How to Make Money on Steem

programmingvalue (54) · 6 years ago

If we focus on the content, Steem can become something much greater than it is right now

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5 votes

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

ain't nobody got time to focus yo!!!

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indoorsandout (38) · 6 years ago

That's exactly how I feel. Voting and focusing on content aren't mutually exclusive though! Upvote everything you like and think is good for the health of the site!

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crypto-econom1st (57) · 6 years ago

I think there are many people with a different opinion 🤨

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marcovanhassel (59) · 6 years ago

Thanks for the tip @maxhodl. It's probably not easy being a multi-trillionaire that travelled back through time, but hang in there buddy!

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6 votes

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

Thankss!!! Steem beta is hilarious. Happy to get to experience it firsthand :D

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waybeyondpadthai (76) · 6 years ago

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL and 2 hearts for you ❤ ❤ No wonder why @kevinwong resteemed LOLOLMAO

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3 votes

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

muchos gracias mi señora....! 😱 😳 🤪

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waybeyondpadthai (76) · 6 years ago

Con gusto señor! and Haa well deserved. Short but sweet. Real sweet. Tell Min Hodl she's lucky she gotcha! LMAO

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joythewanderer (78) · 6 years ago

You got the essence of Steem. Genius.

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3 votes

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

I learnt this from my history book ;)

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elektropunkz (58) · 6 years ago

Money should not be your only incentive to use this decentralized platform. Because in the long run, that attitude will be the thing that will destroy steemit. People should really interact with eachother, that’s also what will give the topics something xtra. Now you often see posts and people just chasing the carrot on a stick.

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4 votes

toddrjohnson (54) · 6 years ago

That attitude is already here and already hurting steemit. The upside is that these issues are some of the few posts that actually seem to generate genuine, thoughtful interaction between users. However, steemit won't do that well unless it can expand to quality content that is not so incestuous. As a fan of economics podcasts (especially EconTalk) this place is a truly fascinating experiment.

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3 votes

holybranches (60) · 6 years ago

this place is a truly fascinating experiment

apart from the truth this crazy one-liner of a post just dished, this last statement of yours comes a close second.

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coachmelleow (55) · 6 years ago

And that's why you seem to be making tons of Steem yes @maxhodl. Hope that's working mate.

"Money makes money" is the current Steem formula. One could be writing crap but because they have so much Steem, everyone wants a piece of that.

But I'll stay true to making content that can last forever. Cheers mate

4 votes

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

I time travelled back from the future and found this version of Steem to be absolutely hilarious....!

Stay true and HODL on @coachmellow!! Cheers 🤪

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nomadicsoul (68) · 6 years ago

@maxhodl haha future time-travellers make me giggle. Also, take me with you. I've traveled everywhere execpt to the future

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

I'm still looking for my DeLorean..

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beggars (64) · 6 years ago (edited)

How does that work though? You mean by earning curation rewards? Until Hard Fork 20, it's currently very difficult to time it right to earn anything. The best way to make money on Steem is comments. With 14.706 STEEM Power, it's going to be a long-road to earning from votes @maxhodl

I have found that leaving a great comment on posts is a good way to get new followers and earn, arguably easier than posting content. But for Steem to succeed it needs content, so you have to mix both.

4 votes

elektropunkz (58) · 6 years ago

Thanks a lot, this is a tactic i might consider to gain some new followers. And i must say, i like the platform very much.

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fruityapple (49) · 6 years ago (edited)

If they will vote and help each other to get high upvotes, thn you can earn here. Sad to say but still didnt get high upvotes lol

fruityapple (49) · 6 years ago

@kevinwong i mean i didnt get high upvotes, hehee

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steevc (73) · 6 years ago

That seems to be the policy for many minnows, but they won't make much from curation with just 15 SP. Curation is a game for the whales. I enjoy the content.

I hope you will be investing your trillions in Steem :)

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

Thanks @steevc, in time... in time!

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sivehead (53) · 6 years ago

Oooo that's a catch 22 situation!

