Networking here is hard due to the catch-22 of some topics being under represented so people stick to the popular topics BUT I’ve managed to find some amazing people and that alone makes it worthwhile

It is super easy to forget that Hive is a social media platform. To be successful here, we need to follow and implement social engagement techniques. Spot on. Consistency is key.

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Very accurate what you say....
Especially in being consistent, posting every day or almost every day, I'm sure it can be hard work, we must balance it with our family activities or bad days, but the secret is to enjoy it.
Sometimes it makes me sleep late or watch TV but I remember that I have a commitment with hive and the people who vote for me, which I value their effort....
So, I see the positive side and I enjoy writing, posting colors, having people leave me a comment, I also enjoy commenting and meeting people... By the way, you don't write as bad as you say hahaha you should try to talk more often about what you think or what happens to you.... I like to see the human side of people.... Happy day to you 🙂⭐️

you have to be focused on content and consistency, while many remain focused on profit, this is a very serious mistake because then they will never reach quality and consistency

So why do people complain?
Typically they want more, but I think the largest factor is when they see others making way more

Sadly, this makes me disappointed whenever I hear some of my onboarders complain Hive is stressful.

Nothing good comes easy. I think people want to make it one day one which rarely happens. Consistency, great interaction and churning quality is very important in thriving over here. I always appreciate authors who take time to come up with quality posts. It ain't easy. I don't post much as writing is not my strong point. Hope people who are not patient enough learn from your story

Great advice! And, so true. I can relate to you and to your friend who is struggling to post. On another note, i have been reflecting in relation to my new leo post and i recalled that it was you who inspired me to do my first crypto purchase with my cash back in the day. I think it was on Steem that time you suggested users buy because it was your birthday! If i recall correctly, and i am not making up a good story! Lol

Always appreciate inspiration! Thnx for another encoraging post Mark!

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when all else fails and they want to get eyes on their post, they can join PYPT on Thursdays at noon EST in the Dreemport discord. Yes, it's back after a hiatus.

Then there is the Dreemport project itself that will help. https://peakd.com/hive-150329/@dreemport/how-do-i-use-dreemport-its-easy-

I think it's a lot easier to get seen now than it was 4 or 5 years ago. Now there are projects actually looking for good contributors.

Typically they want more, but I think the largest factor is when they see others making way more.

Yeah! but the even way largest humongous factor is when they exactly realize why the hell others are making way more. };)

That's really all there is to social media. While all three of these are critical to success, the first two are the most important.

I strongly disagree! The third is obviously the most important in social media. Your network, network, network, networking... Just ask to the big honchos why they are making way more. LoL

you have NOT answered on your topic "How to get shit done you don't want to do". Sorry. You have provoted yourself, but have not given any advise on "How to get shit done you don't want to do"

But you have wrotten another and not related to your title advises.

That means that all voters have not read your post ar all.

I try to talk about myself in a way that benefits others. It’s a fun balance.

You sure did turn things around. I saw this dude putting videos on 3speak getting 0.00 on every post, posting 4-5 times a week…realized he’s posting everywhere (YouTube etc. FOR YEARS) with no results. I told him he should try interacting a bit….no reply hah

I 100% agree that what de-motivates people here is seeing what others are earning in comparison to themselves.

Remember those grinning thumbs up Exyle Selfies? 'here's what I just BBQd' 'Here's a picture of my Dad, we're just going to the cinema' - $30 a pop back when Steem was $0.20.

Presumably if he hadn't have gambled on JS and was still around they'd now be $600 a pop.

That'd be enough to turn anyone off whose grinding in the early days.

But as you say, you have to give it time, and just either not look at those kind of rewards or just suck it up and carry on rather than 'dwelling' on other people's good fortune!

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Thank you for such wise advice! I personally struggle with finding ideas to talk about rather than the disappointment of a post that didn't get hit. This doesn't help my consistency at all but I am worried BS'ing a post every day or every couple days just would make a lack in quality on my part.

