Fantastic post. I've been an on and off again blogger for years, and like you say, it's rather difficult to earn from standard blogging now. It takes a long time to build up a following to be able to earn from guest posts, sponsored posts, and other affiliate marketing methods.

The great thing about Steemit is that you can start earning right away; even if that means starting out slowly. As long as you're posting great content, and taking the time to interact with the community, you'll see results.

Now it's just a case of sticking at it and earning that Steem Power!