Suggestions:

Prepare dedicated time for steemit blogging.
Get a clear idea of what you want to blog about.
Post only original content.
Post only one post per day, when you start earning never post more than two posts per day.
It is not the best idea to upvote your comments, especially not at 100%.
Focus on good, meaningful commenting on other blogs, this will get you noticed. Be a good and helpful commentator.
Never post short, meaningless comments because it is a waste of time.
Never use commenting bots, people love to flag these. This practice will down your reputation.
Post exclusively your own images as much as possible.
Be personal in your texts.
Show value.
Make friends with other bloggers whose work you like, earn their trust and friendship.
Be persistent in following your direction, even if you're making nothing. Show dedication. It might take months before you start earning. Be prepared for this.
Never be toxic to other's content, this attitude proved to lead nowhere. Rather refrain yourself from commenting than be rude. Kindness and good will always lead the way.
Power up, as much as you can. Your road will be quicker and easier if you invest in STEEM POWER. If this is not an option, you must stick to your guns - talent, persistence, fortitude, skills, kindness, as well as all of your other qualities.
Before demanding upvotes, put yourself in whale's shoes. They are receiving 40-70 upvote pleads per day. Maybe they didn't invest millions of USD in STEEM because they like endlessly receiving links... :)
Unless you decide to power up and become a whale, know your place. This is whale's ocean, the rest of us, we just swim in it. :D

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