Ok a really FAST , people come to Steemit to be wowed , informed , amazed and entertained.
You must have a positive upbeat catchy respectful title to get opened !!! You get five paragraphs with pictures and 99 words to sell your message and reinforce your information , your reader must feel their visit was worthwhile.
You need follows to network with , if your new you need to be following at least 50 people especially around your own reputation score. As you get better these others will become your peers and you will make an name for yourself in front of them.
The most important social rules on Steemit , be respectful , be nice , be helpful and do not be a dick ; jerks get into slanging word fights and flame wars. Stay away from silliness and controversy that has no good purpose ; always think " what would others think of my involvement " , YOU are your OWN BRAND ; your image is everything ! ! !
Vote often and vote heavily , get noticed ! ! ! The platform has voting rules but generally just follow and vote what you like. Your limited in some ways [ Your MAXIMUM is just 4 Blog POSTS per DAY ] ! ! ! ( But you can post unlimited comments to improve other peoples posts) . Craft knowledgeable fun informative upbeat posts , networking is all about attitude , respect and helping others . . .
Find your niche where you love the topics and start building your brand name so others get to know your mission and your quality , then find talented people and follow their examples. Remember if you copy anyone else's work you will be BOTTED ! Robots live herein and they destroy humans for plagiarism; so be warned...
The end ; 99 words and five paragraphs , NAILED IT ; )
Who are you networked with : )
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https://steemit.com/writing/@sauravrungta/writing-as-a-way-of-expression