RE: Beginners questions to gain influence on Steemit (calling to share your opinion)
At first, focus on leaving insightful comments. That will get your name out there and will bring in followers.
The only way to to succeed here is through hard work, dedication and - my e most of all social interaction.
When I first strted here, I was completely lost. Didn’t really know what I was doing. Then I bumped into the people of #newbieresteemday who showed me my path on SteemIt: helping out where I can, supporting the ones tht are new and not-so-new, just by giving some advice from personal experience.
Just like everyone elSe, I came here to earn money. I consider
Myself as one of the fortunate few: it did’t take me long to realize that the strenght of community is worth so much more than the money will ever be
Also important: make sure to make a post about every thing you learn -this way you’ll be helping the ones that come behind you.
Join communities like #newbierestemday, @newbiegames, @sapers and more.
You see, the key is to get your name out and build connections. If you don’t focus on building a network, it’s going to be a lot harder to get noticed.
Join contests and games. The more you get your name out there, the more credibility you build. Also, you often run into the same people. Try to build a band with them. Once you get to know eachother better, they will be looking out for your blog posts.
Be genuine and real. Be supportive to others and this will be returnd to you.
The ‘pay it forward mentality is like the golden egg here on SteemIt.
The most importnt magic words are: Forget about the money; you’d better make friends and have good time, that is way more valuable.
And yes, you’ll
Porobably get descouraged every once in a while. But that’s why it is important to make some friends on here. Somehow someone will always be there to encourge you.
If you have any (more ) questions, always feel free to ask. I’m not pretending I have all the answers, but two know more than one (+ during my 6 months on Steemit I’ve built a rather hige network and even made a lot of real friendships, so there will always be someone who will be able to give some smart advice)
You are for sure AMAZING mike :)))) thank you so much for taking the time, there were some really good signposts for me. I'm realising the same about the value of community. About sharing from your heart, and about helping others. I've never joined a contest yet, but I'm on the edge to jump into it :P
It was so good to read from you!
Thank you so much for this.
Sam
You’re welcome.
I just re-read my comment, and please excuse me for all the typos in it. I feel awefully ashamed now, lol.
Working on my phone and suffering from the ‘small keys/fat finger’ syndrome :0)
I’ve been ‘out’ for a while because of surgery, but now I’m trying to bring the @newbiegames account back to life. You’ll find quite some easy-to-join contests and games there.
Good luck! :0)
thanks. don't worry about the typos.. haha, I don't even want to know how many I do each day.. :D you at least have a good excuse... It astonished me even more, to see that you wrote all this with the mobile (?) :o
I had a back surgery in February, and another one three weeks ago. Sitting is not recommended, so my laptop is off limit (I do have a tilt table, but ever tried typing on a keyboard when lying down? It’s fairly impossible, lol)
So my phone has been my best friend these last couple of months.
My typing speed on my tablet is so low, that I only use it to do the layout of my posts.
You can’t imagine how happy I will be when (if?) I’m fully recovered in a couple of weeks (months?). The phone is okay, but still it takes a lot more time to type posts and comments.
But hey... at least I still have that, and I’m grateful for it :0)
You have my greatest respect! I'm wishing you all the best Mike! such experiences must bring you a lot of gratitude for the little things... i look forward for you to be fully recovered!!
Thanks.
It has indeed taught me to not take things for granted, and to be happy with every small, new achievement.
Instead of trying to be everywhere at the same time, I’ve learned to be thankful for every (baby) step forward.
My perspective has definitely changed, and although I’m still having a hard time accepting I’m simply not fit enough to do what I want to do, for now I try to listen to my body and be happy with everything I do accomplish, whereas before I got frustrated with every little thing I couldn’t accomplish.
Guess those are the lessons in life one’s got to learn ... :0)
oh yes, you know, I think it will be so interesting and inspiring to read a few posts about your experiences and learning of this... (or have you already)
Still need to...
But I will, when I will be able to put more energy in writing. All is used for staying positive for now ;0)