If you forget about the content, there's nothing to coment on....

If there's no content with no comments, there's nothing to vote on!

Then what?

maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

funnily... there's quite a lot of content here in a post with no content!!

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crypto-econom1st (57) · 6 years ago

WTF you are so right. Your content is really bullshit and yet this one post gets higher rewards as mines get in 1 full year 😂

Ohw shit I should 😥 now

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elektropunkz (58) · 6 years ago

Yup, and im sorry for that, because i know how that feels. To put a lot of effort into something, and not getting anything back, because somehow you do not have the populair vote. Stay and keep strong, our times will come ....... one day

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crypto-econom1st (57) · 6 years ago

To be honest I don't think most of my posts or comments deserve anything. But what really annoys and frustrates me is that some people can post bullshit every day and get highly rewarded. And that there are a few people that do have nice posts, so that twice a day and get like $400 per post. Most of the time that's just really unfair and unbalanced when you look at the 50k-100k Steemonians that earn just a few cents per day.

Anyways I continue to have fun on Steemit and don't bother to much about the financial part. Of course so now and then I have to complain about it 😬.

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elektropunkz (58) · 6 years ago

How i understand, when you post something, and in the first couple of hours/minutes you get a repost from someone with a lot of influence/steem power etc, then you are good and solid. Ergo, all the paid/bot content out there. The best we can do is continue to have fun on the platform, time will tell.

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lemouth (72) · 6 years ago (edited)

For some reasons, I can't do that... Sorry :)

But I understand you, somehow.

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maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

Try it once in a while...! Thanks for feeling me @lemouth *fistbump*

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lemouth (72) · 6 years ago

No, I can't do it... This would be me not being me. :)

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felander (71) · 6 years ago

hmmm there is something there but its the wrong thing

this is supposed to be a social media platform... Personally I appreciate some content that has a bit of effort... but each to his own.

and if that is truly the case you and @kevinwong can also vote for @swisswitness and forget about it afterwards :-)
here is the link...
https://steemconnect.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=swisswitness&approve=1

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elektropunkz (58) · 6 years ago

Who is kevin wong?

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felander (71) · 6 years ago

quite a big user that has resteemed this post and even upvoted some comments here.

I am trying to get support for our witness we have set up helping the steem blockchain grow stronger. The more people vote for our witness the more chance we have to not lose money like we are doing today :-)
WE appreciate everyone that votes for us so please do so yourself

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toddrjohnson (54) · 6 years ago

I've only been here a week, but @kevinwong so far is the person who is making the most sense to me when it comes to problems with steemit. He seems to truly have the future of steemit in mind, especially when he points out that if we want to solve problems with steemit, we need to change the economic incentives. He is not the only powerful user trying to make a positive difference, but he seems to be the most vocal and principled that I've seen so far.

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elektropunkz (58) · 6 years ago

Thanks Todd, he sounds like a very interesting person & in that case, i will follow him. I’m also quite new to steemit, but i believe that the platform has a lot of flaws, and equally as much potential. But indeed, things need to change. And the incentives need to change. I have some idea’s that i think could benefit the platform.

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holybranches (60) · 6 years ago

Let me let you in on one more secret. Go read up @dan and @dantheman's posts. Thank me later.

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sergiomendes (74) · 6 years ago

Well but the blockchain have evolved a lot and there are a lot of microblogging happening that sometimes might that is not a lot of work behind it but actually there is.

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felander (71) · 6 years ago

true but that is not what he is saying...
the message as I understood is that there is really no value in the content, its just milking the vote that matters. But the whole value of steem is based on perception and if more people see this as something that is a scam (which it is not) then the less it will be worth and then getting those votes without content are not going to be worth anything anyway...

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sergiomendes (74) · 6 years ago

Oh okay. I get the point. I missed it at first. Yeah there are some whales out there doing that. I try to stay out of the drama. Lol I post already enough unpopular opinions that gave me a "bad reputation" to the eyes of a lot of bigger users in the community. So I prefer do not that part on that conversation and make my case even worst lolllol

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felander (71) · 6 years ago

hehe, that makes perfect sense

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hooiyewlim (68) · 6 years ago

so true , i sometime feel like just do it.

