Welcome mattsb1982! eSteem is the application that improves your experience on Steem. You have full control over your data and content, unlike some apps we don't use our users to promote our application or services. We have Mobile application for Android and iOS users. We also have developed Surfer Desktop application that helps you to gain new followers and stay connected with your friends, unique features - notifications, bookmarks, favorites, drafts, and more. We reward our users with encouragement upvotes as well as monthly giveaways rewarding Spotlight top users and active Discord users. Learn more: https://esteem.app Join our discord: https://discord.gg/8eHupPq

Thanks for the information! I LOVE STEEM & STEEMIT!

Hi and welcome here! When I started on steemit, my biggest problem was to find interesting people to interact with. So, to help newcomers getting started I created a directory with other interesting and or talented steemians to follow or interact with. Feel free to check it out at https://www.steemiandir.com I am sure it will help you find like-minded people. Enjoy your stay here and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!

Thank you for the information!!!

I attended Appalachian Bible College (ABC) in West Virginia. I'm from Oregon. I miss that place. Welcome to Steemit.

Thank you, Joey! I am from the Big Stone Gap area. Have you seen the movie?

No. Have not. I was living in Bradley, WV. Is Bradley close to the big stone gap?

About 3 1/2 hours southwest of Bradley. If you can remember, traveling here takes a bit longer due to the mountains. Check out the movie when you can, it's based upon a novel and is a light romantic comedy. The movie is entitled "Big Stone Gap".

Good idea. I love movies and especially mountains.

Hey man! I'm from around that area too, well the northern part but in the same mountains. Welcome to Steemit! Blog about videogames and VA outdoor photography and you will get my interest for sure :)

Awesome! Thank you for the welcome! I am getting my feet wet, so bear with me and I hope you won't be too critical. :)

Hi Matt, welcome to Steemit ♨️ I wish you all the best for your start here 👍🏼

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Thank you for the welcome and I hope I will have your continued support!

Hello and welcome to Steemit Matthew, receive a vote to support you. I invite you to read my guide about Steemit: https://tinyurl.com/BasicSteemitGuide and my blog about technology https://toninoxp.blogspot.com/p/topics.html

Thanks, @tominoxp, I will check it out!!

Hello @mattsb1982, welcome to the steemit platform. Hopefully you will grow and reach what you want here. Greetings from me @anroja, if there are questions please contact me. Don't hesitate to follow me.
I invite you to use partiko App, with Partiko App makes it easy for you to make posts and check your steemit account.
Here is the link: https://partiko.app/referral/anroja

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Thanks, @anroja, I will check it out, But to be honest, I hate texting on a phone. Wish there was a Windows App.

Welcome to Steem mattsb1982! Partiko is officially the fastest and most popular mobile app for Steem. Unlike other Steem apps, we take 0% cut of your earnings! You can also be rewarded with Partiko Points while using Partiko and exchange Partiko Points for upvotes!

Partiko for Android can be downloaded here on Google Play and the iOS version is available here on the App Store.

If you have more questions, feel free to join our Discord channel and ask @crypto.talk, we're always here to help!

Thank you so much for your interest!

Hello Matt. I gave you an upvote and I follow you. I hope you follow me back. Have a great Day.

Thanks, please upvote my other posts if you like them!!

Thank you! Of course, I will return the favor! Thanks for the reply.

Hello Matthew, welcome on Steem. Great to read about your passion for Crypto.

Anyways, I am running an initiative to support new users with Steem Power such that they can have more freedom to engage and interact with others. You can apply in this post;

https://steemit.com/giveaway/@akomoajong/steem-power-giveaway-win-up-to-100sp-for-4-weeks-13

Have you heard of Partiko and Actifit?

Partiko is a mobile app that rewards users for every comment, upvote and post made through the app. You can start earning with partiko like I'm doing. First, download the app;

https://partiko.app/referral/akomoajong

Also, start earning with actifit by installing the app and post your daily fitness level acquired. Download the app;

Android: http://bit.ly/2CLWDqT

iOS: http://bit.ly/actifit-ios

I will support you with 15SP for a week or more once you login on one of those two dApps.

