One Month Steem-a-versary! 400 Followers! (nearly)
Today is my one month Steem-a-versary! Which is great! I am glad to have stuck it out this long because I have found many fantastic people. It's actually a little ridiculous how amazing the Steemit community is overall.
I did start out thinking I would be making an easy buck. However, I came just days before HF19 and that proved to be real untrue quickly. But now, I am thinking, I will be making good friends and learning amazing things. That is why, even though posts are not making earnings, Steemit is still great.
So hmmm, let's see what's gone on with my posts. I think it will be interesting to see which posts have gotten the most earnings, upvotes, and comments. So, let's see.
Most Comments:
Comments are my favorite. They're really important to me and is how I feel like my content meant something to someone. Of course, yes, yay earnings, however, genuine comments are what builds community and friendships.
- I AM EGGSTREMELY EGGCITED GUYS! 122 Comments
- Of course, half of those comments are my own because I aim to respond to each comment (though, I do not respond to comments like "Follow me!" lol). This was a great post to have so many comments on because I was really EGGSTREMELY EGGCITED!! And I am so glad that everyone who came over to comment and egg me on in my eggcitement!
- Introducing The Farmstead 86 Comments
- Of course an introduction post deserves quite a few comments! I was astounded at how many people took the time to welcome me to Steemit.
- 200 Followers! A Milestone for a 12 Day Old Steemie. 72 Comments
- Most of these comments said "Congratulations". Haha. I guess they count? ;)
Most Upvotes:
Upvotes are also great, I realize THEY are what make earnings. However, it means that whoever clicked it felt like my post was valuable enough for them to give me a little something for it. Whether your upvote is worth nothing or $5, I appreciate them all the same.
- Introducing The Farmstead 67 Upvotes.
- I AM EGGSTREMELY EGGCITED GUYS! 66 Upvotes.
- Markdown Editors - Post Formatting Made Easier 62 upvotes.
- This was a good post, in my opinion. I made it because the editor in Steemit makes me grumpy cause it always gives me a hard time with something or other. So I went searching for other ways to make my post. I am happy with and still use http://wri.pe! I tell everyone to use it all the time!
Highest Earnings:
Earnings are what brought me here. I think really they are what brought everyone here in the beginning. Earnings are important to me, but they're not the most important thing here in Steemit. Though, I am excited to gain enough earnings to get my slider, and so that I can put forth some financial means to do more projects on my farmstead.
- Introducing The Farmstead Earnings of $212.41.
- This post was put up right before HF19, and closed a few days after HF19 was implemented. That might give you an idea of why this particular post earned so much money. I was surprised, and it kind of gave me a false sense of what I could do here. Haha. It also kind of skews everything - statistics wise.
- Hopes and Intentions Earnings of $55.76.
- I think this post earned so much because of my honesty. It really fit in at the time, and I enjoyed writing it. I really and still want to be transparent with you guys to see where I come from and what kind of person you are helping to support.
- Why Steemit is Great for Your Homestead Earnings of $37.27.
- This has to be one of my favorite - helpful - posts thus far. It's important to be able to have multiple revenue streams as a homesteader. Just incase something else falls through, you've got a little something else to work with. This was a really easy post for me to write because it just came flowing from my fingertips. I really enjoyed writing this one.
Some Posts I'm Surprised Didn't Gain Traction:
- Brewer's Blackbirds aka Crap Nuggets [Nature on the Farmstead #4]
- I am surprised my Nature on the Farmstead posts don't get more interest. I need to keep them going because I do find them interesting. I am mostly surprised this one in particular didn't because, I thought it was funny. Haha.
- My Hell's Kitchen - as Told By Husband
- Now THIS is a funny story. My husband is a great story teller and he is also a funny guy if you get him cornered. Well this is one of my favorite stories that's been told of our marriage. I laugh every time.
- The Time I Nearly Lost a Quail to the Grasslands [FUNNY]
- This one is still open for three more days, but, man, I can just imagine the people laughing at me thinking about how I would look running around my yard chasing after a little jerk quail. It's funny. I think it's funny. Maybe what I think is funny isn't actually all that funny?? Hmm. I am noticing a trend...
Do the above things REALLY matter? Well yes, they are some things that keep me going, specially the interaction. The interaction is what is most important to me. I love finding out that people have learned something new from me. And it's so great to be following people that I genuinely look forward to their posts every day.
I have made friends in one month that seem like family. Steemit is a pretty amazing place. I am an open book. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask! I am here to make connections, network, learn, make friends, and yes, make a tiny bit of $ if I can. I am still thankful for whatever a post does make because it will help me and other people in the long run.
In any case, I hope you stick with me, because my (mis)adventures are hilarious, I hope to share knowledge, build friendships and Community. Much love friends!
Yes, I will admit to you that I am, in fact, wearing the same shirt as I did yesterday... We worked on the quail pen! No use in wearing a clean shirt! Hahahah Or pants... SHHHHH
Photos by me using my iPhone 6s, unless stated otherwise!
Check out my most recent Steemit Posts.
- It Was a Double Yolker!
- Suicidal Chicken...
- Four New Little Lives. I almost lost one... TWICE!
