Thanks @isaria for your concern to make a good steem community by helping new steem user.

**My advice for minnows and newbies:**

 Don't be desperate to earn. Because STEEMIT is not a Profit & Loss Statement. Rather it's a community. Just work to build your community.

Evaluate the posts that you really like by voting and leaving valuable comments. If you want to see such posts, don't forget to follow the post owner. Don't offer exchanges like vote for vote or follow for follow.

Publish your posts with good content. If people like your post, they may vote or follow you and day by day you will be popular. Also try to react on people's comments.

Try to make your post specific, short and easy as much as possible. Don't use difficult words or difficult sentences; because there are different type of people from different countries, community, culture and religion   and they might face difficulty to understand. Just keep in your mind that your post should be acceptable by much people.

**Thank You**
**@a-sreshthota**

I am new in steemit but in 3 months I done a lots of news.. 2 was to be successful in steemit I think.. If we combine both way it will be Awsome 😊
1. Working hard for better earnings.. 
Like ✊ daily should make 2 posts with good content. Thus followers will increase and got attention of people.. 
✊Comment whales post as much as u can. Comment should be helpful..it will make  visible and start earning 
✊Search different techniques like whom should follow and what we shouldn't do in steemit.. YouTube videos can help too. 
✊Try to make videos and gives some tips to new people... 

2. If u have money which u wanna invest I think steemit best platform.. U can use  bots for big upvote.. Which brings no loss.. Also improve blog..
I have not huge money to invest but I am trying day by day for improving my blog.. After long time I may get good returns from here for sure.. Steemit is a best platform for me for secure and long time earning also I enjoy steemit cause many valuable post I got here almost 70%..
Thanks

This set of writing is a product of my observation from my long stay on steemit since last year December. I hope it helps.

# Advice for Minnows and Newbies;

* Don't spend hours writing and posting things that no one will read, it is so easy to be frustrated.
* True support comes when you make friends, build relationship and join the right communities like the minnow support, steemrepair, asapers etc.
* Don't expect that all odds will always be in your favour. Sometimes we have our ups and down.
* What can make you laugh can also make you cry. Here is what I mean; lots of minnows follow whales about in the name of getting upvote forgeting totally about the possibility of a downvote. So, tread carefully while on steemit.
* Yea! Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but rather than make a nasty comment on others' blog "especially those with high reps, you can just walk away. It won't kill you, that isn't cowardice but preservation. Everyone had something to protect one way or the other.
* Engage in contests that are worth it to show yourself approved.
* Do not engage in follow for follow and upvote for upvote.
* You want to know what to blog about? Stick around, do a research and put that talent of yours to productive use.
* Is steemit interesting? Yes!
Is steemit frustrating? Could be most times!
Why? Consider your readers just before posting anything.
Is there hope for a better stay on steemit? All I can say is that it gets better by the day if you know what you're doing.
* Remember, behind every glory is a story. Make your mark, let your content define who you are. That's what matters anyways.
* Avoid falling prey to phishing website or comments by updating yourself with the post of @arcange and the likes. Learn from others and be careful for there are fraudstars all around you waiting for the opportunity to prey on your innocence or mistakes.
* You really want to earn more? Build and invest in steem power.
* Don't just cultivate the habit of taking, give also even if it's once in a while. _**Lesson: what goes around comes around.**_
* Don't ever rush things, slow and steady wins the race. Be consistent with your blog posting and distinguish yourself from others.
* The moment you start doubting if something good will ever come from steemit is a sign that you've given up. Those that give up easily don't achieve.
* Let your touch be known on steemit i.e be unique. Be recognized with quality posting. It makes people want more, A typical example is the blog post of @papa-pepper.
* Success don't just happen, we earn it either by good or bad approach. Choose the good, that's real success. A lot of steemians' success depends on using bots to promote their post to the trending page, some even abuse it. Therefore don't join the their league. Real success comes by hardwork, perseverance and determination. 
* Lastly, be creative and productive. 