A ton of good advice and great job coming off as human instead of a huge account (Like celebs on twitter, etc) I was lucky to not have a single 0-reward post but I really have to thank @bozz for that over anything else.

I need to check out "How I made usd 290,000 selling books"

I still have posts that don't make much and the system called me a dolphin... doesn't matter. If it's not seen, it's worthless. A quote I heard today that rings true, "You've never taught until they have learned" - Bill Walton

I have several YouTube channels and I try to never post anything unless there is something to gain from it, whether it be humor or actual edification through education.

I recently helped 2 of my daughters and my sister get an account. I told them to start reading other people's posts and comment on them with substance before posting anything themselves. I also told them to not post anything until they had earned enough to promote their posts. That's what I did when I started on Hive in February this year. I'm no big shot, but I do have a couple business degrees. Promotion will help gain attention. Consistent commenting and promotion of content will gain consistent followers, as I've seen.

You're spot on in this post and your upvotes demonstrate the value others perceive within it and in you. It's street cred and post value combined. Keep em coming 😀

Great tips, and once again I got reminded this week that engagement really pays off. I've been lacking engagement for a while due to health reasons for a while, but also just not finding the energy to do so. Heck, I even had trouble publishing one piece of content each day.

Personally, I had to break a cycle of feeling stuck. Your post has some valuable tips though!

Thanks for sharing..

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You’ve literally just published the same message with same content that I have been sharing with the new folks I onboarded last week.

Thank you for making it a post here on Hive. I will only have to send them your link rather than me typing these key points on WhatsApp every now and then. 😒

I really need to get shit done. but that's been what I've been saying for the past year haha.
I think I'm only just starting to climb out of this weird place I'm in. Only thing I've managed to maintain is my regular content but got other things I need/want to do.

Sucks feeling so bleh.

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When I started at first, it seemed difficult for me to write and I stopped posting for months. A friend was always telling me to engage and be consistent but I kept giving him excuses. A months ago I challenged myself to post at least once everyday and I am getting used to it.

This post just sounded like you were referring to me because it’s what my friend kept telling me.

I am a blogger for 12 years now and know how hard it was on web 2.0 to make money with blogging, Hive is not easy either but compared to that we are living in a wonderland here.

@themarkymark relatable post, according to me i wrote good content but the problem occur with me is inconsistency. I wrote for 3 to 4 month, even get good rewards but due to some personal issues, not able to continue my blog time then became invisible for months but this 'm make promised to myself to remain constant here forever but this 'm really struggling for rewards. with the full hope , 'm again doing hardwork to get sucess in this platform. Thankyou for your amazing post.

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Great to hear a bit of the back story man. Posting every day for one year was some acheivement and it is a quest that I have started out on, albeit my target was to post every day for one month, and I am on around day 45 now at this stage and going strong.

I agree wholeheartedly about the three pieces of advise that you lay out and it is something I am doing myself these days and it just kind of happened organically.

For anyone starting out though look at those early posts by @themarkymark - he could easily have walked away and said nah, not for me, but he didn't he persevered and has done really well - hats off to you man and thanks for the ongoing support, it really is appreciated.

great post . I found out that you can't just post some thoughts. You have to be very descriptive in your posts for people to stay engaged . BTW , I currently own 4-5 of the Hive punks woohoo . Thanks for creating that .

Very well explained. I’m here since 2018, and only this summer, I started to see the fruits. Thank you @themarkymark for all your support. I will show this article to my friend who wants to start blogging here but doesn’t understand how things work, and how long it would take her to grow. She is about to make her first post, it’s so exciting:-)

Five $0.00's in a row, what were you thinking after number 5? I had several $0.00's.., it was a great initiation ritual.

Fantastic post. I agree 100 percent with everything you said.

Today was my 848th straight day posting at least one post.

And yes it has not always been easy.

But this week I for the first time went over $60 for a video post. Yes the price of Hive has something to do with that. And the one whale that seems to like my videos. @rocky1.

Anyone reading this, it takes, as @themarkymark said, time, persistence, showing up everyday.

