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Finding your niche is a journey, I won't lie. I started doing random stuff like travel, tech, food until I noticed people vibed more with my tech tips. That’s how I locked in. Sometimes it’s not about what you love alone but what people connect with too. Just experiment and watch what clicks with you. You’ll figure it out eventually. So, it needs no pressure at all.

Keep it simple but bold. Use bright colours, close-up faces, and short text. I’ve noticed that thumbnails with real emotion like surprise or excitement always perform better. I learned that the hard way after posting one dull thumbnail that nobody clicked 😩. Canva helps a lot too, I just pick a clean layout and tweak it small.

I’ve seen people made creative things with recycled fabrics, bamboo, and even old newspapers. Funny enough, my aunt used palm kernel shells for decor once and the thing was so beautiful. Sustainability does not have to be expensive or it’s just about being mindful and creative. Check local markets or your environment, you’ll find plenty of affordable eco-friendly materials. Sometimes, it’s those local finds that give your work the real thing you need.

Start small and use social media to promote everything. I know one lady in Lagos that started by posting her crochet bags on Instagram now she’s getting international orders. I find out that people love handmade items, especially if the presentation makes sense. So, to do that, you have to learn branding, package your stuff well, and engage with people on a deeper level. Don’t wait till everything is perfect before you start. Start and grow with time.

Honestly, yes and no. I’ve used a few, and I must say that they’re very cool for brainstorming or when my head is blank, but they can’t really capture that human flow. Sometimes I read what they write and just laugh like, “which kind of robotic talk is this?” 😂. If you depend on it too much, your content will likely lose that personal spark you need.

I’ve tried a lot of them, but I think Notion just clicks for me than the rest. It’s quite simple and flexible as well. I use it to track ideas, plan content, and even write small notes for videos. But if you’re just starting, Google Sheet can still work wonders if you know how to use it.

I’d love to say “for the audience,” but truth be told, algorithm still hold that power. You can make a fire content, but if algorithm does not push it, it dies in silence. I try to balance both, make my people happy, but still package it for algorithm to pick it. It's just a survival tactic.

Honestly, online community changed my life big time. I met some good people who later became real friends. There was a time I was job hunting and one guy from a forum helped me fix my CV. Till today, we still gist. I think when you join the right online group, it boosts your confidence and connection too.

If I can master storytelling instantly, I will definitely definitely do well 😅 That’s one skill that makes any content stand out. You can talk just about anything and still make people hooked. I envy creators that talk like they’re just gisting but still drop some insight .Storytelling is a real superpower for content creation for sure.

Visual all the way for me. I’m a sucker for good thumbnails, bright colors, and smooth editing. People don’t read again like before, I'm going to be real. A clean visual grabs attention fast. But text still have that power, like when someone gist or write from the heart. Sometimes a few words can definitely hit you harder than a flashy video.

I prefer long-form content. When I watch a proper YouTube video, it feels like you actually learn something. Short clips are interesting but most of them are too shallow. I feel like long-form gives creators time to express themselves. But I won’t lie, attention span has really reduced these days. People want quick laughs and move on.

Too many of them. I’m on X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, even Threads. It’s like every year, a new app will pop up. Sometimes I feel burnt out, I'm not going to lie. Managing all of them it’a not easy, especially when you are trying to post regularly.

Honestly, I’m more comfortable with Windows. It’s what I started with, and it still gets the job done. I tried Mac before, but the price is too steep. I like how flexible Windows are. The plugins, software, everything is just perfect.

That “just a prank bro” line is tiring now. Half of these prank videos are not funny again, they’re just pure disrespect. You can’t embarrass somebody, then say “it’s content.” I remember one guy tried that in a mall, before he could explain, the other person gave him a dirty slap. People should learn boundaries.

It's like people are just using online to display their wicked side. The way some folks insult others over a small disagreement is crazy. I think it's because we don't see each other face-to-face, some people feel too bold to talk anyhow. I’ve seen creators almost quit because of hate comments.

Sometimes we forget that rest is an important part of productivity too. It's not about grinding every day like it's a competition. Take a break, eat something nice, even gist a little with your friends. That's when new ideas would come .

I’ve always wanted to try animation. I see those short storytelling clips on TikTok and I fall in love with them. Maybe I’ll start with Canva motion graphics first and advance later.

I wish tech can create an app that can edit, caption, and auto-upload across platforms at once. Posting on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram one by one can be very stressful. Even scheduling apps are still not getting it right, they are stressful too. We need something smart and stress-free.

If I can go back, I will tell myself to stop caring about what people think. I wasted too much time worrying if my content was “good enough.” instead of starting up as nobody is perfect from day one. You improve as you go. I’d also tell myself to learn editing early, that can actually save a lot of stress. 😂

Honestly, I like both, but it depends on my mood at that point in time. Videos are good when I want visuals or reactions, especially those funny skits or tutorials. But podcasts are perfect when I’m doing chores or stuck in traffic. 😂 I just plug the earpiece and zone out.

I did a podcast once with my friends, it was nothing serious, just a random talk about hustle and life in Lagos. We record with phones and edit with Audacity. It’s been fun, especially when people message you saying they relate to the stories.

This is very scary. It's worrisome how the platforms we use on a daily basis are leaking our data anyhow. I don't even trust online privacy again. Imagine your chat with customer service ending up in public. 😩 I think Discord should step up their security game very quickly, because data leaks are no small issues at all.

AI tools are not bad. I use ChatGPT sometimes to brainstorm titles or outline scripts, but I don't use it to write content at all. It's a big problem when people start to depend on AI fully. That will kill creativity very quickly

Someone once told me, “Stop chasing perfection, just post.” That line changed my whole mindset. Before, I’d spend weeks tweaking all my video titles and thumbnails. These days, I just drop content raw, if it’s good, fine; if not, I’ll learn. Perfection can kill consistency

I still remember the YouTube short I posted early last year. I thought it’d go viral because I put in a lot of effort. It was a clean edit, catchy title, everything was so perfect. It barely hit 50 views . I was found refreshing the analytics like I was waiting for a bank alert. 😂 But I learned that sometimes the algorithm just doesn't work in my favour that day. Now, I don't stress again, I just post, move on and keep improving.