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How to get more readers on your steem posts

How to get more readers on your steem posts.png source: pixabay

This is the first article in a series in which I will share the knowledge that I collected about steem.

For a certain time I haven't written any posts on steem but this doesn't mean that I've been idle. I've tried and tested most of the games available on the steem blockchain and worked on some other steem related projects like my own HVOTE token.

To understand the readers, you need to become one

But above anything else these last weeks, I've taken the role of the active reader of articles posted on steem. I focused my attention on the people that I'm following. There are not so many but most of them are writing good content and I read the things that seem interesting. Most of the time I also left a comment and tried to push the interaction with the author.

The problem of steem: not enough readers

I believe that one major problem about steem is that most of the newbies believe that they have to post content in order to earn money. So they write a couple of posts that tend to have zero value. It is not surprising that many of them give up after that. There are so many posts that are simply not read by humans that I can't help to think that there are not enough readers on the blockchain.

During my self experiment I made an important discovery:

When I take the time to read a post, to upvote it and to give a comment, I expect something in return!

The minimum would be an answer to my comment but I felt that when I didn't get an upvote it was not enough. Just following my guts I ended up reading and commenting only the posts of the people where I was sure that my comments would be answered and upvoted.

Reward your readers

To get more readers we have to reward their time and interest with answers and upvotes. If you have not enough steem power to give significant upvotes it doesn't matter. It is the intention that counts. Another way to reward your readers is to put a steem bounty on your post, like that you can give an additional value to your upvotes.

Stand out from the crowd !

There is so much content on steem that we simply cannot cope with everything. We need to filter the information and in the end we will need to focus our attention on posts where not only our interest is caught but where we also can expect a financial return. In the end most of the people are also on steem to earn some coins...

When rewarding your readers it is much easier to build up a long term relationship with them. The fact that you reward your readers will be news that spread quite quickly over the blockchain and you might get even new readers like that. More readers means more traffic and this means more comments, resteems and upvotes...

What do you think about that? How do you feel when you read, comment a post and don't get any answer?

This post is optimized so that curation rewards are maximized for the people upvoting it. Self-vote after 1 day. Upvoted by bots after 1 day.
I reward my readers: Every meaningful and related comment will be answered and upvoted. Please be patient, my time on steem is limited ;-)

My projects:
@help.venezuela : a program that supports steem users from Venezuela.

HVOTE : A token that is underlined with a real steem account. With the sales of tokens, the Steem Power of the account is increased. The votes are sold on smartsteem and together with curation rewards, the account produces real economical value. Big token holders get upvotes from the account. Ref-Hunters : Cryptocurrency faucets. Get free coins every hour.

Comments · 52

@crypto.piotr(65)· 2640d
Knock knock @achim03

I wonder how are you buddy. Didn't hear from you in a while. I can only hope that you're well.

Have a great weekend, Piotr
@crypto.piotr(65)· 2658d
Hi dear @achim03.

I just checked your account again and it seem that you're not active on Steemit any more. Hope you didn't give up on this platform and our little community. And hope you're well.

I hope you come back soon!!

Yours, Piotr
@missaj(64)· 2661d
Great advice sir - I will take heed. Keep up the good work.

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@bitcoingodmode(57)· 2671d
Great article, with what now seems like very simple ideas. I am new to steemit, not new blockchain or computer science in general. But I have to say I found, and still find, steemit to be very intimidating as far as getting a complete understanding of the ecosystem. I once heard a coder describe learning a new programming language difficult if your mind can't separate the unnecessary from the equation....what you don't need to solve the problem does not need to be learned, at least not right now, maybe not ever. I think the difficult thing with steemit is that many people feel overwhelmed and frustrated after not being able to gain followers, or get votes on a post they spent a lot of time and effort on. There are some aspects of steemit that people should completely avoid if they don't want to fall further down the rabbit hole so to speak. I know I felt these frustrations myself when I cross-posted a silly picture from Instagram that achieved more upvotes in 10 minutes then an article I actually put significant time into. It's human nature to be impatient, but I believe with steemit, patience, knowledge and ultimately experience are the keys to having a successful following and making some money along the way. I see steemit having great potential but I think it's way ahead of its time. I'm going to stick with it for now though. Thanks for the tips and the faucet too! Cheers!
@wyp(52)· 2683d
Content and interaction play an important part in getting readers. Once readers have interests in your posts, they will follow and upvote.

