How I Reached 100 Followers on Medium in Just 48 Hours

When I first joined Medium, I never imagined I’d hit 100 followers so quickly. But within 48 hours, I found myself in the partner program and more connected with the Medium community than I could have imagined.

I originally joined Medium for cost-saving reasons. I was paying $35 a month for website hosting on Ghost, which was great, but the costs were adding up. I figured why not use Medium, which offers a free platform with the added benefit of a reward program for content creators?

The real surprise? I quickly realized there was no hard rule against “follow-for-follow” tactics (unlike YouTube’s strict policy on sub-for-sub). Curious, I followed other users who used tags like #100followerschallenge, and to my surprise, many followed back. This interaction quickly added up to my 100 followers.

But is this approach sustainable? The answer is no. While it’s possible to reach the partner program this way, I recommend focusing on creating great content and fostering genuine engagement for lasting growth. Rushing into the program through shortcuts might get you there faster, but the real rewards come when you put in the effort to build a loyal audience.

In the end, Medium offers a unique space for creators—whether you’re aiming to save money, share your work, or eventually earn revenue. The journey may take time, but with patience and persistence, success follows.

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