Side Hustle Road

Heart Attack Avoided! Medium Pays After All!

But this feels like a cautionary tale.

Sep 10, 2024 • Michael Swengel

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Is Medium Having Trouble Paying the Bills?

Delayed payouts make me question the longevity of the platform once more.

Sep 5, 2024 • Michael Swengel

On Medium, Wallpapers and Tech. Oh My!

Or, a day in the life of someone with too many interests.

Sep 3, 2024 • Michael Swengel

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April 2024

Avoiding Distractions in a Shiny Object World

We can't completely avoid them. So what do we do?

Apr 9, 2024 • Michael Swengel

February 2024

The Boost Program is Everything Wrong with Medium

Am I being too cynical? Maybe.

Feb 22, 2024 • Michael Swengel

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January 2024

Medium is Dead. Long Live Medium.

It sure ain't what it used to be.

Jan 19, 2024 • Michael Swengel

I REALLY Didn't Want to Have to Do This

But here we are, I guess. I joined the dark side of short form video.

Jan 14, 2024 • Michael Swengel

YouTube is way too powerful. But what can we do?

Is the video giant too big to take on?

Jan 2, 2024 • Michael Swengel

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December 2023

The Terrifying Prospect of Being Shutdown by YouTube

It can happen to any creator at any time for almost any reason.

Dec 19, 2023 • Michael Swengel

November 2023

Is Medium's New Friend of Medium Membership Worth It?

Three times the cost? For what?

Nov 30, 2023 • Michael Swengel

Surviving a Major Curveball from Google

This is why we plan ahead, right?

Nov 25, 2023 • Michael Swengel

September 2023

YouTube Can Demonetize or Delete a Channel EVEN If It Follows Community Guidelines

Or, lessons in the importance of owning your own platform.

Sep 19, 2023 • Michael Swengel