2012 founded Wavering
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Medium
something is at the door
14 years 6 days and counting
Ev Williams, 2012. Still pretty. Still searching for a business that is not a puzzle.
Why it lasted
- The editor and the URL still mean 'a post that looks like a post'.
- Publications and the Partner Program keep a class of writers in the building.
Times it almost ended
- Ev Williams has restarted the business model more times than a sitcom. Each pivot sheds users.
- Substack took the paid writer. Personal sites took the rest.
What would finish it
- The paywall becoming a joke and the writers going home. Halfway there.
Questions
Is Medium still up?
Yes, with a Wavering verdict: something is at the door. Founded 2012.
How long has Medium been around?
Medium has been up since 2012-08-14.
Why did Medium survive?
The editor and the URL still mean 'a post that looks like a post'.
Could Medium still die?
The paywall becoming a joke and the writers going home. Halfway there.