Very interesting post, I must say. The tips you’re giving are very solid, and I especially like the quotes you’re using at the end. Struggling my way back up after creating a new account (long story) can be pretty demotivating at times, and sometimes I tend to forget all this. Quotes like that somehow help me to put things in the right perspective again.
It's Not Only About the Money
You couldn’t have been more right. I found out about SteemIt the same way you did: because people in the crypto world talked about it. I did sign up because of the money, but I think it only took me like two weeks to realize that the value of this platform goes way further. I’d be lying if I would say I don’t want to earn here, but it’s incredible how much I’ve learned in just 4 months. Every day, I’ve been learning new skills or I’m improving the ones I already had, and many posts and conversations have given me more knowledge and have contributed to my personal development. It’s not about the money ... not anymore.
Now please excuse me, because I’m taking off to start reading the FAQ. I must admit that I wasn’t aware that they existed, although I’ve been hanging around for a couple of months... :0s
I actually had to go and look up what RTFM meant. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn’t as rude as I thought it would be :0)
Anyway, thanks for the good information and the moral support. Really appreciated!
i've been tryna say this to everyone. alot of those people on the trending section get themselves up there by cheating the system tbh and abusing it or gaming it somehow. i always want people on this platform to start low and gain valuable followers who care about your posts or videos(DTUBE). This will probably be the best advice, because when time comes and steemit puts precautions for loopholes, you possibly could be left with a follower base who doesn't give a dime about your posts.
Thank you for the encouraging post @drakos I am also new to steemit and I have never blog in life or even been very active in social platforms. I am still "stuck" on my second post. I did the introduction post (first part at least) and still thinking about what to write for my second. I realize how dumb it may sound to you guys after writing so much, but for someone who is not used to writing, it is huge.
I do appreciate your encouragement to be original and not copy facebook or Instagram by playing the follow me game. I will start meeting new people and network, that's the best thing I can do for now. Thanks
Thank you for this constructive piece to minnows of which I am one! This is an exciting and equally overwhelming adventure! I am grateful for experienced Steemians like you, who take the time to offer much-needed guidelines! I like your advice to be authentic and build relationships with like-minded "players"! I wish you continued sucess here ... and in the rest of your life as well! After all, THAT is what matters!
@drakos Thanks for sharing your knowledge great master!
I also started to get the notion that this place really is not all that much about money, or at least it looks like you have to be in it for the "long-haul" to make any significant rewards. Also it seams like you either have to be "lucky" and get votes from whales or dolphins at an early stage or just be extremely resilient and just keep on going and consequently post quality post after quality post and not expect anything but a few cents as an initial reward for your hard work, the later will take a lot of time and I am sure if you calculate the hourly rate it would not be a very good salary. So to get to the point I believe you are completely right, if one does not enjoy writing, vlogging, replying/writing comments etc, this place is going to be a waste of time. Thanks for a realistic steemit guide!!! Cheers!
Love the information and context provided in your post, I agree that consistency and effort are two important characteristics to grow an account organically without buying Steem just to increase your reputation immediately....the journey is more fun.....so here's to keep creating valuable content to keep growing our blogs.... Every new user on Steemit should read your blog....really valuable info here for new users....
Good educational information should be shared so your post has been Upvoted and Resteemed. Hope more people get to read your blog.
Honestly you've given me a 5 star enlightenment. I have to be real here, first time i opened the trending page scrolling down, the amounts earn by Steemians caught my attention alot. I said to myself i could such amount lol.. I drafted an introduction expecting it to trend but to my suprise i made just 0.07 lmao. I was frustrated like for real, kept wondering what went wrong how the trending post stayed trendy, i just couldn't figured it out... Thank God i came across this post today and im going to apply these tips you shared. Thank you for taking your time and energy to create and share this with us. Really, thank you!
I used to feel the same about the trending page. Then I noticed the patterns and realized how shitty and misleading it was. When I started 7 months ago, @sweetsssj was trending; I look again today and she's still trending... some things never changed.
Oh Yeahhh, some things never change... I believe with these tips you've shared, it's best to focus on my page, my followers and my content, remain consistent and just leave the rest to workout
@drakos, very useful tools you provided which I will forward to our group working on handholding. Great point re "Avoid the Facebook Mentality" which many probably don't realize they are doing. Being old enough, I appreciate the Carol Burnett quote.
Very interesting post, I must say. The tips you’re giving are very solid, and I especially like the quotes you’re using at the end. Struggling my way back up after creating a new account (long story) can be pretty demotivating at times, and sometimes I tend to forget all this. Quotes like that somehow help me to put things in the right perspective again.
