Any reader looking for a social site that pays and stumbled to Steemit will surely have the same reaction seen in the meme above.
In fact, even if you have been invited by someone, there’s a high chance that you will be confused with everything that is going on – what is STEEM, how is it different from Steem Power, is SBD an anagram of BDSM, how come the earnings of certain posts in the trending section are skyrocketing to almost a thousand dollars, etc…
There’s no simple way to put it, but Steemit is unlike any traditional social paying sites.
Bubblews, Bitlanders, Rabadaba, MyLot (and the likes) are all, shall we say, straightforward. In mentioned sites, one simply submits a post, it is then viewed / liked by other members, and the post-author earns from such post engagement.
So how different is Steemit?
As mentioned by the Warden of the North, Ned Stark, above – submitting posts, being a serial liker, and hoping for reciprocation just wouldn’t cut it here in Steemit.
One reason for this is due to this aspect called ”Voting Power”
Of course, there are other factors as well – there’s the member’s level (minnow, dolphin, whale), delegation, witnesses, discord, STEEM, etc…
What the FAQ?!
Sure, like every other sites, Steemit also has it FAQ section to help out the newbies. Almost everything that a newbie needs to know can be found there. Obviously, that’s a good thing right. After all, information is power and all the tons of info found in the FAQ section is neatly arranged.
Unfortunately, there can be a downside to all this information.
Just imagine if you are a newbie. You stumbled in the site and got overly excited seeing those huge-earning posts in the trending section.
The newbie exclaimed to himself
“Bitcoin gods be praised! I must become a part of this so-called Steemit.”
Naturally, the newbie created an account, and while waiting for the approval, went over to read the FAQs with eyes wide and beaming with delight.
DOOM! I mean BOOM!
The huge smile slowly turning into a frown when all the info in the FAQ appeared before his eyes. “Where would I start?” “Should I read everything from top to bottom?” – the newbie asks himself.
Yup, the above scenario can happen – and it is enough to wash away all the excitement a newbie may have
If you are reading this, then considered yourself lucky as I will be starting a series of posts which aim to help out newbies explore and navigate the site with ease.
Besides, doing this initiative is extremely beneficial for me. For those who are not aware, even though I have been part of Steemit for a few months now, I am always in and out of the site.
This time around, I will make an effort to stay longer. And in order to do that, I coaxed some of my online buddies to join in. To ensure that they stay, I’ll guide them on how to have fun in the site.
Anyway, this is the reason why I decided to put up a series of what I will be calling Coolector’s Tips and Tricks (#CoolTipsAndTricks)
In this series, I will try (to the utmost of my abilities) to teach and share any knowledge that I have observed using the site. This is in the hopes that they (and other readers as well) will learn something new or improve on their existing knowledge of that aspect.
That’s just about it. Consider this one as a prelude of awesome things to come. Have fun Steeming everyone.
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yung mga meme m tlga jikz saktong sakto hahha.
same reactions nung kakastart ko dito hanggang ngaun nmn nangangapa parin. madami parin hnd magets eh.
Ano po ang di mo magets hehe gawin lang natin mga dating ginagawa sa ibang sites at kung sswertihing madaanan ni bitgeek marami yun bibit na $$$ 😂 Ayoko magbid gaya ng ginagawa ng iba at ayoko pahirapan sarili ko sumali sa ibat ibang projects/contests/challenges... dami nila. Wala rin ako time sa mga group chats, meet ups at kung anu ano pa kaya kung ano lang dating gawain yun na lang. Si @bitgeek lang nagbibigay malaki laking $$$ sakin pag dumaan hehe (^_^)
Basta ang pinakaimportante po dito Power Up ng Power Up muna, later na cash out. Kung sa bit Steem Power ang gems natin dito.
