I'm not bragging:
If you wonder why my eyes glaze over when minnows say it's too hard to earn Steem.
The other day I asked if someone could find out how many times I posted that didn't receive a payout.
@inertia answered by pulling from the depths of the blockchain...
Earning Steem is hard, building an audience is hard. Some people who started at the same time, did better than I did. Some didn't last, and some are still chugging along.
It is hard to make money as an Author, try finding a publishing house. A Singer.. Anything, it takes time, effort and perseverance.
I also did some whining along the way. . . But I didn't quit.
Reading the current whines, makes me laugh a little. The whine that has stuck with me the longest was one a read a few months ago where the Author was quitting because he/she had made 5 posts and still was barely earning anything.
When we started there was less competition, but due to the reward curve, most of the money stayed on the trending page. A person could get a hundred minnow votes and not earn a penny back then. There were no minnow groups or programs, and we did not have the opportunity to buy votes.
I hope some of the new users have what it takes to stay, but please don't tell me it is too hard.
Just keep posting, making friends, and earn some Steem
You are doing fine and
it is not about the payout.
It is about you contributing to steem.
We all get rewards. Just different amount.
Well, I'm pretty new at Steemit. I only have 30 days old, and I'm still learning a lot.
But from the beginning, from the moment my account was approved, I managed Steemit as what it really is: a social network, where I could share with people and make lots of friends, hence, a lot of engagging by my part, and a lot of commenting.
The end result?
I already have a 47 score of reputation, a whale recently upvoted one of my posts, which has a value of ~100 USD.
Although, believe it or not, those numbers don't mean that much, compared to the large list of friends that I have made during the last 4 weeks: we already chat on Whatsapp, we send texts very frecquently, etc.
For me, it has been a life-turning event: to get into Steemit :)
Welcome and I am glad you are having a good time!
Thanks!
The relationship between the online and offline aspects of steemit is one of the most inteteresting! And difficult to research.
Why it is difficult?
If you count comments I bet I made at least 1,000 posts that earned 0 maybe even 2,000. Without bots I might be at 2,000 or 3,000 posts/comments that earned nothing.
Steemit is not easy to make money at but even if you make nothing I still think it is better than Facebook.
I think there is a potential for steem to moon though. If steem does have staying power in 10 or 20 years a steem might be worth $10,000 or more.
I too experienced many a zeros value posts (and on things that people could actually use), so the whining to me falls on deaf ears. One thing I do is go to NEW posts to see if I can help a newer-bee, but often do not find much and return to my feed. I think this is the same for all here, there is a learning curve and skills must be honed for this particular platform. Some have a knack instinctively while others (like myself) still fight the platform. The secret I think is to just keep on going.
growth is quantized. It's not linear. You won't see much change day to day, but every now and again you'll get a jump.
I've found this - investing enoughnto get 500SP made a massive difference.
I've always thought 'life at the top' must be an interesting one - in terms of reputation I mean, when it must increase so very very slowly.
You'd hope this would encourage more selfless behviour as people 'evolve'!
When you say "just keep posting." Do you mean to post anything, including spam or to be consistent with quality posts?
It means to post something and then see that there is only 0.001% growth on your "overall value" and then do it 100 times and then some. The "returns" isnt linear nor is it instant. You just have to hustle and be consistent and get good at what you set out to do.
Spam is never a good idea. It can get you flagged
I mean post something worthwhile, but don't stress over it. Obviously, if you don't build an audience, your earnings will never increase.
Oh i see, thanks!.
I think is a test of test
It’s rediculous really!! If they are only here to make money then pfft, there is a great community here with the exception of the greedy and the lazy!!
I write what I want to write. I hang it on the wall and see what happens. I pay for a resteem or two to cast a wider net.
I write because it makes me high just to write. I have no plans to ever stop writing.
So even if there is no payout, and I've had a few that paid zero, I've already had my fun before I even post.
I don't complain about how hard it is to earn on Steemit much lately, though I have in the past. But I keep coming back. I am drawn like a moth to the flame of Steemit. I see a challenge and I want to crack it.
I like that... I write what I want! I want to cultivate that attitude, and tolerance for other styles.
I've also had a long string of comments that got no upvotes, so I post articles more than I post comments. But I still write what I want so that I'm true to myself.
I had the same experience in the early days. I kept posting and commenting anyway as it was fun. That's how I built a following. It may be best for new users to not use up all their good material early on.
Agreed! It is "hard" differently now. It feels like it was worth it now, but there were some rough times! :)
What a new user sees as "good material" may not be the best they can come up with down the line. I believe growth is possible here in steemit in every sense of the word. Be consistent, don't give up, dont look to others in envy. While I can't say i've "made it" after my time here, i can say that Steemit has made me learned to do stuff i never thought i could back when i first started (I use to be deathly afraid of GIMP).
that itself is priceless growth.
Post, comment, comment, comment. Post, comment, comment, comment. Repeat endlessly.
This seems to me to be the recipe for success.
agreed
I lost all hope.. but I'm still here clinging for no reason.
Just keep enjoying and steem on :)
Just as a quick reply - I'd recommend three things for newbies -
!. Hit @abh12345's curation leagues
And comment properly!
This.. and this x100. I've always looked up to your opinions and how you roll and today it's no different if it didn't made me respect you more.
