Applying to Medium’s Revenue Beta

We’re inviting the world’s leading publishers to join Medium’s revenue program. By taking part, you’ll access all-new monetization tools to support your writing so you can focus on moving thinking forward.

During the beta, we’re prioritizing U.S.-based publishers who utilize Medium as their primary CMS. We’ll use three criteria to guide our selection process: content, readership and business strategy.

NOTE: Nearly 400 publishers have applied to the beta, and we aren’t able to respond to all inquiries at this time. We’ll maintain a waiting list and will reach out as the program expands.

I. Content

Publishers admitted to the beta should create quality content that keeps readers coming back for more. Specifically, we’ll look for content that is:

• Original: You don’t just aggregate, syndicate or cross-post. You create content that readers can’t get anywhere else.

• Consistent: We expect publishers in the beta to publish continually. You should have an established cadence, and a track record of sticking to it.

As we expand the program, we may prioritize certain publishers based on content verticals (e.g. sports, technology, entertainment).

II. Readership

Publishers using our revenue beta tools should have robust or highly dedicated readerships. We’ll prioritize publications that maintain at least 500,000 unique visitors per month.

In addition to audience size, we’ll also consider engagement. On Medium, we encourage readers to highlight, recommend and respond to your work. You should demonstrate that same commitment to pushing beyond page views alone, and creating content that readers love.

III. Business Strategy

Publishers in the beta should be excited to experiment with quality-driven revenue streams, including native advertising, sponsored content and direct audience support. We’re looking for publishers who have a track record with at least one of these streams already.

(Read more about the components of our beta: native advertising, creative partnerships and membership.)

Get In Touch

If you meet the requirements above and are interested in joining the beta waitlist, send a note to [email protected].