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Medium or Personal Blog: Where Should You Publish When Established Writers Can’t Agree?
Two reputable online writers have completely different opinions. Who’s right?
In 2019, I launched my first travel blog. I had recently landed in the pungent, sweltering city of Bangkok, and felt inspired. At the time I was 22-years-old and wandered mindlessly through life, one one-way flight ticket at a time. A personal blog seemed like a great idea. And maybe, even a way to make money whilst traveling.
That blog sputtered, failed, and quickly died.
Its demise was due to a plethora of reasons. Lack of reliable WiFi. No comprehension of SEO. Poor formatting.
Above all, it was because I didn’t know where to publish in order to become a successful writer.
Social Writing Platforms Vs. Personal Blogs
Fast-forward to 2020, and I decided to give writing a second shot. I published my first article on Medium in June.
It completely altered the trajectory of my life.
Four months after starting to write on Medium, I landed my first client, made life-altering connections, and gained perceived credibility.