I'm a Steemit Newbie, but a YouTube Veteran
Today marks my first week toddling around the Steemit platform. Seven days ago I wrote my intro post in which I presented my credentials and what content I've created in the past - primarily referencing the topics of biohacking, self-help, & psychology which I've exhaustively reviewed on my YouTube channel, which has garnered 22k subscribers focusing on those issues.
I've come to the Steemit platform for two primary reasons: firstly I have been a crypto enthusiast since about 2012 and love supporting blockchain products, and second, I kind of miss blogging. I've been obsessive in the video world (producing over 500 of them) and - especially having my B.A. in English - I kind of want to start writing again.
The Dilemma
I recently read a post from @ejemai about the concept of a value proposition, that is, taking the time to narrowly define what kind of VALUE you have to offer other in your posts and how to clearly communicate it to others who are in need of what you have to offer. This isn't anything particularly new for me, I've worked with Tim Schmoyer of Video Creators (a service that teaches you how to build an online audience) on this very topic and he has greatly helped with my efforts on YouTube. By the way, here's a FANTASTIC book I've read that teaches you how to develop a value proposition step-by-step.
The thing is, and this idea seems to be mirrored by other online marketers, to assist in the growth of an audience, we should apparently only be blogging about one topic to carve out our niche and attract like-minded people. When I first started writing on Steemit, I carried over the value prop I established on YouTube. But I don't know if I want to do that anymore! I have such a wide variety of interests (holding a poetry degree, a psych degree, and a career in cloud computing is, I think, reflective of that.) I have a love of learning and I want to explore A LOT of issues, but it seems kind of ridiculous to make a separate platform for each one.
Yesterday I changed my Steemit cover image to communicate a desire to blog about a broader range of topics, I guess we'll see how that works out.
What Do You Think?
Do you worry about this marketing stuff? Do you keep your content within the range of only one or two topics? How do you approach having a wide-form of expression, but limiting yourself for the sake of building an audience? *Sigh*
I truly and genuinely would love your feedback in the comments below.
Steve Cronin
You should do what you whant. Thats it.
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This is a great question and something I have been struggling with here on Steemit. I also have a wide variety of interests, spreading from scientific research to philosophy, urban planning and the arts. At first I went broad, but lately I have been trying to tie them all together with a common "plant world/plant neurobiology/plant blindness" theme, which is my main area of study. The problem is, there is no common tag that groups together this view of the plant world so that I can ensure that all my posts have at least one common thread. This means I have to change my tags according with each post, which makes it hard to build up a following.
Given your Youtube experience, I think you are going to get the hang of Steemit quite quickly. From what I have seen, you don't have to stick to one area of interest, as people are pretty eclectic, but I am not yet an expert so I look forward to what other answers you get.
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Thanks for that input! I suspect you're probably right, the size of the Steemit community being so small relative to YouTube, it probably matters less that people aren't niched out. I think this is great, maybe I won't worry about being so broad here in the future and just have fun :)
Yeah the tagging strategy (and the SEO strategy here in general) is very different compared to YouTube, still trying to figure all that out.
Anyway, I like your stuff! Gave ya a follow, looking forward to reading your posts!
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Diversify and have fun was the feedback I received from a friend that is pretty active in the Steemit community. I don't think there is an SEO strategy implemented. :) What counts is your ability engage the community, which I see from the posts, you do well. I will be curious to see how it goes for you after a month or so. I have a good feeling about it!
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I think it really depends. (I know that's pretty vague, sorry^^)
But for example when I see a blog that posted one or two interesting things but all the other posts are about topics I don't particulary care about I usually do not follow them. Sure, I might miss out on great content, but having my feed full of e.g. traveling or sports or other topics I don't really want to read about, is not desirable for me.
(If the content is narrowed down in a broader sense that's ok with me.)
But I also know of a lot of people that they don't mind that at all and there will probably be many people that share most of these interests.
Most important is of course that you enjoy writing
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Your question is your answer. Strap on your rocketeer jet pack and do what you want. Drop chewed up bubblegum in people's hair while you are at it!
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