Here’s a list of platforms where you can directly earn by sharing your content, similar to Medium and Vocal.Media:
- Medium Partner Program
- Earn based on how many people engage with your stories (reads, claps, etc.). You get paid for the time Medium members spend reading your content.
- Vocal.Media
- Earn money based on the number of reads and engagement on your stories. Vocal pays you through the platform’s “Vocal+” membership, as well as from the donations from readers.
- Substack
- You can create a paid newsletter and earn from subscriptions. It’s great if you have a following or can produce valuable, niche content regularly.
- Patreon
- Allows creators to earn recurring income by offering exclusive content to subscribers. It’s used by many creators, from writers to artists and podcasters.
- Ko-fi
- Offers a platform where fans can make one-time donations to support your work. Ko-fi also has a subscription model that allows creators to earn regular income.
- Steemit
- A blockchain-based social media platform where you can earn cryptocurrency for your posts and engagement with other users’ content.
- Publish0x
- A crypto-based blogging platform where you earn in cryptocurrency for your articles and tips received from readers.
- NewsBreak
- A local news platform that allows writers to earn by submitting articles. They pay for the number of reads your content gets in certain regions.
- Blogger (AdSense)
- If you run your own blog using Google’s Blogger platform, you can monetize your blog through AdSense and earn money based on clicks and impressions on ads.
- Quora Partner Program
- You can earn money by asking questions that generate traffic, based on the number of views your content gets.
- YouTube (Ad Revenue)
- YouTube offers monetization through ads. If your videos gain enough views and subscribers, you can earn a share of the ad revenue.
- TikTok Creator Fund
- If you create engaging TikTok videos, you can join the Creator Fund and earn money based on video performance.
- Twitch
- For live streaming, you can earn from subscriptions, ads, and viewer donations if you gain a significant following.
- LBRY (Odysee)
- A decentralized platform where content creators earn cryptocurrency for their videos, articles, and posts.
- HubPages
- A content-sharing platform where you can earn ad revenue based on views, similar to Medium but with a focus on niche content.
- Blurt
- Another cryptocurrency-based blogging platform where you can earn tokens for your posts, upvotes, and engagement.
- Caffeine.tv
- A live-streaming platform where creators can monetize their content with tips, merchandise sales, and ad revenue.
- DLive
- A live-streaming platform that runs on blockchain technology, where you can earn cryptocurrency for live-streaming and engaging with viewers.
Each platform has its own rules and earning methods, so the best one for you depends on your content type and audience. Do any of these platforms appeal to you?