There’s a tool that many people might overlook, but it’s actually very powerful and requires very little Resource Credits (RC) to use — and that’s exactly why I recommend new users take advantage of it to gain the attention of others, especially the more established users on the platform. I’m talking about the Reblog button!
I’ve noticed a group of new users making great use of this feature, which I believe was recommended to them by the onboarding team. What they’re doing is a smart way to connect with others while also boosting the visibility of certain posts.
Coming back to why I believe the Reblog feature is such a powerful way to connect: when you reblog someone’s post, it shows up in the notifications of the original author. This alone makes it a direct and visible form of engagement.
Comparing the Reblog to the Upvote feature in terms of visibility in notifications is a bit nuanced. The Reblog will always appear in the author’s notifications, regardless of how much Hive Power the reblogging user holds. And since it requires very little RC, someone with just 25 HP might be able to reblog 100 or more posts — that’s quite significant. This means your reblogs can have real impact on Hive, at minimal cost — and that’s what I believe makes the Reblog button so valuable.
In contrast, the Upvote function is more limited. You generally get around 10 full upvotes per day, and while you can technically upvote more, you’ll need to wait longer for your voting power to recharge. So in practice, you’re still restricted in how often you can use it.
Going back to what I mentioned in the title about why I upvote those who reblog my posts — I suppose the main reason is that I want to encourage readers to reblog. However, I don’t want it to come across as if I’m instructing them to do so, because I don't want to be pushy. One of the great things about Hive is that people seem to understand your appreciation when you reward their actions with an upvote.
The same goes for upvoting comments — that’s why I almost always upvote every comment my posts receive. It’s my way of encouraging people not only to reblog, but also to engage in the conversation.
If you look through my posts, you’ll notice that I take the time to interact with both rebloggers and commenters. That’s how I show my appreciation for their efforts. I never want anyone who reblogs or comments to feel unacknowledged — it would be a shame to dampen their motivation by not showing appreciation, even through a simple upvote or by visiting and engaging with their latest posts if available.
This is a commitment I try to uphold to the best of my ability, for as long as I can. I’m truly grateful for the amazing support the Hive community gives to my posts.
Thank you for taking the time to read my thoughts and experiences. I hope this encourages more meaningful engagement within the community through simple yet impactful actions like reblogging and commenting. Let’s continue to support each other and grow together on Hive.
