STEEMIT Advanced Commenting Guide: How to Get More Out of Your Commenting Rounds

in #steemit7 years ago

So I've been getting a lot of feedback on my guides about people implementing my "Comment More" tip and getting a huge success out of it, but I've been asked multiple times on how to really maximize this strategy.

Having said that, I'm now going to share with you an Advanced Commenting Technique I use every day that will skyrocket your growth and allow you to make the most out of your comment rounds.

If you think this is something you'll make use of, then read the article bellow.

Go to the "New" Page and Comment the Right Posts:

This is the pillar and base of my advanced strategy.

Going to the "New" page will enable you to be among the first to comment, and as such your comment will have added visibility.

Being among the first ones also increases the chance of an upvote and a reply from the author, so that's a good thing as well.

Finally, make sure you only open the "new" posts from users with Reputation above 30-35 in order to ensure you're going to get some attention and eyes on your comment since most newbie users don't have a lot of views.

If you're curating and want to improve the platform, you'll want to encourage new users and find out gems, but if you're on a hurry and need to make your comment rounds with the biggest results in the least amount of time, this procedure is a core you shouldn't skip.

I find it that it makes my commenting time super-effective!

Make Your Comment Appear Larger:

Another thing you can do to increase the results of your commenting rounds is by formatting your comment in a way to make it appear bigger.

I'll give you an example:

I agree that XNC prices will go up in the next week or so, don't know about YIC though.

This comment looks like it deserves less of a vote than:

Hey man,
I agree that XNC prices will go up in the next week or so;
I don't know about YIC though.
Cheers!

As you can see, the comment below looks like it adds more and deserves a better score than the score above, but they say roughly the same thing.

The difference is that I used "Hey man" and "Cheers" to get 2 exta lines on my comment.

I also pressed enter to divide the main sentence into two and get extra space of the second line filled.

Think smart and make sure you always format your comments in a way as to make them appear better and larger to your audience's eyes.

I can vouch this works.

Avoid All Bots and Low Rep Users:

Finally, let's finish with the easiest tip to follow.

When you're on your commenting rounds, make sure to always analyze the content you're reading to figure out if this is a low investment account from someone who has multiple of them or if the content was published by a bot (there are tons of posts with the lines "Content Generated by a Bot" below the main post).

These accounts are not worth the time, so you should just close it and go on to the next article.

On the other hand, if the user has a low reputation score, you should leave the premises as well, since chances are the content is not worth your time, was plagiarized or the user isn't here to enrich the community.

Of course if you're curating then you should investigate each case out, but if you're on your commenting rounds just to ensure you grow faster you have to capitalize on your time or else you'll get nothing done.

Do it in a Consistent Way:

Finally, as anything that involves work, Steemit Commenting requires dilligence and consistency.

You need to be disciplined enough to do it in a consistent way, that way people will get used to see you around commenting on everyone's posts and they'll click you to find out who you are.

Whenever I'm doing my own comment rounds and I see a guy commenting on several different posts, I tend to click his name to find out about this user as I see that he is invested into the community and goes out of his way to meet people and participate in discussions, and we all know that is exactly what this community needs.

To finish this article, I would like to know if any of you wants me to approach any topic on Steemit, and if you have any doubt or need to me write a guide on a particular thing you would like to see covered.

As for today's guide, I hope you liked it and that you took value out of it.

Cheers!

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Solid points you make there. You really put some strategy and thought into your commenting. I'm going to test out your tips and I'll let you know how it goes...
Thanks!

Cool! Glad you liked it and think it can work for you as well.
I'll see you around then!
Cheers!

Hey spritualmax, really good advice there .
Thanks for the guidance .
It’s all ways good to here from other members what’s effective on the platform. jkenny

My apologies, I thought I replied earlier, apparently not? Well thanks for commenting man, glad to see you here again Kenny.
Cheers!

It is funny how things that look simple makes the difference on Steemit, even in life.

Though they look simple but they require consistency and hardwork. It seemed you have mastered all that.

Well-done mate.

Thanks... I try my best, and repeat that every day and every week. It pays off.
Thanks for the comment
Cheers!

Dear Max,
Excellent post, I'm on my second week of Steeming and learning quickly.
I see you have grown at an enormous rate and look forward to more of your useful tips, advice and insights. If you love art, please take a look at some of my artworks.

Best wishes, hope to follow you to the top ✊🏽

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Hello man!
Sorry that I didn't reply earlier, but my last post sunk my comment box!
Hehe
Thanks for the support. Your artwork looks mighty fine!
I'm upvoting it :D
Cheers

I just read your post on "https://steemit.com/steemit/@spiritualmax/for-the-steem-newbie-more-proof-commenting-works".

