The Pitfalls of Follow for Follow:

Building Genuine Engagement for Medium Partner Program

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Building a loyal following on Medium is crucial to qualify for the Medium Partner Program. While the temptation to resort to “Follow for Follow” strategies may be strong, it’s essential to understand the potential downsides. In this article, we explore the drawbacks of artificial engagement and emphasize the importance of fostering genuine interactions to maximize your chances of success.

1. The Illusion of Quantity over Quality: Follow for follow may provide a quick boost in follower count, but it doesn’t guarantee genuine engagement or interest in your content. Quantity alone won’t yield the desired results when applying for the Medium Partner Program or generating meaningful views and reads.
2. The Watchful Eyes of the Program: Medium evaluates more than just your writing and profile when considering your application. They scrutinize your interactions and engagement with other writers. Artificial follows and generic comments can be easily detected, potentially jeopardizing your chances of being accepted into the program.
3. Consequences of Artificial Engagement: If you resort to follow for follow and engage in disingenuous commenting, you not only risk rejection from the program but also face the need to delete those comments and wait 30 days before…