#How to join Medium Partner Program

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Introduction to New Writers Joining ILLUMINATION Publications Today #70

Welcome pack and a quick acknowledgment of your acceptance to ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications on Medium with helpful links to our resources New writer applications to Illumination are via our registration portal. Please review our quality checklists and the onboarding pack before submitting your stories to our publications. You are welcome to join the ILLUMINATION Community on Medium and…

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Meaning Making

How do you find meaning in life? 

Live spontaneously. Pay attention to the world around you. Be true to who you are. Finally, put your whole self into the right, or correct, things.

Now you know, and you can skip the rest of this post.

For those that remain, let’s look a bit deeper. Everyone thinks about meaning at some point. Think of all the names we have for it: Reason for Being, Life's Purpose, God’s Gift, and dozens more. It has been argued that one of the major reasons for religion is to answer this question. It doesn’t have to be that hard though. All you need is:

Spontaneity

Attentiveness

Authenticity

Absorption in right action

Spontaneity

“Spontaneous: proceeding from natural feeling”  - Merriam Webster

Do what seems right. Without thought. In most cases you already know what’s right and thinking about it just confuses the issue. Getting in the way. So, live your life in the moment. When you get out of your head, and act rightly, you have space to truly experience life and the world around you.

Attentiveness

“Attentive: mindful, observant” - Merriam Webster

Spontaneity opens up space in your life to look around. Notice the ways of the world. The rippling waves of grass in a field. Squirrels fighting over territory. The subtle shift in body language, when your partner realizes you forgot their birthday (good luck with that one). 

Paying attention like this builds a sense of wonder and awe in the things of life. From quantum mechanics and black hole mergers to that special freckle pattern on your lover’s butt. The world is wondrous and full of wisdom. Though freely available to all of us, you can only access it by stopping, taking a breath, and paying attention.

Authenticity

“Authentic: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character” - Merriam Webster

Now that you have looked around, look inward. This is extremely important because “right” is actually short for “right for you”. So, who are you?  “Easy”, I hear you say, “I’m Jim. I’m a Christian. I’m a dad. I’m a truck driver. I’m a…” Not so fast. Jim is a name, Christian a religion, dad a responsibility, truck driving a job. That is how you are taught to think of yourself, but none of that is you. What you are is what you were the moment you were born and will remain till the moment you are dead. 

Fortunately, I cannot tell you who you are. Only you can truly know that. What I can say is that you are awesome. You are wonderful. You are good.  And if your society, your family, your partner, or even you think otherwise. Fuck ‘em. No one is born wrong, broken, fallen, cursed, or evil. You are exactly what you are supposed to be. If others have a problem with that. It’s their problem. Not yours.

Absorption in right action

“Absorption: entire occupation of the mind” - Merriam Webster

Whether carving meat, programming a security system, or pruning a rose bush, total absorption in the right activity, also known as a “flow state”, requires spontaneity, attentiveness, and authenticity. When you lose yourself in a task, you, your tools, and your medium become one entity and together miraculous things happen. Being fully absorbed in an activity is how you literally make meaning in life. 

Let’s put it together

You wake up and decide to go for a walk (spontaneity). As you walk, you notice the colors of the flowers and the feel of the breeze on your skin (attentiveness). You see a group of people playing frisbee in the park and feel like joining in. Instead of worrying about what others might think, you ask to play (authenticity). As you play, you get so caught up in the game that you forget about everything else (absorption). At the end of the day, you might find that you feel happy and fulfilled. You weren't searching for meaning - you were just living in a way that felt right and true to you. And in doing so, you found meaning without even trying.

Meaning is not a thing handed down from on high. It is made, daily, by being attentive to the world and giving yourself up to the spontaneous actions that are right for you. 

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i haven’t closed my substack account but I did decide to switch everything back to my medium and i unpublished my short fiction there

https://medium.com/@heysonjanatasha

Any support would be welcome. I can’t join the partner program until I have 100 followers and the partner program is how medium articles can generate revenue for writers. 

thank you <3

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Journal #8 - Rango, Ethics and Animation (Sean Cubitt)

“Rango, Ethics and Animation” is a paper about exactly that. Posing the question of where animation stands within morality and ethics, and how we might go about gaining an understanding about it through the study of the movie Rango. While this paper does largely concern itself with the ideas of 3D animation, vectors, bitmapping, etc… I do still believe its insight is welcome in all aspects of animation, if for nothing else than an interesting alternative look into the medium. Before I go any further, there are certainly aspects of this paper that might be reading overall too far into the ideas of autonomy in animation, but nevertheless I think it is as the paper itself states - an interesting and worthwhile avenue of discussion, not necessarily to solve the question posed but to simply pose it with enough information as to create discussion. Cubitt starts off by stating that it will for the sake of its argument, include anecdotal evidence to support its exploration. The reason it states for this is that “Ethics concerns not the general but the specific” and “If ethics is a matter of confrontation with demand… It stands between the partners in the encounter, rather than joining them.” All in all, it makes itself clear that the inspection of Rango is again only the start of the conversation, not the key to the end of it. The idea of anecdote is integral to the paper, as inspection of a single work if essentially reading the account of anecdote. The film is an anecdote, the convergent stories within are anecdotes and - most importantly to this paper because it is a main feature of the film - Rango himself is in essence an anecdote. His story is deeply intertwined with the nature of storytelling, beginning the film as barely anything more than a slate for storytelling even within his own terrarium enclosed world. 