**Have a nice stay on steemit Jeffy the Cat, stick to those advice and i think you'll be fine.**

**© by @aduragbemi
#minnowsmotivator**

I do not want to give advice to newers, because I'm new to myself.
But I understand that I want to discuss what I follow.
*

* I am in a state now, was I born in this situation?
* Well, I grew up being very young, how many times I was so big?
Why am I growing up so slowly? Can not I be too early?
* Last, my one year after my $ 300 will be needed, where can I get so much money together?
*

* We can not grow up to grow, we are small, born, we are all children, gradually growing up.
* Yes I and we all were born very small, growing slowly, growing up to die.
* We can not do everything on our own if we want, it requires patience, not succeeding in a short time, we have to achieve success through hard work.
* Yes, after one year I will get $ 300, where can I get so much money after one year?
I have decided in this situation, I will save $ 1 a day, keeping $ 1 a day will not be a problem for me, if I keep $ 1 a day, after one year my total savings will be credited 1 Year = 365 Day, 365 * $ 1 = 365
Diameter, slowly going to be saved is $ 365.
*
Success does not come quickly in any work, it requires patience, talent, effort, hard work.
By all efforts and hard work, success can be achieved, there are many people here as a helper, @minnowsupport is helping us from all corners, we can achieve success by utilizing this suitable time.
We must keep in mind that effort and hard work are key to success.
![PicsArt_05-03-09.33.15.gif](https://steemitimages.com/DQmcVxgVomBLCYnuDBEESc5nG2CxbnSq2uQ8UurChZaYUMD/PicsArt_05-03-09.33.15.gif)

My experience and learning, I have reaped it little by little, looking for a lot of information, what to do and what not to do, this has been favorable for me, before I lost my time in other platforms and networks, now I dedicate more time to work in steemit , watching many post and commenting and supporting with my vote the ones of my preferences and that in reality merescan that support, I advise you not to vote for the simple fact of voting, support the posts that if they are worth it, I think Steemit is a medium to express our concerns and what better to do well, in order to reach more people in the community.

I have created a page on my website called 'The Steemit Blogging Essentials Library' that will basically feature an archived collection of useful graphics and guides for encouraging successful blogging.

http://the.creativestudio.space/the-steemit-blogging-essentials-library/

So far the collection only features some graphics...but my intention is to prevent all kinds of great community and minnow help related content from disappearing entirely into the void. Since writing help articles isn't my forte...and so much great stuff already exists...I will be asking to feature links to select original posts so they can become part of the evergreen collection.

The library page and the whole site are still quite raw...so I understand if you want to hold back or aren't interested...but I would love to create an archive page that lists your whole help series and can be updated with new post links if you decide to write any more in the future. Let me know what you think!

I an no expert, but I think reading this post along with the comments would be a great start! There is good information here, lots of differing opinions. What works for one person may not work as well for another so I think after arming yourself with information people should find their groove and go with it.  I think if we worry about every little thing we end up waisting time that could have been more productive  by simply interacting with members.
 As in everything, I think the surest way to get something is to give something.
 Post what's in your head. How else can we know you? The thing is to develop networks of like minded folks that interact, how can we know if we're like minded unless we know what's on your mind? Polite debate can be good, but can ruffle feathers so caution must be exorcised there. Write about what you like, interact,  post pictures, interact, up-vote others, interact, most importantly, interact! 
 Of course,Discord chat as linked above is a great place to interact with fellow steemians.

Buen post me gusto,saludos.

