pixeltroid
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I have a twitter and instagram account dedicated to promoting my game projects. I try to upload something everyday (new designs, gameplay footage) with the following hashtags -- #platformer #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev #pixelart
I've been super active on a daily basis since July 2020. At this point in time, I have only 78 followers on twitter and 65 followers on instagram. I understand that followers won't translate into sales but I have noticed the following benefits:
- I know I am creating some awareness of my game. It's not much but it's better than absolutely nothing.
- The likes, retweets and interactions excite me and keeps me motivated. It reduces the psychological weight of having to create stuff in complete isolation, which is what I've been doing.
- My twitter and instagram accounts helps me keep track of my project's evolution.
- Maintaining my twitter and instagram is like a side-hobby which helps me learn about social media, networking. It also introduces me to like-minded game developers and game-related news.
- Knowing that people are watching my work keeps me on my toes drives me to create better work. If I wont put it on my social media, I wont put it on my game.
What are your thoughts on using social media for your game development projects?
I've been super active on a daily basis since July 2020. At this point in time, I have only 78 followers on twitter and 65 followers on instagram. I understand that followers won't translate into sales but I have noticed the following benefits:
- I know I am creating some awareness of my game. It's not much but it's better than absolutely nothing.
- The likes, retweets and interactions excite me and keeps me motivated. It reduces the psychological weight of having to create stuff in complete isolation, which is what I've been doing.
- My twitter and instagram accounts helps me keep track of my project's evolution.
- Maintaining my twitter and instagram is like a side-hobby which helps me learn about social media, networking. It also introduces me to like-minded game developers and game-related news.
- Knowing that people are watching my work keeps me on my toes drives me to create better work. If I wont put it on my social media, I wont put it on my game.
What are your thoughts on using social media for your game development projects?