This is something that benefits great content creators of Steemit

#steemit-qci + Hive account@steemfreelancers + #steemgigs

The above is a formula for success in 2018

A voluntary service that I have been providing - aiding in media creation for Steemit posts - began a little over 200 days ago. I love to help people that appreciate it. When I was invited here (thanks Hive account@finnian) I started digging up content that I had created and never really did anything with. I posted it here on Steemit and the journey commenced! And 100 posts later, here we are!

I have already created custom graphics for well over 50 people on Steemit and I really enjoy it. I have done lots of projects with Hive account@finnian and he is one of my favorite creatives to work with. Since I am now much more comfortable formatting posts on Steemit, I started sharing my knowledge with those interested in learning.

Born from that - a new initiative at the end of 2017: The Steemit Quality Content Initiative.

What is it?

Short Answer: Currently a voluntary service that I provide to aid in creating quality content for Steemit. Authors that feel their writing might benefit from photos or custom graphics may not know how to source them - that's where I can help! A musician might be looking for some sweet graphics instead of the boring header text - that's where I can help! A minnow that really focuses on quality posts vs. quantity, might not be comfortable formatting in markdown or html and the editor only does so much for you - that's where I can help!

What's the value?

This is an invaluable service because the benefit is immeasurable. It will help people to create better content AND learn. Many people learn best by seeing something done, rather than being told or reading about it. A great way to learn is by visualization. If we can grow the number of users on this platform while maintaining quality content = we will all benefit tremendously, together! Remember that we are all investors in Steemit.

Bridging Gaps & Empowering Minnows With Knowledge!

I have been working on refining a process and simplifying it so that it can: A. Be Easily Replicated By My Peers and B. serve a function efficiently

Not only does the process that I'm going to share help people that wish to learn how to better format their content, but it also helps collaborative efforts become more easily accessible to new users of Steemit. I think this can be easily replicated by anyone, so please do!

WHO CAN USE THIS PROCESS?

• Authors seeking to enhance their content with media or formatting, but may need expert services or some guidance
• Media Creators seeking to enhance their visibility, share knowledge, help minnows format their writing

THE PROCESS

FOR CREATORS WISHING TO WORK FOR PROFIT OR VOLUNTARILY OFFER ASSISTANCE:

STEP 1: Make a post offering your service(s) - check out the Hive account@steemfreelancers page and join if you haven't already! If you are professional offering services-for-STEEM - SIGN UP in SFG Discord! The price of a membership will increase at the end of this month, so check out the blog page and also the new website!! https://www.steemfreelancers.com

STEP 2: Go to https://firepad.io - Open source collaborative code and text editing tool (FREE) and open a PRIVATE PAD. Here's the homepage you will see in the upper-right, the private pad button is right here☟⬇︎☟
STEP 3: Once you have the private pad ready - just grab the link in the EDIT WITH FRIENDS box:

Creators can have their client, friend, or whomever they are working with (whether for-profit of voluntarily) paste the text of a post into the box and both can edit and collaborate within this editor in REAL-TIME!

This simple process has allowed me to help fellow authors (thanks, Hive account@bobreedo) that either reached out to me or I to them, to work together, learn and share - something that creates friendships and builds bonds.

I recently had the privilege of working with another incredible author, Yahia - on Steemit, Hive account@yahialababidi, here is his work:

Twin Souls: Irish Poet, Oscar Wilde, and German Philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche

After reviewing Hive account@yahialababidi's work, I quickly realized this is the type of content creator that deserves whatever assistance that I could offer. He is quite an accomplished author in the real world and he surely should be recognized for his work here on Steemit. He reached out to me on discord and after I looked at his work, I was more than happy to help.

I helped to create some subtle formatting and made some graphic headers to enhance the quality writing that I can really appreciate - we need more of that on the blockchain. Not only was I able to help him, but he also helped me to expand my network. This sort of voluntary action can create a bond that is very strong and it has mutual benefit for everyone.

The process is simple enough that anyone on Steemit can use it. I was able to format and add photos/graphics to the content right on the firepad.io. Yahia could see all of the edits live and I was able to explain what I was doing as he watched. That is inevitably going to advance his knowledge and anyone that participates in this service.

We learn together and grow together.

It is something that can really help people who are unfamiliar with formatting - they will learn very quickly when they see it and especially using their own content to learn. It is something we all have a vested interest in. If you are on Steemit, have an account balance beyond ZERO (0 or more): then you're an investor.

Otherwise, if you're a creator looking to hone your skills, freelance work on Steemit, or share your knowledge with new steemians - TRY THIS OUT!

Authors seeking to enhance their posts with media, custom graphics, animations. or creative formatting:

If you are an author that feels that your work could benefit from custom graphics - leave me a comment below! I try to offer my help to those who are just starting out, but do also encourage anyone seeking to freelance work to also contact me! Bills have to get paid somehow, right?

Watch This Come Together From The Beginning:

WE HAVE THE POWER TO IMPROVE STEEMIT 🔋 AN IDEA THAT WILL ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF CONTENT ON STEEMIT

A Steemit Idea That Might Be Utopian • Creating a "live" / real-time document editor on the blockchain, but NOT without YOU

2018: A NEW Year = Time for Something NEW! What is the Steemit Quality Content Initiative? 🚀

Hive account@grow-pro is a proud member & supporter of PAL / MSP & QURATOR, STEEMGIGS, STEEMIT FREELANCER'S GUILD, STEEM-QCI, SMART MEDIA POCKETS, LIBERTY PROFESSIONALS

The Quality Content Initiative 🎯 A Voluntary Service That Will Also Become A PAID Service • #steemit-qci