Getting started on BULB: 10 tips and tricks to earn more
Getting started in blogging can be an exciting and fulfilling endeavor. Whether you want to share your passion, expertise, or personal experiences, blogging provides a platform for self-expression and the opportunity to connect with a global audience.
This is exactly why BULB was built.
BULB is a web3 blogging platform where ideas, passion and engagement are all rewarded. It has been a thriving community with 2100+ writers and readers from around the world, sharing amazing content on web3, technology, self-help, business and many more. In this blog, I’ll share some tips on how to get started on BULB to prepare you for success and to be rewarded for your efforts.
1. Get Phantom wallet and register on BULB
Registering on BULB is super simple. Download phantom wallet as a browser extension, go onto www.bulbapp.io and sign up for an account. Phantom wallet is your web3 wallet used to store all your cryptocurrency and BULB Tokens.
Onboarding to Web3 should be simple and seamless and that is how we designed BULB’s onboarding experience. Read more about our design philosophy here.
2. Make a great BULB profile
Having a great profile picture, background image and bio is key. It helps users identify who you are and what your blogging niche is. You can also add links to your website.
I’d highly recommend using that as a backlink to your website and to add your BULB profile to your website. This allows search engines to identify strong links between websites and can contribute to better SEO.
Download BULB banner here
3. Start reading and writing on BULB
You earn BULB Points on every single action you do on BULB; reading, writing, commenting, reacting, sharing and moderating. The more BULB Points you earn, the more BULB Tokens you earn.
Everyday, you have a limited amount of energy so spend your actions wisely. If you want the most “bang for your buck”, write, share and moderate on BULB. Those earn you the most points per energy spent.
4. Buy energy to do more actions on BULB
Certain actions or tasks within BULB may require energy to perform. By buying energy, you can complete more of these actions, which could lead to more rewards and, consequently, more points.
Investing the BULB Tokens you earned into buying energy can enable you do more on BULB. Currently, all users on BULB have a max energy capacity of 100. If you buy a Hypercharge Pack, you can write up to 5 blogs in a day, compared to 3 a day. This can give you the edge over others on the platform.
Buy energy on BULB here.
5. Boost your post for more engagement
For content creators who are passionate about showcasing their work, you can boost your post to the top of recommended for up to 12 hours. You also get a special boost icon so your blog can stand out. The more impressions your blog gets, the more likely users will read your blog and engage with it.
I’d recommend boosting your post during prime reading time, which is mornings and evenings. This is where activity on BULB is highest so you can get more out of your boosts.
Buy boost on BULB here.
6. View analytics on your blogs
Analytics can help you understand what kind of blogs are getting the most traction. Your writing score is particularly helpful in identifying how well-written your blog is. The higher your writing score, the higher the amount of points you earn.
Visit analytics for posts by clicking on the Analytics button on blog page.
7. Use BULBmoji NFTs to earn more
BULBmoji NFTs were recently introduce this year to enable users to earn more by owning a BULBmoji. When a user has a BULBmoji NFT, they can activate it on the BULBmoji page and engage on BULB as usual but you will earn more.
For the same action, you can earn up to 4.6x more BULB Points and 40% less energy. Owning a BULBmoji will enable to climb up the leaderboard faster and earn more BULB Tokens.
I’d recommend checking out BULB marketplace and buy the Common Reactor/Talker BULBmoji. Those cost very little SOL and the more time you invest in a BULBmoji, the more powerful it becomes.
8. Use BULB AI and Writing Tips
AI has been a game changer for content creation. It improves the writing experience on BULB by giving suggestions on how to write better. BULB AI is built around the philosophy of consent first. At the end, the author is always the pilot and AI is purely a co-pilot that assists your blogging experience on BULB.
You can also get writing tips to see how you can optimise your content for SEO. Proper keyword research and on-page SEO practices can make a significant difference in your blog's success.
Read this blog to learn more about BULB AI.
9. Be an honest human being
BULB is a community and as such, each person is expected to carry out common human decency on the platform. Plagiarism of any kind is highly unethical. If you copy it, reference it. No one likes to be ripped off from their hard work and not get the proper credit.
The community governance system is open to all users to report and community reporters will publicly resolve these cases and heavy penalties such as BULB Points and energy loss will be given to those who are dishonest in their conduct.
BULB has seen so much great content over the past year and I’m sure many more bloggers will join us in the future so let’s hold each other accountable!
10. Follow BULB on socials for feature updates
Give BULB a follow on Twitter and @BULB Official for regular updates. We regularly ship new features that improves the reading and writing experience and value the feedback and contribution of every BULBer. We are in this Web3 journey together so supporting each other will allow all of us to be at the forefront of the Web3 space.
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