>If the content you write has inherent value, why not host it yourself? Well for one thing, "inherent value" is never what attracts readers/buyers/whoever, mar

>If the content you write has inherent value, why not host it yourself? Well for one thing, "inherent value" is never what attracts readers/buyers/whoever, marketing is. So putting your content on a platform that makes people more likely to see it is much more in alignment with certain goals. And if you're considering putting articles on Medium, I'm guessing ad revenue is not one of your goals.