Boost and Promote
Clarifies Boost+, Boost (Account Boost), and Promote to increase visibility on the Hive blockchain.
Boost and Promote on Ecency
Ecency offers tools like Boost+, Boost (Account Boost), and Promote that help increase visibility of your Hive posts. These tools are powered by Ecency Points or mobile in-app purchases and are available to all users on the Ecency platform.
What is Boost+?
Boost+ uses your Ecency Points to support your account with potential delegations from Ecency accounts and partner delegators.
Key Features
- May receive delegations on your account.
- Great for content curation and organic reach.
- Consumes more points than Promote.
How to Use Boost+
- Go to Perks or profile page on Ecency, click the “Boost+” button.
- Choose the number of points to use.
- Confirm and wait for delegations to arrive over the next few hours.
💡 Boost+ doesn’t guarantee votes, but higher boosts often get you more curation rewards and reward others. It also gives you more Resource Credits.
⚠️ Don’t confuse Boost+ with Boost (Account Boost), a separate mobile-only feature purchased via in-app stores and not tied to Ecency Points.
Boost (Account Boost)
Boost, also called Account Boost, is available only through the Ecency mobile app as an in-app purchase. It grants your account a temporary Hive Power delegation for 30 days and doesn’t consume Ecency Points.
Key Features
- Provides HP delegation for 30 days.
- Purchased via in-app purchase in the mobile app.
- Does not require Ecency Points.
How to Use Boost
- Open the Ecency mobile app and go to Perks or your wallet.
- Select Boost and complete the in-app purchase.
- Delegation arrives almost instantly and expires after 30 days.
What is Promote?
Promote helps to increase visibility and engagement on your content. Select content and a promotion period of 1, 2, 3, 7, or 14 days to get more exposure. Promoted posts are shuffled across the feeds to all users in Ecency mobile app and website. There are no limits or restrictions, any post can be promoted to get more exposure and engagement. Ecency has the right to remove posts from the promotion list if they violate certain internet etiquette and norms.
Key Features
- Advertises your post in a visible spot across feeds.
- Costs fewer points than Boost.
- Does not guarantee influence or change monetary rewards.
How to Use Promote
- After publishing, click the “Promote” button.
- Select the number of points and period of promotion.
- Your post will appear in the promoted feed as well as across feeds to everyone.
Comparison
| Feature | Boost+ (Points) | Boost (Account Boost) | Promote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Delegations | 30-day HP delegation | Visibility |
| Cost | Higher (points) | In-app purchase | Lower (points) |
| Reward | May earn curation rewards | No rewards | No rewards |
| Visibility | Organic (curation-based) | Organic (delegation-based) | Static (promoted feed) |
| On/Off-chain | Off-chain Points, on-chain delegation | Off-chain purchase, on-chain delegation | Off-chain Points, on-chain promotion |
Which option should I choose?
- I need Resource Credits or more voting power quickly → Use Boost+ or Boost (Account Boost).
- I want guaranteed placement in promoted feeds for a campaign → Use Promote.
- I’m low on Points but okay with a small spend → Choose Promote for visibility at lower cost.
- I want to support curation and possibly earn curation rewards → Choose Boost+.
Decision tree
- Is your goal more RC / HP?
- Yes → Choose Boost+ (Points) or Boost (Account Boost) (mobile purchase).
- Is your goal more eyeballs on a specific post?
- Yes → Choose Promote.
- Do you prefer paying with Points or fiat/in-app purchase?
- Points → Boost+ or Promote.
- In-app purchase → Boost (Account Boost).
Where to Find Boost+/Promote
You can Promote posts from:
- Post page (Promote button)
- Your profile > posts list
- Drafts > after publishing
Works on:
Boost (Account Boost) is available in the mobile app via Perks or your wallet.
Final Notes
- You can Promote your own or other people’s posts.
- Boost+ and Promote use Ecency Points (not HIVE or HBD).
- Boost requires an in-app purchase.
- Boost+ results vary based on content quality and timing.