When my Medium earnings decline went from one thousand dollars a month to two hundred, I realised something deeper was happening. The work had not changed. My voice had not changed. My readers had not changed. Yet the income collapsed. This version is for readers who want the full explanation behind the numbers. The algorithm shifts. The platform behaviour. The lessons most writers ignore. A Decline That Built Up Slowly The Medium income drop did not happen in one dramatic moment. It unfolded across months. My views remained stable while payouts fell sharply. A story that once earned one hundred … Continue reading Why My Medium Income Dropped 80 Percent — And What It Reveals About Digital Platforms