#SteemitFAQ Initiative: Asked and Answers Questions
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In this post i will show you some of the FAQ, in steemit that will assist you with broad understanding in this platform. Also, for a better understanding of this post visit Steemit FAQ where this post is source from.
What is FAQ?
FAQ stands for 'Frequently Asked Questions.' Is a list of questions that are frequently asked about a given topic, along with their answers. In Steemit, this FAQs are created for you and I, to serve as a central reference for locating answers to common questions. Since FAQ are base our feedback/thought Steemit has make it possible for we to study and understand this platform more better.
Most Steemians especially the newcomers get fade because of the lack of understanding in Steemit. This occurred because they don't read through the Steemit FAQ before making a post nor carrying out activities. And that is the reason why today I decided to talk about some of the FAQ that will help Steemians.
In this article, you will learn everything about posting, how you can add images, video, tags etc.
Now, here are some of the Steemit FAQ that will help you in posting.
What can users post to Steemit?
Steem is an open platform meant to host and welcome any legal content that complies with our terms of service. Users can post anything they want, whether it be phrases, quotes, blogs, anecdotes, photos, videos, memes, songs, and more. Be creative!
What are the different choices for post rewards (50%/50%, Power Up 100%, Decline Payout)?
- 50%/50%: This rewards in half Steem Power, and half liquid STEEM / Steem Dollars. The ratio of liquid STEEM to Steem Dollars rewarded is based on network conditions at the time of payout. This is the default payout option.
- Power Up 100%: This option rewards the post in 100% Steem Power.
- Decline Payout: Use this option to receive no post rewards. Votes will affect the post's position on the trending ranking but no rewards are paid from Steem's reward pool. Replies made to the post are still eligible for rewards.
How do I add images and photos to my posts?
You can browse your hard drive/gallery to add an image by clicking on the "selecting them" link from within the editor.
If you have an image copied to your clipboard, you can simply paste (ctrl + v) while in the post/comment editor, and your image will be uploaded into your post or comment. Due to the file size of these pasted images, this method is only recommended for simple graphics. Photos (.JPG) should be uploaded from your disk.
Pictures can also be hosted on an external site. Paste the image's web address (URL) into the editor and it will automatically be added.
How do I set the thumbnail image for my post?
The first image in the post will automatically be set as the thumbnail image.
What is the recommend aspect ratio for thumbnail images?
The recommend aspect ratio for thumbnail images is 16x9.
How do I add videos to my posts?
To add a DTube, YouTube, or Vimeo video to your blog post, simply paste the URL link to the video into the post.
Is there a way I can make my images smaller?
Yes, but the picture must be resized before it is uploaded into the steemit.com editor. This can be done in your favorite photo editing software, or online by uploading to a third-party website that features editing such as imgur.com.
What are tags?
Tags are a way to categorize your content, so that others can find it. The more relevant the tags are to the post, the more like-minded people will come across it.
What tags should I use?
Try to use tags that are relevant to your post, and that will be popular for other people to browse. For example, "mytriptoalaska" may be relevant to your post, but readers are probably not going to go searching for that. Using "travel" would be a better choice for a tag in this case.
You can browse through commonly used tags using the "Explore" link, in the main menu.
Be mindful when choosing tags. If your tags aren’t related to your post, your post may get downvotes for mistagging.
All tags must be lowercase letters. Spaces aren't allowed, but hyphenated words with a single dash are.
How many tags can I use?
You can use up to 8 tags per post.
Why is the "Post" button grayed out?
A post must have a title, body, and at least one valid tag. If any of these are missing, then the "Post" button will be disabled.
How do I format text in Markdown?
Some common markdown syntax is:
bold bold **** at the beginning and end of the word
italics italics _ _
cross out cross out
Text can be sized using headers:
H1 ## H2 ### H3 #### H4
H1
H2
H3
H4
Instructions on how to justify text, as well as wrap text around images pulled to the left or right can be found in this guide.
For more advanced formatting, a guide describing the common markdown formatting syntax can be found here: Markdown Cheatsheet.
How often can I post?
You are allowed to post almost as often as you like. Currently, posts must be spaced 5 minutes apart. However, the community may not find value in users that are posting too frequently. Keep in mind what your audience will be interested in viewing, so that you do not overwhelm your followers with too much content.
How long can my post be?
Post sizes are limited to about 64,000 characters including formatting. This is ample for most posts. If writing blogs, consider how much people are willing to read at one time. If you make your posts too long, readers may lose interest which may affect the amount of upvotes and rewards you receive.
If posting in a language other than English, how will I get recognized?
You can use language-specific tags to help you to reach the audience that speaks your language.
Language-specific groups include:
Chinese = cn
German = deutsch
Spanish = spanish
Korean = kr
Russian = ru
French = fr
Portuguese = pt
Can I delete something I posted?
The blockchain will always contain the full edit history of posts and comments, so it can never be completely deleted. If you would like to update a post so that users cannot see the content via steemit.com, you can edit the post and replace it with blank content for as long as the post is active. After seven days, the post can no longer be edited via steemit.com.