How To Make Your Introduceyourself Post

I've been telling everyone who will listen to join Steemit. There is a lot to learn when new to this platform but I think the most intimidating task is the #introduceyourself post. So this post is for the 3 out of 4 people I've gotten to sign up for Steemit, as well as any other new Steemians who have yet to take the blogging leap.
This is for you @thomasjword, @artifact2000 and you too @classic-carlo 😜 @madeeesun took the leap you can too! Of course there are going to be "watchers" and anonymous curators but I was really hoping you guys would share in how awesome the interactions of this community are!
I'm sure there are pros out there that know more than I on this subject and any advice would be greatly appreciated! This is what I know so far:

1. Familiarize Yourself With The "Submit a Story" Workspace

   • The top box is your "title" box.
   • The middle box is your "workspace."
   • Familiarize yourself with Markdown which is what you use to format your posts on Steemit here is a Markdown Cheatsheet.
   • And if you're into emojis here is a Steemit Emojis Master List brought to you by @blueorgy.
   • The bottom box is your "tag" box.
   • Remember to use relevant tags in the tag box i.e. (introduceyourself steemit blog life photography) If you post a tag remember that people expect to see something in regards to each of those tags within your post. Your first tag will be your primary topic.
   • To look at a full list of tags and topics go to your home screen, to the right you will see a list of "tags and topics," scroll down and click on "show more topics," you can sort this list by "tag," "posts," "comments" and "payouts."
   • The first photo you use will be your thumbnail photo and for an #introduceyourself post it seems fitting it should be your verification photo if using one if not then at least a photo of yourself.

2. Verify Your Account By Doing 1 Or All Of These 3 Things

   • Post a picture of yourself holding a sign with some type of Hello to Steemit your (@username) and the current date.
   • Place a link in your post to another social media site where you have made reference to your Steemit Post on that account.
   • Use someone you know that is already on Steemit by tagging them in your post by their username (@sarahsayjay) and how you know that person. This person will then comment on your post stating that they know you.

3. Introduce Yourself

   • Make an introduction that reflects your life and personality.
   • Be honest and real with your introduction Steemians like authenticity.
   • State why you are here and what your fellow Steemians can expect to see being posted by you.
   • Use photos to allow others to take a visual peek into your life.
   • Look through other Steemians #introduceyourself posts under the introduceyourself tag and see what works and what doesn't and what styles you are drawn to.
   • Most importantly be you and have fun!

I can't wait to have you all in here with me 😊

@sarahsayjay

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