Welcome to the Steemit community @mattgeddes! So will be reading some tech, music or brewing stories from you? =)
A couple of tips, ignore the automated bots, they do nothing for you and just earn from your votes.
We love original content! Many other newcomers try to cheat with copy and paste from other websites.
Be patient with building an audience. Steemit is not get rich quick scheme. It is about the people the relationships you build here.
For many new people, the voting and points system seems complicated at first. Here is an excellent post and entertaining video about how it all works.
https://steemit.com/steemit/@sethlinson/announcing-steemit-explained-a-new-animated-series
Welcome aboard and full Steem ahead! =)
Thanks @leoplaw. I'm all about the content and have more than enough of my own that you won't be seeing any copy/paste from me :).
I see by looking at what you have already posted on your profile that you are a foodie. =)