@mr-karl, I just looked into your wallet and see that you are very new here and could use a bit of a boost. I run a weekly giveaway (every Wednesday) in an effort to help each other grow. Even if you don't win, you are sure to get an up-vote from me and hopefully the other participants. It won't be a lot, but every little bit helps at our level. Every now and then someone with real vote power helps out and increases the prize pool. I'm hoping this thing catches on and we all help each other without resorting to buying votes. 100 votes at 1 cent is still a dollar, so I'm hoping to get a lot more participation going there.
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That's brilliant man thanks. I only joined a week ago and I want to see of I can try get into curating. Any tips about that would be handy and all boosts are much appreciated.
Go add your guess to last Wednesday's contest (it runs all week).
As for curating; my own experience is that I make more from commenting (around 70%) on the posts of others than I do from writing articles or running my games and contests (30%). Of course my contest earnings are cut because I give the SBD I earn away, so that reduces my income even more. As a redfish or minnow, I suggest you start building a following by commenting with remarks that add something to the conversation. If people like what you say, they will likely check out your blog for things you have authored. This builds your following.
After a while, you will see who rewards comments and who does not. Don't waste your time on those who don't reward the participants of their blog. Lots of minnows keep posting on whales waiting for the RARE upvote from them. Time is better spent getting lots of smaller rewards (they do add up rather quickly) from those who consistently reward their followers for participating.
The above is my own experience and others may find different methods. Buying votes (in my opinion) harms the platform and I won't do it. Many people don't care if this platform survives, they only want to make a quick buck and run, so they remove steem by selling it for cash they can spend at an exchange.