How to write a "Good Quality" Post? (My Personal Perspective)

in STEEM FOR BETTERLIFE10 months ago

Disclaimer: This is not a standard community rule or a requirement for posting in the community, but is just my point of view of a good post.
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My kids were in elementary school the moment I took this photo using Sony Experia Acro S, I re-take this photo from my 5 years old post which was upvoted by Curie

In recent times, I browsed across the community and tried to find something new to have fun with and read some posts. I found mostly about diary games and some other posts as well. But I can not ignore the fact that most of the posts are only made to gain the payout. Some using the delegation upvote services and flooding the platform. I am not judging which is right or wrong, it depends on how you see it from your own perspective.

Reading the post of @o1eh made me realize that even now the curator team still struggling to find good-quality posts which worth reading. You can read his post at this link: https://steemit.com/hive-127586/@o1eh/i-wonder-if-bid-bots-can-be-made-less-harmful. Although this post was not particularly talking about the quality of posts he has addressed his concern about good quality posts across the platform..

In this post, I would like to share my own experience at the beginning of my journey. I posted a single photo with a few words to explain the photos, with the assumption being "I have made a good post because my photos are great", but you know what, my posts end up with a dash payout. Finally, I jumped into the MSP Discord channel and discussed what post can be categorized as a good post and worth of upvote.

The answer I got enlightened me a lot, until one day in July (I guess), I met a friend who works as one of the Curie Curator Team and I learned more about the good quality post. Anyone who has been active since 2018 knows very well about the dust payout post.

Since then, I have improved my post a lot and I started to make a proper post to gain upvotes. Also in July, I got the first upvote from the Curie Curation Team, I knew very well how hard to get the Curie at that time, how it was not difficult since the Curie team had strict standards for upvoting the post; it is what I will address in this particular post. Referring to my previous experience with good-quality posts I will list a few things that are worth considering as the good-quality post:

Interesting thumbnail photo

The first eye-catching thing on the post is a photo, when you make a post without an eye-catching photo, normally audience will skip it without reading or even looking at it, that is why it is important aspect and pay good attention to your photos. Your device to take photos is important but that is not the problem when you have such skill in taking pictures. Focus, angle of photo, lighting, and composition, resolution are the most important aspects of having a high-quality photo.

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This original photo of mine was taken using smartphone Sony Experia Acro S, and this post was also upvoted by Curie Curation Team

Provocative title

The title of your post also plays a significant role in our post. The title of the post needs to be provocative to attract the audience. It is the entry point of the post, whether the audience will read your post or not will first look at the title. Even when you make a diary game post, you can add your own touch to put the title properly. You also need to pay attention to the relevancy between the title and the content of your post.

Informative and detail

An article will be interesting to read when someone finds out that has information about something related to the theme or topic. So based on that aspect, then what we need to create is a post with interesting information narrated in it. Such as the news is published online, we will read the news a few lines, but when we find out that it has detailed information we will be interested to continue reading the article to the end. and a detailed narrative of the information. Sometimes, we need to put ourselves in the view of the reader/audience when we write the post, hence will have a better understanding of how we serve the information to others. It does not matter if you write a diary game, as long as you preserve the attractive information about your activity it will attract the audience as well.

Original post of your own

Looking at the news about specific topics on Google is easy and also using AI, Chat GPT, etcetera is an easy peasy task now and looks perfect and cool, but that is not yours, so? BIG NO!. It is better to write your thoughts, with your touch (genuine writing), your own ways of telling things. You can use your own language to fully express yourself without any language restriction. I do realize that especially in my area most people are not able to write or read English perfectly as a native, but that does not matter at all, you can use your relevant language (i.e. Bahasa). In case you quote someone else's post you absolutely need to cite it properly, and the same for taking pictures from the internet.

Avoid political, racial, or any sensitive topic

We would like to see the Steemit platform become a better place to live and express ourselves freely without fear. Political Topic is not really something the steemians like to discuss because the Steemit is not the right place to discuss kinda topics (Sorry, no offense to those who like political aspects). Politic is also something that is based on personal opinion. It is better if we write what we are really capable of because when we write something that we do not understand then it would be very difficult to convey it in detail. Besides, our political views may not be the same as others which can easily trigger a debate and eventually create an unnecessary conflict. Same as the racial issue, it is better not to post about it because could offend others as we need to realize that we are part of a very big community. Same as any other sensitive issues like offending other religions or faiths.

