How to Write a Good Introduce Yourself Post
Think of it as a virtual handshake. You want to write a compelling piece to capture the attention of community members who share something in common with you in order to meet your first followers.
I've read good ones and I've choked through bad ones. And I've been privy to a few utterly terrible ones!
I know you want to dive headfirst into the Steemit pool, so I'll skip the fluff ;) Here are tips to make your first post memorable, readable, and attention grabbing :)
Photo
Choose a clear photo of yourself as the first picture in your post. The first image is featured, so make it a good one! That is what is going to grab the attention of the community! Try to aim for a fun or action photo, but if you don't have one a nice headshot is great.
If you are camera shy, give it a try anyways. Research shows people are more likely to follow a social media account with a human photo. It is your "Introduce Myself" post after all ;)
Title
Just as important as your photo is the title you use. A good headline gets people to click and read the full article. Play around with it! Write down a dozen and try them out, rewording and rearranging until it sounds exciting.
Spelling and Grammar
This should go without saying, however I have run across some posts where it looks like the author just slapped it together and hit publish fast so they could run out and do something more important. It's a turn off!
If there is a red squiggle line beneath your word, please double check it- dictionary.com is your friend :)
It's all about YOU!
How often do you get to hear that?!
We want to know what you like, what you're into, what makes you, well, you. Tell me what makes you unique. And be yourself. I realize you are trying to impress the masses, but you will not impress everyone. That's just not how life works. So you be you, and let it shine through so we can get to know the really real you :)
Quantity, Too!
Quality is super important, but for your Introduce Yourself post you want to write several paragraphs. People who post "Hi, my name is Mike and I'm new to Steemit. I like bikes and art, looking forward to posting!" will not get much attention.
Smile!
Seriously, smile while you're creating your post! It'll shine thru the computer screen :)
And by the way, welcome to the Steemit community! I am happy you are here, and look forward to this exciting journey with you :)
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Holy bot-face Batman!!
Makes me wonder if anyone even read my introduce myself post in June :(
Yeah the amount of bots is really killing Steemit I hope something is done about it here soon with a update to the blockchain cuz its gotten out of control :( Its almost like if you don't use a bot your getting further and further behind lol
Oh man, is that what it is? My first month I was doing very very well, and now I just feel so lost in the shuffle.
I cracked up and you had so many good nuggets. ;)
Thank you for actually reading it! Look at all the bot comments!?! lol
OMG. I had no idea what you meant when you said, Holy Bot Face, Batman. I always thought those were real peeps, copying and pasting the same comment in everything. You think it's automated? I like some bots.... that serve a purpose... but these are just dumb. I think it's hilarious now that you respond to each of them like they are real. LOL. You amuse me.
Hehe at first I'm like :( But then I decided to just play with it lol. Yea, now I'm questioning if anyone ever truly reads any post or simply scans for an idea and comments out of sheer selfishness!
welcome to Steemit. I do hope that you have a wonderful time on this platform, if you have any questions or if there is anything I can help you with do not hesitate to ask, I will be more than happy to help.
If you would like to stay in touch please Follow me @Fshllc
Why thank you, thank you very much ;)
You know, I am enjoying Steemit. A lot. The community is extraordinary :)
Thank you for the follow @arbitrarykitten, I am glad to be connected to you on Steemit.
Check out a blog that I just wrote, I look forward to your feedback by commenting, I find you like it you can upvote. Resteembot if you think your audience will find it beneficial. Have a wonderful day :)
https://steemit.com/food/@fshllc/health-benefits-of-bananas-and-banana-chips-as-a-healthy-snack-choice
I will check it out :)
Thank you!
Just done mine, hopefully done it right! Hope you check it out... never hurts to have a critique!
I'm heading over right now :)
Welcome to steemit @arbitrarykitten
I hope you enjoi in this community
Thanks for join and lets share something good for us
I am absolutely in love with the wonderful Steemit community :)
Glad to see you Arbitrarykitten I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community :) Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me .
I am loving every minute here on Steemit :) And learning something new every day!
What you say is true @arbitrarykitten. I strongly agree. Here we should be able to publish ourselves well so as to attract others to follow and upvote. @dsatria.
Wonderful meeting you :)
nice post :D WELCOME!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it ;)
Its good
wish I have seen this post some mins earlier xD!
You can always edit your post, click EDIT at the bottom right of a post or comment :)
Welcome to the community!
This deserves some attention. Upvoted and resteemed...
Thank you! And wonderful meeting you :)