Creating your own website vs. using content aggregator

[Dominique]

You can create a free or self hosted website and publish your content. You can also use content aggregator like Medium to publish your content. What are the benefits or drawbacks of using sites like Medium compared to your own site?

 

[Nomad]

You get better exposure by using content aggregator. It might not be possible to reach hundreds of thousands people through your own website but on a site like Medium, it is possible.