So I have been using and posting on steemit for close to two weeks now, hopefully as a useful contributor to this interesting community. This is just a few words on what I have learnt and mistakes I have made so far, hopefully the people newer than myself can gain from this. Also welcome to hear from old hands on what I have got wrong in my understanding etc
- Try and use an image that grabs attention but also lets people know what they are in for.
- Same with the title, try not to sound like click bait but also be clear with your message
- You are allowed 5 tags, use them all.
- Pick your tags wisely! I learnt this the hard way. My first ever post to really take off used a tag that I should not have, in this case steemdev when my article was on general programming. Net result my story that hit $160 dropped to $115 because of a high powered downvote along with a comment informing me of my mistake. Punishing as my first ever article to earn any real value.
- It is disheartening to spend real time and mental investment on an article yet because you have low followers and power does not get seen or voted on. Stick with it, if you keep going and invest the time things turn around
- Do not spam comments or upvotes, when you are new you have very little effect on things. Save your votes and comments for where you can contribute to the post. Less votes means each carries more weight.
- An article has a 7 day window to earn for you, after that it stays available for votes and comments but that no longer effect payout
- Do not keep editing a post, try and proof read it first. Each edit has bandwidth costs, use all your allowance and you will have to wait and wait until some regenerates. More Steam power eases this issue
- Have fun and be nice to people. People will treat you and you do them.
Hope that helps some people on their initial journey from someone not much further along the road :)
Woz