I wanted to know the strategy you use in commenting. This post just answered the question. Commenting on posts has been a challenge for me. From what i have read so far i have no choice than to practice and learn to comment everyday using this strategy.

You know what they say... practice makes perfect!

@spiritualmax I fail to do "to only open new post" from your guide but still I choose to do some comments here. Your post is for real and for everybody's good. Indeed a very big help and guide for those commentators. Many of you do some post which are very useful In this community.

I do admire you a lot as I can see your not into self boosting or self improving thing clearly your into helping others. Thanks for your post and I'm so glad I made to drop by and read. This will surely help me a lot. And I'm hoping also someday in God's time I can also share something that can help others here.God blessed you and to all who have a good heart who share all they've got for the sake of helping others, lifting everbody in this community.

I like to grow as well, but I know that by helping others grow in this platform, or increasing their success rates, the user number will go up as less people give up, and we all WIN when people use steemit because we want the platform to grow.

It's better to have 1% stake in a big platform than a 5% stake in a small one.

Cheers!

Hello brother,
Thanks for the amazing tips. I'm new here and I made the mistake of not tagging my first posts properly in the beginning. I've seen many newbies like me making lots of money on their intro post.
Learned my lesson for sure. Still learning how this platform works but appreciate your advice.
Also loving the dragon breakers! Where can I get them from? Random googling or is there more to it?
Thank you

I found them on google yea, random googling for dividers hehehe.
Cheers and thank you for stopping by :D

Cool. I Already do it.

Already acount with 104$ plus waiting rewards for about 20sbd. 10day old. But will use commenting more.

See? It's even more proof it works :D

Alot of my money is from content. Not only commenting...

You don't know how much this helps newbies (or maybe you do now that I'm pointing it out hahah xD)

But in all seriousness, I didn't know about how the payouts worked, and now that you mention focusing on the new posts it makes sense, because early commenting can better expose your blog if you're new and also because upvoting newer posts will give you the curation rewards (I just learned about that as well heheh)

Thank you very much for the advise.

Yes, although to be honest curation rewards are extremelly small for us small guys.
It adds up though, so it's fine!

Hey dude
Loving the advice about commenting on the New page.
Especially when their scores are higher than a noob's.
You know...
they tend to have better hits.

Think smart

Formatting is the new black.

Will deffo work on this in future.

There are bots writing posts?!
Ok, mind officially blown.

Reps. I had an unfortunate run-in with some whales on my second day here. They smashed my rep overnight, almost in half, for commenting. At the time, I thought I was being hilarious. Lesson learned. Took a lot of hard work to build back the rep.

In answer to your question, I'd love to read more about strategies. How to make yourself successful here. Please.

Cheers! ;)

Glad you liked the post and that you keep on coming Anjk.
Will definitely approach more strategies as I go by and develop them myself... remember that I'm still fresh off the boat :D
Cheers

Great news
dude
You're fresh but you're smashing it. You've got a great brain.
Thanks :D

During that time that I know you here - they share only the right advice, constantly improving them. But the most important thing is that you are growing up permanently, right before my eyes - you definitely have a talent and you are lucky)
I always write excellent comments without spam, but seeing your posts I know that you will rise and your success is inevitable :)

You're climbing as well my friend, I can see you improve too. The best thing is that you make an effort as well, and that will innevitably pay you back with time.

You are still one of the early adopters for Steemit so keep up and you'll be well off in late 2018 :)
Cheers Franky

the end of 2018 will be interesting for all of us? :)

For most of us, those who leave meanwhile won't harvest the rewards, so stick around :D

Some great tips here, thanks spiritualmax.

I have been here for about 8 weeks now and commenting like a fiend.

:)

I try to be witty and relevant and often format my comments and add an image.

Sometimes I wonder if this is perceived as showy?

I wonder what you think?

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Upvoted/Followed I invite you to pop by mine if you have a quiet moment.

Be well.

xox

I think you're doing it right! Shows that you paid attention or that you at least care!
Sure, will check you out.
Cheers

Hey Max!

Good post. I have been picking up tips about commenting on my own and I'm glad to see they mostly coincide with yours. I'm starting to turn to your articles for advice as I am new and you write a lot of content that clarifies certain things for me, or encourages me.

Thanks again!

Hello again Herbert!
I'm glad that you are turning to me for advice since I'm making it my mission here to help everyone grow. We all win if the platform grows after all.
Cheers!

This is the first post of yours that I read, but I liked it so much that I've already read at least 5 more. Your content is really good. I am your follower from this moment. Greetings.

Thanks Wilmarnm. I'm glad you liked my articles!
Thank you so much for the follow! Hope to see you around mate!
Cheers!

