SPI is great because they put out lots of reports showing what works and what doesn't. Its a great learning tool - and they make it so you can replicate what they do.
I know its frustrating to get started, which is part of why I want to avoid. I'm also targeting a specific group of people (millennial women from California who love writing but never gave themselves the opportunity) of course, all are welcome - but that's the net I'm casting.
I'm working with he old Steemitmamas crew to see if we can use that old discord server.