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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

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

Creative Boom

If IG has become too exhausting, what marketing alternatives are there? We've had more than a decade of chasing 'likes' and trying to keep up with the changing social networks. If you're looking for free or affordable options to market yourself, don't fret! We explore some options. Do we really want to stay on the treadmill?

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How to Market Your Brand on Social Media

Inkbot Design

How to Market Your Brand on Social Media It's fascinating to witness how startups, small businesses, and even large companies have recognised the tremendous potential of social media as a powerful marketing tool. Statistics reveal the sheer magnitude of social media's impact on marketing efforts.

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Graphic Design and Marketing: 5 Ideas to Attract New Clients

Creative Market

This is not always true in the marketing world. A lot of graphic designers have come up with marketing methods that are based on getting people to look at their work before they are given any insight. It’s called marketing through design and it has been quite popular among graphic design businesses lately.

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