We get five options to use tags on Steemit, and if you do it right, you will be seen my more people and make more money in return. Here are some tips on how to maximize your five tags on Steemit.

1. Never Use Arbitrary Tags

You don't want to use tags that do not speak directly to the purpose of the blog. For example, you may be helping minnows in a blog post and use the tag "ingtroduceyourself", but since you are not introducing yourself, it isn't applicable. Don't just tag things that are unrelated... just don't do it.

2. Know What Topics Are Underserved

If you go to the trending topics list and click on "Show more topics..." at the bottom of the list it will take you to a page that looks like the one below. In this example, I have clicked the "Payouts" column to rank the top payout topics.

If you look at the list above when it is ranked by highest payouts, then you will see which topics are underserved.  The ones that have the fewer posts and the higher payouts may be some that you wish to target. Topics like writing,  blockchain and beyondbitcoin have a lot less posts and still rank very high in payouts. If it is applicable to your content, add one of the underserved topics to your tag list.

3. Open The Funnel

Your fist tag should be the highest ranking topic that deals with your blog. Like for this one, my top choice is steemit. The reason is it is the most searched on Steemit and it deals directly with my content. If you are doing a painting or graphic art design, put your first tag as "art" because it is the highest ranking topic that pertains to your content.

4. Filling Out The Funnel

Next you want to get more specific with each one after the first one. So for example if you are an artist and you painted with a beach sunset with acrylic you could do, Art, Painting, Acrylic, Sunset, Beach. Each step you get more detailed about your post. If you have music that is about love and a relaxing ballad  you could do, Art, Music, Rock, Love, Relax

You want to find ways to start more general and get more specific. If you want your first tag to be Music or Poetry, then do so, but then put Art next so it shows up on one of the most searched topics.

5. Always Use All Five

When you are posting, always use all five available tags. If you are having a hard time figuring out what to do then go search the list in the image above and find a few more that work with your content. If you can't think of one, just create one that you can use that will feature your work. Not filling out your tags appropriately is one way you will not be seen on Steemit.  So, take your time and fill them in and you will see more success.

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Thanks for reading and if you think this was helpful, then share with other Steemonians. Comment below any other tips you might have for using tags.

To my followers, you are the tag to my trending topic. You make it easy to find myself.