So, you've heard about steemit. You learned about the block chain. You realize you can get paid for your posts. You're now ready to blog... but what to write and how to grow?
1. Pick a topic and stick with it for a while
While the general blog posts about the state of the union or even things like "Tips Starting out" can generate big rewards for the people that have been doing this a while you generally can't get away with it until you have some followers already. You're better off writing about something that you know, is important to you, or captures the moment at the time you're writing. So, while you're trying to get followers to start pick 1-2 topics and write about them. If they resonate stick with them for the first 25-50 followers (which will be your hardest followers to get).
2. Write an introduceyourself post
You'll pick up followers just from an introduction post that's well written. In theory it should list your name, your image with a steemit logo in it somewhere, and some personalized tid bits about you. If you do creative work show a portfolio. If you care about a topic write a unique perspective. If you're athletic maybe show a little skin. If you can cook show some awesome food. This platform will support a lot of users for a lot of different reasons. Show your unique contributions.
3. Don't give up! Write a blog post every day
People want to follow active users. If you're only posting once a week you're hardly going to gain traction with that. Blogging on here with the intention to make something of it will take work. Be sure to schedule time or find a pattern that supports your new writing habit.
Bonus advice: Leave comments and try to chat with people you like
People do business with people they know. You like something you read upvote it and leave a comment about why you liked it. Maybe you'll find some people with similar taste.
STEEM ON!
Another good idea is to. Try searching the new feed for some minnows that post similar topics to your own and leave a comment. They usually are more than happy to follow someone that has similar interests.
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Great article, especially tip 3. The cumulative nature of success here cannot be underestimated. Every article and every comment is adding to your potential future income through followers and reputation. Assuming you've got the slightest bit of talent or something unique to offer, DON'T GIVE UP!
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Thank you so much for your advice, it is much appreciated by #newbies who are working hard. X
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Love that username!
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Great article! WE are so exited to be here. We are about to break 300 followers! What a great community. Nice article too. We are diving in with all these tips!
For Best Results: Resteem, Upvote, Follow and Comment!
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The interaction can be awesome in here..steem on!
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🍒 I guess it's a matter of reaching out and connecting to other people :)
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Your suggestion strikes an answering cord that brims over with common sense. 💪
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Thanks for the poetic praise!
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You've got many informative post, thank you for helping. I would love to learn from you more ,following you @aggroed. :-))
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I'm flattered. THanks!
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my pleasure, happy Sunday @aggroed ;-))
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Great tips. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you this is very helpful..as i am still a minnow with not many followers!
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Thanks as a newbie that was helpful and makes sense.
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Great! what of this do you think you'll use?
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Pretty much all of it.
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Thx for the tips!
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GREATS TIPS
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Thanks for posting @aggroed ~ Good read being a newbie I've got lots to learn :) Following you and upvoted, if you have chance come check out my posts as well~
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Love this post @aggroed
I did 2 out of 3 of your tips and got to 50 followers.
Going to try harder on the other one as I hope to get to 100 followers shortly!
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That's amazing! I'm glad I could help. Just don't forget about me when you're huge!
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You are at the top of the list @aggroed Thank You...
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Great advice, thanks.
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Thanks for the tips and thanks for writing awesome posts!
Steem on!
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