I would like to add something which in my opinion matters for newbies.
- Don't run after trending posts, trending posts are not profitable for minnows.
- Don't indulge in plagiarism.
- Don't hesitate to upvote a nice post.
- Try to help as many fellow minnows as possible.
- It is not bad at all to take help of bid-bots in starting of your expedition on steem world. It will boost your reputation score and also give you a chance to be visible.
- Try to by some Steem and power up, it will increase your voting value.
- Try to comment on good posts, it will increase your chances to win good friends.