STEEMIT AUCTIONS WEEK 2
The first week of testing the idea of running auctions via Steemit has passed.
Lets do a short recap and then “think tank” it again.
The basic idea was to be able to make good with what we have. Using the existing platform as have others on other social/blogging sites in the past used similar platforms for a lot more than just „blogging“ etc.
We are all witnesses to people making fortunes on similar sites out there, they have adapted to the platform that they are using and utilized it for direct marketing and direct 101 business.
One of the things that should most definitely be done by users here on Steemit also, as we want to be better than the rest when it comes to social networking sites.
The original post was:
„STEEMIT AUCTIONS - CAN IT BE DONE? LETS TRY & FIND OUT!“
https://steemit.com/steemit/@jackmiller/steemit-auctions-can-it-be-done-lets-try-and-find-out
Where it was pointed out that we can utilize “Scratch Dutch Auctions” here on Steemit. Basically as the “Upvotes” accumulate, the price of the product/service offered goes down accordingly.
It was also pointed out that this approach could also be used for fundraising and donations & not necessarily in “Cash only”.
So we here at Steemit are at an advantage in comparison to just about if not all the other social networking sites on the world wide web.
Here is a screenshot of the final results of Week 1 for the three test auctions posted:
With an exchange rate as shown below:
Taking everything into consideration, from my humble self being a “Minnow” here on Steemit to the fact that many eyes are just monitoring and waiting to see how things go, which is nothing new when pilot projects are being tested.
The number of upvotes and comments is EXCELLENT.
Sure there could have been more, however if we read the comments and take into consideration the upvotes that can be seen it shows that there are people here on Steemit who are open not only to new concepts but also to the idea of expanding the use of the existing platform, they too see the potential of this initiative.
So now we are entering Week 2 of this pilot project.
STEEMIT AUCTIONS – IT CAN BE DONE. LETS BRAINSTORM THRU WEEK 2.
Is the title of this post, not without good reason.
I shall start by being self critical in a proactive tone, so as to set the pace.
1)-. AUCTIONS or CLASSIFIEDS?
Even though we may be using the Dutch Scratch Auction technique as a foundation to these online transactions, the fact remains that many people out there are hesitant towards auctions. As auctions always entail a dose of uncertainty, a dose of risk and a major dose of bad karma put out by those who have been burned in the past.
So the question being put forwards here is:
Do we call the future tab on Steemit “Auctions” or do we call it “Classifieds”?
All comments should be argued and explained, it is very important that even those who are just “monitoring” see that there are people who want to see this become a regularly utilized option by users on Steemit. We should point out WHY they want this option here and not just on Fbook and Tweeter and readit etc etc etc.
2)-. TABS on Steemit
I mentioned above that tabs shall one day be introduced. Note, that is just my way of getting the intended message across.
It may seem to be a logical solution on this platform here to use the tabs as a tool to help people find what they are looking for.
i.e.
Auctions
Classifieds
Fundraisers
Charity
Australia
UK
USA etc etc etc
Some of these exist and as per the existing platform settings we can add 5 tabs to each post, which means that people posting something up for sale/auction can easily via the tabs label their post and ensure that those people looking for a particular product or service in a part of this world can find it.
What all tabs should be added to the Steemit Tab bar so as to make this happen?
Lets start putting a list together and work it from there.
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Now, this might not be the only way to get the ads onto the screens of those looking for something.
Are there any other ideas?
3)-. Social Network Sharing Buttons
This topic has been brought up by others in the past.
What would be the Pro’s and Con’s to adding such buttons to the bottom of every post here on Steemit?
Keeping in mind that the existing social networking sites out there shall most probably be around for many more years to come.
If there are any other points that anyone thinks should be added to the discussion i suggest that you put your suggestions in the comments below and as such shall be included in the Week 2 recap/summary/brainstorming session.
The reason for this is so that we can move forwards in an organized and proficient manner.
Feel free to discuss among yourselves below any of the suggestions that people post, this platform is excellent for such discussions.
Concerns:
One of our fellow Steemians said to me that some people may be looking at this cautiously, in the sense that “Who is this guy Jack Miller?” & “Could this be a wham bam thankyou mam type of scam?”
I asked “Why would you think that?”
His response was argued as follows:
“You are not a Whale here, anyone can post something like this and make a quick buck......”
After thinking about it I saw that he could have a valid point there. The thought never crossed my mind, all I was interested in was making this pilot project happen and for it to become a regular activity here on Steemit for all Steemians.
Sure anyone could have done it, but they didn’t, and in a way I am glad, because I like to do things step by step, so as to delete any future hiccups or issues, I guess this comes with years of doing things in that manner and you just can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
So, after giving it much thought, the only thing that really seperates me from the Whales here at first glance is the $ values in my account.
I do believe in Steemit, I sincerely can say that I see Steemit right up there as at the top of the worlds social networks.
I have written about this before here on Steemit, but as the old saying goes “Money talks, BS walks” I shall ask for assistance from the people who have always given me sound advice and words of experience/wisdom to guide me through the process of depositing/investing a nice lump sum of USD into Steem. This should then eliminate any doubt in the minds of most people who were thinking anything of the sort. For those out there who just want to invent new conspiracy theories, well, there is not much that I can do there. All I can say is that Steemit shall be used for a lot more than just blogging as are the other social networking sites on the market!
So having said this here, out aloud (written) we can now continue with the above listed points and expand upon them as necessary.
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT!
LINKS TO WEEK 2 OF OUR THREE TEST AUCTIONS:
https://steemit.com/steemit/@jackmiller/charity-auction-1-steemit-week-2
https://steemit.com/steemit/@jackmiller/charity-auction-2-steemit-week-2
https://steemit.com/steemit/@jackmiller/automobile-auction-1-steemit-week-2
Please find the time to upvote and resteem these.
Mailing list: (comments and visible upvotes from week 1)
Thank you one and all for your input and support in the first week of this pilot project, look forwards to your support and much appreciated thoughts here and in future posts on this pilot project.
Yours truly
Jack Miller
