The platform can be a bit daunting, so I want to share some newbie tips. Get acquainted with steemstats https://steemstats.com/#!/ to check out how much juice you have in your voting power, and the upcoming payments or rewards for your posts and comments.
Additionally, I found this article to be very helpful in understanding the voting process and how to maximise your curation rewards https://steemit.com/steem-help/@liberosist/mind-your-votes-an-investigation-and-guide-to-maximizing-your-curation-rewards
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