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awesomianist (64) · 6 years ago

upvote if @kevinwong resteem got you here!!!!

or not... just fucking upvote because who cares anymore...

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holybranches (60) · 6 years ago

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maxhodl (55) · 6 years ago

developers should consider infinite votes haha

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emekasegun (60) · 6 years ago

This is very funny but true, you know creativity can be in any form. So nice one i must commend @maxhodl

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holybranches (60) · 6 years ago

hey @maxhodl, your math is sound.

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tennysonck (42) · 6 years ago

so do u think are you going to win long term by doing this? if its like that no body would be here just to vote, they are creating and curating too. U better start creating then, dont be lazy

nurhayati (58) · 6 years ago

@maxhodl, Content and money are closely related, Keep the spirit :) your sentences lure the whale to comment, you are unique :) Lol

josediccus (75) · 6 years ago

Well isn't that why we take so much time to create content? You're a genius chief😀

deathcloud (63) · 6 years ago

100% agree with u man 😂

This whole voting system is broken, I'm wondering what the CEO thought when he developed steemit in the beginning 🙄

petecko (56) · 6 years ago

Hi @maxhodl!
Amazing, great advice!
A lot of people write long tutorials and it's much easier - just one sentence.
Thank you for your work with this manual. It's really valuable content!
Steem On!

yaanivapeji (65) · 6 years ago

Interesting @maxhodl, this is how I was looking at things too. 😀😀

alvinlau (57) · 6 years ago

Such a badass username.

abh12345 (76) · 6 years ago

...for yourself? ;)

sergiomendes (74) · 6 years ago

It is true that curators can actually do some nice money in here :)

klaus85 (42) · 6 years ago

Thanks for the tip man :)

mawit07 (66) · 6 years ago

Too simple. lol.

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akashhassan (59) · 6 years ago

hahhahahah lolxxxxxx!

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unrol (25) · 6 years ago

you got my vote

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arcange (73) · 6 years ago

Congratulations @maxhodl!
Your post was mentioned in the Steemit Hit Parade for newcomers in the following category:

Comments - Ranked 2 with 66 comments

I also upvoted your post to increase its reward
If you like my work to promote newcomers and give them more visibility on Steemit, consider to vote for my witness!

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moarafatshow (53) · 6 years ago

Almost 90% doing it already. 👽

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ejtehad110 (37) · 6 years ago

Agree with you. i vote you and follow you for next posts.

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holybranches (60) · 6 years ago

hey @maxhodl, i am back again, this time on a steemhunt, not for steemhunt but for #comedyopenmic. forget about what that means and just vote it for witness.

using this link: https://steemit.com/~witnesses

this one: https://v2.steemconnect.com/sign/account-witness-vote?witness=comedyopenmic&approve=1

both. we never how shitty the so-called coders may be at their job ;)

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ching-chong (49) · 6 years ago

Just vote? On what?

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komenk81 (56) · 6 years ago

simple no need to bother thinking about the content to be created and the results, just VOTE.
In my opinion, only
one sentence from your post, has represented @kevinwong story in this week's post.

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anwarul0088 (33) · 6 years ago

It's good to read your article. Thanks for writing this article.

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erikaflynn (61) · 6 years ago

Interesting tactics... you know, many Steemians chose another option: forget about the votes and just make content, tons of useless low-quality content. So, maybe you are right and we need to change something...

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city29 (46) · 6 years ago

Great discussion here!
In my opinion, it seems that it is not as simple as you said @maxhodl. Voting only on others' writings can not really get their attention on us, but commenting "yes". May be "content" is not really good, but just because of good relationship n good interaction (from post to post, comment to comment) here, then "vote" will be gained easily.

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agr8buzz (60) · 6 years ago

100% blind upvotes for everyone!

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