I have reported mindchop as it really looks like they are recycling content from a dead Youtube account. They are exploiting 3speak an I have reported this to them.
I think it's important to not do your best posts too early as they may not be seen before they pay out. You need to find your audience first. Put out some 'teasers' and build up a few dozen followers before going all out. Commenting is key to connect with people. The new communities may help.
An introduction post is important and it should have good proof of who you are. A video is a good option as it is relatively hard to fake (but deepfakes are improving). Link to your Steem account from other places, e.g. Twitter.
Having fun is vital as you are unlikely to make much generally. We need to build the community if we want Steem to b worth anything.
Great advice Steve, I agree. I'm in CTPtalk tribe. If you are starting out, try that tribe as we are very supportive of all contributors. OK, CTP is not worth as much as Steem, yet the comments you get from professional internet marketers who know the importance of engagement, will build confidence and encourage newfish to keep on keeping on.
This is key, don't and the votes will wash over the recipient.
Some of this I agree with, some want to remain anon, it's one of the features of Steemit that you can use if you are more of the secretive type.
Even if you stay anonymous you still need to show you are original and have something to offer. It's up to the community to decide on that. We have freedom to do what we want.
Oh yes, being different from the crowd always helps. I still hide behind the maniac but if you dig you can find...