Growth was never 1+1 and its the same anywhere. People that thrive here are people that understand hustle and throw away the entitlement mindset. I like the saying that Steemit is the microcosm of the real world because it is true, things ain't "fair". But its better than 0.
#Itshard #doitanyway
It is difficult on here but constantly moaning isnt going to fix anything. Sure the odd rant every now and again helps...
But as you said your best just to keep posting and making friends - it does get easier!
And about posting, alot of people (including me) feel pressure to consantly be posting but your better to post less if it isnt going to be quality. Spend that time commenting and engaging on others posts or chatting in discord
I would say, A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.
I'm following the below
Observe,
understand,
post
and get paid
Because of this post I am following you. Well, because of this one and the others I found on your blog page. I like how you write (talk) directly to me, like we are having coffee and chatting and you tell me interesting things and I drink coffee and listen.
I have a cheat-sheet for formatting, nice and simple, because I don't want to try to remember it all!
https://steemit.com/steemit/@andravasko/tips-for-formatting-your-post-in-steemit-201798t235129413z
thanks
I am also following you for being honest with yourself and frankly nice
I think you meant to say this to whatsup?
To be consistent and patient must be the recipe of, at least, survive if not success. Thank you for share your experience, you give us a little hope.
There is a lot of hope!
Thanks again!
Thanks for the motivation man, I came to your post after @denmarkguy mentioned this in one of his posts and I must say I am one of those people still chugging along making whatever 2 cents I can on each post.
But the thing is that I do it out of passion and love for what I do and it’s what keeps me going. It’s hard trying to be where you are however, I am still doing this despite people not up voting my posts. It sucks, but I guess the hard work will pay off eventually.
Well, if you think it's too hard, try begging and tell which is the hardest. I have never complained but after seeing your stats of 95* post, I think I should even be more grateful.
ahhh the good old days, kids don't know how hard it was back then. Had to post in a blizzard uphill.
This made me chuckle. I’m one of the new kids and I’ve already grown out of the complaining phase. It is what it is. I see this place as a huge opportunity and I don’t intend to waste that.
I was going to include that line, well not exactly, but close. I forgot.
Thanks for bringing it up. lol
It takes perservance and consistency and also hard work but the results are fantastic :)
I have only been on Steemit for less than a week and it is continually blowing my mind, the attitudes and potentials going on here. I am grateful for you and people like you who put so much time into explaining how this highly complex thing works! :)
Welcome, Get ready for what is sometimes an emotional rollercoaster. :)
I am with you on this one! In a couple weeks I will have chugged along on Steemit for a whole year!
@whatsup persistence and patience....2 thing with a wider scope. ...its not easy unless and untill one have a whale blessing...else demotivation occurs anytime...
Thanks for this motivation..just the kindof message i needed to keep pushing. The future is bright @whatsup
great to share...........steemit community.
doitanyway...........
resteem done.
very nice blog @whatsup
How many reasons do you have in this post dear friend @hilarski, I totally share your words, many arrive thinking only about the money that can be earned, without thinking about the sacrifice and commitment that is being here.
Thank you very much for sharing these tips.
I wish you a great day
Persistence is the word i guess 💙
95 is really huge number, and this is not 95, it consists so much efforts to create that posts. Your experience is really important because, people can understand the core thing and that is, it's tough but in an easy way. Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. Wishing you an great day. Stay blessed. 🙂
This post has received a 7.70 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @whatsup.
wow that is a lot. no one will ever tough you have that many 0 payout post.
That is why I am also keep my mood to posting. Just like doing it for free rather then going for $.
the rrsult will follow. 😃
awesome
iam new member I need this information,, tnx
Thanks for that article. It seems to me as if you can grow an audience by focussing on writing comments in the first place (in the sense of honest ones and no spam). Over time, you will win new readers and voters for your own blog posts. At least that's the strategy I intend to apply and it seems to work.
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working here is very hard, I am here since June, I spent alot of time here
Even i tried my best but it all about the community here
well i think you need to create everything from the scratch
I am Pricasso most wonderful artist and I am loving this, this post is a good one for the 'memory bin' and good to refer other minnows too as you have stated many complain but do not realize the successful folks here have been here for ages and have worked hard and persevered.
Pricasso most wonderful artist is very new but very lucky as I have a rare most wonderful skill to create most wonderful masterpieces which people love and you have inspired me so in your honor I too shall create for you a most wonderful masterpiece as I have for many other lucky steemians.. ;) To follow shortly..
Yours Always
Pricasso
95 post without earnings? Are those were quality post sir?
If they were quality post, then i am going keep these words in my mind as golden words. If they are not, how much quality post we should make?
I am new here, these are just my curisity, nithing else.
The thing is that a lot of people who came here are just for sake of earning money.I can understand frustration of people who can't find audience for quite a lot of time while uploading interesting content but I have no respect for dumbies whining about troubles with earning money.I mean I know that possibilty of earning is huge part of Steemit but nobody should expect instant easy money.The best advice is "just keep posting" (as @whatsup said.😂
👏 👏 I love this. Nothing that's worth anything is easy.
You're right, even when steem value went down to $1 recently, people complained and stopped posting. But I just say do it every day, regardless of what's going on.
If you truly believe in and care about the platform, just try to provide value no matter what and keep on going.
Worst case scenario, you just work on your skills and get better at writing, like you said. The strong ones will survive!