This weekend was particularly awesome for my Steeming! Even though I had put up a mere few posts, I accumulated over 400 followers. To that, I must say, thank you so much for the support! If you came here looking for the best crypto ideas and analyses, you will not be disappointed :)
Considering that I don't have blonde hair or boobs, I think I did very well overall. I joined Steemit mid-April, and it's been a whirlwind experience for me. At first, the rewards weren't what you would call exciting by any sense of the imagination. At the same time, even with an initial rep score of 25, the rewards are often better than what you would get on YouTube -- true story.
But for those that are just starting out -- and if you're blonde-less and boob-less like me -- Steemit may seem like an awesome opportunity in potential, but not so much in actuality. I sympathize with the frustration because not only have I been there, I feel I'm still stuck in second gear (for those that don't understand the reference, drivers once had to shift their own gears).
Well, I'd like to share three useful tips on how you can juice up your Steemit account and reach success quicker!
Plot Out Your Game Plan
Don't barge into Steemit thinking that any content will do. The reality of the matter is that unless you have blonde hair and nice boobs -- and are willing to show them off -- you want to stick to high-dollar, high-probability content.
Throw the "trending" menu out the window. You want to go with prime Steemit-related content, such as: financial or technical studies on the STEEM currency, personal stories about how Steemit has changed your life, and news items that relate to either STEEM or the cryptocurrencies.
Unless you're a hot chick and willing to show your hotness frequently, I'd avoid artsy-fartsy stuff that are not related to Steemit or STEEM. Multiply that by 800 if you're a guy and just starting out on this platform. Quite frankly, unless you live in a Martian colony, nobody gives a shit where you live or what foods you eat -- you have to earn that type of audience, and it's tough!
Aesthetics Matter, Sometimes Too Much!
This is an often-ignored concept by new Steemians. In fact, I was guilty of it myself on my first few go-arounds. But please, do take a minute or two to consult the styling markdowns. Presentation aesthetics, and the willingness to breakdown your content into discernible parts, will go a LONG way...believe me!
What I try to do in most articles is to break the content into two or three parts. That way, your article is easy on the reader's eyes, and his/her mind can follow the broad logic of your content. Imagine if you came across content with giant block paragraphs of 300 words each. Would you want to read it? Probably not. So then, why would you expect others to read this unsightly format?
Remember that for each partition, try to keep the number of paragraphs consistent. I usually have 3 partitions, with 3 paragraphs each. And make damn sure that your paragraphs are NO MORE than 100 words! Please!
It's Just Lunch, Steemit Style!
Steeming is just like dating (from an ugly guy's perspective). Because you're ugly, you can't afford to schmooze only one girl, or even get one girl's number. Remember, you're so ugly that the only time you can actually relax is when you put the ring on her finger, and she says "yes!" for whatever reason.
Steemit is a volume game, not an effort game. Don't you dare spend too much time creating the perfect post! Rewards are based on a weird confluence of content, style, timing, and flat-out dumb luck. I've had BRILLIANT content go relatively nowhere -- remember, I'm the guy that featured the Steemit platform on Yahoo News, MSN Money, and Nasdaq, yet most people don't give two shits about it! -- and I've had dumb-as-shit content make hundreds of dollars.
Just like dating, you keep hunting until both of you agree to a committed relationship. Otherwise, you got to keep your options open. Again, don't spend too much time on your posts. Even the "good ones" that I write take no more than an hour. If it's more, you're setting yourself up for disappointment.
That's All Folks!
So that's all for now! I have plenty of other advice, but we'll see how this goes. If you guys want more, please upvote, and I'll be sure to resume the topic again!
STEEM On!