How to Keep Your Medium Article Alive Beyond the First Few Views

How to make it Evergreen

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When you publish a story on a medium, it dies after a day or two days, is what?

Initially, it got views, and the boost comes from notifications sent to your followers, placement on the homepage, and visibility under relevant tags. During this “honeymoon period,” you may get the majority of your article’s views.

However, once this window closes, views often drop as Medium’s focus shifts to newer content. To combat this, aim to make your articles evergreen, meaning they remain relevant over time. This way, readers who come across your story weeks or even months later will still find it interesting.

Engagement Signals Matter

Medium’s algorithm relies heavily on engagement signals like read time, claps, and comments.

If readers aren’t sticking around to finish your story or interacting with it, the algorithm may deprioritise it.

One way to enhance engagement is by crafting an irresistible opening that draws readers in and keeps them engaged from start to finish.

And adding thoughtful questions at the end of your article can encourage comments, and a strong…