This idea of an anecdotal character then translates into the idea of ownership and autonomy. Simply put, who is Rango? Is he the designer or writer who created his character? Is he the modeler or animator who gave him life and movement? Is he the person who voiced him and acted out his lines for later reference? (Side note here but Cubitt does include a very funny quote from filmmaker Jean Renoir demolishing the “sub or dub” debate by suggesting that putting any voice over a film is comparable to heresy) And if the methods of 3D animation allow for characters to be animated in the sense of programs and set, repeatable cycles, is could there be an argument for the autonomy of Rango to be his own, separate from human hands? It is suggested then in the face of this dilemma, that he can be viewed as an animated artifact inhabited by multiple, disparate sources. Additionally and predictably, in the conversation of autonomy in today's age, we come eventually to the idea of corporate property, and the ethics within that as well. If Rango possesses in short the souls of all the previously described sources, what does it mean for him to be legally owned by a company who is free to do with him as they see fit, and even more so how does this relate to both his status as in some sense a celebrity and human celebrities who sign rights over to studios and corporations. Just because Rango is unable to sign papers in the real world does not mean there would be no complaints or repercussions from the sentient parts of his being or the dissonance of his character, should he appear tomorrow in a toothpaste commercial.

The real importance of talking about Rango specifically in this paper is the ways in which the movie talks about acts of performance, narrative and control within a story. Firstly, with performance, we come to the issue of viewership and what that means in context. Essentially all parts of the film are an act intended to be viewed. Even within the sense of turning vectors into flat bitmaps, feeding everything through a codec, in the same way that live film is captured and becomes flat images, so too does the final result of animation become only the memory of the original. This allows for an odd dissonance where as an audience we can view loneliness despite being in a theater full of people. The concept of suspending disbelief for the sake of story exists, but in the context of a character who does not know they are acting in a story viewed by millions, that suspension can lead us to different concepts than we would be usually accustomed to. Secondly, in the narrative we have the idea of a story written about a story. Rango is through and through an actor within the narrative. Even in the finale, where he accepts his role as sheriff, his role can still be read as playing a part, regardless of how fully he believes in it. Rango is, as Cubitt describes him, “...not just a specific performance of an object, but a representation of that performance.” Rango the character directly represents the performance he is unknowingly playing. Finally, the idea of control within the story. For this area Cubitt pulls back even farther, no longer examining only the character of Rango but of Beans as well as the animations of water present within the film. Beans functions as Rango’s antihero in many ways. Where Rango is trapped under layers of outside forces and metatextual ideas but still throughout it all retains an aspect of autonomy (if anything present in the visuals of the movie can be considered to truly have autonomy), Beans explicitly has that ability revoked, becoming catatonic at a moment’s notice. Even further, within that state her autonomy is moreso revoked by the ways in which Rango continues to come on to her. The narrative has for all intents and purposes abandoned her, left to the whims of morally questionable characters until, as the paper argues, she forces her will back on the story and regains consciousness, moving back from inanimate, objective fetish to character with control. Interestingly however, Cubitt also considers this idea in reverse, that the act of inanimation is - on a grander scale - an act of rebellion by a character so controlled by the narrative. The choice to refuse animation in an animated film, and then to choose her own time to reemerge from that is, in a way, a decrying of the external forces that move her along in her own story. In the complete reverse to this is the idea of water within the film. Water is explicitly uncontrollable, and to all best efforts is still never truly controlled even in the case of Rango, where it is all computer generated. In a completely different act of rebellion, but rebellion nevertheless, water demands everything of its creators and holds nothing back, if they want to have an end result that at all resembles the real thing.

Overall this paper presents a very interesting way of viewing animation. While there was no particular reason as to why I picked this paper over any other besides my preexistent fascination with Rango, I am very glad I did. As stated by Cubitt, there are the beginnings to a very interesting conversation within, certainly it is something I will consider moving forwards. To say I was surprised by this paper would be an understatement. Cubitt clearly has a very well articulated and thought out stance on this question and he is able to explain it in an incredibly interesting and compelling way. There are many points within this paper that have certainly crossed my mind before and will undoubtedly come up even more now that I have read this. As such I do believe this is a good read for anyone interested in the idea of ethics in animation, if only for the thought of hearing more people’s opinions on it. I think this concept is very applicable to many aspects of animation, the places to do so becoming even more common at the introduction of video games into the conversation. A medium within animation that features not only control from the craters but from the creators but from the viewer themself is practically begging for this conversation (and in many ways has already had it, but it is a fascinating subset of this conversation nonetheless that should continue to be developed). Overall I believe this paper was a worthwhile read and the very well spoken beginnings of a conversation I hope to have more of in the future.

