Since joining Steemit do you have more questions than answers? This post has the answers to questions like:
- Where does the money come from?
- How to I post images and videos?
- What is the difference between Steem Dollars and Steem?
- How do I turn Steem/SBD into cash?
- What is the difference between posting and curating?
- How do I get noticed on Steemit?
- What is the proper etiquette on Steemit?
These questions and many more are answered on a site called SteemitHelp.net. If you're new or experienced on the Steemit platform I highly recommend you spend some time reading through it's pages. There is a wealth of useful information there and helpful tips for getting Steemit to work for you.
I want to thank @thecryptofiend for putting this great website together for all of us Steemians. Great body of work and so useful.
How To Behave On Steemit
The first thing you should read is the section on etiquette. I mention this first because it is so important when joining a new community that you have a good reputation. This is very is very important in this social context where people get an impression of you only by how you conduct yourself online. You may unknowingly be hurting yourself if you're unaware of the guidelines we follow here.
Here are a few key things listed in that section of the site.
DO NOT
- DON'T POST AND RUN
- DON'T OVER-POST
- DON'T POST NUDITY OR GRAPHIC IMAGERY UNLESS YOU TAG IT WITH NSFW (Not Safe For Work)
- DON'T BE A FAKE, PLAGIARISE OR PASS OFF OTHERS' WORK AS YOUR OWN
- DON'T ENGAGE IN TAG SPAMMING
- DON'T RE-STEEM EVERYTHING YOU SEE
- DON'T POST UNRELATED LINKS IN COMMENTS
- DON'T DIRECTLY ASK FOR VOTES
- DON'T EXPECT RECIPROCAL VOTES
- DON'T BRIBE PEOPLE FOR VOTES, RE-STEEMS, FOLLOWS OR ASK DIRECTLY FOR MONEY
- DON'T USE THE WALLET TO GET ATTENTION
- DON'T EVER USE @ALL IN THE CHAT (or @everyone on Discord)
- DON'T DIRECT MESSAGE PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW IN THE CHAT
- DON'T FLAG CONTENT JUST BECAUSE YOU DISAGREE OR DON'T LIKE IT
- DON'T BE A STALKER OR A TROLL (That's just creepy)
- KEEP THE ADOLESCENT REMARKS TO YOURSELF
- DON'T BE A DRAMA QUEEN
- DON'T GO ON WITCH-HUNTS
- DON'T MAKE IT PERSONAL/DON'T MAKE ARGUMENTATIVE POSTS
- DON'T CRITIQUE PEOPLE'S WORK UNLESS THEY HAVE ASKED YOU TO
DO
- DO ADMIT WHEN YOU ARE WRONG /DO APOLOGISE
- DO FORGIVE PEOPLE
- DO TAKE A STEP BACK
- DO ANSWER YOUR COMMENTS
- DO HELP OTHERS OUT AND DO THANK PEOPLE
- DO SHARE GREAT POSTS.
- DO CHECK OUT NEW POSTS AND CURATE
- DO ALWAYS COMMENT WHEN YOU FLAG A POST AND GO BACK AND CHECK IT (I have never flagged a post)
- DO PROVIDE VERIFICATION
- DO ALWAYS READ THE RULES FOR THE CHAT CHANNEL YOU ARE POSTING IN credit
If you're guilty of any of these mistakes then you owe it to yourself and the Steemit community to go read more about them. You can discover more details of about each of these points by reading the whole section on Steemit etiquette.
The Basics
There is a part of the site that will cover all the basics about Steemit and answers questions like:
- WHAT IS STEEM ?
- WHAT STEEM APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE?
- OK SO I'VE DECIDED I WANT TO MAKE A STEEM ACCOUNT - WHAT DO I DO?
- WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION?
- What is a Steem Dollar?
- What is Steem Power?
- What are Whales, Dolphins and Minnows?
- Why Do the Earnings for My Post Go Up/Down?
- Who should I follow?
Read more about the basics of Steemit
You can also click these links to learn more about:
- POSTING, CURATION, GUILDS AND GROUPS
- THE BASICS OF NAVIGATION
- HOW IS STEEM PRODUCED?
- CURATION GUILDS
- HOW TO GET NOTICED IF YOU ARE A NEW USER ON STEEMIT
- STEEMIT PODCASTS
- STEEMIT ON OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA
Go spend some time on SteemitHelp.net (by @thecryptofiend) and become a better Steemian. You'll be glad you did.
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Thanks for the information, very helpful for things that are not in want
You should read all the details of etiquette here
So much to learn. How come some get hundreds of votes almost immediately? Are automated bots upvoting or maybe bots are searching google? I am seeing seeing so many good posts only earning a few dollars or a few pennies. I think I am more confused than ever. Haha. Thank you for sharing even more useful information! :D
While there are some bots on Steemit that upvote some people there are also people who put in the work. Some people have been on Steemit everyday for over a year interacting with the community and building a group of loyal followers that love their content. They worked hard to get where they are and they have fans of their content who upvote them.
You can't expect to join a social platform like this and earn money by making a few posts. It takes work and writing a lot of good content. Understand?
Post & Run? Elaborate please?
@ jbouchard12 check those links out, they speak volume:)
Posting with little to no community action or involvement in/with your post's comments, chat, etc.
To post and run is someone who makes a post, hits the Publish button and then never comes back to the site for hours, days, or weeks to answer comments.
Like if you never got a response back to this comment you just made until so much time had passed you didn't even remember you made the comment so long ago. That is someone who posts and runs.
You can read more details on the site for each one of these bullet points. That's why I put a link there
I think @luzcypher might mean is not replying to comments
I recently flagged a comment that was explicitly racist. I didn't comment on it because I didn't want to get into an argument with someone who wasn't behaving properly on a public website. Do you think it was wrong of me not to comment? I couldn't think of what to say that wouldn't turn things ugly.
@renodakota You did right by not saying anything..more fire equal more flames!
That's what I was thinking. Thanks.
I have never flagged anyone ever and don't ever plan to. When I see something I don't like I just ignore it because it's not worth getting into a debate about it. I have better thing to do with my time.
I adhere to Morgan Freeman's take on how to combat racism.
Yeah, most of the time I just eye roll and move on. I did feel the comment I flagged would be hurtful to people so I flagged. Thanks for your response.
Thank you, this was very helpful. Have been struggling with some of these questions as I am new, good to know the etiquette :).
Very important stuff. Glad I could help
thank you for information. can you follow back and vote me @ashirkev
It's bad form to ask people to follow you and upvote you. Maybe you should read this first
Informative post keep sharing bro very useful for me new guy here in steemit network thanks.
You're welcome
Re-steemed cause I know I'll need this later when people ask about steemit
Great. Thanks
Thanks for sharing these helpful tips and reminding newbies about the etiquette.
You're welcome.
Informative! I will read your blog. To learn how to write on Steemit
want to become the best Steemian.
Very cool. I write about a lot of different topics but steemithelp.net, which is not my site, will help a lot.
Awesome post! A lot of my questions were answered :)
Thanks. Glad it helped
Thanks bro! Just saved this page to look over tomorrow. Another fantastic post for newbies like myself. My dad is a big Yankees and baseball fan. He wants me to get him started on here. Will be interesting to see him steemin!.
He should check out @steemsports
Always so helpful! I'll let him know. Thanks.
Thank you for this resource (very helpful for this minnow)! I found you through @donnaincancun - sorry I missed the Steemian get together you had in Cancun recently. Hope I get to meet you sometime soon.
Cool. Are you in Cancun too?
Yes. Have been here about a year and a half, but only met Donna a couple of months ago