Hello guys, i'm a graphic designer and i'm very good at making posters ( I learned for about the last 7 months how to be good on it ) but now i'm struggling so much to find clients, i have an instagram page ( dead, no likes or followers ), but my pinterest account is doing very well ( 8k impressions till now ), my fiverr account doesnt get any good reaches , most likely 3 or 4 impressions per day no clicks, so please guys can you help me monetize my skill. I need to be able to earn money so i can learn new skills and invest in other domains rather than freelance. And tyy.
Struggling on monetizing my skill
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thank you sir, how can i do that
- Jun 20, 2013
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Competition is really brutal in Graphic designing. If you are new to online money making, better develop some other skill or find some other money making method, check BHW My Journey section to get the ideas.
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It's hard to survive in such a competitive niche, particularly with AI replacing traditional graphic design. You need a lot more than direct approach. You can only push your IG account by sticking to a niche like movies, k-pop, sports, crypto, anime, etc. and making designs to appeal to fans. As people start noticing you, some people will approach you for business deals. It'll take several months to build legit following but it's worth the effort if you're looking for longterm gains.
aight ty
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Sadly, graphic design is kinda saturated and finding clients is like extremely hard, especially on freelancing platforms like Fiverr and stuff.
Still, you can try your luck on forums I guess. Perhaps BHW if you upgrade your account.
knightm
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Since Pinterest is getting good impressions, use that.
Share some free poster templates with your name or link on them.
Add a link to your Fiverr or Gumroad for custom orders.
Also, reach out to small brands on Instagram. Send them 1–2 free samples.
If they like your work, they might hire you.
Just stay consistent and keep showing up.
Share some free poster templates with your name or link on them.
Add a link to your Fiverr or Gumroad for custom orders.
Also, reach out to small brands on Instagram. Send them 1–2 free samples.
If they like your work, they might hire you.
Just stay consistent and keep showing up.
Tyy so much sir
chloe zhao
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To monetize your graphic design skills and attract more clients, you can try the following strategies:
Optimize social media: Regularly post high-quality poster works on Instagram, use relevant tags, and interact with the design community to increase exposure.
Utilize Pinterest: Share your work on Pinterest, create themed sections, and attract potential customers' attention.
Upgrade the Fiverr page: Optimize your Fiverr account to ensure clear and engaging descriptions, and add real work cases. Consider offering limited time discounts to attract the first batch of customers.
Establish a personal website: Create a personal website that showcases your work, increases credibility, and provides contact information for clients.
Online marketing: Join designer forums or communities, actively communicate with potential clients, increase network and obtain project opportunities.
Through these methods, you can gradually establish a customer base and achieve revenue growth.
Marjory
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I believe there will be dedicated advertising companies willing to recruit you.
mesatrio
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Double down on what’s working since you already have 8k impressions on Pinterest. Add links to your Fiverr or portfolio in your Pinterest pins.
Also, try offering free posters in design or business forums to build a small client base and get testimonials.
On Fiverr, update your tags, use better keywords, and create 2–3 focused gigs. Don't just wait—actively pitch to people on Reddit, Facebook groups, or indie job boards. Keep pushing.
Also, try offering free posters in design or business forums to build a small client base and get testimonials.
On Fiverr, update your tags, use better keywords, and create 2–3 focused gigs. Don't just wait—actively pitch to people on Reddit, Facebook groups, or indie job boards. Keep pushing.
I think a good way to start is by contacting local businesses nearby. Offer to help them with a few free design samples at first once they see the value and like your work, they’ll be more likely to come back for more. That’s how you can build genuine relationships and start getting quality leads.
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Create viral images and promote them on social media. Make them fit the pulse of whats hot. Keep doing that, eventually, after X amount, you'll get traction. Hopefully. Keep practising the fundamentals that make you better than the rest, while you wait.
i post directly the posters that i make in instagram threads and pinterest, for ig i post a carousel with the poster a mockup to it and a CTA . i didnt reach out to nobody
ty for the advice
Dotdotnetworks
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I used to hire graphic designers, but now I have trained my AI to produce work that satisfies me. Maybe you can consider increasing your skills at the same time.