How I Made My First $100 on Steemit: A Beginner’s Journey
When I first stumbled upon Steemit, I had no idea that writing online could actually turn into real earnings. Like many others, I was skeptical. “Can I really make money from just sharing my thoughts online?” I asked myself. Fast forward a few months, and I had earned my first $100 — not from ads, not from affiliate marketing — but directly from my words, shared with a community that values creativity, authenticity, and effort.
Let me walk you through my real journey, the lessons I learned, and how you can do it too.
🌱 Step 1: Getting Started — Understanding What Steemit Is
Steemit is a blockchain-based blogging platform where users get rewarded in cryptocurrency (STEEM/SBD) for publishing and curating content. Every post and comment has the potential to earn rewards through upvotes from other users.
When I signed up, I realized quickly: This isn’t like Facebook or Reddit. Your content has actual value here. The more people engage with it, the more you earn.
📝 Step 2: Creating My First Post — The “Introduction” Post
I started with the classic #introduceyourself post — a common tradition on Steemit. I shared:
Who I was
Why I joined
What I planned to write about
A little personal story
I added a nice profile picture, formatted my post with headings, and used relevant tags like steemit, introduceyourself, writing, and newbie.
Result?
That post earned me around $6.50 in my first few days. Not bad for a first try, right?
🔍 Step 3: Finding My Niche — What to Write About
Next, I started experimenting with topics. I learned that quality matters more than quantity. I tested different types of content like:
Personal stories
Tech tutorials
Crypto updates
Motivational pieces
How-to guides
I found out that “How-to” content and personal stories got the most engagement. People love authenticity and learning something new.
🧠 Step 4: Learning from the Community
One of the best things about Steemit is its community-driven nature. I started engaging with other authors:
I commented on other posts
I joined Discord/Telegram groups
I responded to every comment on my posts
I followed curation projects that reward new users
This not only helped me get noticed, but it also made my experience more enjoyable and social.
💰 Step 5: Understanding the Rewards System
To really grow, I had to understand how rewards work:
Upvotes from high-reputation users earn more
Posts stay open for 7 days to earn rewards
Curation rewards come from voting on good content early
Engaging comments can earn too!
I noticed some of my comments earned up to $1 or more, simply because I added value to someone else’s post.
📈 Step 6: Posting Consistently and Growing Slowly
I committed to writing 3–4 quality posts per week, and interacting daily. Over the next few weeks, here’s what happened:
I grew to over 200 followers
My average post earnings jumped from $1 to $10
I started getting noticed by curation accounts
One of my posts hit $25+ in rewards!
Every time I hit “Post,” I was building my portfolio and credibility.
🎉 The Day I Reached $100
After about 6 weeks, I checked my Steemit wallet. Between:
Post earnings
Comment rewards
Curation rewards
…my total rewards crossed the $100 mark. It felt unreal. I had made real money just by sharing stories, tips, and interacting with others.
🔐 Bonus Tips to Help You Succeed on Steemit
Here are a few tips I wish I knew earlier:
Use Relevant Tags – Helps people find your content. Always use 5 max.
Engage Authentically – Leave thoughtful comments. Don’t spam.
Use Images – Make posts visually attractive. Use free image sites like Unsplash or create your own.
Follow Communities – Each community has its own vibe and rewards.
Quality Over Quantity – One great post is worth more than five rushed ones.
Check SteemPeak or Ecency – These front-ends offer better formatting and tracking features.
Learn Markdown – Helps make your posts look professional.
💬 Final Thoughts
Earning my first $100 on Steemit wasn't just about the money — it was proof that content creation can be rewarding in more ways than one. It taught me how to write better, connect deeper, and explore crypto in a practical way.
If you’re just starting out, remember this: everyone starts with zero followers. Stay consistent, be helpful, and let your voice shine. The rewards will follow.
🔄 What’s Next?
Now I’m on a mission to reach my first $1000 — and I’ll be documenting that journey too.
If you found this helpful, give it an upvote, leave a comment, and follow for more real stories and Steemit tips.
Let’s grow together 🚀