So if you're on steemit, then you've probably heard that it is a great community to make cash on however as many steemit users will tell you, simply hopping on steemit and spamming won't make lead to profit, it will lead the wrath of the steemit community. Furthermore, posting essays on a daily basis, also won't lead to cash. So what gives?
The simple truth is that making money on steemit comes to those who aren't here to make money first. Rather the people who will make the most money on steemit will be those that are investing in the community, both literally and figuratively speaking. A lot of people don't understand what steem powered means. In reality those that investing steem into the community get more power when it comes to curation of content.
Just look at the accounts of the most successful Steemit users like 
Steemit is a social network first and foremost. People upvote content that they like. They can quickly tell if someone is not sincere. People don't come to steemit for New York Times articles, they come to hear the opinions of real people. So the best way to make money on steemit, is by giving value to others and to the community. Be honest, and don't pretend to be something you are not. Focus on a niche rather than trying to publish a million different articles on everything and anything. Build a following by getting people to know you for one or two things rather than trying to become well known for a dozen or more.
I hope this article was helpful. Let me know if you agree or disagree with anything I've said. Furthermore, feel free to offer any additional tips that you have for growing on steemit in the comments below.