# Like to Curate? Is there a Steemit tag you'd like to see grow? Then this is for you! ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPGdgzcWgAY6JKT1KEJSpdzHFaSDFFbtmoSHynzU8NcFp/image.png) A long time ago...in a galaxy far far away...Iconic Steemians took the reins to achieve better curation and engagement. See, a year ago, when Steemit was first starting, unless you got a whale vote on your post, it probably wasn't going to make much. Now while whales are the ones who put in their money, risk, etc and I'm not one to tell other what to do with their money...it did cause a bit of a problem. Because you needed a whale for a decent payout...everyone had to chase after their votes, which meant posting content topics they followed. Again, this isn't a bad thing in itself, but it created a push for posts into a rather thin band of topics. So some of the more fringe tags at the time, didn't get much attention or earnings. ## Then along came @SteemTrail! ## Q: When did @Steemtrail start? In August of 2016, the already long time minnow advocate @instructor2121 announced the launch of @steemtrail in [this [post.](https://steemit.com/steemtrail/@instructor2121/intructor2121-steemtrail-an-introduction) He laid out the foundations that's grown into a HUGE endeavor with at least 75 different trails, each focusing on a different topic. Just to name a few, there are; #### @food-trail #### @gaming-trail #### @fiction-trail #### @health-trail #### @philosophy-trail #### and MANY more! ## Q: What do they do? The idea is that each category has their own channel in the @steemtrail [Discord server.](https://discord.gg/S6XEAUw) People are able to join other interested in the same topic by seeking out quality posts to be rewarded with great, engaging comments as well as some varying (yet decent) sized upvotes. Most of us know that when a post gets this kind of social and monetary support...we see more of those types of posts! So why not seek out the best of the best (without large payouts already) and reward those authors for their fantastic work. **For newbies this is a FANTASTIC way to get to meet other like minded people, especially being able to target specific topics that match yours!** ## Q: Does it cost me anything to join? The short answer is **no.** Nobody has to pay anything from their wallets, however giving some time and passion towards the topics you're interested in can be expected. If you want to, you can add some of your voting power towards the trail topic of your choice both help support those receiving these votes but ALSO get you more curation rewards (since the trail votes smallest to largest SP weight.) ## Q: How do I get more information or join? Anyone that is interested should hop into their [Discord Server Here:](https://discord.gg/S6XEAUw) https://discord.gg/S6XEAUw You'll immediately see a LOOONG string of rooms, each named for a chosen topic. Simply hop into one of the channels that match your interest or you can say hello in the "Introduce yourself to steem-trail" channel. @instructor2121 and @anotherjoe tend to have weekly meetings in that discord to by holding a @steemtrail hangout (that anybody is free to join.) Typically these take place on Thursday evenings, 6pm CDT. But make sure to check the 'hangout-schedule' room for announcements on these. Also, this Sunday June 11th both @instructor2121 and @anotherjoe will be guests on the @steemittalk podcast to talk about their fantastic initiative! http://i.imgur.com/Xs4cJOi.png ## Remember that ALL of my guide posts are eligible to be added as entries to the [Steem Center Wiki](https://www.steem.center/index.php?title=Main_Page) or [Operation Translation.](https://steemit.com/opportunity/@papa-pepper/translation-opportunity-on-steemit-building-our-community-and-reaching-out-to-others-while-earning-steem) ### [Click here to find out how these can earn you Steem!!](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/operation-steemwiki-and-translation-earn-some-steem)
## Feel free to ask me anything. I'm here to Help! I've had slow response times lately, but I try to get a response to every question.
http://i.imgur.com/sKiCvWa.png http://i.imgur.com/Xs4cJOi.png ### Previous Helpful Posts for Newbies ### [❓Answering Common Questions: What happens when you Vote on a Post that's Past Payout? ☑️](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-what-happens-when-you-vote-on-a-post-that-s-past-payout) ### [❓SPECIAL Answering Common Questions: How can I get 1 on 1 Mentoring Help?👩‍🏫](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/special-answering-common-questions-how-can-i-get-a-steemit-mentor) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: How do I use Steemit.Chat? What does it do for me? 💬](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-how-do-i-use-steemit-chat-what-does-it-do-for-me) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: What's the Difference between Steemit and the Steem Blockchain? ♨️](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-what-s-the-difference-between-steemit-and-the-steem-blockchain) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: Since I'm making money, What Images can I Safely Use? ©️](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-since-i-m-making-money-what-images-can-i-safely-use-c) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: How do I Visually Spiff up my Steemit Posts? Are there any Templates available? 🎀](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-how-do-i-visually-spiff-up-my-steemit-posts-are-there-any-templates-available) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: What are all these keys in my wallet? Why so many? 🔑](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-what-are-all-these-keys-in-my-wallet-why-so-many) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: What should I write about? ✏️](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-what-should-i-write-about) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: I'm getting frustrated...Are my Expectations too high? 🙍](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-i-m-getting-frustrated-are-my-expectations-too-high) ### [❓Answering Common Questions: Why am I not getting votes? What can I do about it? 📷](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-my-post-earnings-went-down-where-s-my-money-going) #### [❓Answering Common Questions: Where does the money come from? 💵](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-where-does-the-money-come-from) #### [❓Answering Common Questions: Should I use 100% Steem Power or 50%/50% Payouts for my Post❓](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-should-i-use-100-steem-power-or-50-50-payouts-for-my-post) #### [❓Answering Common Questions: Reputation and Flags! What's this Number by my Name? #️⃣️](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-reputation-and-flags-what-s-this-number-by-my-name) #### [❓Answering Common Questions: Steem, Steem Power, Steem Dollars and What Should I do with them? 💲](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-steem-steem-power-steem-dollars-and-what-should-i-do-with-them) #### [What's this Slider Bar and Vote Power Percentage? What's the Difference?](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/what-s-this-slider-bar-and-vote-power-percentage-what-s-the-difference) #### [Why Newbies Should be Excited about the next Hardfork](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/why-newbies-should-be-excited-about-the-next-hardfork) #### [Answering Common Questions about Voting and Curation](https://steemit.com/steem-help/@sykochica/answering-common-questions-about-voting-and-curation) http://i.imgur.com/Xs4cJOi.png ## [Don't Miss the Show! Follow the Steemit Talk Podcast (STP) Account](https://steemit.com/@steemittalk) ### [New STP Website!!](https://steemittalkpodcast.wordpress.com/) ## Are you new to Steemit and Looking for Answers? - Try https://www.steemithelp.net. http://i.imgur.com/tCAIqAB.png Image Sources: [SteemTrail](https://steemit.com/steemtrail/@instructor2121/intructor2121-steemtrail-an-introduction)