Wonderful News for the Community: Medium Now Supports 77 New Countries, Including India
How can this milestone enhance inclusivity and diversity on the platform, making it more vital and sustainable and benefiting writers and readers around the globe?
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As a dedicated writer, reader, editor, curator, content strategist, and multiple publication owners on Medium, I am delighted and thrilled to share some incredible news highlighting the platform’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and global support.
As a long-time contributor to the Medium Partner Program and a four-time Friend of Medium, I am deeply invested in the vitality and sustainability of this wonderful community. Today, I am excited to announce that Medium has made a significant stride in supporting creators from 77 new countries!
This expansion is particularly meaningful to me. Since establishing my publications on Medium, I have received countless inquiries from writers who could not participate in the Medium Partner Program (MPP) because their countries were not supported by Stripe.
A large portion of these inquiries came from India, home to nearly 3,000 of ILLUMINATION’s 31,000 authentic contributors. In addition, approximately 4.46% of the 157 volunteer editors of my publications are from India. With this latest update, these voices will be heard, recognized, and rewarded.
Earlier today, I read a fascinating post by Elvina Fan on the Medium blog announcing the expansion of the Medium Partner Program. This means the program is now available in 77 new countries, bringing the total to 119 supported countries.
This change will address the community's most requested feature, demonstrating Medium’s responsiveness and dedication to its users.
One minor update is the introduction of a $10 minimum payout threshold. Writers must now accumulate at least $10 in earnings before payouts are issued.
While this may pose a slight challenge for new writers earning smaller amounts, it ensures more efficient processing and distribution of earnings. I remember my excitement when I earned my first few cents on Medium with no followers, so I understand the significance of every dollar for beginners.
Another exciting development is the expansion of the Boost Nomination Program. Editors from the newly supported countries can now join the Boost Nomination Program, enhancing the visibility of exceptional stories and allowing independent editors to earn a flat fee for nominated stories.
Although I stepped down as a boost nominator on August 1, 2024 for various reasons, I am overjoyed that these countries can now benefit from this special program, helping aspiring writers and publication owners grow and thrive. My resignation might give an opportunity to a pub owner from these new countries. So I see it as another win, as I articulated in my post.
I Withdraw from the Pilot Boost Program Intentionally to Create Better Outcomes for the Community
After weighing the pros and cons, I will return ILLUMINATION-Curated to its initial purpose by sacrificing the…medium.com
The expansion of the Medium Partner Program is a direct response to extensive feedback from the Medium community. Testimonials from new nominators highlight their excitement and the positive impact of joining the program.
This initiative exemplifies Medium’s leadership, empathy, and compassion for all stakeholders, making it a joyful and optimistic milestone for the community.
Recently, I was chatting with my writer fellow Michelle Mariscal, who raised significant concerns about the exclusion of India from the program. She even mentioned it in the interview two days ago. I said Michelle, let’s stay optimistic and send our good vibes to the universe as advised by my spiritual mentors, Nicola Tesla and Benoit Mandelbrot.
Interview with Michelle Mariscal
A teacher and an accomplished writer with psychology and sociology degrees from Downey, California, the USmedium.com
Summary of the Importance to Writers and Readers on Medium
Financial Rewards: Writers from 77 new countries can now earn money for their stories, broadening the potential for financial rewards.
Diverse Perspectives: Readers will benefit from a wider variety of perspectives and higher-quality content as more writers from diverse backgrounds join the platform.
Inclusivity and Diversity: Including more international voices enriches the Medium community, fostering greater inclusivity and diversity. This growth aligns with Medium’s mission to deepen readers’ understanding of the world through diverse content and eclectic storytelling.
Visibility and Recognition: The expanded Boost Nomination Program provides more chances for writers to gain visibility and recognition.
Earning Insights: The updated dashboard helps writers better understand their earnings and manage their participation in the Partner Program.
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Conclusions and Takeaways
The expansion of the Medium Partner Program to 77 new countries, along with other updates, represents a significant enhancement for writers and readers on Medium.
By supporting more international voices and providing clearer earning insights, Medium aims to foster a richer, more diverse community and improve the overall quality of content on the platform.
I hope other platforms like Substack and Vocal Media follow Medium’s leadership, embracing diversity and inclusion to support authentic creators globally.
Congratulations Medium, Medium Staff, Medium Support and of course the brainchild behind this, CEO Tony Stubblebine, aka Coach Tony🎉
Let’s celebrate this wonderful news and continue to build a vibrant, supportive, and sustainable community together!
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