How to Build a blogs Like Medium in Next.js
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Prathamesh More
June 26, 2025 • 5 min read
Building a blogs like Medium in Next.js is easier than you think. With tools like TailwindCSS, shadcn/ui, and modern React features, you can create stunning layouts with minimal effort.
Why Medium’s Design Works
Medium focuses on whitespace, readable fonts, and a clean structure. This helps the reader focus on the content.
What We Use
- Next.js App Router
- TailwindCSS for styling
- shadcn/ui for components
- Markdown or MDX for content

The `prose` class from Tailwind Typography helps make your content look beautiful with zero effort.
“Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” – Steve Jobs
Next Steps
Add dynamic routing for individual blogs posts, use MDX or a CMS like Strapi, and deploy it on Vercel.