You have many interesting projects. 🙂

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@jjqf(71)· 2683d
Greetings @ achim03 you are right, I have realized that I have done some things wrong, but nevertheless I will try to change them, one of them was that of not voting the comments for the simple fact that as my vote is small (literally) I thought that of useful it would be to the other person a vote that is not worth 0.001 but under the logic you explain has much value and meaning at the same time. Although I can not comment / vote much I will try to optimize the times and the resources so that these render and already when at some point I manage to generate enough, give it back as you say with some rewards in the comments through steem bounty as I have seen that many do, thanks for expanding my way of seeing steemit. PS: sorry for the late arrival here but good I try to do what I can as long as it has light (here in Venezuela it is a problem that hits us a lot today) and between the university and other occupations there is not always much time
@suntree(60)· 2684d
Many thanks achim03 for your great contribution and thank you @juanmolina :D
@yashny(70)· 2684d
Thank you for sharing this post to me @juanmolina. @achim03, it does makes sense especially the part about rewarding readers apart from posting good quality posts. It is important and is a way to show appreciation to the people who read and support our contents.

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@maclevis(57)· 2684d
Great article, thanks to @juanmolina who directed me to this post. using @steem-bounty have been very helpful to a lot of people and its benefits can not be over emphasized. Thanks bro.
@suanky(67)· 2684d
Hola @achim03, gracias a @juanmolina por hacerme llega este post, realmente me dejastes pensando, muchas cosas que se puedo hacer para mejorar en esta plataforma, sobre todo el votar sin importar el valor y leer para comentar y crear una conversación, mi limitante es el Ingles pero se puede solucionar. Tomaré en cuenta estas recomendaciones para lograr mejores recompensas, saludos!
@wakeupkitty(72)· 2684d
I noticed there are periods I receive few comments. I do believe there is a lack of readers and try to read and comment as much as possible. If that is stimulating for the writer I don't know.

To be honest, I think most people do not like to read, hardly can read, for many the content is too long or the information is too much or written from the perspective of an insider. It makes it hard to understand what they are talking about and to fit in.

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@paulswansen(47)· 2685d
Indeed reading is a challenge for many in this day and age. Thanks for the info that you've provided. I'll have to read and learn more about steam bounty for my posts.
@moises1245(36)· 2685d
gracias amigo por la información muy buena felicitaciones
@jadams2k18(66)· 2685d
Hello @achim03

We all know that steemit is a monetary platform, we all (or most of us) start here to make a profit, we think, at first, publishing would make us millionaires. Especially when you see why they earn up to $1000, even for a meme post.

Then most are discouraged when they see the truth, which you must make your way up to be seen by the majority.

I think it's excellent to reward users who read your post, however, that brings another problem, people will come just to give an upvote to your post (maybe) and comment: Very good post!

And then when they see that they are not rewarded, they won't be interested in your post anymore.

The best thing would be to create an affinity relationship with your readers. That they really want to read what you write.

This is the slowest way. But for me the best.

But this platform is made in a way that it's hard to know if someone made a post or not. On the one hand it's good, because it forces interaction and on the other hand, if you don't want to know anything about someone, so it's easier to forget.

However, this platform needs that part. Let us know if anyone has posted something. And don't use an "extra" application to stay up to date.

Thanks for sharing
@lanzjoseg(78)· 2685d
Indeed, my friend @achim03. You are very right in everything you say because, if they do not see me I must find a way to make them always very respectful as I am. It is very gratifying to know that your publication has been read and it is also very good to know that your comments are also answered.

