It may sound Counter-Intuitive,
but I Swear it Works!!
but I Swear it Works!!
People remember those who took
time out of their day to help them!
time out of their day to help them!
This guide is going to be rather short and sweet...but immensely important! While I completely understand the drive of getting that next post out, trying to get people to upvote you, figure out how much you've been earning...it's easy to forget that those people giving you upvotes are mostly PEOPLE! Just like you and me!
In the previous part of this series on getting more votes we talked about building your brand and making yourself memorable. Every day there are over 10,000 new posts published! So tell me...how am I supposed to notice the one you posted?
Sure, we talked about using repetition to your advantage (like post formatting, banners, hanging out in the same chat rooms for a while, etc) where at least some people will naturally (and often unconsciously) pick up on things that seem familiar to them (like your username for instance.)
Now, when you recognize someone's username, isn't the next though "Where did I see that before," or "What was the situation where I saw that before?" Sometimes it's just from hanging out chatting, or maybe it was that private message that popped up out of the blue asking for a vote. Just between these two...I bet you'd sooner go for the one you recognized just from hanging out together.
But now...lets say in your normal hangout spot, you wanted to try something completely new like cashing out a few Steem Dollars. (The first cash out is often extremely scary to a person new to crypto!) So you ask in the chat if anyone could help you out, so you don't accidentally do it wrong and lose your money. One person says "using an exchange and a wallet," even though you're new to crypto and doesn't exactly help you much.
Then someone else chimes up, asks those questions like what country you're in (since not all wallets exchange for all countries.) Remember...you don't even know that these questions matter yet! But this person does...and is walking through these important variables for you! They stick around, helping answer questions when unsure on parts of the guide, send a screenshot or two back and forth...until BOOM!! Your money is on the way to arrive in a few days.
Take time out of your day!
So let me as now...out of all these scenarios...WHO are YOU going to remember the most? Of course it was the person to "TOOK TIME OUT OF THEIR DAY" to help you! Sure, the person that said you need an exchange and a wallet was perhaps helpful in a teeny tiny sort of way...but didn't it feel like they didn't really stop to give you the time of day? Obviously they didn't realize (or care) that you're completely new to crypto.
The one who stopped..asked questions that were extremely important and provided that little bit of assurance while stepping through this somewhat scare process for the first time.
Almost everybody on Steemit has at least one person that has been their 'go-to' person with questions or needing help!
Now sure...you may not be an expert on Steemit or crypto. But I guaranty you still have something quite meaningful to provide to others. This could mean reading through someones post and giving 'honest feedback," maybe just being there for them to vent to or whatever you can think of! What's important is to actually STOP what you've been doing or just use some of your free time...but making this direct, one on one connection is what were looking for here!
I don't want anyone to take this to mean you should be fake, or talk about things your don't really know the answers to. I want you to TRULY AND HONESTLY want to help this other person! Don't do it just because you think you'll get their votes for a prolonged period of time.
However, this is a quite natural response when taking time out of your day, to focus on somebody else's current needs!
Final Thoughts...
Yes it's important for you to improve and ideally succeed. But when you sacrifice your time, to help a fellow Steemian, not only are you going help the overall community...but you'll also earn their vote for a prolonged period of time!
WIN/WIN
And as always...
Keep your chin up...Keep posting...Keep improving!
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You are right, I remember the people who have helped me out. Sometimes I feel a bit lost around here still and it is a good feeling I can ask for help. The other way around feels good to. The few times I was able to help somebody out made me feel great to. Especially when that person took the time to thank me.
We all have something to give because we all have an unique set of skills. Lots of times we don't even realise that what we are good at can be hard for somebody else. So a little gesture can be worth a lot.
so right!!! good comment :)
I will never forget my first time to use the steemitchat and you were there to help and encourage. It was my intro post and I was down because all other intro posts were doing great so I felt like I was doing something wrong again. And then you were there and took time to read and say what you thought about it, even upvoted it when you were not supposed to be voting anymore that time! You told me that my post was a "strong one". I'll never forget you because you uplifted me when I thought being in Steemit is not for me. Plus, all the questions that you answer! :) Maraming Salamat po/ Thank you very much @sykochica :)
Very good points in your post. It's always good to have someone that you feel you can reach out to for help and there are many willing people here on Steem to do that . After all, we are all investors here and want to make this the best social media site around.
