15 Steemit Post Types to Attract More Followers & Boost Your Popularity

Variety - that's ONE IMPORTANT FACTOR that's
gonna engage and entertain your followers, new
readers who land on your Steemit feed, and mos
importantly, YOURSELF*.
*Why yourself? Read up the Golden Rule To Blogging here .
But the problem is, even with the tons of ideas t
write on, how do you "package" them in a way that's
fresh, exciting and fun for your readers?
Today, we're gonna talk about those packaging.
Yup,15 (fifteen) different kind of
wrappers, boxes and ribbons you can use to
package your contents, in a way that's most
presentable.
And the good thing is, most of the 29 post types
are considered Evergreen Contents types . These are
essentially information that are relevant even
after the time of posting. Think 2 to 3 years dow
the road, and a new Steemian stumbles onto yo
post, and still, they are totally engaged and
excited with the content. Sure, they can't help t
generate payout for that post (since it's already
past the 7 day mark), but I'm willing to bet they
are gonna check out your new posts, and that's
where you'll gain a your upvotes, and perhaps a
follower too. :)
Ok, let's get right into the 15 types. Yeah, it's gonna
be one long-ass post.

1. The Origin Stories
   Everybody loves origin stories - from movie
   books to comics. People like to know who
   their idols before they were idols, what did
   heroes go through, the makings on their ico
   You can write about your personal heroes,
   even your own origin story. What are the steps t
   lead you to Steemit or even content writing? What di
   do to build the skills and network? How did you achi
   what you've achieve?

2. Facts & Figures
   Statistics and data are some of the greatest
   convincers of all time, and it never fails to
   the shit out of your readers. Haven't you re
   statistic piece and say stuff like "Wow! I didn
   they were that BIG!"
   People are generally curious as well, which
   why documentaries still sell so well until to
   Blend a story around the figures and facts,
   you got a Based On A True Story post in the ma
   Also, remember that posts on statistics and
   research can help boost your credibility an
   authority, so it'll definitely give elevate you
   personal and professional brand. i.e. You'll
   people saying "Man, this person knows his sh!t!"

3. Product Reviews
   Ah, the stuff people will read before makin
   purchase, and they will love the person wh
   them the right kind of info before deciding
   sale. Bear in mind that product reviews are
   very genre/interest specific, and you will h
   readers who may know more than you, so
   sure you do a good job at it.
   My advice is to review on products in an ar
   you know very well. Though you opinion
   personal, the depth of your reviews and th
   references that you made will paint a
   professional picture in the minds of your re
   so be prepared.

4. Case Studies
   If you've done any research on real life exa
   in your areas of interest, do know that they
   really great posts. Case studies gives the re
   "behind-the-scene" info, how results are
   achieved, some facts and data they may no
   aware off and more. Case studies work wel
   you like to deep dive into topics and uncov
   inner workings, and bonus points if you ca
   breakdown the specific steps to replicate or
   recreate the results.

5. Dummies’ Guides (How-Tos)
   We are all going through a learning phase
   point or another, and a Dummies' Guide , or H
   type of posts will help your readers who w
   know more about a particular topic. That's
   reason who the The Complete Idiots' Guide and
   Dummies book series are so popular.
   The few keys to successful Dummies Guide
   are:
   Be able to bring your readers up to sp
   topic
   Distill your subject into bite-size, actio
   Recommend tips, tricks, hacks and sho
   Give relevant examples and case studi
   can see your steps in action

6. Newbie’ Guides
   This is almost similar to #5, but these are f
   noobs. Beginner's guide posts can sometim
   harder to write because you need to establi
   points of familiarity, especially when you a
   introducing a concept that is totally new.
   Blockchain, RFID, and gene splicing are so
   examples of concepts that need "bridging" to
   the reader already understand. That's critic
   the success of a Newbies' Guide post.
   Of course, check lists are also useful to hel
   your readers up to speed, and you will be s
   a useful resource because you are essential
   saving them precious time and from painfu
   mistakes.

