What a great initiative @carrieallen. I think spreading the word about steemit is a great thing. I'm about to share my video about steemit to my Facebook friends and family for the first time. I'm sure they will have a heaps of questions. Do you have any resources you point new people too?
Right now I make sure they are connected to ME in some way. I'm pretty reachable. I use Discord (as I've found Steemit.chat to be terryfying😱 .
My markdown tutorial is GREAT for beginners (though a few months old).
I also ask what they think they will be blogging about and attempt to connect them with that community.
For example, Bennett will be sharing mostly music related posts, so I'll get him in with the Open Mic crew, who are SUPER helpful and supportive.
One of the other ladies seemed her focus will be words, so I'll get her in with The Writer's Block or the Isle of Write.
I really think that the COMMUNITIES that are forming/have formed on Steemit are the way to go.
I have also compiled a HUGE list of helpful Steemit related sites that I give to them.... I suppose I should make a post with those for easier sharing...🤔
I'm pretty new to introducing people, but DO feel I have ACCESS to all the answers, even if I don't know them yet. 😀
Wow that is extensive! I think a compiled post for new members would be perfect. Also if you know if any community surrounding dtube I would be interested. Thanks for putting in so much time and dedication. It's greatly appreciated!
Sadly, where I'm located (middle of nowhere mountains), my internet isn't able to do anything on Dtube... yet.
However, I AM currently working on my entry for the contest below:
My 2017: Just a normal day - CONTEST: 250 Steem in Prizes!
It's a contest SPECIFICALLY for Dtube, so you may find more folks there to interact with.
The guy running it is allowing me to enter with it uploaded to Youtube. When I'm done, I'll attempt Dtube again, but am happy he's letting me have a back up plan.
I'm sorry I don't know more about that specifically, yet. But go check out the contest!
Wow thanks for the tip! Hopefully you get better internet soon!