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I know people don’t like these platforms that I’m going to mention, but it could help you with selling your art.
YouTube. Go to YouTube channel, and start posting short videos of what you do.
Rumble. Do the same one rumble.
Facebook. Do the same on Facebook.
With a three above channels, what you do is join other channels that have similar interests as you. For instance… I started a nature video channel, so I got a YouTube channel and a Facebook channel. I then went and joined a bunch of other nature video type channels, or photography channels of nature and animals. By doing this, each time you post on your Facebook page it’ll go to all those channels, of whom which have lots of followers, then that information will go out to them. It’s a quick, easy, and affordable way to advertise your channel.
If you want it to be effective, you really have to stay on top of it though. Posting one video a week, would keep you relevant. With all of those channels, each video you need to make sure that you put links to your Etsy account, and any other way that people can purchase your products. I would suggest Instagram as well, but I think that’s for somebody who’s already has a decent following.
Another idea I had for my channel if that might work well for you, is making a calendar. I have some beautiful photographs of the nature videos that I make, and in November I will create a calendar, and I’ll be doing a more official launch of my channel and my brand at that time. The money raised with the calendars will go towards me being able to make more videos.
Since you are an artist, I’m sure you could come up with a great calendar, and also some type of theme for your calendar each year. There’s calendar apps, or software online, and the calendars are created by a company each time somebody orders one. You don’t have to have items in stock yourself, or mail them yourself. It’s all done automatically. I think the calendars run $20 a pop, and that’s with you making some type of profit.
Another idea would be to try a photo stock app, or company. You upload your photos, or your pictures, and people buy them to use them. Maybe it’s $3-$5 for each picture or photo. It may not be much, but if you start selling multiple copies of photos or pictures, I’m sure that moves you up in the algorithm of said Photo stock app.
These are just a few ideas, so you could stick with what you know, and what you love to do. There are many other ways people can make money online, or working from home. But I think your love for art, and what you do, makes it a more enjoyable living. It can be overwhelming at times, but if you just take one task, and do it to your best ability, then you move onto the next one. Before you know it, you’ll have a decent little side hustle, and you’ll start building your brand.
God bless you and I hope that you have a great day and that the Lord finds you successful within the next six months.
Thank you so, so much for the thoughtful and detailed reply.
I've actually had a Youtube channel in the past and it really didn't go too well. It was a huge amount of extra work and expense trying to get it off the ground and the amount of extra work required for each video never really paid off. I would like to attempt it again though.
A calendar is a really good idea. I'll explore that, thank you!
God bless you as well. Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement. You're a beautiful person.
You are very welcome. Even if just one idea helps you out, then it was worth the time for my reply. God bless you and I pray that God will bless you and your future endeavors.