Speak The King's Language

Language gives way to communication. Communication gives way to connection and connection is energy. A simple but yet elusive concept when it comes to creating content and engagement. It is not elusive because it is hard to do necessarily but rather it is elusive because it requires the willingness to make it happen. If you're new to Steemit or if you've been here and have no clue what to do, be willing to make those connections and start generating some energy. The willingness to create valuable content and build engagement is the difference maker. I meant to say engagement in the video instead of interaction because I believe engagement is a much deeper connection.

So how can I as a newbie or minnow speak the language of King Content & King Engagement and make a difference on Steemit?

The Language of Content

You've probably heard the term "content is king". Hearing that can seem like a giant of a task to newcomers and people who've been on Steemit trying to carve their path. It doesn't have to be an intimidating phrase so let me give your mind a bit of a massage. Creating content is simply about providing value. Everyone values things differently so you have to understand the things that a group of people find valuable.

Some people find spiritual insight valuable. Some find cars or sports valuable. Others may find information about money or food valuable. A good way to start providing value is to look at the things you are really interested in or excited about. Trust me you will find someone with like minds. So if you can give great effort in providing valuable content for the benefit of others then you have begun speaking the language of content.

The Language of Engagement

Not every one wants to create content. So if that's you then I totally understand. There's tons of people who just sit back and like to read what other people have to say. Curators and watchers are very necessary to content creators so kudos if you are in that club. However there is a further step to take once you read someone's content. You simply need to focus on engaging. It can be difficult if you are not used to doing this but one of the keys to making a difference on Steemit is to do just that.

Jump in the comment section after reading a post or watching a video and share your thoughts. Even if you have a different opinion about what someone wrote then good. Be respectful and pose your opinion. We are humans and at the end of the day we will not agree on everything but one thing that we need as humans is connection with other humans. We are dependent on interaction. So if you can get out of your comfort zone in order to connect with others on a deeper level then you have begun to speak the language of engagement.

Wrap up

Hopefully this helps you grasp what you can do to contribute to Steemit. I say content and engagement are the kings of Steemit for a reason. It's because I look around at the Steemscape I have noticed that those who please these two kings have generally done well and made a difference in the community in their own way. If you can please both kings then great but if not, no worries. Just focus on one at a time and go from there. The main thing to remember is to be willing to speak the language of either content or engagement. Then after that, level up and master the language. One or both of the kings will be happy and you will be on your way to finding your place here on this miracle of a platform we know as Steemit. Peace to all of you.