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(both are the same source but given that this is posted on a public blog I am including both in case one is inaccessible)

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The United States is preparing to send more missile defense systems to Israel, including two Iron Dome batteries and a lot more munitions for the batteries it already has, as Israel braces for even more rocket attacks from Hamas in the south and from Hezbollah in the north.

Israel’s Iron Dome has been a shield against rocket fire for years. It’s kept Israel safe from the smaller-scale airborne incursions that have pestered the country. The question now is twofold: Can the United States really stand up more arms for Israel while propping up another embattled country in a war with another merciless enemy, and can the Iron Dome do the job when faced with a genuine onslaught?

U.S. President Joe Biden assured critics that the United States is more than capable of maintaining its national defense while supporting Ukraine and Israel, and asked a leaderless House of Representatives for more than $100 billion in humanitarian and military aid last week. But experts remain skeptical of just how much an already stretched U.S. defense industrial base can support Israel’s air defense while also providing for other priorities.

“I think it [the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel] probably highlights an underlying problem that we were already facing, which is [that] the defense industrial base is not sufficiently large enough to provide for U.S. national security priorities and those of our partners and allies across the globe,” said Jonathan Lord, the director of the Middle East Security Program at the Center for a New American Security.

The Iron Dome, manufactured by Israeli defense firm Rafael and co-produced by U.S. defense giant RTX (formerly known as Raytheon), is an air defense system. It uses a radar to detect incoming short-range missiles (launched from within 2.5 to 43 miles away) and assesses whether they are heading toward urban areas. If the threat is credible, the system launches a missile—known as the Tamir interceptor missile—to destroy the rocket.

Since its deployment in 2011, the multibillion-dollar technology has worked in tandem with Israel’s layered air defense system—which includes the Arrow and David’s Sling, which intercept long-range and medium-range missiles respectively—and enjoyed a success rate of more than 90 percent. But the recent barrage by Hamas and Hezbollah has put the near-precise system to the test.

According to the Israel Defense Forces, Hamas has launched more than 7,000 rockets toward Israel in the past two weeks, with more than 2,000 rockets fired on Oct. 7 alone. While most have been shot down, some have made it to residential areas, including a neighborhood in Tel Aviv.

What is more worrisome is the possible entry of Hezbollah, entrenched in southern Lebanon, into the war. Hezbollah is one of the world’s most heavily armed nonstate actors, with an arsenal of about 150,000 rockets, including advanced precision-guided missiles. That might be too much for even an Iron Dome. Each Tamir interceptor costs about $40,000.

In addition to its rockets and missiles, Hamas has typically relied on guerrilla warfare tactics such as underground tunnels and roadside bombings. In contrast, Hezbollah has, over time, developed a wider range of sophisticated weaponry. In addition to its missiles, the Lebanese militant group is estimated to have remotely controlled aircraft, shore-to-ship missiles, and third-generation anti-tank missiles. All of these could overwhelm Israel, which some critics have accused of relying far too heavily on high-tech defense systems—such as the Iron Dome. 

“There is a scenario in which Iron Dome could be either overwhelmed or overworked, and so it’s critical that Israel receives the capability where possible,” said a U.S. congressional aide familiar with the matter. According to RTX, as of 2021, Israel had 10 Iron Dome batteries scattered strategically around its cities. The U.S. Defense Department’s plan to send two additional batteries would expand that capability. 

Israel’s war with Hamas may also fast-track U.S. plans to open up domestic production lines for Iron Dome missile interceptors, the congressional aide added. While RTX currently produces some components for the Iron Dome in the United States, they are shipped to Israel for assembly and integration. However, with a new domestic production facility, the United States will be able to take on that assembly load as well.

Under a landmark agreement signed in 2016, the United States agreed to give Israel $38 billion in military aid over the next decade. Following the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2021, the U.S. Congress approved an additional $1 billion in funding—earmarked specifically for the Iron Dome. 

“The United States has supported Israel���s air and missile defense efforts for more than 40 years,” said Tom Karako, the director of the Missile Defense Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The Iron Dome has been an important part of that, but not the only part.”

Missile defense is the carte du jour in the region. The United States has also deployed a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system and additional Patriot missile battalions throughout the Middle East, citing “recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces” across the region. 

However, U.S. calls for military aid to Israel have not come without controversy. While some Republican members of Congress have proposed redirecting aid from Gaza to the Iron Dome system, progressive Democrats have called for an immediate cease-fire and voiced concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Last week, a State Department official, Josh Paul, resigned from his post, which oversaw arms transfers to foreign nations, citing concerns over Israel’s human rights abuses. According to the United Nations, the death toll in Gaza from Israeli airstrikes has crossed 5,000. Reliable information from Gaza, however, is limited by Hamas control.

“The ideal situation is to avoid bloodshed,” said Lord, of the Center for a New American Security. “It’s important that Israelis and Palestinians find a survivable status quo that provides justice, dignity, and peace to both peoples.”

