I want to write some more new user content here. I plan to spend more time helping new users and want to devote a few static posts to some tips and advice for them. My first post regarding this was "Suggestions and Advice to new Users on Steemit". The feedback was great it is has alot of views and comments so I'm going to do a bit more of the same. I'm going to link to the posts for some of my other new user content and if you find them valuable don't hesitate to do the same.
My #2 piece of Advice was "comment, comment, comment.", but I don't think it really laid it out that clearly, about what makes a good comment.
Commenting should be the main focus of your early days on steemit. Your blog posts aren't going to get a lot of attention or views, but you can really get yourself noticed in the comment sections of other users. Your trying to build your audience and following, so focus your efforts on users that have similar interests as you, blogging about topics you plan to blog about. It's not going to do you much good if you comment on a bunch of crypto whales, then start blogging about cooking or homesteading.
You will likely catch some decent upvotes from your early comments, I know I certainly did, but don't make this your focus, focus on making friends and connections here on the platform. Most people are willing to help and support new users, especially those that are putting in good efforts and being valuable members of the steemit community. I'd suggest at least 10-20 comments per day or more if your serious about building your following and having success here on steemit.
First I'm going to reiterate what makes a bad comment.
- Begging for upvotes, follows, resteems or posting links, These may even get you flags if someone is having a bad day, they don't work and are pretty frowned on around here.
- Generic comments, like 'good post', 'nice read' 'very impressive' or something equally lame.
- Comments that show you don't really understand the topic, this is noticeable if you comment on things you don't understand or know about. Don't go fishing for votes in the comment sections of whales.
- Mean or rude comments, hopefully this goes without saying but steemit is mostly a troll free zone and that behavior isn't tolerated around here.
So what makes a good comment
- Don't hesitate to make a long comment, one that's like 4-6 lines. it's pretty hard for people not to take notice and upvote a long comment that obviously shows you care about the authors work.
- Comments on posts that you understand and interest you, seek out other users that have the same interest, that means when you leaving your comments it will show that you have the same interests as them. They will be more than likely to follow you back and leave an upvote.
- It's okay to have a conversation in the comment section, once someone reply's don't hesitate to reply back, your welcome to have a whole conversation thread, this shows increased engagement and your making a real connection with the author of the post.
- You can also comment on other peoples comments within the comment section. If someone else's comment is particularly good and engaging and open for you to comment on, feel free to do so. This will surely be noticed and now you likely made 2 friends.
- Ask follow up questions about the post, you can always ask for more information about a post/topic, ask for recommendations about further reading or other users with similar content. This all shows a level of interest and engagement.
- Comment early after posts are made, most posts see the most activity in the first few hours, so that's likely your best time to comment, as other readers will likely comb through the comment section and may notice your comment if it's particularly good. Authors do usually check back on there comments and leave reply's and upvotes much later, so if you are finding a post after don't hesitate to leave a comment still.
- Read the other comments as well, you don't want to be saying the exact same thing as someone else or as 5 other people, even if it's your original beliefs it's not going to look like it, if someone else said the exact same thing.
- Tell a personal story about the same topic. If they're talking about a silver coin, don't hesitate to chime in with your favorite coin and you can even post a photo too. You'll certainly catch their interest if you can relate to the topic.
I really can't say it enough, commenting should really be your early focus when your new here on steemit
It will help build your following, get you some upvotes and most of all, avoid the discouragement of not getting your posts read and noticed early on.
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Excellent advice that all newcomers should take notice of. I shall resteem this as a lot of my followers tend to do the exact opposite.
Thanks man, it's appreciated, just trying to help the community and have some static content for if my real friends every arrive...lol.
Just on your point 3 for bad comments, I'm going to assume that doesn't apply for people asking questions about topics they don't understand to try to broaden said understanding XD (I'm pretty sure it didn't but that was one of the things I jumped to, yes I can jump to multiple meanings in the same reading I'm rather lame like that O_O).
Resteemed possibly for other people to resteem further, I've been really lucky with my commenters so far :D
That's what I was about to say! Although presumably if you don't understand their topic they're probably not going to be interested in what you're posting, but hey, we're here to learn too!
Now I'm demonstrating recommendation 7. 😁
No I do think that's fine and hopefully you do have an actually interest in the topic, #5 on what to do does suggest asking questions related to the post tonstart dicussion. I think if you asked a question that doesn't even make sense it would look fishy. Hope that clarifies it a bit.
Thanks for seeking clarification, see the great discussion it led too.
Another reason for good commenting is not getting the author's hopes up then dashing them on the rocks! 😆 I check my replies first thing when I come on and love the chance to interact or hear peoples views, so it's disappointing when you get those generic or follow me ones.
Yeah, that always happens eh, "ohh 3 comments" Bah...all spam and bots...:(.
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I think the "commenting" recommendation from your "Suggestions and Advice to new Users on Steemit" post was the most enlightening point for me. I never really thought much about it before that. Since then I have had a few very good discussions and created new relationships from it. Thanks for all the good advice you are sharing, it makes a big difference to us newbees.
Haha newbees (I c what u did there). Stick with this @bushkill. You have excellent posts and see you commenting more and more. You're on your way to becoming (already there in my eyes) an excellent Steemian.
Awesome man, I do really feel it's the best way to build you following, before you start getting into the best content you have to offer.