You couldn’t have been more right. I found out about SteemIt the same way you did: because people in the crypto world talked about it. I did sign up because of the money, but I think it only took me like two weeks to realize that the value of this platform goes way further. I’d be lying if I would say I don’t want to earn here, but it’s incredible how much I’ve learned in just 4 months. Every day, I’ve been learning new skills or I’m improving the ones I already had, and many posts and conversations have given me more knowledge and have contributed to my personal development. It’s not about the money ... not anymore.
Now please excuse me, because I’m taking off to start reading the FAQ. I must admit that I wasn’t aware that they existed, although I’ve been hanging around for a couple of months... :0s
I actually had to go and look up what RTFM meant. I was a bit disappointed that it wasn’t as rude as I thought it would be :0)
Anyway, thanks for the good information and the moral support. Really appreciated!
Well RTFM is rude, I prefer to stay polite in my posts, because blockchain (can't edit the posts after 7 days)! Thanks for your input.
It's awesome we can edit on here at all. :)
just remember anyone can see the older versions too.
Okay, it’s bit rude, but seeing that letter-word, i expected something way worse ;0)
specially for a witness :-D
Thanks, you make Steemit looks like a ladder to climb with patience not a get rich quick scheme.
not everyone thinks the same :-(
i've been tryna say this to everyone. alot of those people on the trending section get themselves up there by cheating the system tbh and abusing it or gaming it somehow. i always want people on this platform to start low and gain valuable followers who care about your posts or videos(DTUBE). This will probably be the best advice, because when time comes and steemit puts precautions for loopholes, you possibly could be left with a follower base who doesn't give a dime about your posts.
Thank you for the encouraging post @drakos I am also new to steemit and I have never blog in life or even been very active in social platforms. I am still "stuck" on my second post. I did the introduction post (first part at least) and still thinking about what to write for my second. I realize how dumb it may sound to you guys after writing so much, but for someone who is not used to writing, it is huge.
I do appreciate your encouragement to be original and not copy facebook or Instagram by playing the follow me game. I will start meeting new people and network, that's the best thing I can do for now. Thanks
Looking forward to getting to know you guys :)
Agree with this 100%.
Thank you for this constructive piece to minnows of which I am one! This is an exciting and equally overwhelming adventure! I am grateful for experienced Steemians like you, who take the time to offer much-needed guidelines! I like your advice to be authentic and build relationships with like-minded "players"! I wish you continued sucess here ... and in the rest of your life as well! After all, THAT is what matters!
Good luck to you on your Steemian journey :)
@drakos Thanks for sharing your knowledge great master!
I also started to get the notion that this place really is not all that much about money, or at least it looks like you have to be in it for the "long-haul" to make any significant rewards. Also it seams like you either have to be "lucky" and get votes from whales or dolphins at an early stage or just be extremely resilient and just keep on going and consequently post quality post after quality post and not expect anything but a few cents as an initial reward for your hard work, the later will take a lot of time and I am sure if you calculate the hourly rate it would not be a very good salary. So to get to the point I believe you are completely right, if one does not enjoy writing, vlogging, replying/writing comments etc, this place is going to be a waste of time. Thanks for a realistic steemit guide!!! Cheers!
Love the information and context provided in your post, I agree that consistency and effort are two important characteristics to grow an account organically without buying Steem just to increase your reputation immediately....the journey is more fun.....so here's to keep creating valuable content to keep growing our blogs.... Every new user on Steemit should read your blog....really valuable info here for new users....
Good educational information should be shared so your post has been Upvoted and Resteemed. Hope more people get to read your blog.
Honestly you've given me a 5 star enlightenment. I have to be real here, first time i opened the trending page scrolling down, the amounts earn by Steemians caught my attention alot. I said to myself i could such amount lol.. I drafted an introduction expecting it to trend but to my suprise i made just 0.07 lmao. I was frustrated like for real, kept wondering what went wrong how the trending post stayed trendy, i just couldn't figured it out... Thank God i came across this post today and im going to apply these tips you shared. Thank you for taking your time and energy to create and share this with us. Really, thank you!
I used to feel the same about the trending page. Then I noticed the patterns and realized how shitty and misleading it was. When I started 7 months ago, @sweetsssj was trending; I look again today and she's still trending... some things never changed.
Oh Yeahhh, some things never change... I believe with these tips you've shared, it's best to focus on my page, my followers and my content, remain consistent and just leave the rest to workout
@drakos, very useful tools you provided which I will forward to our group working on handholding. Great point re "Avoid the Facebook Mentality" which many probably don't realize they are doing. Being old enough, I appreciate the Carol Burnett quote.