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Whether it was leaving one social platform for another or switching streaming services, most creators have migration stories. What prompted your move? Was it policy changes, audience shifts, better monetization, or just platform decline? Share the challenges of rebuilding elsewhere and whether the grass was actually greener.
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With handheld gaming experiencing a renaissance, where are you spending most of your gaming time? Are you team Steam Deck for that full PC library portability, sticking with the Switch for its exclusives and ease of use, or finding yourself surprisingly hooked on mobile games? Share your setup, favorite games for each platform, and why one might be winning your attention lately.
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Now that the dust has settled from the latest gaming showcases, which reveals and trailers are you still excited about? What disappointed you? Did any indie games steal the show from the AAA presentations? I think for me there was the game Out of Words, which is a two person style game similar to It Takes Two. I really liked the hand crafted look to the characters and the overall world.
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Getting on the first page of Google, or on Youtube for youtube videos is incredibly difficult unless you are either an SEO professional or hire an expert. Even when you follow every strategy correctly, results aren't guaranteed. SEO requires constant optimization, competitor analysis, and technical knowledge that go beyond basic tips. By the way. how high have you managed to rank?
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Sports betting continues to infect more and more areas of sports, the latest entry is into the world of esports. It's been a quick few years since sites like Fandual and the others have propped their foot into the door. Now they're everywhere and sponsoring teams, broadcasters, and just about anything else that has to deal with sports. Riot GamesWhy We're Opening Betting Sponsorships in Esports & How W...The guardrails we’re putting in place to ensure competitive integrity as we open this category for esports teams
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We've been waiting patiently for any news regarding Shareplay 2.0 and we've received a new announcement.
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We all have that one unusual gadget, retro console, or specialized piece of equipment. Share photos and stories about your most unique tech! Bonus points for explaining why you bought it and whether you regret it.
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We've successfully updated the forums to the latest version of Invision Community. For the complete release notes, be sure to check out the link below. 5.0.9 - Release Notes v55.0.9This is the latest version of Invision Community.
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If you are new to freelancing, you might find it difficult to get started, and that is perfectly normal. In fact, when you are a beginner, you might feel overwhelmed on almost all fields. Imagine you just graduated and you want to apply for jobs but lack of experience always works against you. The same applies in freelancing. But the good news is as you gain experience, opportunities increase. Clients are more likely to trust and hire freelancers who: Have a good portfolio Maintain good communication Deliver consistently Success in freelancing is a gradual process. Keep learning, keep working, and eventually, gigs will come.
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With so many portable gaming options available, where do you prefer to play your indie favorites? Discuss performance, game libraries, battery life, and overall experience. Are certain types of indie games better suited for specific platforms?
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With Kick making waves and YouTube continuing to push Shorts, the streaming landscape keeps shifting. Where are you finding the most engaged audience for your content? Have you tried multi-streaming? What platform features actually matter to you as a creator versus what platforms think you want? Let's discuss the real creator experience across platforms.
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More products and services are shifting from one-time purchases to subscription models. How many subscriptions are you currently managing across all categories? Have you reached a breaking point with any subscription category? Do you have strategies for keeping track of and managing multiple subscriptions?
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Hey creative community! 👋 I've been diving deep into how the digital landscape is evolving for artists, and I'm genuinely excited to share some insights about a platform that's quietly revolutionizing how creatives build their careers: Substack. After watching an incredible breakdown by a photographer who's been consistently using the platform for over 3 years (and building 5.5K engaged subscribers!), I'm convinced this might be the alternative social media solution many of us have been searching for. Why Substack Hits Different for CreativesUnlike traditional social platforms that feel like you're constantly feeding an algorithm beast, Substack operates on a fundamentall…
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When I started the forums here I had the mindset in which our community can provide a place for other creators to come together and share their experiences and knowledge. I think I made some improvement on that bit, mostly. Taking the time and going over what is presented here in our community and I'm seeing that there can be some improvements made. Wanting to narrow down the focus of what the 2TonWaffle Community is here to provide you all with. Tutorials and guides on how to better your content creation journey along with the platforms and communities found out on the internet. Discussion on the open source projects that are important to many creators in how they work, …
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Forget flying cars - what technology advancement would actually make your creative life better? Better compression for faster uploads? Universal scheduling tools? More intuitive editing software? Share your wishlist for creator-focused innovations, whether realistic near-term improvements or dream features that would revolutionize content creation.
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Email lists? Discord communities? Going back to forums? If all major social platforms vanished overnight, what would your backup plan be? How has our reliance on these platforms changed content creation?
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AI is increasingly being used for thumbnails, scripts, editing, and more. How are you incorporating (or avoiding) AI in your creative process? What are the ethical considerations? Where do you draw the line?
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Every creator has influences - that video, stream, or podcast that made you think "I want to try that" or completely shifted your approach. Share the content that inspired your creative journey or significantly changed your style. What specific elements did you try to emulate or deliberately avoid?
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One of the easiest ways to get search traffic is by running search ads. However, search engine ads are expensive, the average cost per click on Google is around $1.28. If you are advertising on search engines just to bring in traffic, search ads may not be cost-effective. But if you are selling products or capturing leads, the return on investment can be worth it. Have you tried running search ads?
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Every creator experiences periods when fresh ideas seem impossible to find. What techniques have helped you overcome creative blocks, and how do you distinguish between a temporary drought and genuine burnout?
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Beyond the success stories, what's the real experience of trying to make a living as a content creator? Share honest experiences about monetization challenges, unexpected costs, income inconsistency, or business side surprises. What advice would you give to creators just starting to think about turning their passion into profit?
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With changing user preferences and emerging platforms, the social media landscape continues to evolve. Have you joined any new social platforms recently or abandoned longstanding ones? What features would your ideal social platform include? Do you think we'll see more niche communities or fewer, larger platforms in the future?
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Every platform's algorithm seems to change weekly, leaving creators constantly adapting. Do you find yourself tailoring content to what you think the algorithm wants, or do you stick to what genuinely interests your audience? Share experiences with algorithm changes that helped or hurt your reach, and strategies for balancing algorithmic optimization with authentic content creation.
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Every platform's algorithm seems to change weekly, leaving creators constantly adapting. Do you find yourself tailoring content to what you think the algorithm wants, or do you stick to what genuinely interests your audience? Share experiences with algorithm changes that helped or hurt your reach, and strategies for balancing algorithmic optimization with authentic content creation.
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Between the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Nintendo Switch's continued dominance, portable gaming is having a major moment. What's driving this shift back to handheld devices? Are you finding yourself gaming more on portables than traditional consoles or PC setups? Share your handheld gaming setup and what games work best for on-the-go sessions versus docked experiences.
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