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More posts are coming into [Steem Atlas](https://steematlas.com/) every day. Some are great, some have room for improvement. Our vision is to make Steem Atlas a valuable 'go-to' source of information for the world beyond Steem. It is important therefore that every post is clear, well presented, easy to understand and full of valuable information. We have therefore put together these 15 tips to help people improve their posts on Steem Atlas. ---

Atlas Tips

Here are 15 ways you can make better posts for Steem Atlas... 1. **Make sure your pin is in the correct location.** Cross reference with Google Maps if you are not sure. 2. **Use the name of the place, and general location, in the Pin Description.** Generally you shouldn't need the whole post title in the Pin Description. 3. **Make your post title concise, but descriptive.** The audience for Steem Atlas is beyond Steem, so try not to include Steem specific information in the title. Mentioning Club status or Burnsteem25 for example should definitely not be in the title. 4. **Keep the introduction of your post as brief as possible.** Again remember the external audience so cut out unnecessary greetings and thanks. 5. **Choose a good strong image as the first image that will become the thumbnail.** Use a single image wherever possible; composite images made in Canva generally make weaker thumbnails. 6. **Be selective on your use of photographs.** Use fewer, better photos and make them bigger. Don't repeat near similar images. Don't use any images that are blurred or out of focus. 7. **Put meaningful captions under each photograph.** Use a caption to let the reader know what each image shows. There is no need to put your attribute on every photo - just include that at the end for all the photos. You should generally only be using your own photos on Steem Atlas. 8. **Work hard to present your post well.** Use headings, correct punctuation and white space to make the post visually attractive and easy to follow. Double check for spelling and grammatical mistakes - if you make these mistakes Google Translate will have problems to translate and the post will have much less value. 9. **Include prices where appropriate.** Include prices in the local currency and the equivalent in STEEM (or US$). 10. **Include website and social media links where appropriate.** Links to other sites for the place your post is about are very useful for extra information. 11. **Include opening times if appropriate.** This adds to the content value of the post. 12. **Include entry fees if appropriate.** Again this adds to the content value of the post. 13. **Keep the end of your post tidy.** Again remember the external audience - don't include unnecessary graphics and gifs at the end of your post. 14. **Use tags wisely.** Good tag use helps your post get found. At a basic level you can use... #country #city #typeofplace #steem-atlas (eg #france #paris #museum #steem-atlas) 15. **Remember the audience.** Steem Atlas is all about providing information both for other Steemians and hopefully soon for the wider world. Posts should contain useful, accurate information that is well presented and easy to read. ---

What to post on Steem Atlas

**You can post about any place or location that you have personally visited. You must use your own photographs.** Posts can be about... * tourist attractions * holiday destinations * mountains & lakes * museums & galleries * theatres * sport venues & stadiums * zoos, animal sanctuaries & wildlife parks * churches, temples & places of worship * restaurants, cafes, bars & any type of eating place * shops & shopping malls * universities, colleges & schools In fact any places or locations that you can locate on [Steem Atlas](https://steematlas.com/). For more information check the latest curation guidelines... * [**STEEM ATLAS : Curation Guidelines for March 2025**](https://steemit.com/steem-pod-team/@pennsif/steem-atlas-curation-guidelines-for-march-2025) You can also follow the Atlas Ambassadors who are regularly producing guides and how-to's for Steem Atlas... * @damithudaya [Sri Lanka] * @fantvwiki [Indonesia] * @miftahulrizky [Indonesia] * @mohammadfaisal [Pakistan] * @willeusz [Argentina] * @vivigibelis [Venezuela] --- We hope these tips will help people produce the best possible posts for Steem Atlas. Steem Atlas has the potential to be a great showcase to the wider world. It offers a unique crowdsourced dataset that can become a 'go-to' destination for people looking for personalised information about anywhere and everywhere around the world. Everyone can join in and play their part in contributing to this grand Steem experiment. **To encourage participation the Atlas Challenge has 150 STEEM up for grabs each week.** Follow the Atlas Tips to help you win... * [**STEEM ATLAS [06 Mar '25] : The Atlas Challenge - 150 STEEM Prize Pool**](https://steemit.com/steematlas/@pennsif/steem-atlas-06-mar-25-the-atlas-challenge-150-steem-prize-pool) Let's put Steem on the map with Steem Atlas ! Thank you Pennsif & the @pennsif.witness team