SOCIAL MEDIA 2024 | Aesthetics aren't everything. THIS matters more.

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2 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Social Media 2024 Series where I share all the latest tips to grow as a content creator! Today we're focusing on how to release yourself from feeling like you have to live an aesthetic life to be a successful content creator. Aesthetics aren't everything -- there are other things that matter so much more!
We'll go over:
+ Why trying to look like an influencer will not help you become one
+ How to accept where you are on your journey and create based on your personal experience
+ 5 Content formats that take the emphasis off of aesthetics
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@Livebeautifullytoday 2 ай бұрын

This is a great video. I got monetized in 5 weeks a few months ago and the struggle is real! Keeping my place tidy and pretty with kids while filming is a challenge but it’s doable! Honestly there is space here on KZfaq for everyone! Weather you are keeping it real kinda messy but authentic or clean and always aesthetically pleasing. Someone will relate to you! Blessings to whoever is reading this, I hope you start soon!

@thetonirayway 2 ай бұрын

I can attest to this! I stopped caring about the AESTHETIC profile on Instagram and I have already been noticing a HUGE change!

@flourishwithflowers_ 2 ай бұрын

My videos in my van do really well. Lol

@Positivitytoprosperity 2 ай бұрын

This is so on time! Posting my first travel vlog today and I’m telling myself whether 1 person or 1000! You let your passion intertwine with you purpose and that’s what matters! 💎

@AbiAkoms 2 ай бұрын

That part!

@BecomingKiraK 2 ай бұрын

Post it.....

@whoiskayw 2 ай бұрын

Yes ma’am. I’ll watch it! 💚

@Positivitytoprosperity 2 ай бұрын

@@whoiskaywI did it!! Thank you 💎

@Xodeladelamore 2 ай бұрын

This is literally a sign because i was journaling yesterday that i was about to do weekly vlogs without caring about my aesthetic but focusing on the message ❤thank you

@KatherineColeTipsandTools Ай бұрын

Completely agree!!! Sooooo many times I have content I want to share but don’t feel like getting completely done up or don’t feel even done up I’m presentable enough. The focus should be on the content and not how “pretty” I look. Thank you for reinforcing this idea.

@MarshaLynnHudson 2 ай бұрын

I love this. I totally agree. I make videos in my kitchen on the sofa and even on the patio. It’s all about the content that resonates with your audience. That’s what is most important. Now we can relax and just give good value

@leilanisoon 2 ай бұрын

Bless you Sis; love the truth that you are sharing! If you can let your personality shine through that matters most and you already have everything you need to be a successful content creator inside of you 👍🏻♥️🌺

@GraceFidel 2 ай бұрын

I just really needed someone to say this but some of us are still being real . I can’t start showing off what I can not keep up with . People who really with my life will enjoy my humble beginnings. Thank you for this message ❤

@LivingSimplyyAstrology 2 ай бұрын

Loving these tips as I definitely feel like not having an aesthetically pleasing background and appearance was a mental excuse for me not to make more videos during the past 3 years. Now, I'm committing to creating more "podcast" style videos because my messages are the bomb, so I am not going to let a poorly decorated room deter me from sharing!

@haywardandlove 2 ай бұрын

This is really helpful. I tend to shy away from long form video maybe because It's so easy to get distracted by the noise of content making and social media. This was encouraging. Thanks for sharing.

@TiffahLabeeb 2 ай бұрын

Just saw that you also have a youtube channel.. Running to yours as soon as I'm done getting these tips☺️☺️

@haywardandlove 2 ай бұрын

@@TiffahLabeeb thank you 💕

@Simplelivingslowliving 2 ай бұрын

Pregnancy looks amazing on you my dear.

@adele_kehinde 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this Erin. Your advice came to me at the nick of time. Lately, I have been feeling self conscious about my filming background. I was just about diving into the aesthetic sea and there I saw this video. It's a clear message from God to keep the money and focus on the message. 🌊of ❤ to you Erin.

@travelwgrace2900 2 ай бұрын

I love the task of asking yourself “what made ME stop on this specific post and watch all the way through.” I think it gives me more insight on how/what I post as a creator! Thanks for that❤

@jessicascreenwritingservices 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us, Erin. I remember when I first started creating content, I was super insecure about my bedroom/home office not looking aesthetic, but I’m glad I pushed through. The whole “aesthetic” thing is definitely put on a pedestal.

