It's hard breaking out actually. I've been here since July.
The average my posts made me over the year is ~5$ a day.
Now it has picked up. I think I'm making around 25$ a day.
That' still very low.
I think I have to ditch photography or dial it way back. Concentrate more on photography tutorials, science articles and something like that.
Or maybe I just don't have a social media personality :D
So... even if I wanted to. I doubt I'd make it.
Well, 659 followers speaks for itself. You had 658 and now, I followed you. However, I was certain I already followed you.. My bad :S
That being said, 650+ followers and $25 per day.. That's actually awesome. That's ~$750 per month, for someone who doesn't even think they have a "social media personality", don't you think? :)
Imagine if you continued in the same path one more year.. - The possibilities awaits! :)
yeah, sure. That's why I stayed on Steemit even when it went for under 9 cents. I believed it will pay off and I had fun doing it.
Most of those followers appear to be quite passive and at least 200 came in the last month, mostly new users. For someone with 650 followers I hardly get 100 upvotes on my posts. Usually between 40 to 80. Thankfully there are older users that give my posts some value. I don't wanna end up with thousands of followers that don't really appreciate what I do. I think a change is needed If I want to attract more people of the core users and I'm doing way too much photography posts as it is.
I can still remember when "krnel" was getting 1$ for his posts. I earned more than him in september, but his account skyrocketed after his first month. His content was interesting and well put together. In the same time I kept doing photography, but never got anywhere with it. (well I do make 700$ a month and I'm happy for that, but others make 700$ per post and I guess I've always wanted a bigger piece of the pie than I've been served til now :D)
As you said, possibilities await... but I can mix it up a bit. A little change never hurts.
I hear you.. And I can relate to the things you say. - I have 500+ followers now and I had to take a break from Steemit, had the break before it went low and came back during the time it was still low but up-going..
So yeah, it feels I missed out on multiple things during that time. Both rewards but also followers. However, that's in the past now and I can't do anything about it. Just like I can't do anything about my power down I had to do.. - The future awaits.
I've seen several people starting out around the same time as me, people who got incredible rewards on their first/second posts. And had payouts of $2-5,000.. Meanwhile I made ~$500 from my posts at the same time.
Sure, I've always been incredible happy and satisfied with the results I've had, as Steemit truly changed my life, in a good way. Both in terms of $ but also in other ways. - Even so, I can't help to envy these people a little.. I want that piece of the pie too..
Some people also get's supported by whales from the get-go, meanwhile I've been struggling alone, for myself, with a bunch of low-sp-upvotes, that doesn't generate too much rewards. - However, I love the upvotes & comments I get. No matter if it's worth $0 or $100. - These upvotes can and most likely will be worth more in the future so if I can encourage these people from today, when they upvote my content, until then.. - I'll be on my way to create something truly awesome. - And that's what I'm trying to do.
Life isn't fair and some people will have more luck than me.. But I will increase my own luck by hard work, dedication and effort. :)
That being said.. If you feel like you should change things up a bit, I'm all for it. - Do what you feel is best. - Even if you fail or if that doesn't work out well for you.. It's never too late to change things once again. I'm rooting for you! :)
Thanks! With hard work and dedication we can't fail :D
You can say that again! - Hard work, dedication and effort. - We'll make it! :)
Btw. I joined in July 2016 too, so I envy you. ;)