Why My Medium Articles Were Not Getting Views (And What I Finally Understood)

Why My Medium Articles Were Not Getting Views (And What I Finally Understood)

Introduction: When You Write Your Heart Out and No One Reads

I remember the excitement of publishing my first few articles on Medium. I put real effort into them. I chose topics I cared about. I even re-read my work again and again before hitting publish.

Then I waited.

And waited.

The views stayed low. Sometimes painfully low. I refreshed my stats more times than I want to admit, wondering what I was doing wrong. My writing didn’t feel bad, so why wasn’t anyone reading it?

If your Medium articles are not getting views, I want you to know something first: you are not alone. This is one of the most common experiences for new and even experienced writers on Medium.

Here’s what I learned after struggling with low views—and what finally helped me understand the platform better.

I Thought Good Writing Alone Was Enough

At the beginning, I believed one simple thing:

If my writing is good, people will find it.

That sounds logical but on Medium, it’s not the full truth.

Medium is not just a writing platform.

It’s a content discovery platform.

This means:

Good writing matters

But visibility matters too

If Medium doesn’t know who your article is for, it doesn’t know where to show it. My early articles weren’t getting views not because they were bad—but because they weren’t being discovered.

I Didn’t Understand How Medium Recommends Articles

This was a big turning point for me.

Medium doesn’t show articles randomly.

It looks at:

Topics (tags)

Reader behavior

Read time

Engagement

At first, I used random or very broad tags. Sometimes I added tags that didn’t really match my article, just because they looked popular.

That confused the algorithm.

Once I started using relevant, focused tags, my articles slowly began reaching the right readers.

My Titles Were Too Boring

This one was hard to accept.

I realized my titles were either:

Too general

Too safe

Or not interesting enough

A title is the first thing a reader sees. If it doesn’t spark curiosity or emotion, people scroll past—even if the article is good.

When I started writing titles that:

Sounded human

Promised a clear idea

Reflected real experience

My views have improved.

A small change in the title made a big difference.

I Was Ignoring the Power of the First Paragraph

I didn’t realize how important the introduction was.

Medium tracks how readers interact with your article. If people click but leave quickly Medium learns that the article may not be engaging.

My early introductions were:

Too slow

Too formal

Too long before getting to the point

When I started:

Writing relatable openings

Addressing a real problem immediately

Using short paragraphs

Readers stayed longer—and Medium noticed.

I Focused Too Much on Views and Not Enough on Reads

This was a mindset shift.

Views feel good, but reads matter more.

A read means someone actually spent time reading your article. Medium values this more than clicks.

When I stopped chasing views and focused on:

Clear structure

Simple language

Honest storytelling

My read ratio improved. And when reads improved, views followed.

I Was Publishing Without a Clear Topic Focus

In the beginning, I wrote about everything:

One day motivation

Next day technology

Then lifestyle

Then online earning

There’s nothing wrong with variety—but Medium learns faster when your content has a theme.

When I started focusing on a few connected topics, Medium could better understand my audience. That helped my articles reach readers who were genuinely interested.

I Expected Results Too Quickly

This is something many writers won’t admit.

I expected results fast. When they didn’t come, I felt discouraged.

But Medium growth is usually:

Slow at first

Quiet in the beginning

Gradual over time

Most writers who succeed didn’t go viral overnight. They showed up consistently even when numbers were small.

Once I accepted that growth takes time, writing became less stressful and more enjoyable.

I Didn’t Engage With Other Writers

At first, I only published and left.

I didn’t:

Read other articles

Clap thoughtfully

Leave meaningful comments

Medium is a community. When you engage genuinely, people notice you—and sometimes visit your profile.

Once I started interacting with others, my visibility increased naturally. Not through spam—but through real connection.

I Learned That Medium Is Not About Perfection

I spent too much time trying to make my articles perfect.

Perfection delayed publishing.

Publishing builds progress.

Some of my “imperfect” articles performed better than the ones I over-edited. Medium readers appreciate authenticity more than polish.

What Finally Helped My Articles Get More Views

Here’s what actually worked for me:

Writing clear, honest titles

Using relevant tags (not random ones)

Improving my introductions

Focusing on one main topic area

Writing consistently, not perfectly

Caring about readers, not stats

None of this brought instant success—but together, they created steady improvement.

If Your Articles Are Not Getting Views, Read This Carefully

Low views do not mean:

You’re a bad writer

You should quit

Your ideas don’t matter

They usually mean:

You’re still learning the platform

Medium is still learning about you

Your journey is just beginning

Every writer you admire once had articles no one read.

Final Thoughts: Keep Writing, Even When It Feels Invisible

Writing on Medium can feel lonely at first. You put your thoughts into words, and the response feels quiet.

But quiet doesn’t mean useless.

It means unseen—for now.

If you keep writing, learning, and improving, your work will find its audience. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But eventually.

Don’t let low views silence your voice.

Keep going. Someone is scrolling right now, waiting for the words only you can write.