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tips and tricks

VidCon takeaways: Our favorite tips, tricks, and tools for sustaining and scaling creator careers

‘It’s kind of easy to lose yourself in the demands of the industry.’

On Jun 30, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
Sadie Jean TikTok

Musician Sadie Jean discusses how she adjusted to newfound TikTok fame

‘I’m learning how to manage my time better so that I have time to actually live my life.’

On Jun 23, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
A man in front of a blue sky

From #BlackBoyJoy to creating art online, creator Perris Howard shares the importance of fostering community

'As beautiful as it has been to be a beacon of light and joy for people online, I think the hardest part of being known for that was just allowing myself to also be human.'

On Jun 16, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
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From ‘Love Island’ to politics, Sharon Gaffka shares the lessons she’s learned as a reality TV star, influencer, and advocate

'You have to work harder to shake off the reality TV label.

On Jun 9, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
Challan

Model and style icon Challan shares the good and the bad of blowing up on TikTok

‘It’s a lot to take in as one individual.’

On Jun 2, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
Zoi Lerma

TikToker Zoi Lerma shares how she keeps up with her 5.6 million followers

'There are millions of people everyday showing off their work and talents, so why shouldn’t you?’

On May 26, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
Tati Mitch

From cooking to ‘extra’ reaction videos, TikToker Tati Mitch discusses the challenges of staying on top of trends

'Make your supporters feel like they are your friends.'

On May 19, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture

From Tumblr to her NFT project Valfrélandia, cult-favorite artist Ilse Valfré shares how she evolved her online brand

‘I know some of you are more excited about NFTs than others and, to be honest, I get it.’

On May 12, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
woman with lunch boxes

Lizastian shares the recipe behind her viral lunch box-packing TikToks

'Consistency plays a key part in this game.'

On Apr 28, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
a man with his hand on his chin

How Mr. Patrick built a following making TikToks about his teaching journey abroad

'Going viral is fun but does leave me a bit anxious sometimes'

On Apr 21, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
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Cooking with Lynja spills the beans on her unique cooking videos

'Production is more important than perfection'

On Apr 13, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
"All of my friends" a man laying

‘There’s so many people wanting to support the underdogs’: Songwriter Francis Karel talks about going viral on TikTok

‘Do it because there is nothing to lose.’

On Apr 7, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
A woman DJing

‘It takes a lot of time and patience’: TikTok DJ Jovynn shares how she got over 8 million fanatic followers 

‘I try to be as authentic as I can online.’

On Mar 31, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture

SXSW EXCLUSIVE: Chapo Trap House on podcasting, propaganda, and parasocial relationships

‘We’re all going to hell but the NFT crypto people are going to extra-hell.’

On Mar 17, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture
A young woman looking into camera with painted creatures around her.

TikToker Sienna Gonzales shares her tips to managing the ‘emotional rollercoaster’ of content creation

Her content often touches on mental health, trauma, and her experiences as a queer person of color.

On Jan 6, 2022 by Grace Stanley

Internet Culture

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