Friend I send you a big hug from Venezuela right now as I write, forces loyal to freedom are controlling and returning to constitutional order. It is possible that the criminals who occupy positions in the ursurpador government, cut the electrical energy in the whole country as they did a few weeks ago and continue to do so, It's not easy but I have a lot of hope in being free.
@aceandnotes(53)· 2685d
Hello @achimo03, This is a valuable post on bringing engagements on our contents. We understand that those who have low SP cannot do much on commenting but can give an upvote. What I am doing is that everytime someone upvoted my post, I do my best to reciprocate with an upvote and comment if possible. Yes, reward is the best way to bring engagements with our contents. Of course we get rid of spam. Thanks for @juanmolina for bringing me with your post. I appreciate your support sir.
@adexbafo(47)· 2686d
This is a great write up...very mesmerising from the beginning to the very end. I still have a long way to go.

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@josegilberto(61)· 2686d
@achimov03 Es muy interesante tu publicación, con las publicaciones que provienen de la experiencia personal en Steemit. Algunas de ellas tambiénn yo las he observado. Particularmente me parece muy importante rtesponder los comentarios, al igual que responder los comentarios. Es como elemental cortesía, si a uno lo saludan, uno debe devolver el saludo. Pero, efectivamente, el voting power asi como los Rc, pone límites que impiden comentar y votar todo cuanto se quisiera.

English /Translator Your publication is very interesting, with the publications that come from personal experience in Steemit. Some of them I have also observed. In particular, I think it is very important to comment on the comments, as well as to respond to the comments. It is like elementary courtesy, if one is greeted, one should return the greeting. But, effectively, the voting power as well as the Rc, puts limits that prevent comment and vote as much as you would like.
@ahmadmanga(75)· 2686d
I really should read more posts, what you said in this post is already things I assumed but never put into words, so happy to read this.
@evagavilan(65)· 2686d
I find your article @achim03 very interesting, I'm one of those people who don't understand how to get more votes with power and how others do it and I can't. I think I'm working in this network with dedication but I lack tools. I will follow your advice. I am very grateful for your post.
@aaliyahholt(71)· 2686d
I have been struggling long and hard to earn on here. Sometimes I get lucky and sometimes I don't.
@eliasseth(63)· 2686d
Es muy cierto lo que escribiste! Así como recibimos, así también debemos dar. Eso se llama Principio de Reciprocidad.
@blueeyes8960(71)· 2686d
You have given some very helpful tips here in engagement. I use @steemworld to look for people who have mentioned me and I try to respond to them all. I also go through my "replies" as often as possible and try to respond to all comments. Now upvoting all comments is another story. My SP is pretty much always low because I do so much voting. When the value of my vote gets to zero, I see no point in upvoting with a zero vote. Yes, it shows engagement I guess, but you are just using resources for no value. But a comment is always appreciated and leaving return comments is engagement. It will also prompt me to check out the commentor's blog and find something there that I also comment on. Usually I will follow the person if they have good content, which helps their reputation level. So I'm not upset if I don't get a vote on a comment I make, but I do certainly appreciate getting a comment in return.
@marlui(52)· 2686d
Upvoted, resteemed and promoted your post. Very good information
@fredkese(72)· 2686d
Too many making content, so few consuming content on here
@aljif7(74)· 2686d
Enjoyable reading and useful tips to improve in our participative writing.
@sifondeseltz(56)· 2686d
In contrast to facebook there are many more users on steem who produce their own content instead of just consuming it. The goal should be that there should be more consumers / readers as you wrote above, that means in the end that the entry barriers have to be reduced in steem.
@tygertyger(70)· 2686d
I do not believe spamming people to get more readers will endear you to them! tell your friends to stop this it is unacceptable!
@doifeellucky(65)· 2686d
Thanks for your article and thanks to @juanmolina pointing it out to me!

I'm reacting to your question in regard to interactions on posts, comments, upvotes.

