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My client list went from full to three names in about six months.
I had a steady stream of referrals and repeat work until I stopped posting my portfolio updates online. The drop started slow, then got bad fast. A regular told me flat out, 'I forgot you were still doing this.' Anyone else seen their work dry up when they got quiet online?
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elliotm573mo ago
Honestly, sounds like @the_rowan has the right idea.
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gray_morgan29d ago
Wait, isn't that basically what @elliotm57 was already hinting at though? I have to say, the_rowan's idea is solid... that weekly posting rule really does work. I did something similar with my own shop, just a small sketch or finished piece every Sunday. Took about two months before my regulars started trickling back in.
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the_rowan3mo ago
That line about your regular saying they forgot you were still doing it really hits home. I went through the same quiet phase and my calls just stopped. What turned it around for me was setting a simple rule to post one finished piece every single week, even if it felt small. It's not about being flashy, it's just a constant reminder you're open for business. After a few months, the old clients started checking in again, like they just needed to see my name pop up.
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