How to Get a Million Views on Your First Article (Just Kidding!)
Sorry to say this. Readers don't care about your view count
Did you know that most Medium articles never reach more than 100 views?
It's a humbling stat, but one every writer needs to hear.
We all dream of going viral, but here's the hard truth.
Focusing on views will kill your creativity before you even start.
Instead of chasing metrics, there's one thing that can truly set your writing apart is focus on serving your reader, not yourself.
The Problem With Chasing Views
The curiosity for virality is everywhere.
From flashy headlines to empty promises, we're conditioned to think success is defined by numbers.
But,
Numbers don't tell the full story.
Why does this matter?
Because when you write with views in mind, your work lacks depth.
It becomes shallow, formulaic, and ultimately forgettable.
Readers don't connect with articles that scream, "Look at me!" - they connect with content that whispers, "This is for you."
The most successful articles don't go viral because they were designed to.
They resonate because they solve a problem or tell a story the reader truly needs.
What Readers Really Want
Readers don't care about your view count.
They care about
how your writing makes them feel
what they learn
how it changes their perspective.
The secret?
Write for one person, not a million.
Here's how:
Start by asking yourself: What is one problem I can help my reader solve?
Keep your focus laser-sharp.
Avoid trying to cover too many ideas in one piece.
Write as if you're speaking to a friend - clear, direct, and relatable.
When you write with empathy and intention, you create work that resonates.
And when your article resonates with one person, it's likely to resonate with many.
Till now, if you're with me, kudos to you.
Please continue reading… in next few seconds I'll tell you where it all boils down to.
Focus On Connection, Not Metrics
Here's the reality.
A million views won't happen overnight, and that's okay.
Success isn't about going viral; it's about making an impact - big or small.
When you focus on writing with purpose, the numbers will eventually follow.
Pro Tip: The next time you sit down to write, ask yourself this:
What does my reader need, and how can I help them today?
One Action To Take Today
Stop writing for the masses. Write for one person.
Picture your ideal reader - someone struggling, searching, or curious.
Write with them in mind, and watch how your words make a difference.
Because in the end, it's not about a million views.
It's about creating something meaningful for the reader who truly needs it.