This is a terrific first up contest (good on you for taking that first step), and luckily it also gave me the idea for my entry.
Four months ago I decided to run my first contest:
https://steemit.com/bounty/@plushzilla/steemit-bounty-contest-1-wanted-alive-and-well-couples-on-steemit
And 10 hours into your first contest my efforts seem to... well, 'suck':
2 months later, and you think that I would be a bit better at it... well, in a way I suppose (more payout but less votes :p):
Lol @plushzilla! I had the advantage of using the NRD tag which helped A LOT! I’m certain mine would look like yours, or worse, without their support! I like your idea for your contest, unique. I don’t know ANY couples on steemit. Thanks for sharing your experience, and for the follow! 😃
Good thing I keep a list of couples I know on Steemit then :D And I'll have to keep the NRD tag in mind in the future :)
https://steemit.com/@fibrefox/grow-the-community-and-get-to-know-the-people-the-steemit-community-list-couples
Oh look at you with a list! 😃 Yes, do use the tag #newbieresteemday. You won’t receive an upvote (unless it’s a special post) they draw the line at rep 45. You’re too cool now. ;) But you will get resteemed so more people see you! Also, if it’s a contest, use #newbiegames! Not sure about any guidelines there. @simplymike could tell us!
I've got a list for siblings too! But still don't know what to do with that one yet :p This is one of those social media platforms where you have to connect the dots (because the bots won't do it for you :D). I have put a few contests under newbiegames and I have seen your name pop up a few times :)
Oh good! I’m not totally invisible. 😋 My kids want an acct, hubby too... family contest? But you have to wait for us! 😉
@plushzilla, it might be a good idea to use different tags for more visibility. Instead of 'steemians', use 'steemit', instead of 'bounty', maybe use 'challenge'. Those tags are more popular, your contest might get more views... Also, I agree with @pretty.dorky: #newbieresteemday and #newbiegames will bring in some visitors too
Initially I just wanted to make it easier to search for my own posts :D But now you can do that more easily with busy.org and other Steemit tools... but that was four months ago so hopefully I am a bit smarter with the tags :) I mean, newbieresteemday has only been two months old I think :p
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