What’s All the Fuss About the Creator Economy?

Check out our newsletter relaunch with curated and exclusive ecommerce resources! ­ ­ ­ [Ecommerce Platforms] ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Hello ecommerce enthusiasts,  Today, nearly everyone has a smartphone in their pocket and consumes huge amounts of creative content. And with all the new multimedia tools at our disposal, anyone can become a content creator. The medium has been greatly democratized with the advent of social media and high-engagement platforms like TikTok.  What's more, monetizing these creative talents has become even easier if you manage to link your creativity with some good ecommerce best practices.  That being said, it's easier said than done. Without a clear strategy in mind, succeeding in this overcompetitive niche can be quite challenging. Fortunately, our team has done some extensive research on the matter and can help you set the groundworks for success.  To this end, we selected a few articles that focus on the creator economy, and provide you with some advanced tips and best practices on how to make the best out of TikTok for your ecommerce ventures. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ [Ecommerce Launch Checklist] ­ ­ What is the Creator Economy? 📹 ­ In the past decade, creation has evolved thanks to the rise of new types of (social) media as well as the way the average consumer can access content.  Once a niche exclusively reserved for industry professionals, content creation has come within the grasp of the mainstream creatives. With the evolution of the internet, we've begun to see varying forms of democratization in various traditional sectors.  Media is one of the most impacted industries, as unlimited internet access gave birth to what we today call as the Creator Economy.  But what exactly is this creator economy and why does it matter so much in the grand scheme of things? How can creation empower individuals to share their thoughts, talents and opinions and allow them to make money with it?  Read our full article to learn more about the details of this new economical paradigm. ­ ­ [Read full article]( ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ How Miss Excel Makes $100k Each Day Selling Courses 🤑 ­ TikTok is filled with success stories, but the ecommerce enthusiast can particularly relate to Miss Excel's.  Miss Excel (Kat Norton) has built a strong following on TikTok and Instagram by providing useful training courses for Excel and other Microsoft and Google products.  By using social media as her main business driver, this influencer now generates $100,000 per day by selling online courses!  But what's her secret? How did Norton achieve such rapid growth? In the age of creators, what does Kat Norton sell, what makes her stand out, and how does she use social media (like TikTok and Instagram) to bring in more business?  All the answers to these questions are in our article on [How Miss Excel Makes $100k Each Day Selling Courses](. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ TikTok Marketing for Ecommerce Store Owners 📱 ­ TikTok has gained a tremendous amount of notoriety around the globe for the social app's features for quick video sharing, vibrant conversations, and popular games, challenges, and tactics used to entertain users.  With more than 1 billion monthly active users, as an eCommerce store owner, you can reach an enormous potential of customers through the app.  However, TikTok is also quite different when it comes to promoting products and services. Its algorithm can be difficult to grasp if you aren't well-acquainted with the basics.  Fortunately, our article will guide you through the most practical TikTok marketing techniques like partnering with influencers, creating hashtag challenges, and advertising. ­ ­ [TikTok Marketing for ecommerce store owners]( ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ How to Make Money on TikTok Without The Unrealistic Hype ­ High-profile TikTok creators are raking in some major dollars. With billions of users hooked on the platform, becoming an influencer on TikTok can be incredibly lucrative.  But how exactly does this work? Is it possible for the average user that wishes to dedicate some of their time to start making money with this app as a creator?  In our article on [How to Make Money on TikTok Without The Unrealistic Hype](, we try to answer these questions by providing you with a rundown of the basics of what it means to be a monetized TikToker.  More importantly we explain how to focus on the four pillars that can help you be successful in this niche:  - Authenticity - Engagement - Value - Monetization  This should provide a realistic vision on what it takes to start making money on TikTok. ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Hopefully, these articles demystify the Creator Economy and allowed you to get acquainted with the curious beast that is TikTok.  Remember to regularly check your inbox for more curated content from our team that will help you discover new ways to market your online business and get ahead of your competitors.  Many thanks for reading, The Ecommerce Platforms team ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Ecommerce-Platforms.com / Reeves and Sons Limited 86-90 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE, London ­ This email was sent to {EMAIL} You've received it because you've subscribed to our newsletter on ecommerce-platforms.com. ­ [Update your preference]( Weekly Newsletter - NWS2 9AUG2022&utm_medium=email) | [Unsubscribe]( ­ ­ ­ ­