I believe there have been many efforts to market Hive in different ways. However, it seems we are struggling to sustain these efforts or make them truly effective for the platform in a meaningful way. I also don’t understand why it feels like we’ve hit a wall that we can’t seem to overcome in the past few years. This made me wonder: what if we actually managed to pull off a marketing strategy that could create real impact for the platform? Maybe we need an alternative approach to marketing—or perhaps we simply need to keep pushing forward until Hive becomes well known in both the crypto and social media spaces.
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For this post, I’d like to lay out some marketing techniques that I believe could make an impact on the platform in ways that benefit us overall, even without requiring major funding.
While reflecting on this, I realized that we, as members of the community, can actually market Hive without relying on the DHF (fund). There are plenty of ways to promote Hive since it’s already a strong product. Of course, having financial support would help scale marketing efforts. However, even our personal contributions—when done consistently and collectively—can make a real difference if a large number of Hive users take part together as a unified effort.
Here are the main reasons why I believe Hive stands out:
These are features that Web2 social platforms cannot offer their users. Because of this, we can confidently say that Hive is a platform where creators own their voice, their content, and their rewards.
Next, let’s establish who the actual target audience or users of Hive are. It’s easy to say “everyone,” but if we take a closer look, there are very specific groups of people who are most likely to sign up:
Based on this, we can position Hive as the Web3 version of Medium and a Reddit alternative, with the added benefit of rewards.
Next, let’s determine the best way to onboard new users so that they feel truly welcome on the platform. The methods I’ll outline below are, in my opinion, the most effective ways to encourage newcomers not just to try Hive briefly, but to actually spend enough time to understand and appreciate the platform. Here are some approaches that I believe would work well:
So, where do we start from here?
I believe we should focus on onboarding users who are truly passionate about content creation—those who take it seriously as a way to showcase their writing skills, creativity, and expertise in their chosen niches, whether it’s photography, food reviews, finance, or artwork.
To further incentivize this process, a referral program would be a great way to encourage people to bring passionate content creators onto the platform. The reasoning is simple: as much as we want to attract new users, there currently isn’t a strong direct incentive for us to do so. By introducing a referral incentive, we can motivate onboarders to take their efforts to the next level and actively grow the community.
The next idea might make some Hiveans uncomfortable, because I want to suggest using Web2 platforms to market Hive’s Web3 platform. I understand there may be a perceived conflict of interest, but I’m simply being practical. Web2 still hosts a massive user base, including people who are curious about Web3, interested in crypto, or who simply want to own their content permanently. It makes sense to meet them where they already are.
Lastly, I propose running a community writing contest in the form of a “30 Days of Hive Blogging Challenge.” Naturally, this would come with generous rewards to create FOMO around the event. I’m suggesting this because of the proven success of hackathons in building engagement and momentum. Similarly, a community challenge like this would not only drive participation and content creation but also strengthen community bonds, since members themselves could take part as judges.
Hive has the potential to stand out as a true Web3 social platform, but it will take consistent effort and creative strategies from the community to make that vision a reality. By working together, experimenting with new ideas, and supporting one another, we can drive Hive’s growth beyond its current limits. The future of Hive is in our hands... let’s keep building it, one step at a time.
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