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Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. But will these platforms breathe new life into social media? I feel jaded by social media," he says. "On We're not convinced.

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

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In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? It's perhaps not surprising Alex has seen a lack of involvement in his content because other creatives feel less involved in social media overall. Image licensed via Adobe Stock.

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How to promote and build your creative business without using social media

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock We examine why creatives are leaving social media, why it's increasingly useless for self-promotion, and some IRL alternatives to get your business up and running again. Digital burnout Recently, we took a deep dive into the question Is social media for self-promotion over? Here are a few suggestions.

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A helpful guide to marketing for creative freelancers who want to quit Instagram

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If IG has become too exhausting, what marketing alternatives are there? If you're looking for free or affordable options to market yourself, don't fret! It's an important overview of how this type of search engine marketing works. Then, you have to market your newsletter on your website. We explore some options.

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How to transform difficult clients into people you love working with

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Play your cards right, and your worst client relationships can eventually become your best. We've all had clients that have made our lives a misery. Because let's face it, keeping existing clients is always easier than finding new ones. Yes, clients can sometimes be maddening, insanely irrational, and act like total jerks.

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How to differentiate yourself as a creative in a saturated market

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With a sluggish economy, shrinking client budgets, increased competition, and the looming competition from AI, getting enough commissions to pay the bills can be a real challenge, even for those who've been working for decades. For more on this, read our article The introvert's guide to creating video content: how to thrive on social media.

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Tips from a marketing expert on how to sell yourself as a graphic designer

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If you're freelance, you need to sell yourself to clients. But either way, you may well be thinking in frustration: "I'm a graphic designer, not a marketing expert!" Start simple There's so much to consider when it comes to marketing you often won't know where to begin. Do high-end clients care about your Instagram?

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