7. Interviews with Subject Matter Experts
   This is a smart way to leverage on someon
   content, experience and expertise. Frankly,
   hardest part is connecting with the subject
   experts themselves, and after that, either a
   for a face-to-face meet up or Skype call for
   interview.
   You can include the recordings in the post,
   can transcribe it out as well.
   A new trend of interviews are long form and
   dives, made popular by the award winning
   podcasts by the Bestselling Author Tim Ferriss . I
   podcast where he interview prominent
   individuals like Sir Richard Branson , Jamie Foxx,
   Ravikant and more can go up to 3 hours
   sometimes, so you can imagine the rich
   information you can obtain from them!

8. Success Stories
   This never gets old, because everybody lov
   success story. It piques your readers intere
   excites them to engage with your contents,
   sometimes if you are featuring their idols, t
   may even leave a really good comment as
   Of course, you can also feature your own s
   stories, and if you can, try to include succe
   strategies that your readers can emulate to
   achieve your results.

9. Failure Stories
   When I was hosting the Fuckupnights Kual
   Lumpur, we were amazed at the number of
   people who would beat the weather and tr
   just to hear failure stories (fuckups) from o
   featured speakers. The truth is, we someti
   learn more from failures than successes, an
   definitely less painful when the failures are
   others.
   That's why I personally vouch if you plan o
   writing failure stories, and keep is as raw a
   honest as you can. Of course, don't leave yo
   readers in a gloom; give them tips and tric
   avoid the failures, or maybe a lifeline for t
   who are fighting through their fuckups.

10. Recommendations/Curation
    If you'd been in an industry or have been
    cultivating an interest for a while, whenev
    you're ask about it, you will have your list
    recommendations. It can be a curated list o
    books to read, movies to watch, places to g
    to eat, softwares to install and more.
    You can say that it's a "quickie", list versio
    product reviews, but recommendation post
    just that - quick, short suggestions to get yo
    readers interest to learn more about them.

11. Best Practices
    In your experience of doing something, you
    encounter a list of best practices. It can be
    your job, your hobbies, a new interest. Post
    Best Practices suggest to your readers that yo
    been around the block a couple of time, an
    know where the potholes are and how to a
    them, and also shortcuts that others may n
    know of.
    Oh yeah! This is also a great way to boost y
    credibility and establish your authority as
    subject matter expert.

12. Checklists
    We are generally anxious when embarking
    something new, especially if the decision is
    one. Life events like wedding preparation,
    starting a business, buying a house or goin
    two-year road trip can be taunting when it
    to preparations.
    That's why having a checklist will certainly
    your readers at ease, because you are tappi
    onto your own personal experience of havi
    walked the path, and now you are preparin
    your readers for the very same journey. He
    you've just became a tour guide!

13. Lists (Curated, Best of-)
    Same as How-to posts (here's a post on cre
    effective How-To titles ), List posts are one o
    easiest to title and get you really good click
    through rates. Contents like "7 ways to do som
    or "9 books you have to read" or "3 places you mus
    always get clicked when they appear on so
    media (you know you are guilty of some of
    Why does it work? Well, you are promising th
    the end of the article, your reader will hav
    steps to solve a problem or Y things to lear
    Psychologically, your readers are willing to
    the time to go through the X and Y because
    their minds, as long as ONE of those things
    benefit them, it's worth the time reading yo
    post.

14. Book Summaries
    If you are an avid reader, these posts are y
    ultimate go-to. Almost like a product revie
    for book summaries to be effective, you mu
    able to highlight the key points relevant to
    readers, and outline your key takeaways fr
    Book summaries are designed to give a sna
    of the content to your readers, and bonus p
    are given if they can apply your takeaways
    their own life.

1. Anything inspirational
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   Chicken Soup of the Soul, anyone? Stories of
   overcoming overwhelming odds, rags to ric
   the underdog, the miracles, the strength of
   human spirit… those inspiration stuff that
   smile on your face and tears in the corner
   your eyes, they work like magic! And regardles
   the time, even if it's a recent story or a tale
   from the pages of history, the charms will
   on the heart.
   Wow, it didn't occur to me that it will be s
   long post, and we've only passed the half
   mark!