STEEMIT: Connect by creating bridges.

Just like in real-world life, online life has to be built on the networking we do over time. Keeping us relevant in a crowd is not a very easy job and many people give up a lot even before they start.

One of the most common mistakes in the search for recognition / growth is the lack of interaction that automatically nullifies the building of bridges that are responsible for keeping everyone (who often shares the same common interest) connected.

When there is co-operative work that is performed not by obligation but by one's own will, a particular system or platform will only tend to grow and, respectively, users who can withstand their invisibility time (which is undeniably a bad time, especially if you are a good content creator) you will soon get the right place and from there things will go more smoothly.

The ways each user uses is obviously different, but there are commonalities that can (and should) be put into practice by everyone who wants to not only build bridges, but also maintain them. Here are some points:

• If people start following you... Why not follow them back (if there is a profile with interesting content being published)? Remembering that following just by following usually has no relevant effect (unless you only want numbers).
  
  
• No matter the financial power of your upvote... Just click and show that you somehow valued that kind of content that was posted. However, do this truthfully and not just by mechanically clicking the button.
  
  
• If the content you are reading has a very interesting idea that deserves more people to see... Why not share it? I know this is not a widely practiced Steemit culture (and I include myself in it), but it should be more encouraged. After all, good knowledge is shared knowledge.
  
  
• Invest time researching who is really worth it. It sounds a little rude to say so, but the truth is that people looking to write with the least quality are getting more and more restricted (although there are still many) so always prioritize those people according to what you deem relevant (after all, this is a personal question).
  
  
• If someone stops, reads your post and leaves a comment that provides some kind of conversation, try to establish a conversation that can become a new bridge and get you to know other people. Visiting their profile and doing the same is also a good idea.
  
  
• Whatever happens, always maintain cordiality, patience and education. Although many bridges are built in the midst of storms, it is best to avoid any discussion (especially unnecessary ones).

I could go a little deeper at other points, but I think the ones I mentioned above are already a pretty general idea of ​​what I think is necessary when it comes to building - and maintain - bridges.

In the end, this work of connecting people is something that has to be maintained by constant mutual feeding, which eventually loses its strength, but if the construction is solid... The chances of bridges supporting themselves are always higher. After all, a well-built bridge is ready to overcome the most adverse moments.