Beginner’s Guide: How I Started Earning On Ecency / Hive (Step-by-step)

You know how sometimes you stumble into something new and you’re like, “Where has this been all my life?” That was me when I found Ecency and Hive. Honestly, I didn’t understand it at first. I thought, “Okay, another social app. Post and go.” But then I realized, this is different—you can actually earn from your words, your photos, your ideas.

And because I know how confusing it can feel when you’re just starting out, let me gist you about the first 10 things I did that helped me start earning on Ecency/Hive.

1. Created My Hive Account

I started by signing up on Ecency.com. The process was straightforward, and once I got my Hive username, it felt like unlocking a digital identity. Hive is the backbone, Ecency is just one of the apps that makes Hive easier to use. Once I got my account, I carefully wrote down my keys (don’t ever lose those).

👉 Tip: Choose a simple username that’s easy to remember — you’ll be using it everywhere.

1. Downloaded the Ecency App

Ecency is like the friendly face of Hive. I downloaded the app and logged in with my keys. The app made everything feel less “techy” and more like a regular social platform.

1. Create My Profile

I entered my picture, my bio, and some personal information. I also found that people react to you more when they can visualize who you are.

1. Exploring the Feed


I didn’t rush to post immediately. I first explored the Ecency feed to see what others were writing, which helped me understand what works.

1. Joined Communities

I didn’t rush to post immediately. I first explored the Ecency feed to see what others were writing, which helped me understand what works. This was revolutionary. I did not post random things. I searched for groups such as Hive Naija and Blogging Challenge. That is where I got people that were really interested in my type of content.

1. Writing My First Post

This was scary at first 😅 but I kept it simple — I introduced myself and shared why I joined Hive. Adding a clear title, image, and tags made it stand out.

1. Learned About Tags

I used simple but relevant tags like #hive, #ecency, #beginner, #howto, #earn.
Pro tip: Tags make your post discoverable — don’t skip them.

1. Engaged With Others

Instead of posting and running away, I commented on other people’s posts and made genuine connections. That’s how people noticed me back.

1. Posted Consistently

I wasn’t posting every hour, but I made sure I showed up. Even if it was twice or thrice a week, I stayed active.

1. Added Images

The plain wall of text is dull. I was taught how to include good images (either my own or with free sources) to make my posts more appealing.

1. Checking Rewards

The first time I saw upvotes on my post and a small reward on the Ecency wallet/rewards page, I was hyped! Even if it’s small, it’s proof your effort counts.

1. Using the Mobile App

Using the Ecency mobile app made posting and checking rewards way easier on the go.

1. Concluded by Call-to-Action

I did not just drop my post and go. I began to ask questions at the end such as, “What do you think?” or “Have you tried this?” This caused people to react and this promoted my visibility.

Literally that was how I began. It is nothing special, just small steps one by one. and the sweet thing? Every little contribution counted up I was earning on Hive before without knowing that it was Hive through Ecency.

So if you still find yourself on the fence, uncertain how to get started, then just take that initial step. It is well worth it, trust me.

What’s your first question about starting? Ask me below.

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