@TatyanaEdgeworth 2 ай бұрын

Honestly since I been providing more value to my audience, I been getting for subscribers and followers 😊 Putting in that work definitely helps out ❤

@ChillWithUche 2 ай бұрын

I spoke about this on my video,people even wait to get expensive gear,I started with my voice only,just got mic this month

@KendraRN 2 ай бұрын

Erin you hit the nail on the head with this one. My channel grew simply because of my authenticity.

@iamgoddesskouture 2 ай бұрын

I definitely needed this video. I am guilty of wanting an aesthetically pleasing feed on Instagram that I don't post consistently, and I know that in order to grow my business, I have to focus on the message. Thanks for the encouragement. Congratulations on your pregnancy ❤

@MelissaGaray 2 ай бұрын

I used to vlog back in my 20s and never realized until now how many ppl actually enjoyed it. My content was never scripted nor aesthetically pleasing. I plan on trying it out again with the same mindset I had back then. Thank you! 🙏🤍

@dionezahra 2 ай бұрын

Just like me now seeing content that is estetik making me shy. Thanks for this message, newbie here, it is just hard to start

@nalahwright 2 ай бұрын

I've been taking a breather from short-form content lately, focusing solely on long-form. Your breakdown of different formats for short-form content was spot-on and super easy to follow. Thanks for sharing your insights Erin! I've mentioned it before, but your Instagram reels in 2023 were top-notch! Your tips have given me some great ideas for when I dive back into creating vertical content. Keep up the great work!

@Taby0424 2 ай бұрын

Hey girl! I see you! I'm following your journey and you are doing the Thang!

@therealcrissyg 2 ай бұрын

I needed to hear this!!❤❤

@CareyDigital 2 ай бұрын

What a great and timely video! Aesthetics look good, and I love them, but it isn't always pretty behind the scenes. I find that anytime I try to make things look or seem better than they actually are, it feels overwhelming and exhausting (which is a telling sign, that girl, if you can't show up as you and feel good about it, it makes no sense) - often times the BTS looks like a mess, and things we are working through that we can share and that others can appreciate.

@jazminnwilliams 2 ай бұрын

Yassss to being yourself on camera!

@TiffahLabeeb 2 ай бұрын

Just saw that you also have a youtube channel.. Running to yours as soon as I'm done getting these tips☺️☺️

@jazminnwilliams 2 ай бұрын

@@TiffahLabeeb awwww thank you!!!!🫶🏾

@symmonep9591 2 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you ✨🫶🏾

@JasminesRooms 2 ай бұрын

I for sure used to overthink when it came to the aesthetics, but now I'm just like create the content and have fun. Overthinking the aesthetic can definitely keep you from being productive or even just starting. Thanks for creating this video! 💕

@tabithathewholistic 2 ай бұрын

Baybeeeeee. I ditched the heavily aesthetic idea awhile ago! 🎉🎉

@connieannjr 2 ай бұрын

The content I needed to see today!! ❤

@happycutebox 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I've started to realize how important it is to just be me.❤

@mbenookaambo7689 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the beautiful content you keep creating. I needed to hear this so bad🥺❤🙏🏽🙏🏽

@ColetteElizabeth 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. It's very encouraging 😎 POV: Colette is a beautiful name for a girl. It means "victory of the people" 💜

@FitnesslovesFashion 2 ай бұрын

Great advice. Thank you so much!!!

@shiphrahJ 2 ай бұрын

Excellent advice. Thank you!

@TiffahLabeeb 2 ай бұрын

Needed to hear this! ☺️

@ReagileKopi 2 ай бұрын

Erin! The braids ma’am! The braids are GIVING! You look so cute!

@jesshouston7 2 ай бұрын

WOW! Thank you for this! This was right on time for me! It is truly about being grateful for what you have now and using it NOW to get where you want to be! Thank you !! I have been putting my long form content on the back burner because I felt like I wasn't sure how to show up, but you said it, show up as ME NOW!!

@EatGreedyGurlRozay 2 ай бұрын

This was helpful! Thank you!!

@Shesfavoured 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for these tips & l love how clear and crisp the video is.

@Frugalmamagg 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations on being a new momma soon!🎉❤ such an incredible journey!

@rosasoregal 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful information! I needed this as I've been struggling my content ideas. Thank you, Erin! Loving the pregnancy glow, BTW. 😊

@FeliciaMesadieu 2 ай бұрын

Loved this. Thank you!

@earthyaly 2 ай бұрын

This felt like a big sister (or just a sister, we’re prob the same age 😆) giving really good content creating advice 💛

@TiffahLabeeb 2 ай бұрын

Just saw that you also have a youtube channel.. Running to yours as soon as I'm done getting these tips☺️☺️

@earthyaly 2 ай бұрын

@@TiffahLabeeb so sweet 💛

@earthyaly 2 ай бұрын

@@TiffahLabeeb you’re so close to your 1,000 subs!

