Medium or Substack? Watch This Before You Decide.
In this video, I'm breaking down the honest truth about Medium vs Substack based on my real experience earning six figures on Medium and building a thriving publication on Substack. Whether you're trying to decide which platform to start on or wondering if it's time to make the switch, this comparison will help you make the right choice for YOUR goals. 01:37 – Identity and Sharing on Each Platform 02:33 – How Readers Find Your Work 02:54 – Medium’s Algorithm and Its Risks 03:13 – Substack Discovery & Social Layer 03:35 – Compounding Growth vs Dopamine Hits 04:06 – How Medium’s Partner Program Works 04:55 – Substack’s Revenue Model 05:45 – What You Own on Each Platform 07:28 – Community & Collaboration Differences 08:53 – Platform Features Compared 09:35 – Monetization Differences 10:47 – When to Choose Medium 11:29 – When to Choose Substack 11:59 – The Smartest Writers Use Both - Ready to start on Substack? 🧰 Grab your FREE Substack Starter Kit: https://www.writebuildscale.com/ytsta... 🧰 📱 Follow me on Substack Notes → https://substack.com/@sinemgunel 📩 Inquiries → [email protected] — ✨ New here? I’m Sinem Günel, and I help experts turn their writing into 6-figure online businesses. Subscribe for weekly videos on Substack, email marketing, audience growth, and digital products. — 👋 If this video helped, give it a like & comment your thoughts below! 🔔 And don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a video.

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