r/creators

Hey everyone!
I am looking for reliable UGC creators to produce short-form video content (TikTok/Reels/Shorts) for upcoming brand.

Niche:
Astrology / Dream Meaning

Requirements:
• Clean video and audio quality.
• Ability to self-script engaging hooks based on our target audience.
• Deliver raw files + edited versions.

I’m doing a research, so please be clear when responding. Thank you for your help!!

Hey everyone!

I am looking for reliable UGC creators to produce short-form video content (TikTok/Reels/Shorts) for three distinct, upcoming brands. You can apply for one or all of them based on your niche:

1. Brand A (Pet Care Niche): A digital/physical tracking resource for pet owners. Perfect for creators with pets who love lifestyle content.
2. Brand B (Productivity SaaS): A smart PDF utility app. Great for student, tech, or organizational creators.
3. Brand C (B2B / Data): A business data transformation tool. Best for professional, tech, or corporate side-hustle creators.

Compensation:

• Base pay upfront per approved video (Rate negotiable based on your portfolio).
• High-tier 30% to 40% recurring commission on all sales generated by your affiliate link.

Requirements:

• Clean video and audio quality.
• Ability to self-script engaging hooks based on our target audience.
• Deliver raw files + edited versions.

Hello, has anyone here actually tried to buy 10k Instagram followers just to test if it works? 

So you see, my page has been sitting at the same number for weeks now and organic growth just hasn't been doing much for me lately. I keep hearing 10k is the point where brands actually start noticing you and reaching out for paid collabs, and that's also when Instagram opens up the monetization tools and a few other features. I've seen UGC creators talk about how hitting that number is what got them their first paid deals, and some even buy their way there just to look established enough to land bigger partnerships. That's got me thinking of just running a small test and buying my way up to that mark. Not really planning to make a habit of it or anything, just curious to see if hitting that number actually opens the door to earning from my content the way other creators seem to be doing.

Although what's making me hesitant is not knowing what to expect from it. Buying 10,000 followers on Instagram could go totally fine or it could end up backfiring, and I'd rather have realistic expectations going in before I spend money. Does Instagram actually treat your account differently once it crosses the 10k mark, even if the followers were paid for? Do brands even check how you got your followers or do they just look at the count and move forward? Do the followers stick around long enough to matter or just drop off within a few days? And how real is the chance of getting your profile locked over it, or is that mostly people on Instagram overreacting?

For anyone who's tried to buy followers before, what stuff did you actually look at before picking one? Things like if the accounts look real, how fast the followers come in, the pricing, and whether the service actually replies when you have an issue. Just trying to make a smart call on this before I commit to anything.

Hey everyone, I wanted to get your opinion about my YouTube channel. 🎮

My channel is mainly focused on gaming, and I usually upload different types of games. However, lately I’ve been struggling because most of my long-form videos barely get more than 50–100 views.

On top of that, my Shorts content is pretty random sometimes — things like TikTok filters, viral clips, funny moments, etc. I’m starting to feel like that might be hurting my channel because the people who subscribe from those Shorts don’t really watch my gameplay videos afterward.

I recently hit 3,000 subscribers, which made me really happy, but shortly after I lost around 10 subscribers. I know that’s probably normal on YouTube, but it still made me wonder if I’m doing something wrong.

So I wanted to ask you guys:

- Should I focus on just one game/niche, or is it okay to keep uploading a variety of games?
- Should I delete the random Shorts and only upload gaming-related content?
- How did you overcome the stage where your videos barely got any views?

Any advice would really help me a lot 🙌

Looking for 3-4 ladies keen to make 3-4 videos initially, with a possible long-term collab if it's a good fit. Early 20’s to early/mid 30’s.

Please note that the company you’ll be promoting is in the adult industry (an adult creator platform), but all content is SFW (you’ll just be helping with platform benefits, explainers, marketing style UGC).

English at a fluent level, ideally American or Canadian accents, but open to generally fluent soft-accented English speakers.

If keen and want more info, please DM!

I have a small brand page on Instagram. A few months ago, my account was stuck at around 450 followers, so I tested a small follower package from an online service.

The followers were delivered quickly and the profiles looked real, but I noticed they do not engage with my posts or view my stories. Now I am confused about whether this actually helps my page or hurts it.

I bought around 250 followers so far. Should I stop here and focus only on organic growth, or is it okay to use a small number for social proof?

Also, can Instagram detect this kind of activity and remove or limit my page?

I would like honest advice from people who have tried this or manage brand pages.

Hey guys,

For the last few months, I’ve been working on a side project. It’s a Windows desktop app built for video editors, clippers, and creators.

Honestly, I only built this because my own workflow was driving me crazy. I was so tired of using sketchy, ad-filled websites just to grab source clips, waiting forever on Adobe Media Encoder, and juggling Handbrake just to compress a file. I just wanted one clean app on my PC that handled all of it.

