Medium

Medium is a publishing platform for people who love to read and write. It hosts thoughtful articles on technology, business, culture, health and more, written by everyone from professional journalists to passionate hobbyists. A clean, distraction-free design puts the writing front and center.

Key Features

• Read great stories: thousands of new articles are published every day.
• Write and publish: share your ideas with a built-in audience — no blog setup needed.
• Follow topics and writers: build a personalized feed of what interests you.
• Highlight and respond: save favorite passages and join the conversation.
• Audio narrations: listen to articles read aloud on the mobile app.
• Publications: curated collections of stories on specific subjects.
• Support writers: membership fees are shared with the writers you read.

Pricing

• Free: read a limited number of member-only stories each month.
• Membership: around $5/month (or $50/year) — unlimited reading and support for writers.

Getting Started

Sign up at medium.com with your email or Google account. Follow a few topics you care about and start reading — or click “Write” to publish your own story.