Power Up ASAP po sayang lang if pinapatulog SBD sa wallet :)
https://steemit.com/steem/@pinay/buying-steem-and-powering-up
Pag nagpantay or mas tumaas price ng Steem kaysa SBD, Power Up 100% na po pag nagcreate post/comment. Maganda yung default 50/50 pag mas mataas SBD price kaysa Steem. :) Check "Market" po pag nagcreate post and after receipt ng SBD. :)
Sis sino si bitgeek? ang mahal nmn n kc ng SP eh nanghihinayang ako bumilit tlga
Buti may pa contest sis kc wala akong maipost hehehe kaya sali lng ng sali kht d manalo basta may maipost hahaha. may tricks din b pano mapabilis pag angat ng voting power? ang bagal mag regain sis eh. d makabisita agad kc 2% pla per vote
Bakit ka po manghihinayang mas malaki po kapalit pag mataas SP (^_^) at makaCASH OUT pa rin natin SP magpPower Down lang if need magcash out. 😊:)
https://steemit.com/sbd/@pinay/steem-steem-cash-out check nyo wallet ko nag Power Down ako kasi need to pala renew domain ng yvesplanetalk.com ko nakalimutan ko tinamad ako magreview calls wala laman PayPal ko.
May mali pala sa comment ko about 100% Power Up di ko na yan maedit hehe itong post inedit ko after explained sakin ni @kevinli formula kaloka may mga post ako nabasa malabo rin computations buti malinaw explanation ni kevin https://steemit.com/steem/@pinay/best-time-to-power-up-100
isa rin rin sa d ko maintindihan ung Steem delegated (amount) to you. bumama nmn steem power ko kuung kelan active ako
Mas bumababa talaga voting
power pagvote ng vote tayo (^_^)
Iba ang Steem Power, yan ang Voting Weight tuloy tuloy taas nyan pag di ka nag Power Down to cash out Steem :)
search nga kita sa FB sis hahahah may ipapakita ako sayo eh.
uyy, gaiz, ano yan usapan nyo? pwede sumali hehe :3
iba ba yun voting power sa voting weight? hindi ko alam yun ah! tapos ang lakas ng loob mag umpisa ng tips and tricks series hahaha :D
sino din si bitgeek? agent or espiya ba yun ni Bit or ni hillary? XD
sya nga po pala, pano mag power up? hindi ko pa na-ca-cashout yun earnings ko e. dapat po ipam-powerup ko muna yun? kelan po malalaman ang magandang oras/time para mag power up?
salamat po in advance :)
Haha :-D tingnan nyo sa steemd Voting Weight yun yung SP, Voting Power bumababa ng bumababa yan habang vote ng vote tayo kaya yung iba minimaintain nila na hindi yan bumaba sa 80% para pag nagvote ako kunwari sainyo malaki $$ hindi lang sana 0.01 if namaintain ko na unti unti lang ivote :-D
Yes para ngang spy ni hilarya yan si bitgeek haha :-D
Power Up ASAP po :)
May mga links po ako sa bottom nito:
https://steemit.com/blog/@pinay/why-not-to-sell-steem-dollar-sbd
Hahaha, ako nga nagbabasa pa until now eh :/
Hindi ako active sa Facebook may evil stalkers kasi ako dun may gumagaya pa ng name ko akala siguro rich ako porke nagjoin join ako sa networking noon hehe pero sige check ko Facebook https://facebook.com/myadgoggle
pm sent sis yvonne, jikz yan din gusto ko malaman kung kelan best time bumili ng steempower
apir. pareho tayo haha :D naguguluhan pa rin ugh >.<
sis @sam-muffins parang ako lang still nganga pa din :P wahahha
hindi kayo nag-iisa :D @viuzz
You write so well! I love how you put this up in a sense that it's informational yet funny. I really enjoyed reading this. 😊 I really hope you'll enjoy your journey here and you'll continue to write awesome blogs like this! Thanks for sharing ❤
thanks enJIEneer. The journey is now more enjoyable that we are chilling steeming :)
Masyado akong conscious sa VP ko paps. You know why. Hahahaha! ♥
wahaha...chill lang Thirielle-chan. ganyan tayo e :)
Dude very cool post! I think everybody can relate to this after like two weeks of Steeming, and thinking..." oow fawk...now what, how does this even work"
Your post should be mandatory!
I know right haha 😃
After being approved, I did some exploring and got lost on how to do things.
So I went to the FAQ! MAN?!?!? that's a lot of info. I thought of reading it from top to bottom, but after scanning certain words like digital tokens, blockchain, SBD....ugh...TMI (too much information).
Then there's this group that took me in. Unfortunately, they have this strict rules and kinda demanding. I even saw a newbie or two that appears to be bullied 😂
oh well, at least we are now out of that Steem stage. I guess its up to us to guide newbies on how to have fun Steeming :)
thanks for reading friend!