You can equally reach out to me for help or assistance at the Steem terminal discord server which aims at helping new Steemians;

https://discord.gg/Tsd79m3

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Thanks, @akomoajong, I will check it out!! Thanks for the information!

You're welcome @mattsb1982

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Welcome Matt
to the Steemit platform, Yes its happening you are a steemian now. I am warm welcoming you as a new user. And you receive this message because you used the #introduceyourself tag!

I was welcomed with good advice too when I started so here i am. I know that steemit may seem very overwhelming right now but don't worry. After a few blog you will be the best blogger and contributor.
If you have any questions just ask your questions on any of my blog posts and I'll be more than happy to assist you with whatever questions you may have!
I may know the answer. But very important I recommend you to never give up any off your passwords they are yours ! Please for safety tips read and visit the white paper.
To easy post use Partiko and to control your account use Steemify.
https://steemit.com/busy/@exyle/using-steemify-to-stay-up-to-date-about-the-blockchain-like-project-destiny-please-consider-blockbrothers-for-your-witness-vote The Steemify App I use is great, it is available in the Appstore and its Free.
It gives you insight on what is happening in your account.
Maybe great to join Steemterminal in Discord and visit @heyhaveyamet to See more newcomers onboard.
Here is what we do :
https://steemit.com/heyhaveyamet/@heyhaveyamet/meet-the-hhym-and-the-steem-terminal-crew-part-one-hhym
Good Luck, Have fun and I wish you loads of success on here! :)

Note paying the bills with Steemit is possible but treat it as a job otherwise it won’t work out just being honest
GREETZ from Holland
Britt

Thanks, @brittandjosie, I will check it out!

Great let me know if you need help

Greetings and Welcome to the Steem Community!

You can also check out the @MinnowSupport Project (MSP), a community of Steemians on Discord Chat where you can interact, chat, network, and learn with other members of the Community! There is even a Steem based radio station there with shows and music created by Steemians, @MSP-Waves! Hop in the @MinnowSupport Pond and say hello sometime if you'd like!

Welcome. I see that Ma1ne has recommended MSP, a great place that really helped me get my legs under me.

I'm going to also recommend @Steemsavvy. Jon Olson and company have really created a great place to interact and learn.

Good luck to you, and have some fun along the way...

Thank you for the comment. I am checking it out now!!!

Thank you for the welcome and information. I am checking it out now! This truly is a wonderful community and an excellent idea!!

Hello @mattsb1982

Welcome to Steemit & Wish you luck - success with Steemit!

Currently, We're supporting for the Planktons by our small upvote. If you follow @haccolong you will get free upvote of 20 users & minimum 1 follow from me. You may like it, Check statement here.

To get 3000points and receive additional rewards from your activities on Steemit, you can use Partiko app for your phone.

Please ignore this reply if you do not need the above.

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Thanks, just started following. How many upvotes?

20 upvotes = $0.04
It's small, hope you enjoy :)

Hello Matthew, welcome to Steem! :-)

Thanks, @gtg! I appreciate the welcome! Please check out my other posts/videos and upvote, if you like. I will follow you back if you follow me.

Welcome to the steemit community @mattsb1982!
We sincerely hope you find all that you are looking for here, and have found a new home here.
Six suggestions:
1. guard your passwords carefully, and only post with the posting key,
2. only use your active key for wallet transactions,
3. Master password is only for resetting new passwords,
4. do NOT lose your passwords; copy and store off line,
5. Don't post other people's work, whether photos or written without credit, and
6. when you open up your steemit.com, up in the upper right corner of the page is 3 bars. Click on those, and then on the "welcome", and you will get a whole lot of reading material that will help you.
I found you because @xcountytravelers and @brittandjosie of @heyhaveyamet featured and promoted your post to get more exposure and help you grow quicker.
If you find yourself overwhelmed at first and need some guidance, or you have any questions there are knowledgeable Steemians available that can assist you; you can click to go to the Steem Terminal in Discord here:
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Have fun and happy steeming!

Welcome aboard! You're going to enjoy it on here and meet new friends!

