it or not.
Check out these two headlines below. Which one do you like better?
1️⃣ Make A Pretty Garden