What is the real value of a post?

in steemit •  7 years ago 

My recent posts were about programming, because programming is something that I take a great interest in. However, it seems that my English Idioms posts were more popular. Of course, that is not surprising, because the English language is a more popular subject than programming for the general audience.

I am trying to create some posts on more general topics, so that they can be useful for a larger percentage of readers. This post is one of them.

I think we should aim at creating a fruitful and pleasant experience for the readers of our Steemit blogs. The more effort we put in, the more value we can create for the reader. An amazing characteristic of the Steemit community, and the general public for that matter, is that there are various kinds of opinions and perspectives. So there is no single norm—there is a spectrum of interests and viewpoints.

Consequently, the point of this post is that the usefulness of a post is not just how much information is put into it, but how much utility it creates for the reader. This is an important consideration, because these two aspects are not always proportional to each other. You may put a lot of effort in a post, but it may not be very useful for the audience, and vice versa.

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thanks for the info ,, I agree with you.. but unfortunately i think when the autor isn't powerful their posts haven't got many readers.. and it's not good ,, good luck and steem on :)

Yes, you are right. In My own point of view If we can give quality content then our content will be more popular and we succeed.

Thank you @ghasemkiani for sharing the precious post.

Hello sir, How are you? Ar first I say You are a good writer.
People select various subject for posting. They works with it. Want to try give own content. When a post knock your mind, may be it photograph, blog, writing, about travelling...etc. Then we call it good content. visitors will increased and the value of a post will come in to highest position.

Thank you sir @ghasemkiani for sharing your blog.

Thank you.

Thanks for update informative blog and steeming wonderful article about your experience at #steemit media. Its very great support and help to steemian @ghasemkiani
All the best and keep it up

I missed the idioms session. But i can learn it too. Bcz every education is valuable

Quality, not quantity. I was thinking yesterday also about what my followers are interested in the most, but I couldn't find the answer. I will continue posting what gives me passion and the ones having the same tastes will appreciate. Good luck!

I am professionally a web designer and developer. I will post here about the coding , design & programming of my experience. I think my people helps for my post.

I think it will be about finding a balance, releasing over time, and adjusting week by week.

My approach is this - release 1-3 posts a week, comment, read, consume, and learn what I like and don't like about each post - and try supercharge my posts with 10000% value so that every single one is a gold mine. I agree with the effort idea, it's the only thing that will make any blog bearable in the long term.

Utility * Joy * Value > Quantity * Spam * Low Effort

I myself mostly post about technology news because i feel the need to prompt the general public on the benefits of technology cos technology as we all know is the future. I try my possible best to make all my posts simple and try to post 2 major technology posts a day. Quality over quantity always.

I have seen your posts and I totally agree. Your posts are very good in quality and I really liked them. I wish you the best luck and success on Steemit.

I very much appreciate your recognition and help you've given to me so far. I pray and hope I do my best. My luck to you too!!

so interesting your post!!
read my last post please, is important for me!
https://steemit.com/spanish/@boher/por-que-los-venezolanos-emigran-a-otros-paises

i miss your proverbs

Nice

Wow your followers very much I hope I as well.
@ghasemkiani please visit my blog my friends there for a new post please help. if there is time Yes.

This is not a bad idea to create posts on general topics. I think it's a good move. Because peoples get bored. So it will refresh them. I think readers will love your these posts equally like English idioms.

Thank you.

How often do you think people should post?

From Steemit FAQ:

How often can I post?
You are allowed to post almost as often as you like. Currently, posts must be spaced 5 minutes apart. However, the community may not find value in users that are posting too frequently. Keep in mind what your audience will be interested in viewing, so that you do not overwhelm your followers with too much content.

In short, the community determines that. If you post less frequently, you will have less reward. But if you post too frequently, you may face negative feedback from the community.

I agree with your point. I personally feel around 2-3 times a week is solid.

I think the topics which do best on Steemit are about the Steemit. How to succeed, get more votes, improve the quality of your posts, get more followers, tricks and tips... And, of course on the topic of crypto world in general.

As I am no way an expert on Steemit or crypto I choose to write about my life, and make people laugh, plus try to motivate and inspire people. I think it is all about writing something you are passionate about and being patient because it takes time to find the right audience.

At least this is my humble opinion. Have a great day. :)

I agree. Quality is more important than quantity.

That's true my friend , the main point is that "MAKING THE POSTS IMPORTANT TO THE PEOPLE RATHER THAN WE OURSELVES FEELING IT IMPORTANT".

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

You have rightfully said that usefulness of the post depends in its ability to create utility for the reader.
Indeed your blogs about idioms were popular but once you will start posting good general blogs they will carry followers as well. Thank you for your continuous support and all the best for new direction you are heading.

"the usefulness of a post is not just how much information is put into it, but how much utility it creates for the reader." I couldn't agree with you more, Ghasem. Have a wonderful rest of the month. :)

Your all post are valuable, thanks for sharing.

You have already contributed a lot to the steemit community.

I miss your idiom posts. Those are so helpful to so many people. I can understand wanting to change though. I am thinking about doing the same thing myself.

Thank you, @fitinfun. I did my best for those posts and I was really pleased with the feedback I received. Currently, I am experimenting with other types of posts, but I will certainly have more language-related content in the future. By the way, your posts are great. I learned a lot about life in Thailand from your posts. I wish you all the best.

Thank you so much! And for all the upvotes. That was so nice of you. I really want to post more about weight loss and health, but photos and like in Thailand it is! People are much more interested in that. I guess I'm in the same quandary as you about what to post and why.

the point of this post is that the usefulness of a post is not just how much information is put into it, but how much utility it creates for the reader

That's exactly right. After making a long post about one of your favorite niches you will think/ expect good responses from the community. But in reality, opposite thing might happen. The readers who are similarly interested in your chosen niche may be on vacation or busy with something else.
A different flavor in posts are OK for a time being but one author should keep posting posts on the niche which his/her readers like to read or response more :)

You are right, every post should have both information and utility it makes every post more important and useful

i really apricate your post.
its informative.
thanks a lot for sharing...

Very useful post. By read this post I've learning something new. Thank you for share this post.

I really want to be like you, hope I can be like that, please help me @ghasemkiani

Wow nice post . I really appreciate you post @ghasemkiani

Great Post

Your work is well,,,,, you are very intellengt writer,,,,, i hope your success is very soon,,, i support you #Alltime but i want to you support me,,,thank you for sharing with #Us,,,

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Thanks for sharing...

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Value and wonderful information
Successful article

Informative post..

Good job.
Keep it up dear

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you are right quality is necessary. great analysis.

thanks for the info ,, I agree with you.. you are right...

Thank you @ghasemkiani for sharing the post.

thanks @ghasemkiani:-) for your valuable post.

waiting for more from you ghasemkiani! keep motivating!

Thats nice information post . You are very famous these idioms post and we miss your indioms post.
Iundersand now you chang topic in programing . You are really great teacher and we learn to much.
Thanks @ghasemkiani sharing your knowldge .
Stay blessed

thanks for the info ,, I agree with you.. but unfortunately i think when the autor isn't powerful their posts haven't got many readers.. and it's not good ,, good luck and steem on :)

Yes you are right... the usefulness and how much its relevant to the mass would make more people drawn to read your post contents like for example your English Idioms posts which are useful and relevant to the mass hence its successfulness.

your blog is very informative wether it is idioms or programming. I personally also intrested in programing. i Think it will be great that you also share some programming tips & tricks to readers for their interest.
Thanks

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like to read that good

Thanks for sharing this beautiful artical keep it up and stay a happy life

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