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RE: If You Use Upvote Services Please Read These Two Posts
The only way I boost my posts is by using the busy.org service which gives you a small upvote.
My only problem is that the effort you put on a post doesn't always get reflected in the upvotes. Not only in the payout but in the number of upvotes. It's all if someone big notice you or resteem you and many other influences.
I had a look to your profile. I think I can help you a bit. Contact me on discord!
Well it's totally different for minnows, bots help make it to the hot page, but you can't close your eyes to the bigger picture. I used them too in the beginning, but I have quit doing so.
I know how it feels when your hard work is left unoticed and it hurts more to see others putting minimum effort and getting the fat rewards because they happen to know the right people or buy their way up. I think if you listen to what @trumpman has to say you will see a difference ;)
I had to stop using bots the minute i realized all of this. sure, it made my blog look deserted, but it's better that way than being seen as what you're not. not to mention the loses incured whenever steem drops in value.
It is true, blogs look deserted without the whale support and if I didn't have people backing me I would probably earn 2-3$ on every post. The point is, if you go through the platform and meet people, comment on other people's posts (genuine comments, not the "nice post" kind) sooner or later you will get others around you; on the condition that your content is of value.
And as you can see, certain communities reward the effort and time someone spends on their posts. So, as long as there are such projects, we should try to keep the value of the platform high. :)
Getting involved in a community is a great way to make some new friends and followers. I jumped back into steemit and am doing just that! I am also helping build a community as well, because it is important that we embody the change we want to see in the world. :)