Hey Mr. @madbitcoins, I still have fond memories of your crazy hat and glasses, and The Bitcoin Show. Actually, I've always found that Steemit is quite receptive to videos, even before DTube. It's just that you generally have to accompany the videos with a little write-up - even 300 words makes all the difference. I'm not sure if it's an SEO thing or just a question of taste.
I am glad that a long-term advocate such as yourself found a way to make money with crypto, in whatever form. Good luck on your return to Steemit.
is there a science or strategy to post writing on steemit? like you mentioned 300 words - do longer posts tend to get more visibility? and i wonder if thats the platform doing that or just that people are more interested in longer form content here. so interesting....
I think the strategy is, post cool stuff as often as you can, make friends and promote it.
In terms of algorithms, I don't think longer posts get more visibility. More popular posts definitely get visibility.
hahah yes popularity equates to visibility for sure, which is why its harder as a newbie starting out ;p
a lot of my posts dont get any views at all - but i think thats part of starting out new right now. im just focusing on being authentic, writing quality posts, and sharing myself honestly in the community - i think eventually that will build meaningful connections and hopefully make good in strategy of growth as well. but if it doesnt - cest la vie. im here to learn and have fun :)
Get onto some Discord servers, make some friends and share some of your work. You can also use other social media, make a Facebook page, a YouTube channel and so on.
i just learned about discord and joined yesterday! so beginning the journey :) do you mean make a facebook page and youtube thats linked only for steemit purposes? i posted my first youtube video for a steemit openmic that i participated in this week - but just used my regular youtube account ( i barely ever use it). hope im not doing it the wrong way!
thanks for the tips - its because of members like you that newbies like me dont fizzle out from boredom/no interaction in the beginning and also use steemit for the right reasons :) cheers!