Minnow Support Project: How to Gain a Following

clayboyn (70) in minnowsupportproject • 8 years ago (edited)

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cestlag25 (38) · 7 years ago

This statement validated what I am currently doing, " Post things that matter to you and find people that like the same things. "
I'm certain that in this way we can genuinely interact with people. Which leads me to this beautifully written line of yours, "If it doesn't interest you then don't fake it."
No need to explain why, because it's very straight forward.
I really appreciate this blog @clayboyn, this gave me enough inspiration to keep going. See you around.

clayboyn (70) · 7 years ago

It can feel like a grind some times, but this is the same advice I'm still giving people 8 months later. Glad you found the post beneficial. :)

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majes.tytyty (78) · 7 years ago

Glad I found this post. (Better late than never.)

After a month of content-creation activity on Steemit, I've been debating whether the minimal rewards are worth the effort. And wondering what I should do going forward.

Reading this post made me realize that I should continue my content-creation (which I thoroughly enjoy), but that I should also spend a bit more time "in the community" – scanning through various feeds that interest me, upvoting, commenting, resteeming, and so on.

Apart from investing my time and energy into the platform, I intend to invest in Steemit by powering up. After a month on Steemit, I see that powering up is a no brainer.

Thanks for the post. Full Steem Ahead

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jamjamfood (58) · 8 years ago

Honest and open words. :-) Like it.
You are right we have to work to be successful. No shortcuts.

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lordoftruth (71) · 8 years ago

Thanks for sharing and advice
This is very inforative article
Great one for new users

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gruppler (46) · 8 years ago

First things first, I don't really care for the "terms" of minnows, whales, or dolphins or whatever else. We're all people.

It's so good to hear someone else saying this!

The point is to not go chasing "what you think people want to read." Post things that matter to you and find people that like the same things. Don't beg them to upvote or follow you. Engage on their posts and trust that if they are being real and know that you are too, then they will be checking out your stuff as well.

Concise advice =]

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markwhittam (66) · 8 years ago

Solid advice @clayboyn
You can tell when someone comments on your post when they haven't even reat it, it's a turn off to say the least. I think if you chase followers then you end up with the wrong ones, if any. Letting it happen organically has to be the best way, at least then the followers you do have are more likely to vote your content.

Nice post :{)

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clayboyn (70) · 8 years ago

Engaging the one's that actually read your post helps too!

yakes (41) · 8 years ago

Good post, I feel the same way about Steemit. I'm trying to get all my friends on here and post at least once a day.

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allessuper (55) · 8 years ago

True words! Have a nicht day! :)

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ladycrypto (51) · 8 years ago

Very timely post....I was actually just thinking about what I could sell to invest in my Steem power! I would love to be earning a living on Steem :)

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clayboyn (70) · 8 years ago

:P I hear kidneys fetch a nice price on the black market.

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ladycrypto (51) · 8 years ago

That was one of my options :/

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ladycrypto (51) · 8 years ago

"Woman Sells Kidney for Steem Power"! I bet that could get a whale vote :)

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clayboyn (70) · 8 years ago

lol, I don't know if it would draw the right type of crowd for a sustainable following, but there are probably lots of body parts to sell! :P

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iamjustincscott (56) · 8 years ago

Absolutely couldn't have stated it better, you covered everything it takes to build a following doing anything at all, not just on steemit.

Authenticity, interaction and consistency are the fundamental pieces you need to play this game.

But above all else, you need patience.

Patience is the king of all other virtues. As long as you have patience, combined with a willingness to do what is required to reach your goals, you cannot lose.

I'm very happy I found the Minnow Support Group and the discord channel with all of you guys. Looking forward to see what the future holds.

Thanks for the write up : )

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clayboyn (70) · 8 years ago

:) I used to open restaurants for a living once upon a time. The same principals for success seem to apply to everything.

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iamjustincscott (56) · 8 years ago

Absolutely. There are an infinite amount of ways to do things, but there will always be a set of core principals they cater to.

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sandstorm (67) · 8 years ago

This is very sound advice sir :)

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duckmast3r (62) · 8 years ago

Very nice post. I'm building my account. I've been here a little over a week.

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silveready1 (43) · 8 years ago

very informative post - much appreciated - Upvoted and following!

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