LaunchWakeCan I post my startup on Medium?
You can share here directly, provided you follow the format. Posts are rarely removed when they lead with substance instead of a pitch.
Why the ban risk is low
- Rewards transparency; disclose that it's your project.
The rules, in plain English
How to post here safely
- Publish a real, useful article; keep any product mention to one CTA at the end.
- Canonical-link to your own blog and disclose affiliation.
- Don't make the post a thin wrapper around a sales pitch — editors reject it.
Account requirements
- Frame the post as a firsthand build story — stories whose primary point is selling or gathering signups are excluded from General Distribution.
- Keep the product CTA secondary to reader value; 'a sales pitch' is the documented Boost disqualifier.
- Disclose affiliate links; don't cross-post identical copies.
Source: Medium Rules + Distribution/Boost guidelines — first-party promotion is allowed, but stories primarily driving traffic or sales are ineligible for General Distribution and Boost.
Frequently asked
Can I post my startup on Medium?
Low ban risk. You can share here directly, provided you follow the format. Posts are rarely removed when they lead with substance instead of a pitch.
What gets posts removed on Medium?
Rewards transparency; disclose that it's your project. In short: Don't make the post a thin wrapper around a sales pitch — editors reject it.
When is the best time to post on Medium?
Tue-Thu, 9-11am ET. Timing helps, but fit and format matter more — a rule-breaking post fails at any hour.
Do I need an established account to post on Medium?
There's no hard rule, but Medium works best with a warmed-up, credible profile. (Source: Medium Rules + Distribution/Boost guidelines — first-party promotion is allowed, but stories primarily driving traffic or sales are ineligible for General Distribution and Boost.) Tip: Frame the post as a firsthand build story — stories whose primary point is selling or gathering signups are excluded from General Distribution.
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