My Adventures & Experiences Since Joining Medium

A Welcome E-Mail From Medium After Joining (Credit: Medium)

I did not know what to anticipate when I made my very first appearance on Medium back in 2024. Although I had heard multiple stories of writers succeeding and becoming well-known on the site, I was not certain that I would experience the same outcomes. I was just giving my opinions (which I still do) through stories/articles and hoping for someone to read them not forgetting that I was not yet a member of the Medium Partner Program, which meant I was not getting paid for my posts but since I was starting from scratch (zero-ground), my main objective was straightforward: to write, gain knowledge, and progress.

As of right now, I can say that my path has been both difficult (considering I also have this particular main blog Mwenda Kelvin Blog) and fruitful. I now know a lot more about the platform, its statistical analysis, and the process of growing an audience. I will walk you through my monthly statistics in this blog post article, starting from May 2024 the time I was a non-member all the way to January 1ˢᵗ, 2025, when I finally became a member of the Medium Partner Program while also discussing my personal reflections on development, difficulties, and the insightful knowledge I have acquired on this Medium journey.

Now let us get started…..

Month One: May 2024
- Views: 28
- Reads: 12

It was all about figuring things out throughout the first month and to be honest, I did not anticipate getting many views or interactions on the few articles I published. I was unfamiliar with Medium’s platform, and although I was aware of its reputation for garnering readers, I still had a lot to learn about how to maximize my content’s visibility and optimization.

Despite the modest results, I remained optimistic. I received 12 reads and 28 views, which may not seem like much, but they were a start. Knowing that each view and each read signified that someone out there had taken the time to interact with my content, I rejoiced in each one.

Month Two: June 2024
- Views: 38
- Reads: 13

I noticed a minor gain in reads and views in June whereby as my knowledge of the Medium platform grew, it became evident that consistency was essential and despite the inadequate stats, I came to the realization that my chances of being noticed increased with the amount (more-so the quality) of content I published.

My Medium Stats For The Month of May The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

My Medium Stats For The Month of June The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

In an attempt to discover my voice, I tried a variety of subjects and writing styles. The essential thing was that I was learning, even though some of the stories/articles resonated with me more than others but I was starting to realize from my own statistics that progress in the writing industry does not usually happen quickly.

Month Three: July 2024
- Views: 129
- Reads: 65

It was a big leap in July where my reads grew to 65, and my views skyrocketed to 129. Observing the progress was thrilling, and I started to feel as though I was beginning to settle into Medium since the rise in interaction implied that I was posting material that was relevant to my audience, or at least a portion of the platform’s readers.

My Medium Stats For The Month of July The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

My Medium Stats For The Month of August The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

Better content optimization and a greater comprehension of the Medium audience are what I credit with this growth and in order to keep my writing authentic, I began experimenting with SEO-friendly titles and keywords with also maintaining my voice while adjusting to what appeared to receive greater attention on the platform, required a careful balance.

Month Four: August 2024
- Views: 169
- Reads: 82

My numbers kept increasing by August where I was beginning to see trends in the kind of content that were most successful with shorter stories/articles frequently receiving fewer views, but longer, more in-depth stories/articles appearing to receive more interaction. In addition, I started formatting my articles to make them easier to read, which I had not thought about during the first few months.

My Medium Stats For The Month of September The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

Even if the figures were still low, there was a noticeable increasing trend, which was sufficient to keep me encouraged on this journey. Though I was not making any money yet, it was immensely satisfying to observe consistent progress.

Month Five: September 2024
- Views: 311
- Reads: 128

I did not feel like I had really hit my writing groove until September when the growth was evident with 128 reads and 311 views. Now that I had few followers, my posts were starting to appear in categories and suggestions, which increased their visibility.

My Medium Stats For The Month of October The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

I started putting more effort into producing interesting and educational stuff on that particular month and in order to give value rather than merely put words on a paper, I made sure to write with the reader in mind. The outcome???…..more interaction and a stronger bond with my audience.

Month Six: October 2024
- Views: 696
- Reads: 296

A significant milestone was reached in October and it felt like all of my hard work was finally paying off when the number of views increased from 311 to 696. With my posts, I had started to be more deliberate, observing what readers appeared to enjoy and always improving my writing not forgetting that in order to reach a larger audience, I also participated in more conversations and left insightful comments with other Medium writers on that particlular month.

My Medium Stats For The Month of November The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

I became aware of Medium’s potential as a medium for personal brand development as a result of the rise in views and reads beginning to also think that this adventure might be something very unique, even if I was still not a member of the Medium Partner Program.

Month Seven: November 2024
- Views: 648
- Reads: 272

Although there was a slight decrease in views and reads in November when compared to October, it was not depressing because I realized that ups and downs were a natural part of the process, and the statistics were still solid. Consistency was the most important factor in the sense that I maintained improving my content to better serve my expanding audience as my posts continued to receive engagement.

My Medium Stats For The Month of December The Year 2024 (Credit: Medium & MK)

I was starting to give the Medium Partner Program application some serious thought at this point since the rise in reads and views indicated that I was prepared to move forward with content monetization.

Month Eight: December 2024
- Views: 661
- Reads: 311

I achieved yet another personal best by December where I reached 661 views and 311 reads, which is a remarkable number given that I was still not a Medium Partner Program member but at last, I had managed to strike a balance between audience engagement, high-quality material, and consistency. Now, I concentrated (and still do) on writing even better articles and making sure each one is well-written and worthwhile.

Summary: A Journey of Growth & Development, Appreciation, and Future Objectives
I am extremely grateful for the Medium’s platform opportunity to be a writer as I reflect on my journey from May 2024 to December 2024 whereby what began as basically writing hobby and experiment (in addition to my main blog Mwenda Kelvin Blog), has evolved into something far more significant. Even if it happened gradually, the increase in my stats shows how extensively I went to learn, get better, and interact with other users on the site.

I am looking forward to what the future holds after officially joining the Medium Partner Program on the 1ˢᵗ of January 2025.

I hope that my small success will keep growing and that others who are just getting started on Medium will find inspiration in my story. If you are just beginning like me, keep in mind that outcomes require patience, consistency, and time. Slow development should not deter you because every read and every view is a step in the right direction.

I am excited to keep going on this journey as a member of the Medium Partner Program, and I will make sure to keep you informed about my future development and stats too.

If you liked this, you can follow me, give this post a clap, and leave a comment with your ideas and experience on the Medium platform. Let us stay in touch and safe while also sharing our adventures, stories/articles, hoping that Medium continues to grow and succeed while giving more people an opportunity to make it from their hobbies and talents in 2025 and beyond. BLESSINGS…..

The E-Mail From Medium After Joining The Medium Partner Program (Credit: Medium & MK)