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Monetizing a Medium.com Blog:

Introduction:

Medium.com has become one of the internet's best-respected content platforms. It enables writers of all backgrounds to publish stories, ideas, and knowledge to millions of readers. Compared to other blogging platforms that involve technical configuration, Medium makes it simple for writers to concentrate on content and leverage built-in distribution channels. Medium is an online publishing platform started by Ev Williams, co-founder of Twitter and Blogger.

1. Understanding Medium.com and Its Ecosystem:

What is Medium?

Medium is an online publishing platform started by Ev Williams, co-founder of Twitter and Blogger. It seeks to merge the best of blogging and social publishing by providing a clean writing interface, an in-built audience, and an algorithm-based distribution system. Medium attracts writers who wish to publish useful content without having to host their own websites.

Why Write on Medium?

Ease of Use: No hosting, plugins, or maintenance.

Built-in Audience: Millions of monthly readers.

Monetization Built-In: By way of the Medium Partner Program.

Authority & Trust: Medium articles tend to rank highly on Google.

Community: Authors can write together, publish in publications, and meet readers.

2. The Medium Partner Program (MPP):

What is the Medium Partner Program?

The Medium Partner Program lets writers get paid depending on how long paying Medium members read their stories. Medium does not display traditional banner advertisements, unlike ad-based sites. Readers pay a subscription fee (currently $5/month), and writers get compensated from a share of the fees.

Here's how it works:

1. Who Can Join?

To qualify, you need to:

* Have at least 100 followers on Medium * Have published at least one story * Be based in a supported country(e.g., U.S., U.K., Canada, India, etc.) * Have a Stripe account  to receive payments

2. How Writers Earn Money:

Writers get paid mostly on member reading time:

When paying Medium members read what you've published, Medium monitors how long they're engaged. The more time they read, the more you get paid. It's not by views or clicks—it's by time spent and engagement

Example: A 10,000 non-member view story might earn you $0, whereas a story with 500 reads by paying members can earn much more if they are willing to invest quality time in reading it.

3. More Earning Opportunities:

Referred memberships: You can earn 50% of a reader's subscription fee when they sign up for Medium using your referral link.

3. Ways to Boost Your Medium Income:

1. Post Regularly and Regularly

2–4 posts per week is optimal.

Regular posting keeps your name in front of readers.

It also satisfies the Medium algorithm, which likes active contributors.

2. Write for High-Interest Niche Topics

Some topics do much better than others on Medium. Write about topics in the following categories:

Self-improvement

Productivity

Writing and creativity

Tech and startups

Mental health

Personal finance

Career development

3. Optimize for SEO:

Medium has high domain authority, so it's simpler to rank in Google. Take advantage of this:

Utilize keyword research tools (such as Ubersuggest, Ahrefs, or Google Keyword Planner).

Place your main keyword in the title, subtitle, and near the beginning of your content.

Organize with headers (H2, H3), and utilize bullet points and brief paragraphs.

4. Create Catchy Headlines:

A good title can boost your click-through rate exponentially. Use tools such as CoSchedule's Headline Analyzer or experiment with formulas such as:

"How I [Achieved Result] in [Short Time]"

"10 Lessons I Learned From [Experience]"

"The Ultimate Guide to [Topic]"

5. Take Advantage of Medium Publications:

Publications are essentially online magazines on Medium. Getting published in popular ones can result in 10x–100x more views.

Top publications are:

Better Humans

Start it Up

Better Marketing

The Startup

Personal Growth

How to get into one:

Read their submission guidelines (which are typically listed in their About page)

Send well-edited articles that resonate with their tone and subjects

Network with active writers or editors in the publication.

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$100/Day: Effortless Article Writing Guide for Beginners (Zero Experience Required!)

Ready to turn your keyboard into a cash machine? If you’ve ever dreamed of making money online by writing articles but felt held back by a lack of experience, this is your golden ticket. I’m spilling the secrets to creating, monetizing, and scaling content like a pro—even if you’ve never written a single blog post. Let’s dive into the step-by-step blueprint that’s helped countless beginners earn their first $100/day.

Step 1: Whip Up Articles in Seconds with AI (No Writing Skills Needed)

Forget the myth that you need to be a wordsmith. AI tools like Grok.com (my personal favorite) do the heavy lifting. Just type a topic—say, “Why Cold Brew Coffee is the Next Billion-Dollar Trend”—and watch it generate a polished article instantly. No expertise? No problem.

Pro Tip: Start with trending niches (e.g., wellness, tech, or personal finance) to tap into hungry audiences. Use free tools like Google Trends or AnswerThePublic to brainstorm high-demand topics.

Step 2: Dodge Duplicate Content Disasters

Google hates copycats. But here’s the hack: Run your AI-generated article through tools like ChatHub.GG or Arena.AI to rewrite it into 5+ unique versions. Think of it as cloning your content without the penalty.

Bonus: Add personal anecdotes or current stats to make pieces feel handcrafted. (e.g., “As a coffee fanatic, I was shocked to learn 63% of millennials splurge on artisanal beans…”).

