A perfect article for beginners and a must read for almost every category of user @swissclive. So thank you for publishing this article.
Now coming to some of the important points as described here in this article.
Expectations
As you said, expectations must be kept low. This is very very true, because if the reward is not at par with the expectations, the passion will die out quickly in this platform and if someone is just starting here, then it is very very essential to keep those expectation low and one should be more focused on blogging than on reward.
Grammar
This is also very very essential, as here people are writing so many things but those lack grammar at times and the topic of discussion may be of good quality but the way it is being represented is very poor in terms of grammar and typo error and this can be avoided by checking it at least two times after writing it and that is why proof reading is essential.
Presentation
While we are writing a blog, we must also know the basics of html code and this is very very useful to present our blog, because most of the time we dont just have to post good content but it would also be well presented to the public and this can be done with the help of html code and markdown styling.
Photos and Illustration
If we are putting photos/illustrations then it should be relevant to the subject matter and if we are taking the illustration from somewhere else then it should given proper credits. This way we can maintain the basic etiquettes of this platform and really make its standard very high.
Tags
Tags are very very essential, because it not only directs the post to the relevant readers and curator but also it enhances the proper use of tag while blogging. The proper use of tags can also generate votes to the post and all the tags should at least have some relevance to our content and people should not use irrelevant tags just get a upvote and this sort of practice should be avoided and that is not going to help as well.
Thank you so much for writing this article @swissclive and many things just got refreshed about steemit blogging while reading this article.
Thank you @crypto-wisdom. Grammer and presentation are so important. I’m not discriminating against those whose mother tongue is not English. However what I read must be easy on my eyes.
You have presented and laid your comment so well. You have the skills that I like, and you are doing it right.
Thank you so much mam @swissclive.
I personally believe in this global world, English is our global language and it is really necessary to get well versed in this language, so that there would be clarity in our thoughts what we are expressing and the person standing next to me can also understand it properly.
So communication skill plays a vital role in this world and for that to happen we need to strengthen our vocabulary and also grammar and then if we present an article it will look professional and also we feel good when it is appreciated in this platform.
Thank you again.
Well said! Many things in this world require the use of the English language.
Imagine trying to become a respected diplomat, scientist, banker, economist, doctor, or senior manager in an international company without mastering English.
Those who master it have a significant advantage - an even bigger advantage than those who were lucky enough to be born English.
For the first time, ever in history, it is possible for everyone on the planet (except North Korea) to access free of charge all the books and lessons needed to master English. Many foreigners now speak better English than 70% of the population of England.
One very good place to find English lesson resources is the BBC.
Hahah yes after travelling for the past year I can second this...
I've met so many people on the road who speak English as a second or third language, and their understanding of the language surpasses many of those from back home!
I am learning Spanish and can actually say the same the other way round. Many times when I am texting Spanish speaking friends, my grammar is much better than theirs.
I guess sometimes we get lazy with our own native tongues and forget the importance of correct grammar, well-structured sentences and clearly presented layouts.
An important comment @crypto-wisdom - a very valuable addition to an already very useful post... thank you both!