What Pulls You Into A Post?
When you're scrolling through your feeds, what makes you stop and open a link? What draws you in to that particular post?
- Is it a catchy headline and title?
- Are they a regular steemian that you always like to read what's new in their world today?
- Is it a topic you are generally curious about?
- Is it a new topic you'd like to learn more about?
- Is it because they are a whale and you're hoping to get noticed?
- Do you only go to your feed? Or do you venture into the new feed also?
It's okay... you can be honest here.
For me, I have certain people's pages that I tend to go to on a daily basis simply because they are consistently putting out GREAT content. I also like to veer over to the new feed tab and check to see who else is out there. I generally get a mix of new steemians and veterans' posts that I may never have known about before.
Yes, everyone knows my favorite topics include:
- Homesteading
- Gardening
- DIY
- Recipes
- Healthier living
- Herbs and essential oils
- Farming & Livestock
So when I see a new post in these categories I tend to waver a little and read the titles.
But then what?
Why UPvote?
Why do I UPvote certain posts, but not others?
Well, I have a personal strategy and thinking process when it comes to UPvotes.
- Is this a quality post?
- Did the Author use a personal experience to elaborate on the topic and post itself?
- Is this something I feel the author took time to research, understand and/or explain to his or her following?
- Is it a post filled with good information and taught me something new?
Why Resteem?
I resteem posts when I feel this is an article full of great information that my following may be interested in. Yes, I do tend to resteem a high quantity of posts, but I also take into consideration the quality here.
Other reasons I resteem:
- Contests
- Sharing content I find interesting or unusual
- Picture tutorial posts within my realm of topic's interests
- New steemians with EXCELLENT introduceyourself posts
- Whales that offer cryptocurrency advice and steemit tips
- Fundraisers and steemains paying it forward
- Easy to understand steemit etiquette and advice- no matter the steemians ranking
- Great posts within my personal interest topics
Why Comment?
What provokes me to comment?
- Being able to add depth, opinions and views to another's post
- When an open-ended question is asked
- If I can add value to the original post or another steemians' comment
- Having a personal experience that enhances the point the author is trying to make
- Asking a question about something the author had in his or her post that I don't completely understand
- Is the author asking a specific question that I can answer
So, share your ways of determining if you UPvote, resteem or comment. Or do you do all three?
