How to write the most successful blog post on Medium according to ChatGPT

Charles Lincon
3 min readJan 10, 2023

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I asked this question:

What would be the most successful blog post topic on Medium.com?

Chat GPT gave me this answer:

The most successful blog post topics on Medium will vary depending on the audience and the current trends in the platform, but generally, posts that are well-written, informative, and offer unique perspectives on popular topics tend to do well. Here are a few examples of popular blog post topics that have done well on Medium:

Personal growth and self-improvement: Posts about building habits, overcoming obstacles, and achieving goals tend to be popular on Medium.

Productivity and time management: Posts that offer tips and strategies for being more productive, as well as tools and techniques for managing time, are also well-received.

Career and business: Posts that offer advice on building a successful career, starting a business, and developing leadership skills are also popular on Medium.

Technology and the future: Medium is home to many tech enthusiasts and its audience is interested in AI, Machine learning, Emerging technologies and its impact on the future.

Mental Health and Wellness: Medium is also a platform where people share their stories, their struggles, and what they have learned about coping with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, etc.

Personal Development: Medium is a platform where people come to learn, grow and share. Personal development posts that delve into topics such as personal growth, goal setting, self-awareness, and relationships are very well-received by readers.

However, it’s worth noting that the most successful blog post topics will also depend on your unique audience and what they are looking for. For example, if you are a specialist in a certain field, writing about that field is going to be the most successful topic for you.

It’s always good idea to research what other similar authors writing and understand the trending topics before starting.

My follow up question was:

What are the most successful tags on Medium.com for a blog post?

The answer was:

There’s no definitive answer to which tags are the most successful on Medium, as it can depend on the specific topic and audience you’re writing for. That being said, there are a few general strategies you can use to help your posts get more visibility and engagement on the platform.

Research popular tags: Look at posts on Medium that are similar to the topic you’re writing about, and see which tags they’re using. You can also use a tool like Buzzsumo to see which Medium articles are getting the most shares on social media.

Choose specific, descriptive tags: Medium allows you to use up to 5 tags per post, so use them to provide as much information about your post as possible. Avoid using overly broad tags, and try to be as specific as possible.

Use tags relevant to your post: Always make sure your tags are relevant to your post. Avoid using tags that are not relevant to your post as it would not get you a good reach.

Use both general and specific tags: Use a mix of general and specific tags to increase the chances of your post being seen by a wide variety of readers. For example, you might use a general tag like “productivity” and a specific tag like “GTD” (Getting Things Done).

Optimize your tags: Optimize your tags over time by experimenting with different combinations and see which ones drive the most engagement.

Some examples of popular tags on Medium could be :

personal development

business

technology

startups

self-improvement

productivity

success

psychology

entrepreneurship

leadership

Keep in mind that these are just examples, and what works best for your posts will depend on your specific topic and audience.

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Charles Lincon
Charles Lincon

Written by Charles Lincon

Renaissance literature, Shakespeare, Hegelian dialectics, Attic Greek, masters University of Amsterdam.