Thanks @bycoleman for writing this.All points noted and as a newbie on the platform, i'm really storming on a lot of articles which is helping me define my niche as soon as possible.
I wrote a last post and i received a comment alert from a user on how to reference pictures from certain sites. I have come to understand that on STEEMIT, you are being watched and rewarded for quality contents.

I took this;

Engage the community. Listen to what they are saying.
Write one or two quality articles. Consider promoting the best of the best only.
Engage the community more.
Repeat steps 1 - 4.