Summary of "My earnings writing on Medium"

Summary

The video discusses the presenter’s personal earnings and experience writing on Medium.com, focusing on the financial viability of blogging as a side hustle or income source.

Finance-Specific Content

Earnings & Metrics

The first article (2020) received approximately 7,000 views, 3,000 reads, and earned about $23.50 USD.
Another article with 7,000 views made $6 from 2,600 reads.
A long, in-depth article (15-minute read) earned only $2 from 142 reads.
Some articles with few views made negligible amounts (e.g., 100 views = $0.40; 850 views = $0.07).
One article about complaining on Medium earned $105, showing variability in earnings.
Total earnings from about 27 articles approximate $186 USD, which converts to about $250 CAD.
The current payout threshold is a $10 minimum to withdraw earnings.
Recent earnings (July 2025, 8 days in) are only 3 cents USD from 60 views and 16 reads on older content.
Estimated total views are around 30,000 with about 5,000 reads, resulting in roughly $50 USD in earnings, indicating a low monetization rate.

Platform Mechanics & Monetization

Medium pays in USD, which can be beneficial for non-US writers.
A minimum follower count (~100 followers) is required to start earning on Medium.
The platform is described as “democratic” but saturated with content.
Claps (Medium’s engagement metric) are often inflated and not meaningful indicators of earnings.
Compared to YouTube and Twitch, Medium’s monetization thresholds and earnings are lower.
Earnings tend to dry up if writing activity stops; passive income is limited.
Affiliate links can potentially be used on Medium or personal blogs for additional income.

Recommendations & Cautions

Medium is suitable as a side hustle or for desperate money but not as a replacement for a full-time job.
Consistent writing over the long term is necessary to build meaningful income.
The presenter suggests creating your own website (e.g., WordPress) as an alternative to Medium.
Medium’s monetization is less reliable and generally lower compared to YouTube or Twitch.
Do not quit your day job to pursue blogging on Medium or similar platforms.
Maintaining balance and having realistic expectations are important.

Methodology / Framework for Blogging Monetization (Implied)

Write quality articles and aim for publication to increase views.
Build followers (minimum ~100) to unlock Medium payouts.
Publish consistently over a long period.
Consider affiliate marketing for supplemental income.
Track views, reads, and earnings to evaluate performance.
Understand platform payout thresholds and currency benefits.

Assets / Instruments Mentioned

Medium.com (blogging platform)
YouTube (video platform, comparison)
Twitch (streaming platform, comparison)
Quora (writing platform, mentioned)
WordPress (website hosting, alternative)
Affiliate marketing (monetization strategy)

Disclaimers

The presenter clarifies this is a personal experience, not financial advice. Earnings are variable and often low. Medium’s platform and monetization rules may change over time. The video is informal and somewhat unprofessional in tone.

Presenter / Source

The video is a personal account by an individual blogger sharing their Medium earnings and experience. No other named presenters or external sources are cited.