It takes time to build an audience. If, like me, you are starting off as a newbie, then concentrate on making posts that contain things that are of interest to you. Additionally, make a real effort to check spelling and grammar. Readers, be they whales, minnows, or trouts, will want to see some evidence of good editing.
Steemit is not intended as a quick way to riches, the whole concept is designed with producing quality content in mind. Read the Steemit White Paper to understand the way the payout system is constructed. It's a genuine attempt at giving quality, audience appreciated, content a chance to be valued. True, people will try to game the system in one form or another, but it is still early days for Steemit. As the user base grows, and the readership expands, people will become more thoughtful in their voting. Your readership will expand if what you write is interesting.
Even if your writing does not catch the interest of the "Whales", it will build an audience throughs its own value.
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Im not even speaking of myself but rather for new people here.
You actually nod - new users need to first get audience then post. So first good post wont be noticed at all.
You need to post BEFORE you can build an audience. It takes time and effort. People can hardly judge your writing skills, and the quality of content, unless they have read some of your work.
Different communities are developing in response to different interests. Just post something that you found interesting enough to be worth writing about. Or post some of your own artwork, be it paintings, photography, ceramics or whatever. Work on building credibility amongst readers. You will build an audience that way. Forget trying to game the system. In the end the only thing that will bring success and self-esteem is producing quality content.
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