Are you tired of Medium's limitations and ready to take full control of your content?
Maybe you're concerned about Medium's paywalls, or perhaps you want more freedom to customize your site and monetize your content.
Whatever your reasons, migrating from Medium to your own website is a smart move for serious content creators.
In this comprehensive guide, I'll walk you through the entire process of moving your Medium blog to your website, maintaining your SEO rankings, and taking full control of your content
Options for Migrating from Medium
Your migration path will depend on whether you're using a custom Medium domain. Let's explore both scenarios:
Option 1: If You Have a Custom Domain on Medium
If you've been using a custom domain on Medium (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com), the migration process is more straightforward and preserves your SEO value. Here's how to proceed:
Purchase web hosting: Select a reputable hosting provider like Bluehost, SiteGround, or Hostinger.
Install a content management system (CMS): We have an entire article on the best blogging platforms that you can check out.
TL;DR: Inblog is the new-age blogging platform that modern content marketing teams prefer, followed by WordPress, Ghost, Squarespace, etc.Export your Medium content:
Go to your profile picture > Settings > Security and apps
Click "Download your information" and then "Export"
Wait for the email with your HTML files in a .zip archive
Import your content to your new site: If you’re using Inblog, we do the import for you. Just shortlist the HTML files you wish to migrate, and our team will take care of the rest. Turnaround is 1-2 business days.
For CMS like WordPress or Ghost, the process is more manual, using their migration tools.
Set up 301 redirects: This critical step ensures that anyone visiting your old Medium URLs will be automatically directed to the corresponding pages on your new site.
Since you control the domain, you can implement proper 301 redirects to maintain your SEO value.
Verify and clean up content: Check that all your posts, images, and formatting transferred correctly, and make any necessary adjustments.
Option 2: If You Don't Have a Custom Domain on Medium
If you've been publishing on medium.com/@yourusername, the migration is a bit more challenging since you can't implement redirects. Here's the best approach:
Set up your new website and export and import your content following steps 1-4 from Option 1.
Edit your Medium posts: Since you can't redirect, the best approach is to:
Leave a shortened version of each post on Medium (about 25% of the original)
Add a note explaining you've moved
Include a clear link to the full version on your new site
Add canonical links if possible: If you have a Medium membership, you can set the canonical URL for your posts to point to your new website, which helps with SEO.
Post-Migration Tasks
After transferring your content from Medium, complete these essential tasks to ensure a successful migration:
Check all content: Verify all posts, images, and links are working correctly on your new site.
Set up analytics: Install Google Analytics or use platform-specific analytics (like Inblog's built-in analytics).
Submit your sitemap to search engines: Help Google and other search engines index your new site quickly.
Set up lead generation: If using Inblog, configure its built-in lead capture forms and CTAs; for WordPress, consider plugins like WPForms.
Customize your design: Make your site visually appealing and aligned with your brand.
Plan your content strategy: Set up an editorial calendar for future content.
Why Is Inblog the Best Medium Alternative
If you’re looking for Medium alternatives, here’s how Inblog stacks up:
Feature | Inblog | Medium |
|---|---|---|
Business Focus | Optimized for businesses | For individual writers |
SEO Optimization | Fully optimized out of the box | Not business-oriented |
SEO Analytics | Integrated | No built-in analytics |
Call-to-Action | Built-in floating CTAs | Limited options |
Custom Domain | Subdomain/subdirectory | Only with paid membership |
Branding | No-code customization | Limited options |
Inblog’s Technical Advantages Over Medium
SEO Optimization Built-In
Inblog delivers complete SEO functionality without plugins - Lighthouse scores above 90, semantic tags, XML sitemaps, proper metadata, and mobile optimization all work out of the box. The platform also includes direct Google Search Console integration and an index checker.
Lead Generation Focus
Convert readers to leads with built-in floating CTAs and customizable lead capture forms. The system includes lead management tables and multiple input types without requiring third-party tools or custom development.
Business-Oriented Analytics
Track keyword performance, organic traffic, and conversion metrics directly in your dashboard. Understand which content drives business results rather than just pageviews.
Technical Advantages
Inblog requires no developer expertise for customization, offers both subdomain and subdirectory hosting options, and includes social distribution tools. Blog templates, brand customization, and navigation setup can all be done without code.
Cost Effectiveness
Multiple plugins, developer assistance, and custom integrations are unnecessary. Pricing scales based on pageviews, with options from free to enterprise levels that are significantly more affordable than custom development.
Ready to see Inblog in action? Start your 14-day free trial today.
Ready to Migrate Your Blog from Ghost?
Moving from Medium to your own website requires some effort, but the long-term benefits of content ownership, creative freedom, and monetization options make it worthwhile.
The migration process might seem daunting, but with this guide and the right tools, you can complete it successfully without losing your audience or search rankings.
Expect some temporary traffic fluctuation after migration, but with proper redirects and technical SEO, your content should quickly regain and potentially exceed its previous performance.
Common Medium Migration Questions
1. Will I lose my SEO rankings when I move from Medium?
If you use a custom domain and set up proper 301 redirects, you should maintain most of your SEO value. There might be a temporary dip in traffic (4-6 weeks), but your rankings should recover.
If you don't have a custom domain, you'll likely experience some SEO loss since you can't redirect. The edited Medium posts with links to your new site will help mitigate this.
2. Should I delete my Medium account after migration?
It's generally better to keep your Medium account active but redirect visitors to your new site. This maintains any referral traffic from Medium and prevents someone else from taking your username.
3. Will my new site have duplicate content issues with Medium?
If you've set up proper redirects (Option 1) or edited your Medium posts to only contain partial content (Option 2), you shouldn't have duplicate content issues. Search engines will recognize that the full content now lives on your new domain.
4. Can I still publish on Medium after moving to my own site?
Absolutely! Many successful bloggers maintain a presence on Medium for additional exposure but use the Import feature to republish content from their main site. When using the import tool, Medium automatically sets the canonical URL to your original post, preventing SEO issues.