A group that helps is essential! You really need 1 or 2 people who take the time to explain you all 'stupid questions' (there are no stupid questions ofcourse, just newbie questions).
Or some reassuring blogs like these ones to tell us we will be alright hahah!
Thanks for the tip buddy. I hIope to find the right group that will compliment with my Steeming habits :)
It was dead harder in the past. It improves
We are getting there right! (Everything okay with you @surpassinggoogle ?)
Teardrop airdrop!!!
Shine. I think you left a comment on my post related to @teardrops tokens and i thought i will get back to it to closely read it. Keep on with what you do for now, you will shine by means of it
Hi Terry! Thanks for dropping by and for the kind words. It took me a few months but I'm finally able to get the hang of things here and have fun :)
@coolector You nailed it! I can't wait to read your series of post.
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Tamad pa ako magblog dito. Siguro pag nakaipon na ako at least 500 Steem Power magblog na ako regularly :)
Kung afford ko lang bumili Steem from my own pocket bili ako pang 500 SP at least before ko ibubuhos effort ko sa blogging 😊para hindi sayang :)
ah ganun po pala yun. pano paabutin ng 500 yun SP. Ang SP ko ata ngayon e nasa 30 lang hahaha XD
Binibili ko po agad ng Steem ang SBD ko then Power Up. :)
this is nice
what a funnyst scenary......
looking so good
i appricate to you....
thanks for sharing
This tutorial is really is good...just mind blowing....
Thanks for sharing...i like it and that is admireable.... carry on your activity and stay with it.....
I feel really disappointed to realize that
this a awesome story..i really like this tutorial..i realize your activity..
carry on.i will wait for your next post.thanks a lot.
I'm new to steemite. Where should I start? I like reading your writing
Thanks
This is really helpful 👍👍👍
Hello guys.. sobrang akong nag enjoy dito sa article nato na as in binasa ko talaga ang buong conversation.. baguhan lang din po kasi ako at talaga naman pong akong naguguluhan sa mga pangyayari hahahaha.. at ngayon po mejo nagkaron na ng kaliwanagan ang mga katanungan sa isip ko. Sanay tanggapin nyo po akong miyembro ng inyong samahan..
Salamat.., 👍
Nice initiative man, I look forward to the rest of it. Honestly when I signed up back in August I had the same reaction you describe, so much so that after a couple days of wandering I decided "to hell with it". Now, taking advantage of the Christmas vacation, I came back to the platform and I'm slowly realizing I made quite the mistake. It takes time, though. Guides and motivations are fundamental when you start, so thanks for taking the time and creating a series.
Steemit, dream it, love it!
Thanks for sharing your insights!
Peace, Love, Gratitude!
Magandang gabi po @coolector, una sa lahat maraming salamat sa blog mo at medyo naliwanagan ako sa ilang mahahalagang detalye. @pinay talagang may natutunan ako na hindi pala nakakabuti kong upvote lng upvote ako. Mahirap talaga to kasi daming terminolohiya na hindi ko pa alam. Salamat at nabasa ko ang convo niyo dito @pinay, @sam-muffins. Naway mas matulungan niyo po kaming mga bagohan lng po sa steemit. @coolector aabangan ko po ang mga karagdagang impormasyon na ibabahagi niyo po. Sa inyo maraming salamat! Naway simula ito ng magandang samahan at pagkakaibigan.
çok iyi dokundun Post eğlenceliydi. Okumanın keyif aldım. Bana eğlenmen için teşekkürler. Geri kalan mesajları bekliyorum. Takip ediyorum :))) @coolector
This is really interesting, i cant wait to see the whole universe steeming.😊😊😊 God bless your hard work @surpassinggogle @coolector
Thanks coolector, I could really use a series like this. Newbie here!
LMAO all the memes. Thanks for your willingness to share sir! I would definitely bookmark you for more updates. 😁
Eto talaga paps need ko!! dami ko talaga natututunan sayo.. Thank you so much for this informational post plus may humor pa! yay! Genius! 👏👏
Senior, sa memes ako nnawiwindang 🤣
It refreshes our minds
I just need someone to explain me more about steemit platform!
paps bakit mas na enjoy ako sa mga memes? at how did that first meme looks like Donald Trump? hahaha