3 Mistakes I Almost Made On Sphere As A Beginner
When I published my first article on Sphere, I was so excited I almost forgot the most important part — getting paid.
If you’re new like me, here are 3 mistakes I almost made so you won’t waste time:
### **Mistake 1: Not Adding Bank Details Early** I thought Sphere will pay me automatically. Wrong. You must go to Profile > Monthly Payment and add your bank account before the 28th. If not, you’ll miss payment for that month. I almost missed it because I waited. Sphere will not remind you again. Add it as soon as you join.
### **Mistake 2: Thinking Payment Is Automatic** On the 28th between 4PM - 7PM, you have to come back and click "Submit payment request". If you don’t click it, no payment. Set an alarm so you don’t forget. I almost forgot too. Many people lost their first payment because of this one mistake.
### **Mistake 3: Waiting Too Long To Post Article 2** I almost waited 1 month before posting again. But the more quality articles you publish, the more Sphere pays you. Consistency is key. One article won’t make you money. Two or three will do better. Don’t sleep on it.
### **How I Found Out About These Mistakes** The first week on Sphere, I was just posting anyhow. I saw someone on TikTok talk about Sphere payment and I rushed to join. I wrote my first article in 20 minutes and published. After that I relaxed and thought money will just enter.
Two weeks later, I checked my dashboard and saw "Add bank details" in red. That was when I panicked. I also saw people in the Sphere WhatsApp group complaining that they forgot to click "Submit payment request" on the 28th and lost their money for that month. That’s when I knew I had to take this serious.
If I had a guide like this when I started, I would have saved myself that stress. So I’m writing this to help you.
### **Bonus Tip 1: Be Patient With Views** When I published my first article, I kept refreshing to see views. Only 3 views came in 2 days and I almost gave up. But Sphere pays for quality, not just quick views. Keep sharing your link with friends and on WhatsApp status. Over time, people will find it on Google too. Don’t quit early.
### **Bonus Tip 2: Reply To Comments** If anyone comments on your article, reply them fast. Sphere likes writers that engage. It also makes people stay longer on your page and read more articles. That’s how you grow faster on the platform. Don’t ignore people. Engagement matters a lot.
### **What To Do After Publishing This Article** Publishing is just step 1. Step 2 is promotion. After you submit this article, share the link everywhere. Post it on your WhatsApp status, Facebook, and Twitter. Ask your friends to read and comment.
Step 3 is planning. Don’t wait 2 weeks before your next article. Pick a topic today and write tomorrow. Sphere rewards consistency. Writers who post 2-4 times a month make more.
Also join Sphere community groups. You’ll learn new tips and get ideas for your next article. The more you learn, the faster you grow.
### **My Promise To Myself** For the next 30 days, I will publish at least 2 articles every week. I will add my bank details on time, and I will click submit payment on the 28th. If I can do it, you can too. We are in this together.
### **Final Thought** Sphere is real, but you have to follow the steps. Add your bank, publish consistently, and submit your payment request on time.
Don’t make these mistakes like I almost did. Let’s grow together on Sphere.