I hear all the time how we need to advertise Steem more and appeal to the masses.. that investors here want to see the platform grow and therefore improve their return on investment. Who can blame them? I want to see the same. Most individuals know that advertising is an extremely important aspect to any business or organization after all.

Now while I agree with this completely, I feel that we are missing a HUGE opportunity right under our noses...

You see, we have some amazing users here who are actively contributing to the platform and have something very unique in common;

⭐️🎉⭐️THEY HAVE A HUGE FOLLOWING ON OTHER SITES!!⭐️🎉⭐️

Why is that special? Well I don’t know, what do people do when they find something that they really enjoy? Well, They talk about it.. they share it.. they tell people about their experiences and why they love it.

These individuals have built a name for themselves on other social media platforms and are now here on Steem, and they want to be a part of this groundbreaking platform.

So, why aren’t we supporting them?

Sadly something else these individuals have in common is that they don’t have much of a following here, and I can only assume it’s because they aren’t being seen.

Curation initiatives like @curie and @c-squared and @ocd have been trying to support them, because they see the value they bring here... but, I think we as a platform can do more.

I know there are large accounts here who care about the future of this place, and have not only invested their money but their time into making this place something special. So, I’m hoping this post leads some of you in the right direction.. and that you will also see the potential in supporting these accounts. Because they are an opportunity to reach those individuals we want to bring here in a whole new way.

What’s this mean for new users?

I think when new users show up here completely on their own, they are a bit lost at first. BUT what if these new users heard about the Steemit platform from someone they follow on another site? I think it completely changes their initial experience and gives them an advantage.

How does this help?

Well, they immediately have someone to follow, someone to engage with, a whole group of people who have something in common with them. They find themselves on that persons Steemit blog, interacting with their followers in comments.. rather then on the dreaded trending page getting unrealistic ideas of what’s possible here. It gets these new users immediately involved in those communities that we all know are vital for long term success and therefore improving user retention over all.

(ugh, I’m about to tag people because I think it’s necessary but please know that I don’t take tags lightly...)

So... @Ned (I’d only do it because I think it’s important), @thejohalfiles (because I know you manually curate like a boss), @drakos (best pirate curator I know), @wackou (because your actions say you care), @pharesim (because goodness gracious you have such a heart for this place ❤️), @blocktrades (because I see you out supporting valuable authors), @acidyo (because you are a rockstar curator).. I ask that you, as well as everyone else, to please take a look at the following accounts here on Steem and I hope that you see the same opportunity that I do...

@Roadsuntraveled

Hosted by Marcus Vandenberg, Roads Untraveled brings you inside car culture like you've never seen it before with fast-paced video features, reviews, written articles, as well as our weekly podcast. Whether you're into the latest JDM and tuner trends, big displacement muscle, or just want to know what it feels like to take a ride in a supercar, we've got you covered. We love car culture just as much as you do, which is why we want to share the experience.

@roadsuntraveled has been sharing content here on Steem pretty consistently with little rewards and even promots Steemit to their nearly 192K YouTube subscribers. They produce high quality content and add so much value here.

@Gardeningchannel

Gardening is my passion, and growing Food Forests is my specialty. I go beyond organic gardening and work with nature rather then against it. Gardening doesn't have to be hard, and you don't have to be a servant to the garden. I can help you too create a gardening system that works with you and for you rather then you working for it. I use No pesticides, No herbicides. No fungicides, No growth hormones, No antibiotics, and No fertilizers. I allow nature to be the teacher and mimic the natural forest model to create an ideal living environment for all living things. I know their aren't a lot of people who are super excited about growing their own food, but at a time when GMO's and pesticide laden foods are causing so many health problems, I am standing in the gap showing others there is a different, and a better way!

James is a fun and characteristic guy who has been actively sharing and engaging here but hasn’t quite found his following. I just chatted with him today and he will be using @dtube on his future videos to help support the platform and @heimindanger I hope you will be looking out for him. He also has plans to make a video talking about the Steem platform to share with his YouTube viewers while wanting to invest here for the long term.. he’s someone we all should be following and supporting in my opinion. He’s just the person we want here and want sharing Steem with the world.

@Adventurebuilder

I'm just some guy trying to do the best I can in this world. :-)

I just discovered @adventurebuilder in his recent posts showing how he is making a solar boat by hand.. part by part.. to say it’s impressive is an understatement. He’s so much fun to watch and his fix it attitude is refreshing. Many of his videos have over 200k views and I can see why... he is a huge asset to this platform.

@Bvgan

Hi!
Welcome to BVGAN. I upload vegan recipe videos, vegan mom & lifestyle videos, and vegan educational videos to help you make healthy changes to your diet so you can thrive in your life. I also have a vegan cookbook available titled "BE VEGAN - Skip the Diet, Just Eat Healthy", that contains over 150 pages of information and recipes to get you started on your vegan journey.

@Bvgan has a beautifully done lifestyle blog where she is sharing everything from her favorite vegan recipes to tips on how to living a minimalist lifestyle.. she has an amazing attitude as well and is such a joy to have here.

@Yidneth

My name is Priscilla Hernández. I am a composer and singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and fantasy illustrator from the Canary Islands now based in Barcelona (Spain). My music can be described as "ethereal gothic" inspired in fairy and ghost tales and with a great component of fantasy.
-Winner Best New Age Album IMA Awards 2007 (Detroit)
-Winner Best Ambient Song and album
(JPfolk awards 2009 Nashville)
-Best rising talent in music
(Imagina Málaga 2009, Spain)
-Nominee LA Music Awards 2008 Best Female Vocalist

Oh Pris is someone so special.. not only does she have a reach of over 15k followers across her social media platforms but she is so devoted to Steemit and spends so much time trying to make this place a little better each day.

She not only consistently posts exceptional content exclusive to Steemit, but she curates and engages in such positive ways. She reaches out to users who have stopped posting for one reason or another.. and uplifts others. Her attitude and giving heart is inspiring.. and I could go on about her for ages. She’s someone we want out talking about Steem, and she’s someone we all should be supporting. Even @berniesanders sees the value in @yidneth, and it’s one of the reasons that grumpy old onion has a special place in my heart.. cause he cares about this place too 🙂

These FIVE Accounts Alone Have Over 346K Followers Combined!!

This is a missed opportunity and I hope you all see the value that I do, join me in supporting them.

They Essentially Are Walking Advertisments For STEEM, Let’s Give Them Something To Talk About...

Much Love and Steem On,

Justine