I know “success” can be defined broadly and can vary by field… but I would like to hear your story, how you utilize it if you utilize social media and your results with either case.

I deleted my instagram a while back and don’t like to use Facebook… however I made a new IG and (I know it’s not a place for photography anymore) I’m realizing I still don’t care for it. I enjoyed Flickr a while back but I tried logging in and it is becoming a hassle (I’ll have to make a new email and profile for some reason).

I would rather have a personal website and use IRL interactions for business. I’m happy with Posting on the website itself for showcase and make prints for personal enjoyment… I wouldn’t mind exploring another option if one comes up that is decent.

Anyways, how has your art and business evolved for you online?

  • RevTurk@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The only thing about Facebook is that it still has a very affluent and engaged user group.

    If your using IG there’s no reason not to use Facebook and control the two of them using the meta business suite.

    The social media platforms aren’t doing anyone any favours anymore. If you want engagement you pay for it. Bottom line, these are advertising companies and if your not paying for advertising your not their customer, you’re an end user.

    For many small community groups there is still no real alternative to Facebook, so your local sports groups, your local games groups, parent groups, special interests groups, they are all still on Meta platforms and they all have money to spend which makes them the main target of online advertising platforms.

  • LeicaM6guy@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Limited social media: I barely use Instagram, update FB maybe once every few weeks, and deleted my Twitter account years ago. Aside from a LinkedIn account and Reddit, that’s the entirety of my social media presence. Most of my work comes from legwork, personal projects and direct pitches to editors.

    If I could, I’d nuke all my social media from orbit (it’s the only way to be sure) but I do need to keep an up-to-date list of my professional contacts, and so far it’s the easiest way to do it.

  • 45pewpewpew556@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    95% of my jobs have come from referrals. People I used to work with went on to other companies and they need my services. Those are usually the clients with budget. There are the one off brands that do a shoot here and there but like any business it’s who you know.