Followers, are you really there?
I constantly see steemians celebrating their 100, 200, 300, 500 followers and I am sincerely happy for them, at least that would mean more and more eyeballs are on their posts. Or is that true?
I just crossed the 600 followers marks and don't get me wrong, I'm happy but it also makes me really wonder and consider if even 10% of my followers are even really there. Are my followers following because of actually following my posts or just merely following me in hope that I follow them? Are they following me because they are interested in my voice and my views of the World?
Frankly judging from the actual numbers of eyeballs on my posts, I doubt that even 10% of my followers are real followers. I would be surprised if this post actually gets more than 30 eyeballs from my followers.
Ok, I will be the first to admit that when I first landed on the steemit world, I was very quickly conditioned to believe that the only way to get any decent kind of viewership on my posts is to get as many followers as possible. What I was also led to believe is that there are shortcuts.
Through what are commonly known as trains or follow for follows models, I was able to build up followers fast. Is this effective? Honestly, I don't think so because large numbers of these followers are just following for the sake of you doing the same and have no slightliest idea of what you have to offer.
In short, if you are new or looking to raise the number of followers, trains or follow for follows models is the worse way. Ok, I take that back, begging for follows is the worst ever, please don't do it.
Yes, followers are great for the reach of your posts, only and only if, the followers are real and gained the organic way. Yes, the slow and painful way of consistent posts in your own "voice" that appeal to some that actually make them want more from you enough to follow you. Those, in my opinion, are the truly valuable followers and not just mere numbers for the ego.
Some might consider it cheating of sorts but I think it can be effective and just business to get self-upvotes from bots like @randowhale @minnowbooster @booster @discordia
Look up on them to learn how each work.
These are whale robots that you pay to get upvotes from which can potentially and indirectly raise the number of eyeballs on your posts.
Like it or not, humans are generally herd like creatures, so it's usually more difficult to get attention on your post if there isn't already a few upvotes of value there, especially when you are not a recognized or popular steemian with an actual following. Again, I want to be clear that it's more difficult but not entirely impossible and that the bots are just a worthy consideration. Use or don't use them at your own discretion.
Other than that, post consistently in your own unique "voice" adding some value and don't give up.
We are all on a journey, remember to enjoy the sights and sounds along the way, and do good as often as you can and as much as possible.
Alex
Here's a few more from that little voice in my pea-brain head ;)
https://steemit.com/photography/@alexthemagician/i-see-hope
https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@alexthemagician/are-we-out-of-the-slumps-yet
https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/steemit-taught-me-to-stop-and-smell-the-roses
https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/radar-for-steemit
https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/what-i-learned-so-far-useful-steemit-resources
https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/grinding-it-at-steemit-gym
https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/steemit-climb-is-tough
https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/more-followers-equates-to-more-upvotes
https://steemit.com/steemit/@alexthemagician/reality-check-steemit-is-not-about-the-money
Here are some useful apps and resources that I use to keep track of my progress on steemit.
My favorite is steem.supply and you will soon find out why ;)
http://www.steem.supply
https://steemd.com
https://Steemnow.com
https://steemdollar.com
https://steemwhales.com
Thanks, Alex - great "refresher" post as I'm just returning to Steemit after a break. Trying to get my head around those bots....
Some are easy and straight forward but a few can be a little confusing but nothing too difficult to figure out reading their rules.
At first I thought, more followers would have an effect on voting. But it does not seem
yup
Followers are great if they are real. Personally, I think "follow for follows" followers are just that, long shot for getting any attention on your posts.
@alexthemagician Personally I follow you because I like your content :).
Thanks for your attention :)
No worries looking forward to more content :)
This is a difficult subject. On the one hand having a large group of followers increases your chances fgetting upvotes. On the other hand it is not set in stone that a certain percentage of you followers will always upvote your posts. You can also wonder if people are upvoting popular Steemians just for the curation rewards and if they actually like what is being posted. Best thing is to just keep posting quality content and see what happens, but in my opinion, having 600 followers even if they are not "real" followers is not a bad thing.
I am not a "real"follower,I think we met on the friendtrain :). But I saw your post thought it was a interesting subject et voila.
Ok, great, at least I got your attention :) I think you made a valid point.
voted.
yes. I am following you now.
I so agree with this - I was just thinking last night I am on my way to 200 so what must I say if I get there - thanks for following but will all 200 now please start reading and voting and not just be happy that you pressed the follow button hahahaha,, O and the begging - follow me and I will follow you.... enjoyed reading it
Yes thats how it is if you look at most post the upvotes dont match the views i believe most people are follow some in hopes that they can earn something off someone else post no matter if they ever read or like the post at all. So yes most of the followers people brag on doesnt even matter cause they wont engage anyway so it's pointless
I guess it's really not about how many followers one has but home many they can engage on each post that matters.
Yes that's is right on point half of the followers i dont even believe log in to this site often thats all i can think it is idk. What you think?
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I was wondering myself ... thank you for enlightening me on the subject... Steem on... Peace !!!
@alexthemagician great post,being new to steemit this doesnt bode well,i have some great adventure coming up to share so please follow.