I have a little different mindset for this topic. I see it as a privilege being able to consume content that you and other fellow Steemians are providing me and the STEEM community with.
1. Usually I upvote content that I consume
2. With a few exceptions... wrong facts or IMO wrong assumptions sometimes lead to no upvote
3. I don't flag at the moment but I understand the motives for flagging. Still I'd rather not comment (in some write a comment...), vote nothing before flagging someone. For me it's "if you can't say anything good about something say nothing at all" in most of the cases
4. I'll try to mach my upvote to the level of joy, engagement, utility and interest while reading, seeing, hearing content
5. I do not always comment on content
6. When I comment I do not expect anything in return (as in upvoting my comment)! That can be tough sometimes because some of my comments are rather extensive and cost me almost as much time as writing an article. Still when you go into the process of commenting without expecting something in return you won't be frustrated/disappointed.
7. I do like it of course when that happens (interaction wise) but if it doesn't I'm not disappointed
8. I do question though my level of engagement for future comments in posts from author's that didn't react to my comments
9. I try to react to all comments in my posts/articles!
After all I see this as an work in progress. I might change these methods in the future.

Cheers!
@isgledysduarte(72)· 2686d
Me pareció genial llegar a tu post, tú consejo me es muy útil y lo pondré en práctica. aunque mi voto no tenga un valor muy bueno. Gracias!
@huseyinunozkan16(61)· 2686d
A perfect sharing. Aspecially new users in steemit assess this platform different from yhe aim of steemit. Thank you for this valuable post
@willspatrick(64)· 2686d
Great post with lots of wisdom. I have no regrets stopping by. Thank you!
@isarmoewe(65)· 2686d

When I take the time to read a post, to upvote it and to give a comment, I expect something in return!

For the last months I had the same discussion with a user I'm not tagging now to keep him from asking again "I have come here, now where's my reward?" just like he did yesterday. My point rather is: tell the people not to come here for the money. But this idea is also fueled by the observation that Steemit attracts a special kind of people.
@marshalyra(46)· 2686d
I agree with your post. There are too many outputs than inputs, and a lot of useful articles are overlooked.

They misunderstand that the more they post, the more they earn.

What matters is the quality of the post, and how much useful information can be given to reading.

Giving priority is the top priority, and offering is only a result.

Post value is a top priority, and income is just the result.

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@isarmoewe(65)· 2686d

How to get more readers on your steem posts

By having someone sending spam messages like @juanmolina did? ;) Or maybe he wanted me to resteem the post to give you greater audience?
@seo-boss(67)· 2686d
Everything is right what you write. New users mostly come from the classic networks and we should give them more attention and encouragement. I think we also need external support. Join my subreddit to promote your postings for better visibility.: https://www.reddit.com/r/SteemBlockchain/
@akomoajong(66)· 2687d
Hello @achim03 you got your idea spot on! We would be having more interactions and engagement on posts if readers are rewarded.

As a matter of fact, I visited this post as a result of searching through posts with bounty because these sets of posts are very engaging and above all, rewarding :)

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@crypto.piotr(65)· 2688d
Dear @achim03

Another great publication buddy, absolutely worth reading.

The problem of steem: not enough readers

This problem of lack of readers could be solved directly by authors. Curators would like to be either appreciated or rewarded for their comments. And I realized a while ago how using @steem-bounty can help to achieve that goal.

I believe that one major problem about steem is that most of the newbies believe that they have to post content in order to earn money

That's very true. Steemit is still attracting mostly "wrong type of new users". Mostly because current ones (power users) are often promoting Steemit as a platform where you can make money.

Again excellent publication. STEEM-BOUNTY is definetly way to go. Not only it does allow to reward your curators but also it's an amazing tool giving us extra exposure. There is way more people checking https://steem-bounty.com/ than those who care about trending page.

ps. I hope you don't mind that I will promote this post tomorrow. I would love others to be able to read your suggestions.

Yours Piotr
@juanmolina(70)· 2689d

I think a major problem about steem is that most newbies believe they have to publish content to make money.

