Why Partiko Could Change Your Experience On STEEM Forever!
It started a few weeks ago when I started seeing this all over Steemit blogs...
I figured it was some kind of new browser extension and didn't really pay it too much attention...However it kept popping up and then guys like @stackin and @steemcafe blogged about 'a new mobile app for the STEEM blockchain'...
Urggggh a mobile app!
In their year end blog post Steemit Inc stated that one of the major areas they felt like they missed the boat was mobile applications. So 2018 was the year a lot of us expected an official mobile application that we could use to engage with the STEEM blockchain..
I know, 'eSteem' has been around for a while now and lots of people swear by it. However, I could never get logged into the app and gave up after about month 3 of trying...And since then there has been a few apps that have come and gone in popularity. So a lot of us have been waiting...
Patiently...
And along comes Partiko!
I'm going to try to be as unbiased as possible but let me put the disclaimer out here first...
I absolutely LOVE this app!
(The layout for your profile as seen on the iOS version.)
If I was designing a mobile application for STEEM, Partiko would be everything I could dream up and then some...
The layout and user experience is flawless.
The design is super clean and easy to navigate but more importantly for me...
I could ACTUALLY use it!
(Easy to navigate and a clean design...For a mobile app, this is critical!)
Not only can you upvote comments and post but you can compose your own content, follow or unfollow other Steemians as well as comment on other's content.
Essentially it's like having the Busy.org / Steemit app in the palm of your hand and allows you to keep up to date with everything going on...While you are on the go!
One of the coolest aspects to the Partiko app is their reward system. You get 'points' for using the app daily. I'm still not 100% sure what those points will be used for but there are plenty of rumors...And massive excitement about what you will be able to trade those points in for...Don't worry, there is a leaderboard that will keep you addicted and using the app every single day too....
(I'm such a sucker for point systems and gamification!)
All in all, this is an app that could be one of the most important things developed here on STEEM.
Why?
Other than the fact that about 90% of the world has access to a mobile phone...I think it'll help adoption!
The more we can use the STEEM blockchain in our day to day activities, the better. And yes, there are amazing apps out there like Steepshot and Appics (when they become available) but this allows us to engage with EVERYTHING on the STEEM blockchain. We can keep up with out followers and engage them in a mobile environment which is once again, critical for more adoption.
On top of that...The app just works! I've only been using it for a little over a week but this is going to change so much for me when it comes to STEEM.
O.K.....That was my attempt to NOT be too much of a fan boy...Here's my 'unbiased and partial' suggestion lol
We can get 'points' for upvoting and commenting on the blockchain, but you can also get points for composing and creating content as well. This is the only part of the app I have not yet used. And that's not because there is something wrong with it. The thought of writing a 500-600 word blog post on my iPhone...Scares me.
There are Bluetooth keyboards that we can use and I may do that going forward, but I have always enjoyed writing my posts on my desktop. Not sure what Partiko could do to help us keyboard fanatics, but the more 'points' we can get by using the app, the better. As I mentioned before...I'm addicted to the points system lol
And that's it....lol I'm not joking when I say...Partiko is almost perfect!
Give it a try now, it's available on both Apple and Android devices and can be downloaded via the App Store and Google Play!
It may just change your STEEM experience forever :)
Posted from my blog with SteemPress : http://plus1daily.com/why-partiko-could-change-your-experience-on-steem-forever/
Thank you for your honest and passionate feedback. We are proud to have you as one of our users!
Posted using Partiko Android
Thank you for creating something that is going to help so many people experience STEEM. Keep crushing it!!
Posted using Partiko iOS
Hey I've seen this on lots of posts recently and I've been meaning to give it a try. Thanks for the nudge!
PS Love that you've posted this via steempress...there are tokens galore out there to collect at the moment!!! What's not to like :)
Oh man. It’s my trifecta these days. Steempress. Dlive. and now Partiko. Absolutely love these apps.
Posted using Partiko iOS
Aww man I totally had the same experience with esteem. The big seller for me with Partiko is actual functionality, have not had a situation of complete error or crash yet. Second is this points system, people love to collect points and this encourages upvotes and comments.
Even the developer encourages constructive criticism so that said you know suggestions like these will be noticed and appreciated!
Glad to see the Partiko brotherhood growing. We will get there together!
Posted using Partiko iOS
couldn’t agree more. and it’s never crashed on me yet. been flawless from top to bottom. knock on wood lol
Posted using Partiko iOS
Knock knock knock 😉
Posted using Partiko iOS
Its taken me a while to get this comment out, but here it is. partiko is fabulous. People really need to get this on their phone. While you are waiting in line you can read or comment or upvote. do it while you are waiting in the doctor, waiting for your appointment. Better yet be like me and use partiko travelling on the bus and be up tp date with all things steemit
yeah the steem blockchain is having some issues today. sucks. but yeah. partiko is a must!! such an awesome experience
Posted using Partiko iOS
One thing you could do Jon is write the blog post on your computer then email it to yourself and copy and paste into @partiko 🙌🏻
Posted using Partiko iOS
That’s a good point. Just curious how the formatting would be especially cause I post via steempress.
Posted using Partiko iOS
Well @jongolson when you mentioned the other day and I already saw folks making comments I was like... "I better check this out". When you can be on set all day (or work for many) you lose the connection. This is ideal @partiko! Great job...
I wrote my first blog post yesterday when I was at the gym... took a picture and uploaded it to my post. It was easy a slick. Plus the notifications on comments and upvotes are great so you can reply wherever you are! Long live @partiko! :)
Right? it’s fantastic. and it adds a whole new experience for steemians.
Posted using Partiko iOS
I totally agree..: this is the form factor that the current generation live on... many have either tablet or phone!
Posted using Partiko iOS
My god I wish this had been out back in May when I spent a month traveling with only mobile available. I also could never get esteem to work for me. I had to basically use the desktop app on a tiny mobile screen.
Now I'm mostly on my laptop, but as I prepare to bring some young people onto the platform, many of whom don't have laptops, this is going to be a great benefit. And the gamification I'm sure will go a long way with them.
(I'm not ashamed to admit it would probably have a big effect on me too, but not enough to get me back on that tiny keypad again .... unless I'm waiting for a friend to show up somewhere and want to do some quick commenting and upvoting.)
oh it’s fantastic. it’s been a blast using it and commenting on the go. but ya i haven’t dove into a full blog post using it yet....we will see lol
Posted using Partiko iOS
Okay I will have to break down and download the app. I see it everywhere in steem these days.
you’ll love it. trust me ;)
Posted using Partiko iOS
honestly I tried using the app and it wouldn't work for me. It kept telling me my pas code was incorrect. I've just been using my browser on my phone instead.
you try using all your permission codes? that worked for me. took a few times but steemconnect let me in.
Posted using Partiko iOS
Hello @jongolson,
If you don't mind me asking, What app do you use for your graphic design?
I use Canva for everything. Makes me look like I ‘kinda’ have some ability to design lol
Posted using Partiko iOS
OK. Thank you.
It is techie @jongolson in da house! :)