Step 3: Monetize Like a Mogul (Affiliate Links = Your Cash Pipeline)

Time to turn words into wealth. If your article’s about coffee, partner with Amazon Associates, Bluehost (for coffee blogs), or niche subscription boxes like Atlas Coffee Club. Sprinkle affiliate links naturally—e.g., “This French Press [affiliate link] brews perfection.”

Hot Take: Join ShareASale or ClickBank to find lesser-known programs with higher payouts.

Step 4: Flood the Internet with Your Content

Go where the eyeballs are! Publish across free platforms to dominate search results and social feeds:

Medium: Ideal for thought leadership.

Quora Spaces: Answer relevant questions, then link to your full article.

LinkedIn Articles: Tag brands you mention for viral potential.

Vocal.Media & HubPages: Earn ad revenue plus affiliate income.

Secret Weapon: Repurpose one article into YouTube scripts, Twitter threads, or Pinterest guides.

Step 5: Become a Pinterest Traffic Ninja

Pinterest isn’t just for recipes—it’s a FREE traffic goldmine. Create pins with Canva using bold text like “How I Earned $500/Month Drinking Coffee [FREE Guide].” Link to your article, use keywords (#PassiveIncome, #SideHustle), and post consistently.

Pro Move: Join group boards in your niche to 10x your reach overnight.

Step 6: Scale to $100/Day with the “Set-It-and-Forget-It” Strategy

Here’s the magic: Once your first 10 articles are live, rinse and repeat. With 50+ articles circulating, even a 2% click-through rate can vault you past $100/day. Schedule 2 hours daily to:

Generate 3 articles via AI.

Rewrite and add affiliate links.

Publish on 2 new platforms.

Create 5 Pinterest pins.

Final Word: Your Laptop is a Money-Printing Machine

This isn’t a “get-rich-quick” scheme—it’s a proven roadmap. AI handles the writing, platforms handle the traffic, and affiliate links handle the cash. All YOU do is hit “publish.”

Action Step: Pick ONE niche (coffee, keto, crypto?) and write your first AI article in the next 10 minutes

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Medium Now Supports 77 New Countries, Including India

How can this milestone enhance inclusivity and diversity on the platform, making it more vital and sustainable and benefiting writers and readers around the globe? As a dedicated writer, reader, editor, curator, content strategist, and multiple publication owners on Medium, I am delighted and thrilled to share some incredible news highlighting the platform’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity,…

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Top Guest Blog Posting Sites in 2025 That Reward Bloggers for Their Expertise

Introduction

Guest blogging has evolved beyond simply building backlinks. In 2025, many guest blog posting sites offer substantial rewards for high-quality contributions. These rewards can come in the form of compensation, exposure, valuable backlinks, or other incentives that make guest blogging a win-win for both the blogger and the website owner. In this article, we’ll explore the top guest blog posting sites where you can showcase your expertise and get rewarded for your efforts. 1. Medium Medium is a popular platform that allows writers to post content on various topics, including health, fitness, technology, and business. Through the Medium Partner Program, writers can earn money based on how many people engage with their posts. The platform has a massive, engaged audience, making it one of the top sites to reach readers and get rewarded. How to Get Started: Create an account and start publishing articles. Writers can join the Partner Program to monetize their content.

2. HuffPost Overview: HuffPost remains one of the most well-known media outlets for guest bloggers. With its large readership, posting on HuffPost can bring instant credibility and visibility to your writing. They are always open to content from experts across a range of topics, including wellness, business, politics, and lifestyle. While they don’t offer direct payment for posts, the exposure and branding you get in return are valuable rewards. How to Get Started: Pitch your article idea to the relevant section editor or submit your article via their contact page. 3. Forbes Overview: Forbes has a contributor program that allows guest bloggers and experts to share their insights in fields such as entrepreneurship, finance, technology, and health. Although guest blog posting sites don’t get direct compensation, the reward comes in the form of significant exposure to Forbes’ large and influential audience. How to Get Started: Apply to become a contributor and submit your article for consideration.

Reward Bloggers

Reward Bloggers is a platform designed to help bloggers, writers, and content creators earn rewards by contributing to various websites, including through guest posts. RewardBloggers.com offers a way for bloggers to submit articles and get paid, or in some cases, earn other benefits such as exposure and backlinks.

4. Entrepreneur Overview: If you’re an expert in business, entrepreneurship, or marketing, Entrepreneur offers an excellent platform for guest posts. Their guest post contributors are usually recognized professionals who provide high-quality content, and in return, they get significant exposure to an engaged business-oriented audience. How to Get Started: Apply through their guest posting portal, pitch your ideas, and submit articles for review.

5. HubSpot   Overview: HubSpot is an authority in the digital marketing and sales field, and it’s always on the lookout for fresh perspectives from guest contributors. Bloggers and marketers who contribute to HubSpot can gain massive exposure to its audience while also getting rewarded with backlinks and social media promotion. How to Get Started: Submit your guest post ideas to Hub Spot’s editorial team or use their content submission form.

