Unlocking the Secrets of Medium Tags: A Programmer's Guide
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Chapter 1: Understanding Medium Tags and Their Importance
Have you ever been curious about the follower counts of various tags on Medium? Which tags are the most advantageous for publishing, and how do their follower numbers fluctuate throughout the day? As a passionate programmer who enjoys simplifying tasks through technology, I realized that enhancing my SEO skills on Medium could hinge on understanding which topics to focus on.
Should I prioritize Coding or Programming? Which is the more strategic choice, and what influences this decision? With these questions in mind, I set out to conduct an analysis on the subject.
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Section 1.1: Grasping Topics for Publication
Understanding the topics available for publication is crucial. When visiting Medium’s explore-topics section, you’ll find a variety of popular subjects, such as Software Development and Programming.
Each topic is accompanied by a title, follower count, and story count. For example, in the case of Software Development:
From this data, we can infer that a higher follower count means a broader audience for your stories, while a greater number of stories indicates active contributions in that category. Thus, choosing topics with a substantial follower base is essential.
Section 1.2: Identifying the Most Followed Topics
To discover which topics boast the highest follower counts, a deeper investigation is warranted. Upon reviewing Medium's infrastructure, I found that it utilizes Algolia for data storage. Algolia functions as a powerful AI search engine tailored to handle vast data efficiently. This technology enables Medium articles to be seamlessly recommended and easily discoverable.
When examining the structure of the website, relevant topic information can be retrieved, for instance:
{
"__typename": "Tag",
"id": "software-development",
"normalizedTagSlug": "software-development",
"displayTitle": "Software Development",
"postCount": 261232,
"followerCount": 2132003,
}
The correlation between the figures is evident: 261K posts correspond to 261,232, while 2.1M followers match up with 2,132,003.
Chapter 2: Data Replication and Analysis
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Through replication of this process, I compiled a spreadsheet detailing the top 30 most followed topics. Feel free to modify the topics based on your interests! The standout topic with the highest follower count is Technology, which will also be a focal point in this article.
Conclusion
In this exploration, we uncovered a straightforward method to enhance your article creation process and align it with effective topic usage. I take great pleasure in applying my programming skills to elevate both my writing and daily activities!
Would you utilize a similar tool if it provided insights into tags and topics across other social media platforms?
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