Hack 101: Growing On Steemit

So I saw this question asked by a newbie somewhere and I decided to treat it as a broad topic instead. I know we were fed with a lot of stories before we joined.

“All you have to do is register, blog and earn”….
It’s that simple yeah? But then we come and find something different.
“Make quality posts” but then I see posts of over 1000 words of great quality and not plagiarized with a beautiful $0.00 sitting comfortably on it for good 7 days.
How discouraging….In the midst of the dip, how do we get to survive? How do we grow on Steemit?
The first thing you should understand is that, you wouldn’t grow overnight, it would require your time and even energy to grow on the platform and perhaps a little sacrifice.e

1. Be Consistent

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It’s so funny that most of the people complaining of little or no payouts hardly make posts. They make a today and because they got nothing perhaps from the post, they decide to take a chill and do not make a post until 10 days later. To grow on Steemit, you need to first be determined to be consistent, whether the post gets upvoted or not, remain consistent and you are one step closer to becoming a whale….lol.

2. Develop Relationships

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Forming relationships is one of the many ways to grow on Steemit. No man is an island on his own. Relationships are what keeps you going when the going gets tough. It is your relationship with people that will keep you strong even when you’re at the verge of giving up. They pull you up, encourage you and are there for you when you need them. One of the many ways to form relationships on the Steemit platform is by making comments on other people’s posts.

3. Participate In Contests

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Even with the downturn in the prices of Steem, there are still Steemians who organize weekly or daily contests that could easily seal you a win. Participating in contests helps you form relationships, boost your writing skills and perhaps may even earn you rewards in the end. One of the ways to stay motivated despite the happenings on the Steem platform is to participate in contests.

4. Utilize Community Platforms

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There are several communities out there seeking for who to reward. All you have to do is join these communities and actively contribute to the community and you may earn their support.
One very good platform for community based associations is DISCORD and this is where so many activities on Steemit take place. There are different communities on Discord where one could easily earn support.

Growing on Steemit requires techniques which may be peculiar to a particular person. What works for me, may not work for you and vice versa. Is there any way not listed here that could help me and others grow, please feel free to share them.
Thanks

My name is Juliet Israel and I am dedicated to your success.
Cheers