I’m Publishing My 4th Post in 24 Hours — Here’s What Happens If It Flops (A Zero-Subscriber Experiment)

I’m risking humiliation with this post. If it flops, I’ll have to text my mom for validation again. If it works? You’ll get a step-by-step blueprint to replicate it. Either way, we’ll learn something. Let’s roll the dice.

Bet #1: The Algorithm Hates Me (But I’ll Love Bomb It)

I have exactly 3 posts and 0 subscribers. That’s right — zero. My bio basically screams, “I’m new here, please don’t judge.” So, I’m betting on editing these posts multiple times a day to trick the algorithm into noticing me.

I’m calling this “love bombing” the algorithm — tweaking headlines, adding curiosity hooks, splitting paragraphs, and freshening up content.

If this fails, I’m blaming Medium’s bots (and maybe my Wi-Fi).

Bet #2: Comment Heisting — Stealing Readers in Broad Daylight

My next move? Hijacking attention by leaving 10+ comments daily on viral posts in my niche. The trick is to drop thoughtful, helpful, or provocative comments that spark curiosity and invite clicks.

Will I get blocked, ignored, or blessed with a flood of readers? Place your bets.

Bet #3: Begging Strangers to Collab (The Ultimate Hail Mary)

I’m sliding into DMs of creators with zero to 100 followers like:

“Hey! I’ve got 0 subs. You’ve got 0 subs. Wanna team up and pretend we’re famous for a hot minute?”

Cross-promotion, shoutouts, and a little bit of “fake it till we make it” energy.

Progress Tracker (Because Accountability Is Key)

Subscriber Goal Current Comments Stolen Collabs Pending MomTexts

100 0 4 2 1

Yes, I’ve already texted my mom. She’s worried but supportive.

Bet #4: The “Give Before You Get” Move (Offer Value First)

Instead of just asking for subscriptions, I’m giving something useful upfront that costs me nothing but means a lot to my audience. It’s a quick cheat sheet summarizing my top 3 posts.

I promote this freebie everywhere and make it clear: “Get this exclusive free guide when you subscribe—it’s my way of saying thanks for believing in me early.” Giving first builds trust and makes people more willing to follow.

Bet #5: The “Challenge Your Audience” Tactic (Get Them Involved)

I’m turning this journey into a challenge you can join:

“I’m on a mission: 100 subscribers in 30 days with only 3 posts. Wanna join me? Here’s how you can start too.”

I encourage comments, shares, and even user-generated content to create a community vibe. This makes growth a shared adventure instead of a solo grind.

Bet #6: The “Shock and Awe” Experiment (Go Big or Go Home)

I’m planning to publish one wild, unfiltered post that breaks all the “rules” — no polished prose, no perfect grammar, just raw honesty and bold opinions.

The goal? To shock the algorithm and readers awake. Viral content often sparks strong reactions, so I want to see if being unapologetically real can finally crack the code.

Will it offend? Maybe. Will it attract haters? Possibly. But it could also be the breakthrough that turns 0 subs into 100.

Why Am I Doing This?

Because everyone starts somewhere. Everyone’s first subscriber is a miracle — and I want to make this journey public. No fancy ads. No secret hacks. Just a real person experimenting out loud.

If you’re starting from zero too, comment “I’M IN” below. I’ll DM you my daily playbook and update you as this wild experiment unfolds. When (if?) this works, you’ll be the first to get the blueprint.

Let’s either win together or laugh at how badly this backfired. Deal?

What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done trying to get noticed online? Drop your story below—I’ll share the funniest in my next post.