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Thanks @tinyhousecryptos! So far, I am loving it! Just hard to think of topics to write about. Any ideas on how to combat writer's block?

Sorry about getting back with you sooner, I was in the VA Hospital over the entire Memorial weekend... just got home today and am doing o.k. To answer your question: Think about topics of YOUR OWN interest. I like tiny houses, so I typically blog about that subject. Try Dlike.io. It's a great place for beginners who are struggling to get a blog of their own; because, you can share YouTube videos that are of subjects of interest to you that you think others on Steemit will enjoy (this is what I share... is others' YouTube videos that may be of interest and or educational to others about tiny houses and like subjects. Just MAKE SURE you GIVE CREDIT for who produced the video, etc. See my posts from Dlike.io on my Steemit page for examples if you like.) Well, I hope this helps some. Just be YOU; and let your imagination go freely!🙂Posted with

Congratulations @mattsb1982!
Your post was mentioned in the Steem Hit Parade for newcomers in the following category:

• Comments - Ranked 6 with 26 comments

I also upvoted your post to increase its reward
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With this nomination you will be able to use @ocdb - a non-profit distribution bot for whitelisted Steemians. We usually add everyone nominated at the end of the week. :) Check our website for the whitelist, queue and delegation info. Join our Discord channel for more information.

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Hello! Welcome to Steemit) I’ve been here for about 1.5 months and it’s been an interesting and rewarding experience so far. You live in a beautiful place, a green paradise. Hope to see more pics and outdoors stories!

Welcome, you bring very interesting things, I hope you have a lot of success

Welcome to Steemit.

Thanks, @anaclark. Please follow me and I will return the favor. Let me know your thoughts on my other posts/videos.

Heya and welcome to the STEEM blockchain with everything it has to offer. It can take time to find your way around the place and see what is on offer so I built a handy website to put all of the people, games and applications in the one place. I would recommend going to steem-transfer for a look and you will get a great head start as you join our great community.

If you have any questions about what to do or where to go feel free to send me a message on my steem profile @niallon11 or find me on discord at in the Steemexplorers discord. Other than that just have fun and engage with the other users. That's the no1 tip for growing your account and your enjoyment.

Welcome to Steem, Matthew! Do you have freshwater or saltwater aquariums? Sorry to hear of your health issues and I hope that you're able to have success with your journey on our chain to help pay those bills. Should you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

We encourage everyone to explore the various posts and to leave personal comments on those that you wish (for example - thoughts regarding the content or a sharing of a similar experience you've had). This platform thrives through interaction as it's the best way to build relationships with other Steemians while finding communities and initiatives that peak your interests.

We like to advise bloggers to cite if images, videos, etc. used in their posts are of their own creation. This practice gives the creators an opportunity to have it clearly labeled that the works portrayed are the rightful property of the party posting it.

Another tip that we share with everyone is to be careful of copyright infringement when using material that is not of their original creation. Content (for example - images from a website) that grants permission for reuse is acceptable for content creators to utilize within their posts provided there is appropriate attribution to the source. Here's a link that will provide you with more information.

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We wanted to let you know, we have given you a 25% upvote, are now following you, and are introducing you to everyone we know. You can visit our post HERE.

You can also visit our discord server, The Steem Terminal, which is your one-stop location for learning about destinations on the Steem Blockchain & Discord. Here you will find people who are willing to answer the questions you may have as a new Steemian, documents to assist you, a place to learn and practice, and find out about the many opportunities to connect with other Steemians!

Welcome to the Steem Community.

Thanks for the information. My aquariums are all freshwater. I love growing live plants, truly a "orb of nature" when you do it correctly, they can look like works of art.

Welcome on Steemit Mat.
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your job and the health issues you have been dealing with. I am sending you lots of healing vibes your way.✨
I hope that writing on this platform will bring you something positive.
Best of luck xoxo😚

Talk about alternative income. I have been looking into steemit and a few other things including trading. I need to improve more on steemit though.

Good luck with your financial matters. I also like the pictures of those hills/mountains you send here.

Fabulous introduction messages

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Thank you, @animashaun. I appreciate all the encouragement and hope to have continued support. Working on some blogs today.