From one itty bitty minnow to another, steemit tips.

There are plenty of fish in the steemit sea.
I often see people in general chat and on steemit wanting to be noticed simply for existing on the steemit platform. Several factors play a role in earning money on steemit and building a following.

Think of existing on steemit as one piece of an xxxxlarge pizza. Then imagine that pizza having a bunch of little pizzas scattered all over it. When you have built this entire fictional pizza, with any luck, this is how you may get steemit success.
Luck actually seems to play quite a large role in getting noticed on steemit.

I have only been on steemit for a little under 3 weeks, so I don't have a ton of knowledge and experience. I have come across a few tidbits that I have found helpful in my own use of the platform.

So my fellow minnows, here are a few things I have learned. Hopefully, this list is useful to you, if not disregard, if so help yourself.

• Network,network,network!

I can not stress this one enough. Talk to people, leave meaningful comments, ask questions.
Chat has helped me to network. I also make sure to comment often and respond to people.

• Posting in the morning on weekdays will get you more exposure.

This is one I struggle with. A larger amount of steemians will see your content if you post at this time. I have read several steemit posts and talked to several members, who have reiterated this same piece of advice.

• Write quality content and be consistent.

Post consistently, every post is a new opportunity to get someone's attention.
Make sure to not steal content, give credit where it is due. Put thought into your content, no matter what it is.

• Asking for followers and upvotes isn't a very good approach.

I see this so often and I have never seen it work.
Mostly it just makes people aggravated. If you like someone's content follow them, if they like yours they may follow you back.

• Research the platform.

Steemit is a very complex platform. I learn something new everyday. Doing a little research is helpful whenever you try something new. There are tons of articles on steemit and youtube videos that will help you better understand the platform.

• Patience.

Take your time to grow a following, have patience. Focus on the community and the wonderful content found on steemit.
If you like a topic, write about it.
Took a nice photo, share it.
Not everyone will like everything you post, but some people will like some of it. Take a chance. Find your niche here. I'm not a photographer but I like to take pictures, sometimes they are nice. If I like them I share them.

A Penny Tossed is a Penny Caught.

I only throw pennies currently, but maybe a some point this year I will throw quarters.
Either way I have wasted years of my life on facebook and no one ever gave me a penny, let alone a dollar. Steemit isn't a get rich quick website. Put in the work, have some fun and catch those pennies.

As always, be kind.

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