An Easy Way to Help Brand New Minnows

Lately, I've started trying to extend a helping hand to more minnows. I've created a standard cut and paste comment that I post in the comments of minnows I run across that are just getting started. I'm posting this guide up for anyone to use and modify as they will.

After posting the guide, I then modify it according to what I see on the minnow's profile- if I see they've already accomplished some items on the list, I delete those items. If I see that they have interests that might fit well with a more focused group like #steemstem, I go ahead and add that into the list of services they should check out.

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Again, feel free to copy and paste this guide as you'd like, that's the main reason I'm posting it up. We need to actively start seeking out minnows to help them out rather than just letting them sink or swim and trying to find their own way around the platform. If anyone has any suggestions for making the guide better, definitely let me know, it would be much appreciated.

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@Mountainwashere's Quick Minnow Guide:

Welcome to Steemit! It's got a steep learning curve, but it's worth it in the long run if you keep putting in the time! Just know that it will take quite a while before you start getting attention and followers. The secret to success? Keep posting high quality content regularly, and make sure to search out other people's posts, read them, and give relevant comments.

There are also a lot of really good resources out there for minnows (new users). You should check out the following:

@qurator
@thesteemengine
@originalworks
@steembasicincome

Tagging is extremely important. Always make sure to use all five possible tags, and to keep them relevant. You can always just tag something "blog" or "photography" or something else really general (so long as it's still relevant) to fill the quota if you need to- most of your tags should be established ones, though one or two less used ones are fine.

Always make sure to attach a photo to your posts! You should also have a finished profile: Write a description, add a profile picture and a banner- neither needs to be of you, necessarily, but you should have something- and set a website.

And, again, the biggest thing is just patience. Breakout successes are incredibly rare on Steemit- you've got to find your way there through perseverance and hard work. It takes time, but you'll eventually succeed if you put in the work.

Please feel free to repost this guide on the posts of other minnows you run into!