6. Thrive Global Overview: Thrive Global focuses on well-being, productivity, and self-improvement, which makes it a great site for those in the health, fitness, or wellness space. Writers who contribute to Thrive Global can gain significant exposure, while also getting valuable backlinks to their own websites. How to Get Started: Sign up as a contributor and pitch your article ideas. Thrive Global encourages articles that aim to inspire and motivate.

7. Business 2 Community Overview: Business 2 Community is a great platform for marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship experts. While they don’t offer direct compensation for guest posts, the exposure and networking opportunities can help boost your professional brand and connect you with like-minded individuals and businesses. How to Get Started: Sign up for a contributor account, submit your content, and engage with the B2C community.

8. Social Media Examiner Overview: Social Media Examiner is a top resource for social media marketers. Guest bloggers who contribute high-quality content can enjoy extensive exposure to marketers and business owners. Articles on social media trends and strategies are especially in demand. Exposure on this platform can position you as a thought leader in the social media space. How to Get Started: Submit your pitch to the editorial team and, if selected, contribute an expert article on social media or digital marketing.

9. Writers Weekly Overview: Writers Weekly is one of the few guest blog posting sites that offer monetary compensation for articles. It’s a great choice for writers looking for paid opportunities in the writing, publishing, and blogging niches. While the pay may vary depending on the article, it’s a great platform for established writers. How to Get Started: Review their submission guidelines and pitch your article ideas for consideration.

10. GetResponse Blog Overview: GetResponse is an email marketing platform that frequently accepts guest blog posting sites related to digital marketing, email marketing, and business growth. Bloggers who contribute to GetResponse are rewarded with exposure to a community of marketers and small business owners. How to Get Started: Pitch your article ideas related to email marketing or business growth strategies to their editorial team.

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How Long Does It Take to Make an App Properly? Mobile App Experts India

Creating a mobile app is a very difficult task and many factors can affect it while creating it. Good app development companies understand how important it is for businesses to use mobile technology, so it is very important to know how much time it takes to develop an app and which company will be best for you.

Phases of Mobile App Development:

1. Conceptualization & Planning:

Defining App Goals & Features: The motive of the app in this important steps, target audience and key functionalities have to be clearly defined.

Market Research & Competitor Analysis: Understanding the market landscape and analysing competitors is very important. It helps you in finding features that make your app different from other apps. It also shows you the potential challenges that you may face.

2. Design:

User Interface & User Experience Design: It is important to create a user interface that is easy to understand and good to look at so that the user experience is better and there is no problem in using it.

Prototyping & Wireframing: Developing responsive models and wireframes to understand the flow and functionality of the app.

3. Development:

Platform Selection: Choose the right platforms (iOS, Android or both) according to the target audience and business goals.

Coding & Programming: Using relevant programming languages is a good way to write clean, secure and efficient code. 

API integration: It is necessary to merge with third party API (e.g., payment, gateways, social media) to improve the functionality of the app.

4. Testing:

unit testing: It's important to test each individual component of the app to confirm that they are working properly.

integration testing: It is important to test the interactions between different parts of the app.

5. Deployment:

App Store Submission: Properly preparing the app for submission to relevant app stores (Apple App Store, Google Play Store).

Deployment & Launch: Successfully launching the app on the chosen platforms.

6. Maintenance & Support:

Bug Fixes & Updates Fixing any bugs or issues after the launch of the app.

App Store Updates Regularly updating the app with new features, security enhancements and bug fixes.

Factors Influencing App Development Time:

• App Complexity: The number and complexity of features directly impacts development timing. If the app is simple and does some basic work then it will be developed quickly. But if the app has many features like augmented reality or artificial intelligence, then it will take more time to develop. • Platform Selection: Developing for both iOS and Android platforms mostly takes more time than developing for a single platform. • Development Team Expertise: The experience and skill level of a development team should be very good. A highly experienced team can always complete the project faster and better. 

• Client Involvement: Actively involving the client and providing timely feedback can accelerate development.

How Long Does It Typically Take?

Every app takes its timing differently like:

• Simple Apps: apps with basic functionalities are ready in a few weeks. • Medium-Complexity Apps: Apps with moderate complexity like social networking apps or ecommerce apps take a few months to develop. • Complex Apps: Highly complex apps that contain advanced features such as on-demand services or enterprise-level applications may take closer to a year to develop.

Choosing the Right Development Partner: Why Choose Mobile App Experts?

• Experience & Expertise: MAE has a team of experienced developers with established success in delivering successful mobile applications. • Portfolio & user Feedbacks: Explore our complete portfolio and read user feedback to learn more about us.

Conclusion:

Mobile app experts are the top mobile app development company. We work closely with our clients to understand their requirements and customize our work accordingly. If you join us, we assure you that your app will be prepared as soon as possible and that too at low cost, which will be smooth to run and easy to use, so contact us today and take your business. Contact us today to begin your journey of creating an amazing mobile application with never-before design.

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Support Dolphin Conservation with Westernport Marina and the Dolphin Research Institute

At Westernport Marina, we are proud to support the efforts of the Dolphin Research Institute, a leading organization dedicated to protecting dolphins and marine life in Victoria's waterways. Together, we aim to foster sustainable practices and ensure the preservation of these magnificent creatures for future generations.