- First Quail Egg! EGGCITING!
- Homesteading is Important to Me...
- #FollowFriday
Blog Series
- Nature on the Farmstead - These posts will be educational and informative about the nature that happens on my farmstead. Look forward to posts about wild animals, birds, wildflowers and plants, insects, and more!
Badges by @daddykirbs and @allforthegood!
THank you for posting about the homestead life. This is a topic that greatly inerests me and I really want to have one of my own. MY wife, not so much. Anyway, I look forward to reading more of your posts.
It works best when you both are on the same page, that's for sure! However, you can homestead wherever you are by growing and making your own food, raising small animals, and trying to provide for your family in a little bit more of a sustainable way. Homesteading does not require land. :) this is why I think they came up with the term "urban homesteading". It's totally a thing! Have you heard of it?
Congratulations @farmstead. I love your enthusiasm on steemit - it encourages me to keep going.
It is for me a great challenge to balance time spent doing homesteading stuff outside v writing about homesteading stuff inside. When the dark winter nights come the choice will be easier 😊
That is true! And probably why I don't get my posts made until around bedtime!! Steemit is a little addicting!
I love what you do! And I do hope you keep it up cause I look forward to your posts!
Thank you @farmstead. Glad you like the posts. I'm just trying a new series today - The Daily Threat (summary of important news headlines from around the world relating to prepping type issues). Also I should have the new issue of the list of Homesteaders and Preppers on steemit out tonight once I've planted on some melons.
That sounds real interesting! I'm interested! Can't wait to see new users on the list!
Hi @farmstead. I've put up The Daily Threat now - I would be interested to know what you think of it - whether worth runnning with or not. Just about to put version 5 of the Homesteaders & Preppers list up - now reached 125.
Fabulous! Once I get a minute to sit and read, I will! :)
EPIC! Congrats on the new Milestone! Your good humour and flowing writing style have gotten you far! And your many successes are a good reminder to the rest of us minnows on how to do well by doing what you do well. Bravo! @ecoknowme
I'm glad someone thinks I have good humor! Haha thank you for your amazing comments and constant encouragement! I need it and I'm happy you give it! You're very valued in my Steemit circle!
As usual a very nice post, and as always a very positive attitude. It is always a pleasure to read them.
Do you have any thoughts about raising Pheasants?.................billytwohearts
Thanks! Husband wants to raise them kind of, I'm not sure if I do! Haha I always take a long time to make such decisions. Do you raise them??
No I don't have any animals or birds. The reason I asked was, there is not only a market for the meat but also the feathers.
I don't know how to send a photo but if you look at one of my early posts you will see a wall hanging made from different coloured feathers. I believe it's heading started with coincidence. That particular hanging I paid $175.00 could be another added income for the farmstead............billytwohearts
You're absolutely right, there is a benefit to having a multifaceted animal! I bet one could even sell the hatching eggs they make, or chicks after hatching themselves!
*To add pictures in comments, you have to upload the images to someplace (like imgur.com), then you have to get the Direct Image Link from imgur, then you use the following markdown code (with NO spaces)
! [descriptionhere] (direct image link here)
Then the picture should show!
Alternatively, since you say the image is already online, you go to your post, right click on the image and select "copy image address" or "Copy image url" - Then you paste it here in a comment to me*
You could also just copy and paste your article here is fine too! I didn't manage to find it, but I can only imagine it being beautiful! All the work you do, is!
Thanks for the information regarding the photos.
Most of the people that raise pheasants here in Ontario, sell them to restaurants, I'm not sure what they do with the feathers......................billytwohearts
Very interesting, it's not so easy here in the states. So many regulations on selling meat. Ugh! Definitely doesn't make it easy!
Yes, it's the same here now. There was a time when we would trade chickens, eggs, fish, vegetables without interference by the government but now they have their hands in everything. It's crazy, we can give it as a gift but can't sell it.
I guess it is for the best though, for the health reasons.............billytwohearts
Congratulations, I'm glad to see you're doing so well on here. My first week or two was mehhh... ;D
I think it really only is timing for those first posts that made earnings. I've made nothing like that since. Hahaha which is fine. Haha
congrats , so many followers and still you have to collect your own eggs :)
good post
Thanks.
Congratulations! This post is helpful to me because I'm going to check out your post on Markdown Editor. I've only made a few posts on Steemit and I'm still getting a hang of editing my posts.
It can be frustrating!
Here is also a helpful cheat sheet! https://en.support.wordpress.com/markdown-quick-reference/
Oh, I am definitely going to stick with you...like glue! I love your posts and can't wait for the next one! Congrats! :)
Oh I'm glad! I'd be lost without you! :)
So sweet! Same goes for me ...friend! :)
Your success inspires me, @farmstead! Given that we both started around the same time (okay, to be exact, I got here a week before you did) you managed to leave me in the dust in terms of followers and reputation points. - Good on you! You are very engaging socially, and that makes you... well... somebody one would like to follow. :-) Thanks for being such an inspiring example.
You're too kind! I think it's cause I just don't have too much else better to do. ;) I'm glad I at least have somewhat interesting content to share!