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Submit your tool to Medium

Medium is a large blogging platform where anyone can publish articles for free. Makers use it to write build stories, tutorials and launch posts that link to their product, or submit them to topic publications for wider reach.

Go to the submit page Nofollow link Free to publish; membership $5/mo optional

Is Medium worth it?

Worth it as a content channel, not as an SEO backlink. Links inside posts are nofollow. Reach comes from tags, followers and large publications, so a post that teaches something (a tutorial, a postmortem, a build log) will do far better than a product announcement. Submitting to an established publication in your niche gives much more distribution than posting to your own profile. Republish posts from your own blog with a canonical link to avoid duplicate content.

Who should submit to Medium?

Suits makers who can write useful articles for developers, founders, designers or AI users, and who want readers rather than link equity. Less useful for products that need a quick listing, for anyone after a dofollow link, or for makers who only want to post an announcement with no real content.

What you need before you submit

  • A free Medium account
  • An article (Medium rules discourage purely promotional posts)
  • For publications: acceptance by that publication's editors
  • To earn money: a paid membership and the Partner Program

How to submit to Medium

  1. Create a free account
  2. Write a story in the editor at medium.com/new-story
  3. Add up to 5 tags that match your topic
  4. Publish to your profile or submit to a publication that accepts writers
  5. Share the post and reply to comments

Medium: pros and cons

Pros

  • Free to publish
  • Large existing readership and good search visibility for posts
  • Publications in tech and startups can send real traffic
  • Canonical link support when republishing

Cons

  • Outbound links are nofollow (rel noopener ugc nofollow)
  • Purely promotional posts get little distribution
  • Many posts sit behind the member paywall if you choose it
  • Some large publications are custom domains, not medium.com

Tips for Medium

  • Write a tutorial or a lessons learned post and mention the product in context
  • Pitch a niche publication instead of only posting to your profile
  • Keep the post free to read if the goal is traffic
  • Import an existing blog post and set the canonical URL to your site

Questions about Medium

How much does it cost to list a tool on Medium?
Listing a tool on Medium is free to publish; membership $5/mo optional.
Does Medium give a dofollow link?
No. Its links are nofollow: a listing can send visitors, but passes no ranking signals.
Does Medium ask for a backlink or a badge?
No. It lists a tool without asking for a badge or a link back.
How long does Medium take to list a tool?
Instant on your profile; publications vary.
Does Medium give a dofollow link?
No. Links in posts checked in November 2026 carry rel noopener ugc nofollow.
How much does it cost to publish on Medium?
Publishing is free. Medium Membership is $5 a month and Friend of Medium is $15 a month, both optional for writers who only want to post.
Can I post a product launch on Medium?
Yes, on your own profile, but Medium distributes useful articles better than ads. Publications usually reject pure promotion.
How fast does a post go live?
Instantly on your profile. Publication submissions depend on each publication's editors.

Facts checked . DR: Domain Rating by Ahrefs, checked . DR 4 is Ahrefs' new model, shown on ahrefs.com from 1 December 2026. DR changes; check a place before you pay for it.

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