Is the Steemit Profile naked?
Have you updated your Steemit Public Profile in Settings?
It extremely CRITICAL to add as much information here as possible. This provides an extra layer of authenticity for your Steemit profile. When you willing to share and promote yourself to followers, they don't think you trying to "hide" something.
This process is all about building your own Brand Identity. Have you built your BRAND?
Steemit Profile
Your Steemit allows for profile details: Profile Image, Cover Image, Display Name, Location, About and Website URL. They are not mandatory, but more is better in this case!
Once your brand is established and it is replicated across other socials platforms; Website, Facebook, Twiter, Pinterest, Instagram & other, you create a uniformity that followers recognise.
Another component that can have a HUGE impact for your profile is your Profile Cover Image.
"A picture paints a 1000 words"
Having a cover image that is part of your branding gives life to your profile and create the true identity for you as an author.
I have read a few articles recently about good content and good layout is important for creating "perfect" blogs which in turn get followed and upvoted.
Adding all these ingredients together it allows the creation of the perfect Brand Recipe.
Template
I have created a template for Steemit Over Image for Photoshop and Affinity Designer, which allows for size and guidelines to create your Cover Image.
Follow this link to download this template file:
Steemit Cover Image Template
I trust this template will be helpful to many.
Happy Brand Building!