@TiffahLabeeb 2 ай бұрын

@@earthyaly Yeess..almost there

@alyciaraee 2 ай бұрын

I agree. Thank you, Erin!

@ErinOnDemand 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! xx

@victoriaveeart 2 ай бұрын

Unaesthetic is actually in. The content of today is more important as people want more QUALITY then rich aesthetic cause it doesn’t look relatable

@MeettheMorgans 2 ай бұрын

Love these tips! Applying to my content now. Thank you for sharing!

@DubaiCashStuffer1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I really want to work on making content that resonates with everyday people and stay focused on budgeting, not how my background looks.

@Fitfemmelife2024 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this amazing video. I have been contemplating on whether to invest in courses and you really just gave me the blueprint, which is simplicity. I appreciate you❤

@venissaruddock 2 ай бұрын

I want to start a KZfaq channel because I have been asked so many times to and I am hella scared. But listening to your videos , it’s pushing me. 😊

@tramichalle 2 ай бұрын

Love this

@ChillWithUche 2 ай бұрын

Erin my fav KZfaqr

@crystyle_atl 2 ай бұрын

you are glowing mamas 🥰

@ErinOnDemand 2 ай бұрын

Aww thank you!! xx

@whitneybrown4067 2 ай бұрын

This is Gonna b so Insightful EoD🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Thursday😀….

@LifeWithKelli 2 ай бұрын

Another great video ❤

@TangelaTyshell 2 ай бұрын

Definitely had to get out that mindset. As long as my space is clean and my content is good Chile I’m pressing record 😂😂. Thanks for this

@Gistwithrubby 2 ай бұрын

This video should be giving 10/10

@YaritzaBetancourt 2 ай бұрын

Yup my house is not aesthetic but I’m not letting that stop me from creating. Thanks for the great video 🫶🏽

@coderhetoricwithtamtalk 2 ай бұрын

Facts!💯 Just do you and make your focal point of content, your 'Focal' point of your content.

@MountainofInspiration 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Again congratulations 🎉 🎉

@user-mf9ze8bf3j 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@TheArtSpectrumStudio 2 ай бұрын

This is like my calling… thank you ❤ 😂

@victoriaveeart 2 ай бұрын

Yeah the content that took me less than 3 minutes to film went viral on tiktok. It was beyond low effort and still got me sales but it was mainly the subject (my art) that people like. But interesting enough that same video didn’t perform that good on KZfaq shorts but the content that took me a bit more time to do. Still low effort but more quality, it went viral (compare to my reg numbers) on KZfaq shorts but not on tiktok 😂😂 social media is crazy

@followingmydestinee4574 2 ай бұрын

I’m ready and I am the niche lol.

@chocolatesundaze 2 ай бұрын

I told my subscribers from the jump, you get what you get I’m a human single mother and it is not always pretty…even did a cleaning video where I cleaned poop a child thought was a funny prank on their siblings

@Fashionpreneurondemand 2 ай бұрын

I half agree and disagree with this because depending on what niche you’re in if you’re in lifestyle or fashion or entrepreneurship and you’re trying to teach people how to start businesses how to become an influencer, etc. you need to look the part you need to look believable and who wants to purchase a course from you and your page looks tacky And unprofessional. That’s the reason why I watch your channel because your background looks professional.😅 🤷🏽‍♀️

@Simplelivingslowliving 2 ай бұрын

True.

@flourishwithflowers_ 2 ай бұрын

Some of this aesthetics stuff is rented, too.

@StaciLeaBeauty 15 күн бұрын

Didn't even think of that!

@flourishwithflowers_ 12 күн бұрын

@StaciLeaBeauty Once I started seeing all these creators' homes with no pictures, plants, or any color, I knew something was off. Apparently, if you have over a 100k, you can rent out homes and pretend they are yours. They're called creator homes. I wish I had thought of it. Lol

@StaciLeaBeauty 5 күн бұрын

@@flourishwithflowers_ Really! Pretty soon nothing is going to be real! I had no idea they rent homes but that makes sense why a lot seem to have the same vibe.

@flourishwithflowers_ 5 күн бұрын

@@StaciLeaBeauty This is what I think when it comes to 'real" I think people are going to get tired of all that fake stuff. They will start to look to creators who are more authentic and not faking the funk all the time. Those are just my thoughts. Those white walls and one plant is really getting old.