Short YouTube advice for artists arguing that hashtags alone don't create engagement; instead prioritize high-quality communication with your target audience, genuinely engage (DM commenters to learn why they followed), and be consistent over the long term to connect people to your work.
If you're an artist who's tired of stressing out over hashtag strategies, there's a better way. Check this out. While hashtags can be helpful, they're not what creates engagement. And engagement is what surfaces content on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. So let's take a look at what you can focus on instead. Are you ready? First, prioritize quality over quantity. And I'm not talking about just your art. I mean being a great communicator. Talk to your people, the people that you want to buy the art you make. Second, engage with the people who comment on your account not in some manipulative way DM them and genuinely ask why they followed your content and what you can do to double down on those things. Lastly, be consistent and not just like post a ton of times, but do what you can do. Be ready to play the long game. Just worry about connecting your people to the work you make. Follow along for more tips like this.