Yes, honestly keeping good morals and acquitted skill in posting is key.
Because even though there are websites which you could get your upvotes from its better to build a continuous stream of post and comments so people would be interested in your post and follow you, so they could upvote your post everyday!
and comment nice things
@sykochica HELP OTHERS! That says it all! Just imagine what the world could be if everyone cared and shared. If everyone helped each other. Nobody would be sad in a world like this.
Thanks for always trying to help new Steemians. It is highly appreciated!
Highest Regards
@lordneroo
You are right @lordneroo, that is, if all help would be great, a few days ago publish something that I would love to give me your appreciation, I invite you to visit my publications, they are few but it would be an honor to have you among my followers https://steemit.com/cervantes-spanish/@esquinacreativa/la-lealtad-the-loyalty
I always give myself the task of reading and commenting on the post of the new ones so they can see that if there are people who notice them
I have been part of this paltform for 6 months and I’m not afraid to say that everyday I’m still learning new things . And I’m happy there’s members that are willing to help me
Tienes toda la razón @journeyoflife, así es si todos ayudaran seria fenomenal, aquí hay muchos que piden pero no dan, hay que revisara de vez en cuando quien sigue a uno y quien no, sean sinceros con ustedes mismos, hace unos días publique algo que me encantaría que me dieras su apreciación, te invito a que visites mis publicaciones, son pocas pero sería un honor tenerte entre mis seguidores
I think not only helping others is a good thing but also actually show you are interested in what people post. That someone is actually coming back to read what you wrote this time :) Especially as a new member this feels good :)
Thank You for this posting! From day one when i joined just about a week ago you were the very first person to welcome me to this platform. I am so grateful for that and it is much appreciated! Continue to write these great informative, inspirational post as i will continue to read and follow these good tip's and guide's to improve the post that i decide to create, share, blog about etc... Stay blessed and keep up the great work !!!
Reading your post and giving you honest feedback, as you mentioned in your post, is very important to me. Perhaps, because I have a huge respect for everyone in Steem community who realy does spend time to do articles, posts, novels, funny posts... Steemit became to me not only as an opportunity to make some $, but also to get educated. For example: I have never in my life read books, only at school when I had to and here I’m reading novels, posts....
Of course I have manny skills others don’t and I have been using my free time to help my friends whenever they asked, that’s what we should do, correct?
You post is great!
Resteemed!
Can’t upvote, having too low voting power at the time being, just being honest.
You have been that person for me. Inspiring me to do more and do it better. I think helping others is my key to happiness here.
I've always been learning from the day I started posting, until now and I don't wanna give up posting until I reach my goals.
Actually an advice that we should all apply in our daily life... to build a better world, as we have in the steemit community! Very nice article :) thank you for sharing !
Sabes amiga, hace días publique algo muy sencillo pero tenía que ver sobre la ayuda, si todos ayudaran seria fenomenal, aquí hay muchos que piden pero no dan, hay que revisara de vez en cuando quien te sigue y quien no, sean sinceros con ustedes mismos, hace unos días publique algo que me encantaría que me dieras su apreciación, te invito a que visites mis publicaciones, son pocas pero sería un honor tenerte entre mis seguidores https://steemit.com/cervantes-spanish/@esquinacreativa/la-lealtad-the-loyalty
I always trying to help others.
If someone ask me to do something, I never say NO.
And I came on Steemit is for also trying to help others.
We earn when upvote and reply
my ''strategy'' is to not worry about the voteswhat i have done and keep on doing which hasn't earn me much money or votes but in general a pretty decent amount (from facebook i would get 0 $) and some loyal friends along the way is to make a post once per day or maximum 2 days that i like the subject (without caring if the others would like too) while at the same time i manually upvote each and everyone i want.
I have made a deal with myself to only upvote posts that i read or at least read most of them and try to make useful and ''good'' comments. First ones come the people i am following and even among them i try to be fair and share a different % to a post that's just an image or a meme with an in depth post that took some hour to be completed.
