Introduction
So you’ve just joined up on Steemit, hearing about the endless possibilities, financial freedom, this is going to be it! Don’t be so hasty to order that Lamborghini just yet. I shall refer back to the good old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. If you think you can make money out of nothing, and that it’s all going to be a simple ride to the moon on this platform, you’re wrong. All the people you see being paid huge amounts per post have realistically been in this game for a long, long time, or, they’ve paid a large amount of money into the system.
But don’t fear, all is not doom and gloom, I just needed to get that out of the way to begin with, because ultimately I want both myself, and you guys, to succeed in what we do here. So in this post I will provide an overview and some tips as to how you can grow within this community.
Passion
What are you most passionate about? Take a step back and ask yourself what are you providing this community. If you’re not an expert on horticulture, maybe stick to something else that you are passionate about, like, let’s say… book reviews. This solves two things: firstly, if you write about your passions you’re less likely to get bored and reach a wall in your content creation, and secondly, you’re more likely to provide a useful and positive contribution to the community as you’re an expert in what the topic is all about.
Originality
This point goes hand in hand with the previous point to a large extent. What niche can you bring to the table that nobody else does? For example, I personally saw there was a huge amount of TA on Steemit already, there is also a huge amount of “What coins I think will blow up in 2018” type posts. So what did I do? I utilised a gap in the market, my niche. A brief overview of the top 100 coins is something I don’t see too often, so I decided that’s what would be of most benefit to the community.
Socialize
Steemit has a great community and I am happy to have made connections with people that I wouldn’t have if it weren’t for this platform. A great way of getting new followers is to check out similar people to you, give them a nice message and strike a conversation. We can all learn from each other and help each other reach new heights of success.
Consistency
Maintaining a consistent and frequent posting routine will, not only help you balance your workload, but it will also provide your viewer-base with plenty of content to read, without them forgetting about you and moving onto other things. That being said, I would highly advise against “spamming” and posting several times a day. One of the most important things with content creation is taking immense pride in your work and making sure everything is of a high-standard. I am much more likely to follow someone who produces great content every few days than someone who posts a few lines of text and a GIF here, there and everywhere.
Applications
I know it feels like selling yourself to the devil, well, it did for me anyway. But decentralized Steem applications such as SteemFollower and SteemEngine are a great way of getting new followers and gaining new likes on your posts. Utilize these tools to your advantage!
Conclusion
Finally, and possibly the most important thing of all you can take from this, is enjoy it! That’s the greatest success, to have a joyful and happy life, so do what you enjoy. This content creation life isn’t for everyone, but if it is for you, then I wish you every success and I hope that I managed to help or inspire you in any way, shape or form.
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