How do I make money using steemit?

DON'T BE LAZY!
The more you use the more you get, kind of like anything with life, the more energy and time you input the more you get! Steemit wont be the place you get rich of pictures, put some effort in and create something interesting and useful. Posts don't take long when your used to it, so just think before long you will be doing well!

COMMENT!
You can comment which can earn you little or a lot, it does depend on if the article does well and attracts lots of viewers but even so it will be building your SP slowly.

STAY ACTIVE
Try to keep consistent as with any social network this will ensure your building SP and earning from people voting your post! If you give up you'll never get there so try to post on a regular days of the week to make sure your putting content out.

AND REMEMBER! KEEP YOUR STEEM!
Keep your wallet growing and earn more and more! This way soon you will be able to just upvote and earn a lot of this! For now use my little tips and you should get off the ground pretty quick but remember just like a plane trying to take off it needs a lot of energy to get going! Full throttle until your at suitable climate to drop speed!

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