What it actually does: It’s basically an all-in-one hub with four main features:

• The Downloader: Replaces those dodgy websites. You just paste a link, pick your quality (4K, 1080p, 60fps) and format (MP4, MKV, etc.), and it rips it with zero quality loss. No pop-ups, no fake buttons.
• Media Encoder: A lightweight alternative to AME. It remuxes and encodes heavy video files super fast so they’re ready for your timeline.
• Video Compressor: Basically a Handbrake replacement built right in to shrink massive files without ruining the quality.
• "Anti-Compression" for TikTok/Reels: This is the feature I'm most proud of. We all know TikTok and Insta absolutely destroy the quality of desktop uploads, turning crisp 60fps edits to mush. I built a proprietary processing module that forces their algorithms to bypass the heavy compression entirely. You get pristine, true 60fps uploads straight from your desktop browser. It actually works.

I'm looking to team up! The app is fully functional right now. It’s got a super clean dark-mode UI, licensing tiers are set up, and the core engine runs perfectly.

I really want to take this to the next level, but I can't do it all alone. Whether you’re a marketer who knows how to reach the editing/creator community, someone who wants to co-found and help steer the ship, or you just think it's cool and want to beta test it, I’d love to chat.

If you’re interested in getting involved in any way, drop a comment or shoot me a DM. Happy to share some screenshots, talk about the vision, and see if we can work together!

I'm looking forward to creating a YouTube channel where I post gaming videos and I'm wondering what editing software to use?

Hey creators,

We’re looking for confident, camera-friendly UGC creators to become the lead face of our brand across all social media platforms.

This isn’t a one-off collaboration — we’re building a consistent brand presence and want someone who can represent us across content formats (short-form videos, ads, organic content, etc.).

What you’ll do:

• Be the on-camera face for our brand content
• Create engaging short-form videos (Reels, TikToks, Shorts)
• Collaborate on content ideas and trends

Compensation:

• $150 per video (negotiable based on experience and quality)
• Opportunity for long-term collaboration and increased rates

Selection Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will first go through a trial test video before moving forward
• If the trial goes well, the trial video will also be compensated
• Successful creators may move into a long-term contract with the brand

What we’re looking for:

• Strong on-camera confidence and communication
• Experience in UGC, content creation, or acting is a plus
• Ability to follow briefs while adding your own creative touch
• Consistency and reliability
• Natural personality and authentic delivery — we are NOT looking for overly scripted or heavily “made-up” acting styles

If you’re interested, drop:

• Your portfolio / past work
• Social handles
• A short intro about yourself

We’re aiming to build something long-term, so if you’re serious about growing as a creator and becoming a brand face, this could be a great fit.

Looking forward to seeing your work 👇

I kept running into this annoying problem while recording videos.

I’d set up my phone, hit record, walk into frame, then walk back just to realize the framing or lighting looked terrible 😭

I tried a bunch of apps for this, but most required downloads, accounts, cables, subscriptions, or weird setup steps every single time.

So I ended up building a small website where you can see your phone camera live on your laptop while recording.

No app, no login, no cable.

You just open the site, scan a QR code, and it connects instantly.

It also saves the recording on both the phone and laptop automatically.

Would genuinely love feedback from creators because I’m still improving it.

I’ve been trying to grow a smaller Instagram page for a while, but the posts barely get any traction even when the content is decent. I know likes aren’t everything, but it feels like posts with low engagement get ignored faster, and that makes it harder to get real people to even notice them.

I’ve been thinking about buying Instagram likes just to give a few posts a better first impression, but I’m not sure if it actually helps or if it just makes the numbers look weird.

Has anyone here tried it before? Did the likes stick around, and did it help your posts get more attention, or was it basically just a waste?

If your newsletter fits any of these niches:

• Project Management, Education, Personal Development
• SaaS, startup, or founder focused

You can send a cross promo request directly here

If not, feel free to join the community (130+ creators) and let me know your niche, I’ll notify you when a relevant opportunity comes up.

Let’s help each other grow in a way that’s authentic and valuable to our readers.

This will be my first official gifted collaboration with a brand through email, so what should I know before going ahead with it? I’ve heard that gifted collabs can be a nightmare for the influencer during tax season. I’d like to avoid anything like that, so is there any information I should request from the brand? Or should I just do the collab this one time as a non-regular thing?

The terms they specified is having 1 post within 14 days of receiving the product, and 2 more within 7 days of that. They will get unlimited usage rights of the content, which frankly I’m fine with since I don’t really make content consistently or full time. The content will only be centered around one product, though I will be sent other products by them as compensation as well. Shipping and product costs will be covered by them.

Hey everyone,

I currently have 6 micro-SaaS live, bringing in a bit over $20k in MRR.

The crazy part? I barely wrote a single line of code. I used AI to generate everything, from the database to the UI.

It wasn’t magic on day one. I spent hours stuck on broken code before I finally cracked the system:

• Keeping the idea tiny (a true MVP).
• Prompting the AI step-by-step.
• Launching fast to get real traction.

Lately, I see too many non-tech people give up at the first AI bug. It sucks because the technical barrier is basically gone.

So, I’m starting a Skool community.

Full transparency: I will probably charge for the full course down the line. It makes sense given the exact workflows and copy-paste prompts I’ll be sharing.

But the main goal right now is to build together. Building alone is the fastest way to quit.

If you want to join and build your own AI SaaS with us: drop a comment or shoot me a DM, and I’ll send you the invite!

One thing I noticed:
Platforms with built-in discovery convert way better than ones where you have to bring 100% of traffic yourself.

Small accounts especially need discoverability.