The Exact Steps I Took to Get My First Payout on Steemit
When I first heard about Steemit, I had one burning question:
“Can I really earn crypto just by posting content?”
Fast forward a few weeks, and I had received my first payout, directly into my Steemit wallet — no ads, no referrals, no investment. Just my words, my effort, and a supportive community.
In this article, I’m going to break down exactly what I did, step-by-step, so that you can replicate my path and start earning on Steemit too.
👣 Step 1: Setting Up My Steemit Account the Right Way
Before jumping into posting, I made sure to:
Pick a clear and catchy username
Upload a real profile picture (not an anonymous avatar)
Write a simple but engaging bio
Follow some active users and communities
✅ Tip: A real profile helps you build credibility fast.
📝 Step 2: Writing My #IntroduceYourself Post
This was the first and most important post I created.
Here’s what I included:
Who I am (brief background)
Why I joined Steemit
My goals and what I’ll write about
A few personal facts or hobbies
A clear invitation to connect (like: “Feel free to ask me anything!”)
I used the tag introduceyourself as my first tag, along with:
steemit
newbie
blog
earnonline
💰 Result: That post earned me around $7.30 — not bad for a first-timer!
🔍 Step 3: Learning the Platform Before Posting More
Instead of rushing to post daily, I took a few days to:
Read popular posts in different communities
Watch how top users format and tag their posts
Leave thoughtful comments on content I enjoyed
Join Discord groups like Steem Terminal and Newcomers Community
✅ Engagement before promotion — this helped me get noticed and build connections.
💡 Step 4: Creating Value-Driven Content
Once I had a feel for the platform, I created a content schedule based on what I was good at. Here’s what I posted:
Day Topic Tags
Monday How to Stay Motivated as a Freelancer motivation, freelance, life
Wednesday My Top 3 AI Tools for 2025 ai, productivity, technology
Friday Lessons I Learned From Failing Online failforward, success, earnonline
Each post had:
A strong title
Clear headings
A personal story or lesson
Images or free illustrations (from Unsplash or Canva)
A short call to action (“What do you think? Let me know below!”)
💰 These posts earned me between $5–$12 each over 7 days.
🗳️ Step 5: Upvoting and Commenting Strategically
I didn’t just post and disappear. Instead, I:
Upvoted interesting content (especially new users)
Left meaningful comments (not just “Nice post”)
Engaged in conversations under my own posts
This got me noticed by curators and even earned me $1–$3 per comment occasionally!
✅ Active participation is key to growing and earning faster.
🧠 Step 6: Learning About Curation Rewards
I discovered that curation rewards are earned when you upvote good posts early — before they go viral.
So, I started:
Following upvote trails and curation accounts
Checking communities for underrated posts
Upvoting within the first 30 minutes of posting
It wasn’t much at first, but I made a few extra STEEM just by supporting others.
💼 Step 7: Joining a Community (or Two)
Communities like:
Newcomer’s Community
The Ink Well (for writers)
Steem4Bloggers
Steem SEA (for Southeast Asian users)
Steem Egypt (if you’re based in Egypt like me)
…helped me find like-minded people, get extra support, and sometimes even earn bonus votes from curators!
💰 Step 8: Reaching the Payout Threshold
Every post has a 7-day window before rewards are finalized. Once that week passed:
My Steemit wallet showed pending rewards
I received 50% in Steem Power (SP) and 50% in SBD (Steem Backed Dollars)
I could power up, transfer, or use those funds
My first payout was about $21.64 after two weeks of steady effort!
🔐 Bonus Tips for Faster Results
Want to reach your first payout faster? Here’s what worked for me:
Use high-quality images and proper formatting
Don’t copy content (plagiarism gets flagged!)
Join a contest (many give crypto prizes)
Use Markdown formatting to make posts clean
Post during peak times (when most users are active)
🚀 Final Thoughts: Your First Payout Is Closer Than You Think
I didn’t have a following. I didn’t spend any money. I didn’t promote outside of Steemit.
I simply showed up consistently, added value, and connected with others — and Steemit rewarded me for it.
If you're just starting out, remember:
Consistency + Community + Quality = First Payout
You’ve got this! 🙌
💬 Let’s Talk
💡 Have you received your first payout yet?
🤔 What’s working for you on Steemit?
Drop a comment below, and if this helped you in any way, please upvote, follow, and share with a fellow beginner. Let’s grow together!