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Medium: Where Your Wallet Grows as Your Soul Shrinks
Navigating the Hilarity of Chasing Claps and Cash on Medium.
So, you want to make money on Medium, huh? Well, you’ve come to the right place, my fellow aspiring capitalists! Let’s talk about Medium — a platform where your pockets can get fatter, but your soul might just go on a diet.
The Allure of Dollar Bills and Claps
Ah, Medium, the land of dreams where writers hope to turn their words into cold, hard cash. It’s like a modern-day gold rush, with the nuggets being claps and the treasure chest, well, your bank account.
Writing for the Algorithm Gods
You know you’ve taken the plunge when you find yourself frantically researching the optimal article length, keywords, and reading times. It’s like trying to decipher the secret recipe for grandma’s famous cookies, except these cookies are made of SEO and clickbait.
The Unholy Allure of the Clap-O-Meter
Medium’s clap system is like a siren’s call, beckoning you to write for the elusive Clap-O-Meter’s affection. You’ll obsessively check your stats, praying for that dopamine hit that comes with every clap.