Proper narration, markdown, and word count

Ordinary things can be interesting when it is accompanied by proper narration. If you read the post and you find out that the narration of the post is poor, I am sure you will skip it and hop to other posts immediately. So making the proper narration of things is a really important aspect of the article/post. It is the same as the quantity of the words in the article/post you made, if you make a post with only one single photo and 100 words to describe your diary game, it is difficult to say that is a "good quality" post. When you tell the story of your day, at least you provide complete information and detailed events in the day you describe. It is also important that when you create an article on Steemit use the attractive markdown because most people will like to read something properly arranged.


Well, as I said before, these are not the fixed rules for making good-quality posts, you may agree or may not with this formula. What I tell you is what I have been through in the rough time of getting upvotes on this platform. I strongly believe that the users of this platform are eager to read informative and interesting posts of ours. I personally want to read more great posts on this platform.

I am not telling you that I can make good quality posts, but I am telling you that I got Curie's attention after improving my skills in these 6 aspects day by day, and I have been through the hard times too. But I will not just give up without doing anything to improve. How about you?

Those 6 tricks to make our post look much better are worth trying. I hope that you will grow stronger on this platform and have a better life as well. I wish all of you a Happy New Year Holiday and you will have a better life in 2024

Best Regards

El-Nailul

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Thank you for sharing your valuable insights on crafting a 'good quality' post. Your emphasis on captivating thumbnail photos, proper narration, markdown, and word count resonates with the essence of engaging content creation. It's evident that your journey and commitment to improvement have led to recognition from the Curie Curation Team. Your advice serves as a roadmap for others aspiring to enhance their contributions. Here's to a community thriving on informative and compelling posts in 2024! 🌟 #SteemForBetterLife

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 10 months ago 

Okay @steem.history

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Upvote done

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 10 months ago 

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 10 months ago 

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 10 months ago 

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 10 months ago 

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Your recommendations are very valid. If the authors follow them, they will definitely be noticed and appreciated.

The task of the curator is not only to support good posts, but also to distribute votes among different communities, authors, and countries. This is where the difficulties arise. We have many good authors from Venezuela, Bangladesh or Indonesia, but very few from Europe or North America.

Without a doubt, the more authors who follow these recommendations, the more successful our platform will be overall.

 8 months ago 

Why are there few from Europe? I hope you mean Steemians from Europe not the quality of content thry write.

I read some really good German poetry...

Why are there few from Europe?

Supporting authors from Europe is not an easy task, I would say a challenge. In fact, I thought I was one of the few who supported European authors. I even have a special list of authors from economically developed countries, so that with the help of support I can get them interested in staying on Steemit. But judging by the diagram, this work is not visible.

There are several reasons for this:

  • The percentage of posts written by European authors is negligible.
  • Many European authors consciously choose the path of non-participation in clubs.
  • If I come across a post by an author from Europe, it's almost certain that some other curator has already voted for it, or it's received a @booming.

I would also like to see more authors from Europe here. Now, for one post by a European author, there are 300 posts from Venezuela, Indonesia and Bangladesh. I think these three countries are the most productive in Steemit.

 8 months ago 

I think most left for a good reason. They like to write, like to read and go for the creative writing, art of writing. They were here and many left (to Hive) they published books, poetry, a big part learned how to write or write better on Steemit with help of the community freewriters/freewritehouse. Many of these writers are still close.

The platform always said they stand for good content, creativity but it doesn't show.

Like many I was asked to lift this platform to a higher level, it worked for a while till it collapsed.

Those Europeans left will indeed not easily join, use the tag of their country, they never really did. They learned to write in English.

The countries you mention are here to make an income plus have an easy way to lay hands on cryptocurrencies, something most living in Europe don't have besides there are platforms paying in euros plus platforms for real writers only.

It's great so many join but without good writers, the use of the right tags, communities not standing for a certain topic this platform will remain the same.

If good content isn't in the spotlights how to improve our writing skills?

Good luck with your hard task. Thanks for answering.

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Everything you have expressed is very close to my heart. I would like to see more rewards for posts that demonstrate high quality content for people.

Let me ask. What motivated you personally to stay with Steemit? Not just to stay, but to continue writing.

 8 months ago 

I left Steemit about 3 times.
First time it was short. The reason was those who invited me left and I couldn't figure out how to write and connect here.

The second time was during the fights. I did my stinking best and told 'them': if you are not satisfied start a platform yourself.

They did but at the same time they scolded, threated those who stayed on Steemit or wanted to be active on both platforms. SBI, huge downvotes, being mentioned on blacklists on other platforms and comments with pictures giving the middle finger or swinging dicks.
Sorry, but I feel too good to accept this. It was good they left because there was a negative vibe.

