How to Set Up Your Medium Profile to Make Money (2026 Beginner Tutorial)
If you're new to Medium and want to be seen and make money, this is where you start.
Your profile is the most visited page on your Medium blog. It decides if people trust you, follow you, and click your links.
In this beginner tutorial, I show you how to set up your Medium profile by design so it supports growth and income from day one.
You'll learn how to choose the right photo, write a strong bio, show expertise, and add a clear call to action that helps you earn on Medium.
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Table of contents:
00:00 Why your Medium profile affects your income
01:45 Common beginner mistakes on Medium
03:10 Profile photo and name setup
04:45 Writing a bio that builds trust and earns
07:45 Showing expertise and credibility
11:15 Links and calls to action that make money
14:50 Designing your profile for long term income
16:10 Final tips and recap
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