Archive - Side Hustle Road

On Medium, Wallpapers and Tech. Oh My!

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

Sep 3, 2024 •

Michael Swengel

The Boost Program is Everything Wrong with Medium

Am I being too cynical? Maybe.

Feb 22, 2024 •

Michael Swengel

Medium Is Starting to Concern Me. A Lot.

Is Medium dying? Worrying about my favorite platform.

Aug 11, 2023 •

Michael Swengel

Writing on Medium Has Taught Me a Lot About Content Creation

These lessons apply to YouTube, a blog, and Instagram too.

May 22, 2023 •

Michael Swengel

Adjusting My Content Strategy for 2024 and Beyond

Like a GPS... "recalculating..."

Sep 1, 2023 •

Michael Swengel

Heart Attack Avoided! Medium Pays After All!

But this feels like a cautionary tale.

Sep 10, 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

Being Okay Making Terrible YouTube Videos

It's a struggle, y'all.

Jul 28, 2023 •

Michael Swengel

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

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

Three times the cost? For what?

Nov 30, 2023 •

Michael Swengel

Is Medium Having Trouble Paying the Bills?

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

Sep 5, 2024 •

Michael Swengel

Medium is Dead. Long Live Medium.

It sure ain't what it used to be.

Jan 19, 2024 •

Michael Swengel

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