Overview

Medium is an online publishing platform that hosts long-form content from amateur and professional writers. It operates on a subscription model, offering unlimited access to paywalled articles for subscribers, while non-subscribers can read a limited number of free articles each month. Revenue is shared with writers through the Medium Partner Program, which pays based on reader engagement such as how long members spend reading their work, and the platform also earns from sponsored content and brand partnerships. Medium focuses on a clean, distraction-free reading experience and targets a wide range of writers, from individuals to publications. Unlike many ad-supported sites, Medium emphasizes subscriptions and direct support for writers. The main goal is to provide a space for high-quality storytelling and content discovery, while giving writers a clear path to monetize their work.