This is a lovely post with pretty simple tips that anyone can follow

Commenting can be the most rewarding, and I often remind my new friends on here that networking and comments are key

Getting to the point and adding insight to the post or asking questions are also good ways to engage with people, and the more you engage, the more success you get!

Thanks for this! Blessed be <3

Thank you Skycae for your contribution.
I agree, networking is vital in everyway here on Steemit.
Thanks for the comment, I'll see you around ;)

Yes, more interesting things to discuss in the future...

haven't I do this on your post already? hahahaha. Good post, comment on new post certainly gets attention. However, for low reputation users I will check their profile first and comment on them, they could use some encouragement. The same way I had when i was just starting

Yes, it is helpful to curate new users, but you spend more time and this strategy was all about getting the most results out of your time. Cheers

Hey Man ,
Thank you for This Good guide
îs Really What Im searching for.
I would Like totala with you Also on Facebook Or Discord :) i read some of your posts And i Really Like them:)
Cheers!

I'm glad you like it! You can find me in many communities in Discord, let me know your name on one of them, as far as Facebook I don't use it.
Cheers!

cj31bbe u can find me also on @adscatly or @sma on discord Facebook sucks :))

I'm ADSactly Portugal, Community Manager.

Wow thats good i will write u on discord :)

It's odd.. I was doing this...

If you're curating and want to improve the platform, you'll want to encourage new users and find out gems

Before I knew how beneficial it was to the platform.I am just a social butterfly on steemit. Which is weird, because in real life, I am an introvert to the 100-degree. But on here, I flourish.

The Internet makes social interaction easier by removing physical connection barriers.
Glad to see you around my posts :)

Isnt it wierd how Steemit lets us be so social? It is easier to think about what you are going to say on the web, especially on here. I also like socializing with newbies just cuz, but I know the value too of course :P

Haha i was surprised with the comments.
All of us trying to do your tips. 😁
Good job Sir! 👍

Nice work separating the lines with "." and enters
You made a 3 line comment!
Hehehe Cheers!

Cheers! Did i make a good job also? Just like you? 😁

Arigato Sensai!
I have certainly picked up a few great tips from this post. Thank you so much for sharing.
Resteemed and now following! I am looking forward to more of your insights..
Dewa mata!

Subarashi, thank you for the follow!
Glad you took value from the post!
Cheers!

I've been doing a bit of commenting lately and it does work quite good to get new followers. thank you max for your inspiration throwing good ideas out there does help building a better group of peeps cheers.

I'm glad you keep liking my content Shaun! Cheers

Hi @spritualmax,

I am sorry to be late reading this post, this is very cool, I think beginners must read this.
What if I translate it in good Indonesian, I think steemians Indonesia needs to read this.
I really appreciate if you allow it.
What do you think?
This is great! 😎

Yes, as long as you specify the post is mine you can translate it sure!

Cheers!

Thank you friends,
So what I can translate and re-post on my blog?
Of course I do not forget the source of this paper is from you.
Like where ?, I think not all steemians Indonesia follow you, so I think through my blog, this knowledge will be slightly easier spread.
😊💖

You can do it, just be sure to mention me @spiritualmax :)
Good luck with the post.

Okay, thanks,
This is great, you're very kind. I think it will be useful.

Oh my friends,
Do you have a group chat on discord?
Or other chat services?
I think a lot of people want to be able to communicate more easily with you. I'm one of them.
What about this one? 😊

Check your wallet.

Already,
Thank you friend. You are very nice. 😊💖
I think I have an important thing I want to talk about with you, but I guess at some later time, because this plan has not been done maximally.
You are a very caring person. Thanks.
Oh yeah, I'll send you a link post your translation, I think you want to see it.
I will follow ..
Cheers!! 💖😊

Hey sir!
Your so smart with this. 😊 i will make this as guide to make more friends and followers.
Keep it up!
I will follow you to learn more tips.
😉

Thank you very much for the follow! Glad to have you aboard! I'll keep on pumping the great content!
Cheers!

Thank you @spiritualmax!

This is great advice, for the ones that are in it, for all the right reasons.

Look forward to seeing more posts from you.

And I look back to seeing you around my posts J&J!
Cheers!

I am not listening to your advice and decided to comment 6 days later, because you are actually making lots of sense! If I am lost in the pool of comments then be it ! :)

I'm here lil'bro! Thanks for the support!
I'll be seeing you around!
Cheers

No worry see ya around buddy :)

WOW!!

This is actually well thought out .

Will have to use this strategy in the future :)

Hope it works for you as well as it worked for me. Cheers!

Hey man ;)
Thank you for another educational post. I'm trying to devote more time to commenting and meeting more people.
Your tips will surely help me suceed in making new friends on Steemit.
Take care, @amymya

a good post @spiritualmax my sagat thank you for his knowledge. i want to follow you @putra.arjun

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