Find something you love. Write about it.

Mine is the markets for my typed blog posts and anything and everything about being alive for my videos.

If I had to give only one piece of advice.

Show up everyday.

Bradley

P.s. first time I think I commented on one of your post.

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This is so awesome, look how far you have come! Great work! I joined Steem back in July of 2017 and did not earn anything too much until this year! Last year was pretty nice as well but this year has been the best for me! I posted usually every day - sometimes 2 posts a day, unless something odd was going on and I missed a day or so. I think people, in particular, Splinterlands players on Hive have it made compared to a few years ago. Splinterlands has a few weekly contests in which they can receive upvotes and rewards! Plus, if they use 3speak often the players will receive an upvote from 3speak and me - which is then followed by a nice Splinterlands upvote! Many have really appreciated Hive and gotten into it like @drab587 and others who now love Hive and all it has to offer!

Valid points and you speak from experience, an experience I also know well. Persistence and adding value is key.

Can't believe it has been this long. I remember having you on the show when you were first starting buildawhale. Onward and upward my man!!!

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Consistency is indeed an important factor. Its hard to understand what your network values and only consistency can help you tune your creations.
I am always amazed how posts that takes me more effort (mostly in the chess community) are gaining less rewards than the easier to write posts. I guess my audience feels when I have more fun posting.

It is rightly said hive is one of the top 1 or 2 easiest you can find.
If I have taken this place a lot serious in the start I will be benefited from it now

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I tried to stay committed to blogging on hive and just ended up getting downvoted into oblivion for my views on being prochoice with the vaccine.

My rep is ruined and my curators barely reply to me anymore put of fear of also being downvoted... I have been consistent since 2016.

Boom!!!

This nailed it. How come people think Hive is any different than the other traditional social media platforms. They expect instant success here while, as you pointed out, on the other platforms it is years to get even a miniscule amount of cashflow generated.

Showing how you struggled early is a great example. But what is also there is the fact you did get a few tokens coming in, something that would not happen on Youtube until you had a thousand followers and thousands of hours of views.

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Thank you for the advice; as n new here at Hive, I am also looking for such tips and advice. This is my first time joining a platform like this and doing blogging. I hope to learn and explore more here. What a lovely and catchy topic.

Offering value is a very important thing here in Hive in my opinion. I really appreciate those posts that help the community and the idea of just simply giving. On the other hand, without consistency and a very strong network you can't do much thing indeed.

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So much !PIZZA

Following you right after I joined hive. Tis post is really helpful hardwork and consistency can help everyone to grow in hive and hive itself. All your points are noted and will try my best to catch up all in near future.

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I think that for some users what overwhelms them the most is to see others with more reward, and not being able to get the same when they try the hardest. My husband always tells me to take it easy hahaha consistency is the best way 😆.

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When i comes here I did not know what to do, but I found my angel who guided me.
And I stick to the plan and until today 90% of my posts are in the same line as you said, come and I got zero in my first post too but I kept sharing and practicing what I knew, doing the homesteading and until today it has worked well and paid me a lot of money for it. In fact, I can sum up that I have a truly honorable reblog that made me visible to some others here, unfortunately not everyone likes trips to the mountains very much, especially when sometimes there are only flowers, mushrooms, plants, animals, fruits and roots to edible and get the freedom financial and

but we are still here so this is a great place to stay, I am glad I was never on the blacklists that were out there, but it has been great to build here a reference library on flora and fauna native to our country, El Salvador , if that is the same one that legalized BTC for the first time in history.

unfortunately for special reasons I cannot write much about it, I prefer to stick to the plan.
by the way I need help I need you to program something to be able to give all my articles the name of my country, El Salvador to make it a reference library, for students when they look for a specific plant or the scientific name of one of them but it is hard rename them all,
Thanks.
Best regard.

OG!
My witness vote to you have forever been useful.