I think you have left nothing untouched which i can share because I am a minnow myself.However still i'll try to advice just to satisfy myself that I am not hiding anything inside because that will amount to selfishness.
Here is what I realised, minnoww should do.
* Don"t expect to be millionare in days-- I mean don"t expect your posts to earn dollars like whales because that is frustating.
You can also earn but it takes time. You should check the joining date of those dollar earners and you will realize that none among them has joined a week or month ago, but at least near about year ago.So you too need to wait at least half of that rime-6 months but that time you will understand what and how to do.
*Minnows start your earnings from comments but remember to make quality comments.For minnows quality comments means-not to write comments like " wow nice post, good post, informative post etc"
These commemts are not going to help you.
Minnows make such commemts with the aim of making short but many commemts but that ia not going to work.
*What to write then- read the posts you know you can comment on, carefully and then add a comment which adds value to original post-comment which may add something or may include constructive criticism.
*Don't write comments with the aim of earning something on every comment even if you make quality comments.
*Be consiatent even in making commwnts- I mean make quality comments on post of people regularly so that they notice you.
*Make good quality posts..Making a one quality post in two days is better than making 2 low quality posts in a single.By quality posts i mean informative, free from.plagiarism, original, good length, well formatted with audio-visual support.
*Make friends on different  discord channels which will visit your blog and support you.
*Discord has certain free upvoting channels like PAL, INDIAUNITED, STEEMITCHAT.Do join them.Sometimes they are the only supporters initially.
*Take part in challanges like colorchallange, photobombcontest, meme contests, **comment challanges like this ppst**, daily brain games challange etc.But be original there.
*Try to learn something new everyday.Somethings every minnow needs to know like Markdown editing, image use-free images, image source and text source,
safety and privacy rules. ![goose-step-836735_1280.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmbFTSi8UZxK98TBsRbtw331akR7MKUwYawF7qGnh97VZM/goose-step-836735_1280.jpg)[source](https://pixabay.com/en/goose-step-consistency-mighty-836735/)
*Work sincerely and work hard with zeal and enthusiasm like.I AM WORKING RIGHT NOW.I AM TRYING TO MAKE EVERY POSSIBLE.EFFORT TO WIN 5 SBD (lolx.....just for fun).
*Be persistant/consistant because initial weeks/months are frustrating.

Bravo! I saw this thanks to @HopeHuggs resteeming! I'm very interested to check out your guide because I've been working on one of my own called *The Beginner's Guide to Steemit.* It covers many of the same things you've done, but perhaps you'll find an interesting tidbit or two if you check them out. 

* [Introduction](https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-a-new-initiative-to-bring-steem-to-the-masses)
* Part 1: [Steemit Quick-Start Guide](https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-part-1-steemit-quick-start-guide)
* Part 2: [Logging In and Keeping Your Account Safe](https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-part-2-logging-in-and-keeping-your-account-safe)
* Part 3: [Steemit Currencies: STEEM, STEEM Power, and STEEM Dollars](https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-part-3-currencies-and-tokens-on-steemit)
* Part 4: [Your Account's Wallet](https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-part-4-your-account-s-wallet)
* Part 5: [Steemit's Social Functions](https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-part-5-the-social-functions-on-steemit)
* Part 6: [Voting](https://steemit.com/steemit/@ethandsmith/the-beginner-s-guide-to-steemit-part-6-voting)

Thanks for sharing, and I wish you the best. I'll return to give this post a vote once my VP recovers! 

Hi, my #1 tip would be to not follow more than 100 people, maybe even try for 50 or less.  I went through who I was following today and found many who had not posted for months, and some who were not posting in a language I know!  It is critical to build good relationships with a few rather than shallow relationships with many.  If someone follows me, and they follow 10K people, I don't feel very special, and ignore them.

Thanks for all they posts above.
As a minnow myself, all i can really tell others here is to just enjoy the community and have fun. Forget about your wallet or whats in there and just have fun. Work hard too and continue to post good material even if you don't get the votes it deserves still it builds your followers base which is a good thing.
Also, i realized here on steemit, patience could be a great asset or quality you need to succeed on the platform. It's not a get in today, get rich tomorrow platform. You need to work your way up to the top patiently.

