Powering up is always a good idea for increasing your voting weight.
I have experimented with Powering Down to derive an income from SteemIt, skimming off the author and curation rewards earned each week. As well as Powering Down to diversify into other crypto-currencies.
SteemIt has been a gateway for me to learn and invest in other crypto-currencies.
Right now, I have stopped my Power Down and begun accumulating STEEM Power again. I am using the 50/50 payout to earn some STEEM Backed-Dollars to convert to STEEM Power via Blocktrades.
Last thought, increasing your STEEM Power has the effect of increasing your curation rewards. This is semi-passive income because all you have to do is up vote.
Have a great week!
Steem on,
Mike
Thank You Mike for this elaborate comment. Even I observed, after transferring whatever little I had in SBD into Steem after going through your post and all of a sudden my post visibility has increased considerably. Thanks for your time and upvote.