This statement validated what I am currently doing, " Post things that matter to you and find people that like the same things. "
I'm certain that in this way we can genuinely interact with people. Which leads me to this beautifully written line of yours, "If it doesn't interest you then don't fake it."
No need to explain why, because it's very straight forward.
I really appreciate this blog @clayboyn, this gave me enough inspiration to keep going. See you around.
After a month of content-creation activity on Steemit, I've been debating whether the minimal rewards are worth the effort. And wondering what I should do going forward.
Reading this post made me realize that I should continue my content-creation (which I thoroughly enjoy), but that I should also spend a bit more time "in the community" – scanning through various feeds that interest me, upvoting, commenting, resteeming, and so on.
Apart from investing my time and energy into the platform, I intend to invest in Steemit by powering up. After a month on Steemit, I see that powering up is a no brainer.
First things first, I don't really care for the "terms" of minnows, whales, or dolphins or whatever else. We're all people.
It's so good to hear someone else saying this!
The point is to not go chasing "what you think people want to read." Post things that matter to you and find people that like the same things. Don't beg them to upvote or follow you. Engage on their posts and trust that if they are being real and know that you are too, then they will be checking out your stuff as well.
Solid advice @clayboyn
You can tell when someone comments on your post when they haven't even reat it, it's a turn off to say the least. I think if you chase followers then you end up with the wrong ones, if any. Letting it happen organically has to be the best way, at least then the followers you do have are more likely to vote your content.
Absolutely couldn't have stated it better, you covered everything it takes to build a following doing anything at all, not just on steemit.
Authenticity, interaction and consistency are the fundamental pieces you need to play this game.
But above all else, you need patience.
Patience is the king of all other virtues. As long as you have patience, combined with a willingness to do what is required to reach your goals, you cannot lose.
I'm very happy I found the Minnow Support Group and the discord channel with all of you guys. Looking forward to see what the future holds.
This statement validated what I am currently doing, " Post things that matter to you and find people that like the same things. "
I'm certain that in this way we can genuinely interact with people. Which leads me to this beautifully written line of yours, "If it doesn't interest you then don't fake it."
No need to explain why, because it's very straight forward.
I really appreciate this blog @clayboyn, this gave me enough inspiration to keep going. See you around.
It can feel like a grind some times, but this is the same advice I'm still giving people 8 months later. Glad you found the post beneficial. :)
Glad I found this post. (Better late than never.)
After a month of content-creation activity on Steemit, I've been debating whether the minimal rewards are worth the effort. And wondering what I should do going forward.
Reading this post made me realize that I should continue my content-creation (which I thoroughly enjoy), but that I should also spend a bit more time "in the community" – scanning through various feeds that interest me, upvoting, commenting, resteeming, and so on.
Apart from investing my time and energy into the platform, I intend to invest in Steemit by powering up. After a month on Steemit, I see that powering up is a no brainer.
Thanks for the post. Full Steem Ahead
Honest and open words. :-) Like it.
You are right we have to work to be successful. No shortcuts.
Thanks for sharing and advice
This is very inforative article
Great one for new users
It's so good to hear someone else saying this!
Concise advice =]
Solid advice @clayboyn
You can tell when someone comments on your post when they haven't even reat it, it's a turn off to say the least. I think if you chase followers then you end up with the wrong ones, if any. Letting it happen organically has to be the best way, at least then the followers you do have are more likely to vote your content.
Nice post :{)
Engaging the one's that actually read your post helps too!
Good post, I feel the same way about Steemit. I'm trying to get all my friends on here and post at least once a day.
True words! Have a nicht day! :)
Very timely post....I was actually just thinking about what I could sell to invest in my Steem power! I would love to be earning a living on Steem :)
:P I hear kidneys fetch a nice price on the black market.
That was one of my options :/
"Woman Sells Kidney for Steem Power"! I bet that could get a whale vote :)
lol, I don't know if it would draw the right type of crowd for a sustainable following, but there are probably lots of body parts to sell! :P
Absolutely couldn't have stated it better, you covered everything it takes to build a following doing anything at all, not just on steemit.
Authenticity, interaction and consistency are the fundamental pieces you need to play this game.
But above all else, you need patience.
Patience is the king of all other virtues. As long as you have patience, combined with a willingness to do what is required to reach your goals, you cannot lose.
I'm very happy I found the Minnow Support Group and the discord channel with all of you guys. Looking forward to see what the future holds.
Thanks for the write up : )
:) I used to open restaurants for a living once upon a time. The same principals for success seem to apply to everything.
Absolutely. There are an infinite amount of ways to do things, but there will always be a set of core principals they cater to.