When I first started with SteemIt, I thought my posts were the most important thing that would influence my account. Of course, it's still fair to say that SteemIt relies upon articles as one foundation of the entire platform. However, I've found that it's easier for me as a small fish to add value to posts by encouraging comments on my own articles AND making relevant comments in other interesting articles.
Here's how you have a discussion:
Earning Steem by Adding Value to Other Author's Posts With Comments
Personally, I've earned more Steem in the comment section of other people's posts, and I don't do it by spamming. You can just write something that requires NO thought.
If you're comment resembles these, just DO NOT POST IT:
- Nice article
- Plz follow me and upvote
- Here's an irrelevant (spam) link!
Instead, you actually have to read the article and post your opinion. Your opinion does not have to agree with the original author, but you shouldn't be a jerk either. You know how to have a discussion at the family dinner table or at work, so apply the same manners here on Steemit.
Even if the author disagrees with you, he or she will appreciate your respectful tone and the fact you took the time to read and reply with some sensible comment. That means he or she will also be likely to reply and possibly upvote you. In the end, both you and the author win that way. Of course, you can add that you appreciated the article, but that should not be the ONLY THING that you write.
Try to Generate Comments in Your Own Posts
In my posts, I always ask for feedback. I usually get it. Go ahead and pose a question or simply ask for comments at the end of your post. It's like asking for the sale. If you don't ask, you should not expect anything.
Why Are Comments Important for New Steemers?
In my case, I've earned more Steemit by posting thoughtful comments than I've earned on my own posts. I'm still new, so I don't have a lot of visibility. However, I can find very visible posts to contribute to. This activity has also helped me grow my follows AND slowly gain more visibility.
*What Do You Think?????
How have you used comments to add more value to your Steemit account, your own posts, and to other author's posts. I'm here to upvote you for value.