About the Dolphin Research Institute

The Dolphin Research Institute (DRI) is a not-for-profit organization based in Victoria, Australia. For over three decades, DRI has been at the forefront of marine conservation, focusing on dolphin research, habitat protection, and educating communities about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems.

Their key initiatives include:

Research Programs: Studying dolphin populations to understand their behavior, health, and habitats.

Community Education: Running workshops and campaigns to promote awareness about marine life conservation.

Sustainability Advocacy: Partnering with businesses and governments to drive eco-friendly practices.

How Westernport Marina Supports Dolphin Conservation

At Westernport Marina, we understand the importance of protecting marine life. That’s why we collaborate with organizations like the Dolphin Research Institute to support their mission. Here’s how we contribute:

Eco-Friendly Practices: Our marina implements environmentally sustainable operations to minimize our impact on marine ecosystems.

Awareness Campaigns: We host events and educational programs in partnership with DRI to inform visitors about dolphin conservation.

Fundraising Efforts: A portion of our profits goes toward supporting the vital research and conservation work of DRI.

How You Can Help

You can make a difference by supporting the Dolphin Research Institute and their conservation efforts. Here’s how:

Visit Westernport Marina: Experience our services while knowing you’re contributing to a great cause.

Donate to DRI: Your contributions directly fund dolphin research and education programs.

Adopt a Dolphin: Participate in DRI’s symbolic dolphin adoption program to support their work.

Spread Awareness: Share information about the importance of protecting dolphins and marine ecosystems with your community.

Why Protecting Dolphins Matters

Dolphins play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems. Protecting them ensures:

Healthier oceans and waterways.

Preservation of biodiversity.

Enhanced eco-tourism opportunities for communities like ours.

🌊 Join us in supporting dolphin conservation!Discover more about the Dolphin Research Institute and Westernport Marina’s initiatives. Visit [Insert Website URL] or call us at [Insert Phone Number] to get involved.

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Keyword Integration: Use variations like “supporting Dolphin Research Institute,” “marine life conservation Victoria,” and “Westernport Marina dolphin initiatives.”

Internal Links: Include links to the Dolphin Research Institute’s website and your services pages.

Multimedia: Enhance the post with images of dolphins, marine ecosystems, and events hosted by Westernport Marina.

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In today’s fast-paced world, managing health expenses effectively is a top priority for individuals and families. Trivio Pharmacy, a trusted name in healthcare, is making it easier for customers to save on medications and enjoy exclusive benefits with their Pharmacy Store Memberships. These plans are designed to provide affordable healthcare solutions, while also delivering unmatched convenience and value.

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Trivio Pharmacy’s membership plans are tailored to meet the diverse needs of customers. Whether you're a regular buyer of over-the-counter medications or rely on monthly prescriptions, these memberships ensure you get the best deals while enjoying premium services.

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Transparent Membership Costs: With affordable medical store membership costs, you get maximum benefits without straining your budget.

How Trivio Pharmacy Helps Upgrade Your Medical Store

Trivio Pharmacy doesn’t just cater to individual customers but also empowers small and medium-sized businesses. If you're looking to upgrade your medical store, partnering with Trivio Pharmacy can bring a transformative edge.

By becoming a part of Trivio’s network, you gain access to:

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Joining Trivio Pharmacy’s membership plans is an investment in the growth of your business and customer satisfaction.

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One of the standout features of Trivio Pharmacy is the clarity and affordability of their medical store membership costs. There are no hidden charges, and the plans are structured to provide value for every rupee spent. Customers can choose from multiple tiers based on their usage patterns and needs.

For medical store owners, the membership plans include a breakdown of wholesale pricing, inventory management support, and access to exclusive stock. This ensures that upgrading your medical store becomes a hassle-free process with tangible benefits.

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For business owners seeking to upgrade their medical store, Trivio offers personalized consultations to guide you through the onboarding process.