I totally agree on that part of being consistent on the platform because I register on this platform two years ago and I wasn't seeing the expected results I wanted so I became an on and off user but coming back to the platform two months back had really made changes because I became a regular active hiver posting every day on the platform and I will tell you I have really see changes unlike how I used to be then. I would say consistency matters a lot and also hardwork.

I haven't been for long on this platform but I have experienced that when I'm active on the platform, commenting, voting and reblogging I get rewarded more than when I'm posting an article so that's why I've been posting less and commenting sharing and liking more.
Maybe it's because my account's still young. Now even though I'll earn nothing I'd still post.
Since it's hard to network here how can I find the right people to network with, because sometimes I feel like I'm hitting a wall?

nicely put , I find myself struggling with the same issues regards posting . I am so impressed by the amount of dedication and work put into Hive development, I feel duty bound to break through the wall and pick up on my posting.

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I think you hit the high points ;

• consistency .. can’t be emphasized enough
• quality.. subjective, but the community will decide
• connections.. engagement

And as you pointed out the beginning is a lean time when you must believe in yourself to survive no reward posts.

👍

#billiondollarhive

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Thank you so much for the tips! I've been on hive not long at all, and it sometimes seems I'm either not putting effort or it's misdirected.
I get to learn from posts like this.

Social media is hard, as far as getting established and developing a following goes.

And yes, consistency and adding value is key.

The thing I sometimes find a little baffling is that some seem to come here with almost a sense of entitlement, like somehow posting oh Hive makes them exempt from doing the work it takes to get somewhere... Not how it goes!

=^..^=

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I am new here, but I feel this in my life. I am still getting a feel for how things work around here but what you posted brings true for life and not just for life on ecency, hive, etc.
Comparing ourselves to others is the thief of joy. This is true whether it be with blogging or momming. Providing things of value will be worthwhile to yourself even if others don't initially see it. I can be happy with what I post if it is of value to me. I will be glad i put it out there, and hopefully it will be of value to someone else. This reminds me of some advice i gave to my daughter the other day- be who you are and people who like the true you will find you and love you and then you can always be yourself. If you are always fake with other people, you will have to maintain that persona to keep those friends/followers, but you will never be happy because you were never YOU. Thanks for posting, I will check out your other stuff as well.

I agree networking is all. GM!

Good points. I have been here since August 2016. I have written about the same things all the time - mostly. My journal posting of daily activity and orchids and flowers I find attract only passing interest - maybe a dollar. Needs a bit less of the I and more value. That is hard to do in a daily journal. But if I inspire one person every now and then - job done.

Yet my wallet balance is substantial. Paid to blog is working

You are right.
I always encourage my family and people around me to be part of this great community.

I'm blessed with your post,thank you for sharing.

Consistency and a little bit of luck goes a long way in building an audience and income from writing. Great post and I can relate to it. I also have a non-hive blog that has earned me nothing for years… it just never took off. Yet, the topic I fell into on Hive (after a long hiatus), Splinterlands, has turned into something very lucrative to write about here!

“Just keep writing” is what I tell people. !PIZZA

Network is definitely an important factor. As a bonus you gain friends in the community who will support you no matter what. A good example is what happened to me when I lost access to my account which I worked hard on for years consistently. I started again with my wife's account recently and was overwhelmed with the support. It is just a matter of not giving up and continue doing what you love doing.

Just like every other aspect of life where you have to keep grinding and keep believing that your time will come.

Consistency is the key and also trying to socialize.

Hive is changing lives

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Paylaşım için teşekkürler. Özellikle benim gibi yeni başlayanlar için güzel bir yazı.

"Offer value...Consistency...Network"
Couldn't agree more.

Very nice overview. Thanks 👍

Real talk, Man. 💯

I see that picture you are trying to paint, man. 👊🏻👍🏻

This is a great write up for newbies like myself. Thank you very much @themarkymark, I am encouraged with this article.

Consistency is key

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Wise words from a punk.....!PIZZA

I hope your grandmother still has that label maker!😀

This is motivating haha. I've had little success payout-wise which has made it hard to get my Splinterlands guild members active here. Made a community for us and I'm trying to use it to get funds for giveaways and more HP because I personally can't fund it myself much. I've still enjoyed it a lot though. Thanks for the post!

