I'm addressing the average Joe with this one, since Hive is frankly very complicated:
Engage: comment, post Threads, and introduce yourself. Treat it like any social media platform by making connections. The earnings will come in time. You don't have to feel overwhelmed if you don't know something: ask questions when you're unclear or curious about something, and the knowledge of how to make the best of this platform will come naturally. As long as you're consistent, you can get a lot of Hive.
I'd also mention that my own community is very friendly to new users and will help jump-start their early growth!
Many newcomers are probably too shy or don't have the correct mindset to ask questions. I think this is a very important message because for us long time hivers, whenever we get a good question, it gives us an idea for a post lol
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