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DataScope & Medium

Online publications generally take one of two forms: a blog on a website or a big company news source. From a reader's perspective, this might not seem like a huge issue—after all, a quick search brings up articles from both types of sources. Unfortunately, the dichotomy makes it difficult for many writers to share their best work. Medium seeks to solve that problem.First launched in 2012, Medium has quickly grown to become a giant among online reading and writing communities. Anyone can sign up for a free account, where you can curate your own content by indicating interests and actively following certain writers or publications. With this free account, you can also write and publish your own articles, which can be seen by anyone with or without a Medium account. Read MoreWhen reading articles, you can highlight text, make inline comments, and carry on conversations with other readers in the comments section at the bottom of every article. You can also show formal appreciation for a piece by clicking on the "clap" icon. The claps not only indicate the popularity of a post, but they also serve as a metric that Medium uses to pay writers that are part of its partner program. The partner program—not to be confused with the paid membership program that gives you access to premium locked content—allows you to be paid for articles that you publish on Medium. Keep in mind that the payment you receive is dependent on how well other users engage with your content, so the longer people spend reading your articles, the more they comment on them, and the more claps you receive, the more you could potentially earn on any given piece.If you're looking for a strong community of writers with astounding diversity and skill—or are hoping to gain a following for your own articles—Medium is a great option.