When I first joined Hive, I was excited but also very confused. I heard that Hive is a place where people write, earn, and connect with amazing communities. But when I logged in, I didn’t even know where to start. Everything looked different from what I was used to.
That’s why I decided to share some honest advice from my own journey. If you’re new to Hive, I hope this helps you avoid some of the mistakes I made.
The first thing, Take your time to learn the platform One of my biggest mistakes was rushing. I just wanted to start posting and expecting upvotes. But I didn’t take time to read how Hive works,like about the different communities, resource credits, or Hive keys. I ended up making some posts in the wrong places and got little to no engagement.So if you’re new, please take your time. Explore, read other people’s posts, understand what each community is about. Trust me, it helps.
Another advice is you join communities that match your interestat first, I was just posting randomly But I later found out that Hive has specific communities for almost everything,writing, art, food, tech, lifestyle, and more. When I started posting in the right community (like IndiaUnited, HiveNaija, LeoFinance, etc.), I began to see support.So don’t just post on your blog,post in a community that aligns with your content.
Then also Engage with others One thing that helped me grow slowly is commenting on other people’s posts. At the beginning, I used to post and log out. But when I started reading and commenting on others' work, I made friends, got replies, and even upvotes in return.Hive is not a place where you post and disappear. You need to engage and connect.
And also Don’t chase money too early,Let me be honest,when I joined, I thought I’ll start making big money immediately. But I later realised that Hive is not a get rich quick platform. You grow by being consistent and adding value. The earnings will come with time.
Focus on building your voice, not just your wallet.
Also always Ask for help when confused,i appreciate the person who onboard me 
There were times I was stuck especially with wallet, posting, or Ecency.
Lastly, don’t give up. na who give up duck up Hive can feel overwhelming in the beginning, but the more you use it, the more you understand it. Be patient with yourself, stay active, and keep learning.
If I give up, you won’t be reading this from me today. So you too,stay consistent and enjoy the journey.
With love🧡🩷❤️
Hamidu yetunde
