A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post exploring ideas for improving the retention rate amongst Homesteaders and Preppers on steemit.
One of the suggestions was for :
A directory of skills, knowledge, expertise that people are willing to share
A few people picked up on this and thought it would be a good idea.
This post is an initial 'call for contributors'.
The exact format of the Directory will depend on the number of people who step forward to offer their skills, knowledge and expertise.
As a starting point I would envisage compiling a list by subject including the steemit names of anyone offering help or advice. I would also include, if offerered, the person's approximate location (state, country etc).
As an example I would offer two entries in the list :
We can include any type of skill related to Homesteading - for example : goats, canning, spinning, carpentry, beekeeping...
Questions
Do you think there should be a separate list for Prepping skills, or should we merge them all into one list to start?
Do we want to include 'peripheral' skills like web design, video editing, marketing?
Should some indication of skill level be included? Maybe just skilled or expert?
Entry in the list would not imply any sort of obligation at all. It would just mean that you are willing, when available, to offer virtual help and advice on the subject offered.
We would strongly suggest anyone on the list join the Homesteaders Online Discord server so that you can pick up messages, connect and chat with anyone requesting help.
It is not envisaged that this would lead to any sort of paid work or monetary exchange. Any assistance beyond online discussions would be totally up to the two parties involved.
The Directory will be compiled and updated every few weeks as additions dictate.
Its primary goal is to help networking between homesteaders and preppers on steemit, and to add value to the platform.
If you would like to be included in the Directory please post in the comments below, or find me directly in the Homesteaders Online Discord server. I am pennsif#9921 there.
You might also be interested in some of my other posts :
A Dollar A Day - an update on my way of supporting charitable causes on steemit
Homesteaders & Preppers on steemit - smashing through the 250 mark - v10 [22 Nov '17]
The Truth about Wales - scary statistics revealed. How can we improve the retention rate?
Cabbages coming out of my ears - Heading for Brassica Independence Day
The Steemit Guide to Homesteading : a Global Adventure in Collaborative Curation
SteemTowns - connecting the virtual with the reality - would it be possible?
[graphic by @pennsif ]
