Are you new to Steemit?

I am too.

It can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out where to begin and what to read first.

Therefore, I put together a list of the top 10 most helpful articles to get you started. Below you’ll find a countdown leading to my top pick for most helpful Steemit article.

10. Who Got Paid the Most?

It’s always smart to start with a little research. In this case, a good starting point is finding out who’s been successful, what he/she did right, and how much he/she earned. You can see the most successful Steemit posts with GET YOUR POST READ: Steemit's 33 TOP EARNING Posts of All Time by @survivalist.com

9. The Future of Social Media

This post includes an insightful video from @pressfortruth. Steemit Is A Game Changer And Here's Why looks at how social media sites like Facebook are making money off of your hard work and how Steemit is offering a much better solution.

8. Adding Pictures & Gifs

Sometimes you just want to learn something simple, and you want the answer to be straight to the point. So, if you’re trying to figure out how to add pictures and gifs to your Steemit posts, read How to add Pictures and GIFs to Steemit posts by @rodb.

7. The Philosophy behind Steemit

If all you're seeing are dollar signs, then you should probably check out Steemit Is So Much More Than Just A Method For Individuals To Get Paid For Blogging, The Philosophy Behind The Steemit Platform Could Truly Revolutionize The Way Individuals Use The Internet by @cryptofreedom. This article dives into why Steemit is more than an avenue for getting paid, but rather providing a future where writers are valued for their content.

6. The Truth

What I love about The Truth About Ridiculously High Steemit Payout by @cryptoctopus is the honesty of what it takes to become successful on Steemit. This article includes helpful advice for posting and sharing your content too.

5. How to Guarantee Success

6 Tips that Guarantee Your Success on Steemit by @calamus056 was one of the first Steemit articles I read. It’s a short read but doesn’t skimp on quality. There’s plenty of solid information on what to do and not do on Steemit.

4. Tips + Tricks

The Ultimate Guide of Tips for New Steem Users by @timcliff is a neat bulleted list of tips to help newbies get started. It includes everything from etiquette advice to useful resources.

3. Learn to Write the Perfect Blog

This one dives a bit deeper into constructing your blog article for Steemit. I strongly recommend following @budgetmarketing’s Recipe for writing the perfect blog post.

2. What about the Money, Honey?

The Ultimate Guide To Steemit Money by @shenanigator is key to understanding one of the most crucial parts of Steemit; the money. The way in which the author breaks down the levels of Steemit currency is excellent.

1. The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

I found Steemit Made Simple: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started! by @mindover to be the most helpful and comprehensive article for beginners. It covers everything from levels of money and payouts, to adding pictures, videos, etc. It also includes information on upvoting, downvoting, and following. Treat this post as your Steemit Bible my friends.

So there you have it; the top 10 articles to get you started on Steemit. I hope you find this list helpful. Do yo have any helpful articles to share with me?

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