Definitely resteemable. Your advice is solid. I sometimes get caught in comment land and leave little time for actual posts. I find many times the engagement in comments to be some of the added benefits of a particular post. I've had long discussions that have been upvoted higher than some of my posts, in comments. Also, don't forget you can still earn on new comments past the 7th day of the post payout. I also do a lot of upvoting in my posts to encourage comments.
I'm only on my second day here at Steemit and I'm finding the comment sections are what usually take me down a giant rabbit hole (primarily because of what you've mentioned - there is so much valuable engagement that can add to an already amazing post).
There seems to be a lot of great content on Steem (that I've gluttonously consumed), but to really enhance and make those new pieces you're learning stick (rather than robotically taking it all in), the social interaction really helps to gain further understanding and clarify any misconceptions....at least from my experience so far!
Wow, talk about nailing a good comment! Your going to do big things here on the platform.
Thanks so much, man! It was super helpful to read your suggestions in the post 🙌🏽
You bet. It will also allow you to figure out who is engaged with the people that follow them. You'll want to follow those folks, if their topics interest you... i.e. @phelimint - posts and interacts... That's what you want to see. Welcome to Steemit sent you a welcome present (convert it to Steem and power up.)
It will also allow you to figure out who is engaged with the people that follow them.Really great advice I didn't even think of. I'll definitely keep an 🧐 out for that. Thanks so much for the welcome (and welcome present)! 🙏🏽 Super excited to be joining the community.Thanks man, I'm glad everyone is appreciating this content. I'll have to right a few more.
It was through your suggestion that I started devoting time in interacting with people of Steemit. I also try to relay information I learned from others to newer users. It's rewarding on its own, and sometimes I get a little lucky to be financially rewarded as well.
I also came across this post of @luzcypher regarding deviating away the attention from the "rewards" but rather focus on the interaction and the community as a whole. That's when the rewards will follow.
Also, I really feel like I want to comment more rather than post my own. I'm currently in the zone!
Says it all, totally how I feel.
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This is good advice.
I curate a lot of posts in a day and time is precious. The danger I find myself doing in comments is when I presume to know what the point of the article and comment some 'insightful' message only to find out that it just proves I didn't read the article. How embarrassing. Can't be lazy on steemit. Gotta actually read the post, form an opinion before commenting. @ironshield
Yeah, that seams to happen often eh, They changed the course of the blog in the second half of something and it becomes super obvious you skimmed...lol.
I've noticed that insightful, supportive comments tend to do much better than mine
Nah, you make great comments dude. You can break anything down into an amazing metaphor.
Can't believe no one has upvoted this excellent, insightful, and supportive bold comment so I have quickly corrected that mistake.
Knowing is half the battle!
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Since I started commenting more, still need to do better, I have noticed how much good content there CAN be in the comments. I like your point about having discussion in the comments. I look forward to when this occurs on my own posts one day.
Yeah, your right about that, I always find myself reading all the comments in the blogs I rreally enjoy and once I have enough SP to go around I know I'll be rewarding other peoples comment sections.
It’s certainly help me out. I went fro .03 a post to 1.00 to 3.00 a post averagecand each of those big jumps came when I was focused on reading others works and engaging with them. I’ve made 10.00 on so,e comments, that’s almost as good as a post, though like my posts, some days I’m on and some days I’m off.
It’s nice to show others you are reading their work and care to respond. I like getting comments as much as Upvotes !
Yeah, I think people underestimate how much you can make from comments and it's a great way to engage with others.
I have to bookmark this....Coming to read this all over again till it sinks in.
Great, glad it's helping.
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very helpful post for someone like me. as a newbie here in steemit there are times i get discouragement because people does not noticed my post but still i won't surrender and i want to learn more and more here untill i am going to be successful here someday.
Yeah, those early blogs can be so discouraging. I wrote one of my best pieces one of my first days here and got all of like $0.04, So i know how it feels, but persistence pays off.
but for me it's not the price i wanted to have on my post, i just wanted to be noticed and be supported. being supported really makes me happy here.
Nice post. Please upvote. (just kidding!)
No, but seriously this is some good advice. I wish I would have used this tips when I started on Steemit. Being engaging, understanding the topic, and trying to build community is important. Thanks for sharing this info buddy.
Yeah, I still think looking back even stumbling on this advice I didn't comment as much as I should and likely still don't.
Thanks Phelimint. Really easy to read, good info for noobs :)
Thx man.
Thank you very much for this helpful advice. These posts are very helpful for us still trying to figure it all out.
Thanks, it's not always easy and so much on the information is kinda piece meal. I remember secking out lots of content like this when I started, but it's damn hard to find.
Wow nice strategy, if plan A failed, then you proceed plan B.
I'm not really sure this comment applies? Have you really just left a shitty comment on a blog all about leaving good comments?
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Great practical advice! Ive been around a few weeks and have made some great connections with strangers and reinforced personal connections I already made! This isn't a get rich quick forum. Relationships or at least genuine connections have to be a priority! Thank you for explaining it so well! I'm def resteeming!
Thanks for the advice @phelimint very helpful for new users like me still trying to get my head around it
Oh trust me I will be commenting and askimg questions about topics that really interest me. I guess the hardest thing probably for a lot of people that post is the time difference. I mean it seems like comments and replies might be made hours appart lol. I am thinking it might get a little crazy sometimes lol.
I'm new to steemit and someone referenced this link to me. Quite frankly I didn't know how to pursue the steemit adventure before I read this post. I am grateful for your tips on how to make good comments. What about fresh new blog posts? How do I produce attention-catching posts?