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Make $1,000-$4,000 per month Writing on Medium.com Have you ever dreamed of earning money by writing about topics you love? Thomas Smith’s course, Thrive on Medium, teaches you how to generate $1,000 to $4,000 per month through the Medium Partner Program and other revenue streams. With over five years of experience and 750+ articles garnering 14 million+ views, Thomas has consolidated his knowledge into this step-by-step course designed for both beginners and experienced writers. Why Choose This Course? Proven Results: Thomas Smith’s experience speaks for itself. His top article earned over $19,000, and he’s built a lucrative income stream through Medium. Comprehensive Content: The course covers everything from getting started to optimizing and monetizing your content. Access to Insider Secrets: Learn Thomas’s strategies for getting stories “Boosted” by Medium’s new feature, which can increase your article’s reach and earnings significantly. What You’ll Learn 1. Nail the Basics Account Setup: Create a professional Medium account. Join the Partner Program: Learn how to qualify for the program and start earning from your stories. Profile Optimization: Build a profile that attracts readers and promotes your services. Article Formatting: Master the art of crafting well-formatted, visually appealing articles. 2. Optimize Your Medium Presence Niche Selection: Identify a profitable and passion-driven niche. Content Ideation: Brainstorm hundreds of article ideas. Headline Mastery: Write attention-grabbing headlines that increase click-through rates. Community Building: Grow a community of loyal readers on Medium. 3. Monetize Your Writing Partner Program Earnings: Maximize your earnings through the Medium Partner Program. Affiliate Marketing: Discover how to use Medium articles to generate affiliate income. Service Promotion: Drive leads to your consulting, coaching, or service-based business. Boost Program: Get guidance on how to leverage Medium’s Boost program for exponential growth. Case Study: Jared Bauman’s Success Jared Bauman, a successful participant in the course, saw instant results. After just three days on Medium, one of his stories was “Boosted,” leading to 1,300+ views and $112 in earnings. By the end of the week, Jared’s newfound knowledge had laid the foundation for a sustainable income stream from Medium. Course Structure The course is organized into 24 lessons, each focusing on critical elements of Medium success: Getting Started: Learn the fundamentals, including how to create an account, write stories, and join the Partner Program. Niche Selection: Discover top-performing topics and how to tailor your content for Medium’s audience. Boost Insights: Get actionable tips on how to “Boost” your stories for maximum exposure. Monetization Strategies: Learn five different ways to monetize your Medium presence. Who Is This Course For? Beginners: If you’re new to Medium, this course provides a step-by-step guide to get you earning as soon as possible. Experienced Writers: If you’re a seasoned writer, you’ll learn advanced techniques like leveraging the Boost program and monetizing beyond the Partner Program. Business Owners & Coaches: Use Medium as a tool for lead generation, brand visibility, and content marketing. Final Thoughts Thrive on Medium is your pathway to consistent income from writing. Whether you’re looking to earn “latte money” or build a full-time career, this course offers the tools, techniques, and proven strategies to help you succeed. With a risk-free, 7-day refund policy, there’s no reason not to give it a try. Enroll today and start thriving on Medium!  

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Creative and Profitable Side Gigs Every Doctor Should Consider

As a doctor, your expertise in healthcare is unmatched, but have you ever thought about diversifying your income? With the rising demand for financial independence and flexibility, many physicians are exploring side gigs that align with their skills, passions, and schedules. Here are some creative and profitable opportunities to consider:

1. Telemedicine Consultant

Leverage your medical credentials by offering virtual consultations during your off-hours. With platforms like Teladoc and MDLIVE, you can provide care to patients remotely, earning extra income without compromising your primary practice.

Why it's great:

Flexible hours

Expands patient reach

Minimal overhead costs

2. Medical Writing and Blogging

Share your expertise by writing articles, blogs, or content for medical publications and websites. Your insights can educate patients, inform peers, or even advocate for health policies.

How to start:

Create a blog or contribute to platforms like Medium.

Partner with medical journals or healthcare companies.

3. Real Estate Investing

Doctors can make excellent real estate investors due to their stable income and access to capital. Consider investing in rental properties, multifamily syndications, or Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

Why consider real estate:

Passive income potential

Tax benefits

Long-term wealth building

4. Health Coaching and Wellness Consulting

Use your medical background to guide individuals toward healthier lifestyles. You can design personalized wellness plans or host workshops on nutrition, fitness, and stress management.

Potential platforms:

Launch a YouTube channel or Instagram page.

Partner with gyms or corporate wellness programs.

5. Online Course Creation

Create and sell online courses about health, wellness, or any niche expertise you have. Platforms like Udemy, Teachable, or Skillshare can help you reach a global audience.

Example topics:

How to manage chronic illnesses

Preparing for medical school

Work-life balance for healthcare professionals

6. Investing in Startups or Funds

Expand your financial portfolio by investing in startups or niche funds like the BlueOcean Fund. These opportunities allow you to diversify your wealth and potentially earn high returns with minimal active involvement.

Pro Tip:Look for funds that align with your values and expertise, such as healthcare innovations or sustainable investments.

7. Medical Expert Witness

Offer your expertise in legal cases as a medical expert witness. This side gig not only pays well but also allows you to contribute to the justice system.

How to get started:

Connect with legal firms specializing in malpractice cases.

Build your credibility through certifications and experience.

8. Speaking Engagements and Workshops

Share your knowledge at conferences, webinars, or community events. Whether it’s about medical advancements or work-life balance, your voice can inspire and educate others.

Bonus:Public speaking enhances your professional reputation and networking opportunities.

9. Telehealth Platform Advisor

Join the tech revolution by consulting with telehealth startups. Your insights can help them refine their products and better serve patients.

10. Creative Pursuits

Don’t limit yourself to healthcare! Pursue creative gigs like writing a book, creating art, or even photography. These ventures provide a refreshing break from your routine while offering financial rewards.

Final Thoughts

Side gigs are an excellent way for doctors to achieve financial freedom, explore new interests, and make a difference beyond their practice. Whether you’re drawn to real estate, medical writing, or creative endeavors, the opportunities are endless.

Ready to take the leap? Explore how BlueOcean Fund can help you kickstart your journey toward financial diversification and freedom.