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On Medium, Wallpapers and Tech. Oh My!
Or, a day in the life of someone with too many interests.
Sep 3, 2024 • 
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On Medium, Wallpapers and Tech. Oh My!
The Boost Program is Everything Wrong with Medium
Am I being too cynical? Maybe.
Feb 22, 2024 • 
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The Boost Program is Everything Wrong with Medium
Medium Is Starting to Concern Me. A Lot.
Is Medium dying? Worrying about my favorite platform.
Aug 11, 2023 • 
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Medium Is Starting to Concern Me. A Lot.
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Writing on Medium Has Taught Me a Lot About Content Creation
These lessons apply to YouTube, a blog, and Instagram too.
May 22, 2023 • 
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Writing on Medium Has Taught Me a Lot About Content Creation
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Adjusting My Content Strategy for 2024 and Beyond
Like a GPS... "recalculating..."
Sep 1, 2023 • 
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Adjusting My Content Strategy for 2024 and Beyond
Heart Attack Avoided! Medium Pays After All!
But this feels like a cautionary tale.
Sep 10, 2024 • 
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Heart Attack Avoided! Medium Pays After All!
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YouTube is way too powerful. But what can we do?
Is the video giant too big to take on?
Jan 2, 2024 • 
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YouTube is way too powerful. But what can we do?
Being Okay Making Terrible YouTube Videos
It's a struggle, y'all.
Jul 28, 2023 • 
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The Terrifying Prospect of Being Shutdown by YouTube
It can happen to any creator at any time for almost any reason.
Dec 19, 2023 • 
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The Terrifying Prospect of Being Shutdown by YouTube
Is Medium's New Friend of Medium Membership Worth It?
Three times the cost? For what?
Nov 30, 2023 • 
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Is Medium's New Friend of Medium Membership Worth It?
Is Medium Having Trouble Paying the Bills?
Delayed payouts make me question the longevity of the platform once more.
Sep 5, 2024 • 
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Is Medium Having Trouble Paying the Bills?
Medium is Dead. Long Live Medium.
It sure ain't what it used to be.
Jan 19, 2024 • 
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Medium is Dead. Long Live Medium.
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