After that i try to find other random posts if i have the time and upvote and comment too. I am open to help anyone and i give them suggestion via commenting and even sometimes i urge them to talk with me in steemitchat! To all those who send me upvote for upvote and follow for follow, just to inform you not gonna happen
i hope i don't tire you i type a lot :p i think those things are relatively easy for everyone to follow and at the end they will gain some votes if that's the only they wish for
THIS is what excites me about Steemit the most: it's a community that encourages and rewards people for being kind, honest, and contributing in meaningful ways. THIS is what's blowing my mind right now, even giving me hope for the planet. Yes yes yes!
Thanks for taking the time to chat today in #TeamGirlPowa — I learned nuances I may not have picked up elsewhere. But more importantly, it solidified the feeling of community I've begun to feel on Steemit. :)
I often find most help in people that are not experts. Experts tend to forget basic information that might be obvious to them, but an important step for beginners to come to the next level.
You must learn how to walk before you can run.
Hey! Pretty cool post, I didn't check out the previous ones but i liked this one and will take a look at the other ones as well.
I am fairly new here and have realized that just by being interested and making a natural comment you help without knowing it. I enjoy the diversity steemit offers, people from all over the world share something unique.
Check out my posts and see for your self! I am not asking for anything, no upvote required, just want to share something unique.
Will be looking out for you! following
Cheers =)
Is it counterintuitive?
You have been a big ball of help to all those in need on the platform, so if it really is counter intuitive to anyone, they need look no further.
:) Your help in chat yesterday is why I am following you today!
I agree with helping other Steemians. Building relationships here and any platform is so important. Online social media is just like how things work in person, we must connect and truly appreciate + give value. This goes such a long way in how we appreciate others! Thanks @sykochica!!
Help other and dont expect anything Trust me your is gonna chanhe immediately
i am just doing the same lets see how it grows :)
We are all equal - we are all human beings
We all started from the same place and probably end up in the same place.
Everyone advances, each at a different speed.
This has been my strategy from day one, which has worked with mixed results. Whatever the case, as you said, it's win/win because I genuinely like helping others. So, even though it doesn't always translate to a vote, I can still sleep soundly knowing that I helped someone out even a bit :D
Great advice and great attitude. Thank you.
help me i will do the same :)
trying to help out some each day but till now no success at all
time to help others too and make them great again :)
Very cool
I asked you that question a little while ago
Now I see this wonderful publication
thank you very much
sacrifice never goes waste it will always help us later
Nice article good going best of luck. I am new to steemit plz help me and support
Awesome, firm believer here on this, your post is motivational and great thanks. @sykochica
Ow I have got my :
allright. ^^ , since steemit.chat is as dead as it ever could be, I just wanted to drop by and tell you I really appreciate your effort for helping other. Just dont try to help more than you can handle! You are to kind for that :)
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Wow this really is impremplating, I still remember the majority with whom I have spoken through the chat of steem and in discord, some people have left comments in my post really good, those people I never forget them because they have helped me to continue here.
Sometimes when we think that what we want to do is too small but it is really a big deal for the person who wants to receive it. No hesitation to do good. Helping others is the best because we don't know when we might need one. Thanks for sharing this motivational post.
I always try to help those that i can help out especially on discord.
@seyiodus.
I found that you walk your talk from the first day we chatted on steemit.chat. You do take time and give full attention to every question asked. It's very rare nowadays to find genuine people who do what they say. Thank you for sharing your philosophy with the community and it was nice hearing your voice yesterday on discord. :)
thank you! I am new and finding it pit difficult to connect with people. This is so different than what I have uses before.
This is a great post. I definitely agree with helping others in order to be successful. Never be afraid to reach for a hand willing to help, and never forget to reach down and pull others up when you are a head. Simple steps to a happy life :D
Very well said. It always pays to be a go-giver rather than a go-getter. Once we offer any sort of help to someone else, it always comes back in the most unusual ways. Upvoted and followed :)
This is lovely, as a new Steemian, it's good to learn from the get-go I'm thinking. I do have an innate desire to help others. I hope to be able to help someone here one day <3 Thank you TAKING THE TIME OUT OF YOUR DAY to write this for all of us here! Much appreciation~
Wise words, thank u! Its good to be great but its greater to be good.
Reading on you ACQ learning a lot thus far