Hey lovely steemians, welcome back to my blog. This article came to be as a result of the conversation i had with one of our fellow steemian, @kingscott. We discussed about how having a lot of steem power can ultimately bring more followers, and make you noticeable on the platform, and how minnows /planktons like us are getting left behind. He said he was having second thoughts about blogging on steemit. This is where i asked him the big question: What Does Steemit Really Mean To You?
This is the question I'm bringing to other steemit bloggers out there, whether you're also having second thoughts or not, whether you're a plankton or a minnow, that what does steemit really mean to you? I'm going to be answering this question first, as steemit means a great deal to me.
Firstly, i want to say that steemit has really helped me as a student because of the various projects I've been able to carry out and finish while I'm still learning at the University.
Secondly, i know one day we'll all become greater on steemit, as the natural order of growth occurs, i believe we'll all achieve our aims on steemit if we're focused and hardworking. I am going to be quoting from a particular @surpassinggoogle's @steemsecrets post, which says that "we are all whales inside". Since I've read this quote, I've gone on to put more effort into my works on steemit and I'm happy with the results I've seen.
To answer the big question, i joined steemit because for a long time i wanted my own blog but financial and time difficulties proved an obstacle. Then i heard about steemit, the platform where i could blog and earn easily. This was the ideal opportunity and i took it. The road hasn't been so smooth since then but with the help of platforms like @minnowsupport, which recognises the potentials in budding writers and encourage us with resteems and prizes, the steemit experience has never been livelier.
For now I'm going to keep writing and try to keep earning any amount on the steemit network, and I believe with the help of God and with me writing quality works and persevering, I'll reap my rewards soon. I also have a dream of becoming bigger on this platform so that i can make the journey of new steemians coming after me easier and smoother than mine.
Remember, a wise saying goes that: " the tallest oak in the forest was once just a little nut that held it's ground"
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sit up, work harder on your post and dont be in scramble to dispense anything as post.
make your posts to be of unique substance, don't copy other individuals' work, reference and quote if you've copied a post or part of a post from somewhere.
Go out and upvote individuals. Some may imagine that when they upvote somebody's post they are helping the individual out, you too are procuring. Truth be told you could really get more than the creator. Now and then individuals may upvote your significant comments and you get yourself gain as well, if not more than the creator of the post.
Be prepared to make some sacrifices - your time, assets, cash and the rest, steemit will request some of those from you.
Set an objective for your self - It could be an objective of the quantity of posts to make each week, number of challenges to take an interest in or contacting and spreading steemit news to associates, companions and neighbors.
Look for maybe a couple channels and join, discover how they get things done there and how to be an undeniable part. A very good channel is the @minnowsupport PAL(PEACE, ABUNDANCE AND LIBERTY) project. Head over to @minnowsupport to get a view of how things are done and get rewarded for your hardwork.
Use the correct tags, a few channels are joined to a few tags, and if you are a part and utilize it suitably, individuals will discover you and probably upvote you.
Socialize - Get to know people. When you also make comments related to an article and people sees it makes sense, they'll definitely chat you up and from there you'll gain a following.
Always read before commenting. When you do, comment. Give important comments. How might you feel if your remark to a post is "pleasant" and somebody attracts your regard for that same post that it was sad? - A post of somebody grieving his dead father? Give upbuilding remark, who knows you may pull in what you need to your own particular blog.
check your right hand side and tap on the FAQ, All inquiries you have about steemit is replied there.
This is what i have for you guys today. I hope this has helped someone somewhere out there on steemit. Remember ; Perseverance is key. We can all do this.
Till next time, from my humble self,
@kolapo1.