Recent content by frodoe

Thanks! Do you think that it's worth attempting to build a following on a website in 2019 vs going straight for facebook, instagram, etc? Or should I still be using social media to drive people to my platform? Thanks!

I'm not trying to spam? It's not my fault that anyone barely talks about art on here. That's why I came to blackhat in the first place. I'm trying to get information, and in fact, you are the one following me??

What's your plan to monetize your account after you reach 100k? Do you guys think that getting a bunch of followers is still a goal to attempt for 2019?

The only problem with hashtags these days, is that they attract bots and ghost followers. Do you have something to protect against this? I'd love to start posting a bunch of tags, but I really don't want to inflate my follower count superficially.

Post timelapse videos on Youtube and make money through ads, or you can sell the digital files of your art. The only problem with this is that you have to sell the files for pretty cheap (since people can easily just screenshot)

You could start a YouTube channel and teach others about your skill. You could also start a Udemy or a Skillshare course! This way you can just focus on your art, and profit from other people learning from you as they watch

Does anyone know if I need a lot of traffic to my blog, to begin to use adsense? I've just started and have virtually no hits..

How is your blog coming? It's 2019.. :)

Hi! I've never tried Etsy, but check out the "Art Marketing Podcast" on Spotify. They have some great info on Etsy and other art selling platforms. Best of luck!

There's a great technique called "crystal ball posting", which means that you notice a trend coming in the next year or two, and they you write about it. That way when the thing actually happens and people begin to Google it, your article will be the first to pop up and will increase in ranking.

It's safe if its for one-time use to sweep your followers. I've done it, and it works fine. Sure, it could get hacked one day but most things can. That's why you move forward.

If you used a bot at any point, it will have most definitely created some ghost followers for you..Just install the app "Cleaner" and buy the Pro version (works best on iPhone). Hope this helped!

Can you suggest a good forum software? I also have this problem.

Yeah, I got rejected around five times already. What helped me was to create an "employer account", and then to change that account to a freelancer account. They accepted me immediately! I also think that it helps to give an American address...it seems that they are more likely to accept you...

I have also had a lot of trouble getting accepted as a freelancer. The way around that I have found, is to create an account as an employer, and then to switch that account to a freelancer account. It works like a charm!