I know I don't make the best posts on Steemit but I put time and effort when making them, and people appreciate that. Each and every follower is important, so it's not that easy getting people to follow you on Steemit compared to other sites where the You-Follow-Me-I-Follow-You model works. You need to really work for it.
Bringing the best of the Internet in one place is no easy task, and there is a real competition for quality content. So if you are new here the last thing you should do is ask people around in the comments to follow you.
If you want followers just engage with people, write good content and know that Steemit is different. Be a good author and curator, write actual comments and the followers will come to you. I know it's an obvious fact, but many new steemians fail to do exactly that. Shame!
Here are some ways that will bring you more followers:
Write good posts. This is obvious.
Comment only on the topic. If you read a post about animals, what is the point in putting your introduction post in the comments?
Chat with people over steemit.chat, surely you will find people of similar interests.
Follow power users. This is where the action is. They make great discussions you can join. Learn from those seemians.
Reputation is everything here on Steemit. Be polite, be nice and your reputation will grow, people will trust you more.
The more followers you have, the more will follow you. Be patient and slowly build up your followers' circle.
Don't think about the money. If you are just hunting rewards people will know. Steemians are smart. Do not underestimate them.
Contribute. Maybe you can do a Steemit-related project? Paint a picture with the Steemit logo, do a song, invent the steem-dance...I don't know, think of something. Steeminas like everything Steemit related.
Don't resteem that often. I already pointed that before in my last post. People follow you because of you, not your resteems.
Do not beg for anything. Make people want to come to you.
There are many other ways you can think of if you put a little effort. Just know that it takes time and dedication and there are no shortcuts on the way to success. Until next time. Steem on!
