Medium

Introduction :
Our platform is a versatile and user-friendly content management system that has gained popularity for its ease of use and customization options. Launched in [year], it has quickly become a go-to choice for individuals and businesses looking to create and manage their online presence. With a wide range of themes and plugins available, our platform offers endless possibilities for creating unique and professional websites.
Advantages :
  • Easy to use for beginners
  • Wide range of themes and plugins
  • Strong community support
  • SEO-friendly features
  • Customizable design options
Disadvantages :
  • Limited customization options
  • Steeper learning curve for beginners
  • Higher cost for advanced features
  • Limited support for e-commerce functionality
  • Limited scalability for large websites
Website users : Over 40% of websites
A widely-used platform with a significant market share, making it a popular choice for a large number of websites.
๐ŸŸก Difficulty : Average.
Getting started requires basic technical skills and understanding of the platform. Some initial learning curve but resources available for assistance.
Year launched : 2002
Launched in 2002, Medium has been providing a platform for writers and publishers to share their content for nearly two decades.
Official website : https://medium.com/


Commercial details

๐ŸŸก Open source : Partially.
Medium's platform is partially open source, with limited access to the codebase for customization and development.
๐ŸŸข Free option : Yes.
There is a free option available with limited features, suitable for basic websites or blogs. Additional features may require a paid plan.
๐ŸŸข Paid option : Yes.
Paid options available for additional features and support, providing more customization and flexibility for users.


Platform details

๐ŸŸข Hosted : Yes.
There are hosted options available for users, offering convenience and ease of use without the need for self-hosting.
๐ŸŸข Self host : Yes.
Self-hosting options available through various third-party vendors, offering flexibility and control over hosting environment.
โšช Headless CMS : Unknown.
Support for headless systems is not clearly stated, but there may be headless features available through an API.
๐ŸŸก Static content generation : Supported via plugin.
Medium does not natively support static content generation but can be achieved perhaps via a popular plugin.


Key features

๐ŸŸก Content management : Supported via plugin.
Medium offers basic content management features but may require additional plugins for more advanced functionality compared to other platforms.
๐ŸŸก Blogging : Supported via plugin.
Medium is a good platform for blogging when enhanced by popular third-party plugins/extensions for additional features and customization options.
๐ŸŸก E-commerce : Supported via plugin.
Medium can be used for e-commerce with the help of third-party plugins like Shopify Buy Button or Ecwid integration.
๐ŸŸก Community forum : Supported via plugin.
Medium offers basic community features, but its functionality can be enhanced by third-party plugins for a more robust forum experience.
๐ŸŸก Content subscription : Supported via plugin.
Content subscriptions/paywalls are supported through third-party plugins, offering flexibility and customization options for monetizing content on Medium.


Other features

๐ŸŸก Multi-site : Supported via plugin.
Support for multi-site is available through popular plugins, offering flexibility and scalability for managing multiple sites within the platform.
๐ŸŸก Multi-language : Supported via plugin.
Supports multiple languages via plugins like WPML or Polylang, offering flexibility and customization for multilingual websites.
๐ŸŸก XML Sitemaps : Supported via plugin.
XML sitemaps can be supported through popular third-party plugins, offering enhanced functionality for users who require this feature.