It is true. For most people who open an account in steemit, their first motivation is to achieve an income. A distorted expectation has been created in this regard. At the end of 2017 - beginning of 2018 when the STEEM / SBD reached their historical highs in Venezuela very few people knew Steemit. Presumably the news ran fast and then began to enter new users. Of this wave of novices, currently there should not be even half.

Disappointed by the low income they left the platform. Currently there must be a high number of dead accounts.

Another way to reward your readers is to put a steem bounty on your post, like that you can give an additional value to your upvotes.

Actually it works, you're absolutely right. But if we talk about that mass of new users who are more interested in getting at least a few cents per publication, then this is not an option for them.

In summary, the only valid option is to take care of our followers by giving them the treatment they deserve. As you say, responding to all your comments. I see it as an act of strengthening a friendship.

Thank you appreciated @achim03. I enjoyed this publication very much.
@rentmoney(77)· 2689d
Consistency is also important ..... and by consistency I don't mean subject wise but the timing of your posts. Post daily / every second day and keep pushing forward for a better chance to get notice.
@seadbeady(66)· 2689d
That is really interesting - haven't thought about it that way - am sure gonna try it out - I am still new here so every bit of advice is welcome - much appreciated :)
@crypto.piotr(65)· 2689d
testaaa 111
@botefarm(70)· 2690d
One things that has got me hooked to reading this days is thank to @steem-bounty. Because of an eye on the reward I'll have to digest many post and drop a meaningful comment. Which has also helped to rejuvenate the readers habits on Steemit.

Also, upvotring comment also works too.
@minnowsupport(72)· 2691d
Congratulations! This post has been upvoted from the communal account, @minnowsupport, by achim03 from the Minnow Support Project. It's a witness project run by aggroed, ausbitbank, teamsteem, someguy123, neoxian, followbtcnews, and netuoso. The goal is to help Steemit grow by supporting Minnows. Please find us at the Peace, Abundance, and Liberty Network (PALnet) Discord Channel. It's a completely public and open space to all members of the Steemit community who voluntarily choose to be there.

If you would like to delegate to the Minnow Support Project you can do so by clicking on the following links: 50SP, 100SP, 250SP, 500SP, 1000SP, 5000SP.
Be sure to leave at least 50SP undelegated on your account.
@shortsegments(78)· 2691d
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@steemitboard(66)· 2691d
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@blaogao(58)· 2692d
Me I about myself and not beautiful photo that's why few are upvote but it's my enjoyment that's why I continue doing

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@jacuzzi(75)· 2692d
How do you feel when you read, comment a post and don't get any answer?
- Mixed feelings. I see this platform as a long term thing. While I might not be getting a lot of responses and comments now I am building reputation and slow momentum. I think in six months will see a bigger push towards this platform (*when more tools and on ramps become more accessible) in a years time will have over tripled our volume. I wish we could still earn money from post longer than a week back, as I think this would also help push engagement.
How I Feel about It? bummed out a little bit but again my goal is not on today or tomorrow down the road a bit further. :)

Thank you!
@mytechtrail(64)· 2692d
Yes, more readers. I agree about leaving a comment and not being acknowledged. Upvote would also help. Engagement is key. I truly understand the time crunch.

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@chireerocks(75)· 2692d
@achim03, Very important points and definitely on Steem more organic readers are needed which will boost the Engagement inturn. And yes, when someone invest their time and effrots then definitely they deserve Return Of Value. Stay blessed.
@rjoshicool(65)· 2692d
Thanks for writing your views and letting the community here know on tips for getting more readers. I somewhat feel as well that many people just follow or upvote other users so as to earn curation rewards by upvoting their content in a timely manner. But, community should be more interested in reading the content and actually upvoting the users who have written something thoughtful and spent time writing and researching.
@steem-bounty(72)· 2692d
@achim03 has set 2.000 STEEM bounty on this post!

Bounties are a new way you can earn rewards irrespective of you Steem Power. Go here to learn how bounties work.

Earn the bounty by commenting what you think the bounty creator wants to know from you.

Find more bounties here and become a bounty hunter.

Happy Rewards Hunting!