You said you hate writing. So how do you now get over it? What are the steps you take?

You said a very wise thing , as always , why are you complaining about hive if no other social gives you these rewards

This is great advice. As a Hiver who is struggling to get curated, I would try my best to increase my engagement even more.

Thank you for this advise this is really the best lecture for new users on following everything step by step will really help alot.

Thank you for this @themarkymark. I find I will sometimes write in bursts for a few days then have a gap of a few days during which I will be curating and engaging (effectively I guess networking but that appears to be a byproduct of my enjoyment in engaging with others on their posts, and my own) 😊. I have found that meaningful engagement and writing quality articles and comments that genuinely connect with people, brings increased social and financial capital in the long run, and always advise people to focus on their enjoyment of what they are doing on Hive, on posting quality, and on connecting with others, if they want to learn and grow here. I also spend a few days each month looking after my own contest for newcomers to Hive. I do miss it when I haven't posted for a couple of days though! I am going to take a look at some of your articles in the workflow series to see if I can add anything to my toolbox of tips, to enable me to get more of my articles out there each week, whilst juggling family life, and curation efforts for a few communities, and without sacrificing quality. I love the art of writing so I tend to put a lot into my pieces. I am always open to learning new things and to constructive advice and critique. It is the only way in which we can truly develop and hone our craft. Thank you for your continued support. It is much appreciated🙏

Even I am new here. I would love to connect to people. But still figuring everything out.

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Good reminder! Can't build an audience on day one.

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Excellent production value here! This is something for everyone! The very best way to improve your votes is networking, get to know the community. People listen to the people that listen to them. People also return the favor of time when they see others take time for them. I will be posting soon on a regular basis. Thank you for this topic coverage. !PIZZA PARTY!

It really takes time and patience. Thank you for this motivation, sir!

When I joined steemit back in 2017, you reblogged my first post about being a stop motion animator on the platform and it really helped me feel welcome and a part of the community. It gave me the motivation I needed to post more of my work, and to be more involved and active on a new platform, so thank you for that. Glad to see you thriving here on Hive!

Thanks for your motivation. I had a good start here, but I am sure that this will not always continue and that I too will have posts with $0.00 soon.

Typically, my complaints are not because I see others making $100s. On the contrary, I applause those and know that most of them deserve it!

My issue and frustration as a newbie is when I see shit posts that have no value or any effort put into them by the poster, and yet they have this huge "circle jerks" or powerful voters voting it to the moon.

This place (Hive) should really stop being marketed as if it is a honey pot 🍯.
A strategy that is attracting lots of the "wrong people" in my opinion.

Anyways, thank you for the tips! Showed me some mistakes I'm currently doing, and will correct. 👍

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Shit!! Back then you had 3000 comments. That's mad!!! I haven't seen anything like that of recent.

Reading your keys; offer value, consistency and network. They are more similar the keys I mentioned in one of my old posts: Character, Content and Consistency..

The Character equates to the way one can network and social, content equates to the value to can give to your audience and consistency is still consistency.

You have come along way sir, I could also remember my first year here. It was a struggle. Including my introductory post was about zero and after some time, I left. Somehow, I came back with the mind of giving out all I have and never give up. My consistency has brought me this far and I am glad about it.

Yes, you are right. Hive still remains the easiest social.

This is actually helpful for people like me... I've been off on Hive for sometime due to the audience issue but this post has really motivated me to keep up with things in here
Well-done champ!

Why is finding like minded people to chat with considered a chore though??? Isn't that something we naturally fo as human beings?

!PIZZA

Hiya!

Liked the article & takes sacrifice and hard work to get to the top but its a different kind of rewarding. Would like to share that there are many ways to get through and do hard things or things you don't enjoy.

Start with the mind. Work the mind, its habits & dialogue. Why push the bull when you can ride it?

I for instance use subliminal audios.

Cheers