How I started with VGen, and how I made it my main source of income. ✨💕
VGen is an amazing platform for artists of all kinds to sell their products and services. If you're someone who creates art, designs, writes, etc. VGen will give you the tools to organize your services and keep everything related to your commissions in one place. And the best part? NO GEN AI ALLOWED.
So how did I start and make it my main source of income?
1. I got a code from a friend, and I did a 'Verification Sale' where I priced my comms more affordably in order to get myself out there, begin attracting a clientele and obtain my verification.
2. I also made a few free to use assets: overlays, guides, Carrd templates, etc. Offering free stuff helps potential clients have a risk-free way to interact with your work before they commit to paying you.
3. You don't need a HUGE audience on socials, but you NEED to have a presence. This is imperative. While VGen's in-built search can get you some sales, it's not guaranteed. The majority of my traffic comes from Twitter and Pinterest. I've had clients tell me they found samples of my work on Google and Pinterest, and that's how they found my VGen. I know using Pinterest kinda sucks because of AI, but putting your work up there (watermarked, with credit to yourself and linking back to your VGen) will drive traffic back to you. It is THE BIGGEST visual search engine, people go there to find inspiration, and you will get more eyes on your work.
4. You have to post every day, unfortunately. I won't sugarcoat it. I stopped posting daily to my Twitter a while back and my engagement tanked so bad it took me WEEKS to get back to where I was before. You don't need to post finished pieces, post WIPs and older pieces, repost stuff that you already have, share your thoughts on trends, or share your knowledge about topics you're passionate about. Whatever you do, post at least once a day. I know it can be exhausting, but I consider it part of the job. If you're a freelancer, the one in charge of marketing is YOU. Nobody will do it for you, not for free at least, so make it part of your daily routine to stay active on the social media of your choice.
It doesn't have to be Twitter, I've seen people get clients on Instagram and TikTok too, but that's not an avenue I've explored because I struggle with making video content consistently, so I stick to Twitter and it's worked for me. Whichever social media you choose, be consistent, share your knowledge, show off your work, and be patient.
5. Polish your customer service skills. A LOT of my work comes from referrals, happy customers who recommend me to their friends because they know they can trust me to be professional and communicative (which I am incredibly grateful for). Keep your clients happy, and they will help you get even more clients. I cannot stress this enough.
Those are the things that have worked for me! Hope it helps. :3
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