I blocked many users, and was mainly busy to report the hostile comments.
All I wanted was to stay and see if Steemit will make it without those who talked about decentralized platforms but were ruling and pressuring, even threatening writers in a to me negative way.

My content is mine which means I decide what I write, when and if and where I publish. I don't like to be scolded because of that, and for sure not by a group I worked my ... off.

So I took a break of a few weeks and next posted a bit and sponsored other communities and helped them out. That was hard work and after a few years I needed a break. I lost my energy and niche and with that I lost me. Losing me is worse than losing others, at least it is for me.

I decided to write again, give Steemit a try again (I'm loyal) and post once a week to start with. Just to get into the rhythm of writing and posting again.
This time I was more lucky also because I joined the ladies of Steem. They show(ed) me the way and so do others which gives me the energy to do the same.

Just like back then, the time I started, I am a Steemit addict. 🤐

But I need to watch my time and be careful what I write to keep my niche.

Happy reading and writing!
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P.s. This comment box is way too small if it comes to writing longer comments.

Thanks for such a detailed answer, worth a whole post. You spent a lot of time on me alone 🙂

It was good they left because there was a negative vibe.

This is not the first time I have heard such an opinion. I came after the great split, so I don't know what it was like here before that. That is why I am asking those who remained. I am always interested in why this or that author stayed and did not go with the majority 😀.

I am a Steemit addict.

Looks like me too. Steemit has become a part of my life.

Thank you again for your reply.

 8 months ago 

I would never write a post about this. It's good as it is and I'm happy Steemit is doing well. Once down the only way is up.

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 10 months ago 

Hello @o1eh

Thank you for stoping by my post

The task of the curator is not only to support good posts, but also to distribute votes among different communities, authors, and countries. This is where the difficulties arise. We have many good authors from Venezuela, Bangladesh or Indonesia, but very few from Europe or North America.

I absolutely agree with you, It seems European and North American users are most likely active on the other side. I tried to contact some of my old steemit friends that from North America last year, but most of them were no longer active. I used to learn about the steemit from them as well.

It is a bit difficult task actually. Btw @heriadi is sitting next me and say hello to you

Regards

It is a bit difficult task actually. Btw @heriadi is sitting next me and say hello to you

Give him my regards as well. I admire how much he does for the community 😀

 10 months ago 

It told him already and Happy New Year and wish you and your country all the best and also peace coming soon in 2024

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 10 months ago 

Your post reminded me so much of a post I wrote ages ago.(•ิ‿•ิ)
https://steemit.com/hive-153970/@patjewell/how-to-write-that-perfect-diary-post

It is so good to read posts like this one of yours to remind us to stick to the rules and keep to the basics. ☕

 10 months ago 

I have read it, and yes you are right, your post was also about improving the quality of the diary post and it was also more detailed and specific.

I miss reading quality posts and engaging deeply in the comments. I hope with the challenge eventually the user will get use to comment on other post and not only post and leave it.

Btw, where are you now and how is it going in the new place @patjewell?

Regards

 10 months ago 

Education! Education! Education!
That is all that we can do.
One of my weekly contests gets +/- 15 entries every week with a word count of at least 550 words. It is amazing to see how these posts have improved since I launched the contest. There is hope.
As for commenting, unfortunately I only see lots of comments on the SEC posts but hardly any on other posts, which is sad.

As for the new place, I am loving it!
Slowly but surely, we are getting everything in place and to our liking.
Thank you for asking! ☕

 10 months ago 

Yes indeed what we can do is educate and encourage not more, users have their own thoughts about their journey on the platform

 10 months ago 

@el-nailul,
I appreciate the author's honesty and willingness to share their personal experience and insights on creating good-quality posts. They provide valuable tips, such as using eye-catching photos, writing provocative titles, providing informative and detailed content, sharing original thoughts, avoiding sensitive topics, and using proper narration, markdown, and word count. The author's journey of improvement and receiving recognition from the Curie Curation Team is inspiring. I believe that implementing these tips can help us create more engaging and enjoyable posts on this platform. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and a better life ahead. Best regards!

 10 months ago 

What we can do is start it and prove it by ourselves, Happy New Year Holiday for you too my friend @shuly, wish you all the best for 2024

Upvoted. Thank You for sending some of your rewards to @null. It will make Steem stronger.

 10 months ago 

To me your advice is helpful, lately I have not been receiving upvotes. I would try this rules of yours.

 10 months ago 

Not only you, but most of the steemian also facing the problem, what we need to do is produce the best content and attract new investors to the steemit platform. It is difficult but not impossible to do, and when someone recognizes you, all your hard work will be paid off.

 10 months ago 

Very correct though..

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