I don't think I even count as a minnow, plankton or algae maybe? 
So my advice is not at all technical but rather the biggest thing I have found is to ASK. 
Most people on Steemit are more than willing to help as long as you are polite, patient, admit when your wrong and always be honest.

actually, I'm a minnow myself and the truth about steemit is that it's like a race, the moment you stop running, you lose the race, this actually means that you can need to be steadfast,make sure your post are worth it, if not don't post it, and as well if you're a new user, don't post all your best stuffs yet  make sure to create contents, build a little fanbase, make sure your friend are the right ones, you can post your best stuffs when you start repping 50 upward, lastly, comment meaningfully on posts you like  like you have no tomorow

Speaking of myself, i need help ..... I may not have any helpful topics to give out presently, cause I'm a newbie ...  but i know I'll definitely be of help to someone sooner than later

First of all, this series if "Help" posts are indeed very helpful.
There are a lot of technical jargons here in steemit that newbies would find confusing. The way you simplified the explanation of the currency alone is awesome.  When I explain what steemit to my friends I always get confused with Steem, SBD and SP. Now  it is much clearer.

I also love the way you dissected each topic. Instead of posting a long one, you created a series of posts. 
And it's a great idea to have this post that serves as the table of content as well. 
I bookmarked this one. I only need to bookmark this one now since it has all the links to the other Help posts.

Good job! 

I love the idea of the steemit help tag, it would be beneficial for newbies like I, to help us grow, plus Jeffy looks so adorable.

Omgh, the kitty picture is soo cute!

A little advice from me is also new.

- Create steemit like blog in general, place of writing, can write turorial, poetry, song, place to pour heart, diary, and others.

- Do not think about making money in steemit (although the general purpose is that), because if you only think about money, when our writing does not get a positive response from Whales, we will be lazy to write.

- Follow the steemian friends who often hold the contest, this is important for beginners, because generally beginner's difficulty is to find an idea of what they will write today, So by looking at contested topics of the contest maybe we will find the idea of the theme contest.

- Do not think about followers problem, over time they will grow on their own.

- And lastly, do not be embarrassed if your English is ugly :D, because there are still many out there who are uglier than us, the most important is the willingness to continue.

The above suggestion is my personal experience, maybe other steemian friends have different experiences.

Hola solo le puedo decir a ese hermoso gatito que pase lo que pase siga siendo el mismo. Que demuestre su talento, sus virtudes y sus habilidades. Que siga siendo feliz y genuino, que haga cambiar al mundo con un espiritu lleno de bondad y de fe. Pero por sobre todas las cosas, que nunca deje de ser un gatito. Este es mi consejo para ese gatito que quiere crear su cuenta en steemit. Saludos @isaria. Disculpa que mo escrina en ingles, pero sinceramente no domino mucho el idioma, espero les guste mi humilde opinión. Bendiciones  para ti.

Thanks for this, I've also read some of your other posts which were well put together and thought out. I've been ranting recently about my own fortunes on the platform and having read the above I feel somewhat petulant if I'm honest.

Lesson learned on my part and hunkered down doe the long haul. Fact of the matter is it is people like yourself and some of the other commentators here who continue to.make the platform a success.

It is appreciated.

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Please don't upvote posts older than 7 days, because your vote doesn't count anymore after the payout period. Save your power for something fresh ;) That was one thing I didn't know for a while until someone told me...

Great posting :)

I'd split my advice up:

**Technicalities**
- basically just read your posts above*, and/ or read the FAQs.

**General blogging advice**
 - stick to a handful of themes
- write batches of posts at a time and interlink them
- don't worry about posting every day. Better to post three times a week posts which are quality, rather than churning posts out for the sake of it.
- have some integrity, post about what you know about! 

**Connect with other people**
- start with @abh12345's* curation leagues (*no need to upvote every comment I mention you in btw, HONEST!) and the @minnowsupport project and take it from there. 

**Reality check about potential earnings**

- Remember that most of the people who are earning $100s of dollars per post are buying votes, are early adopters or heavy investors. 
- Aim instead to earn a decent second income, assume you won't ever reach those giddy heights!
- Enjoy the community aspect and forget about earnings may actually be a better approach. 

Thanks for all the community related efforts btw!

*My advice to you is to offline those links, in a shared Google doc or something similar, so you can update them regularly, until steemit introduces 'pages' that aren't locked down after 7 days.