Pick a starting lane
Choose one or two topics you already enjoy or know well. Make content in formats that feel natural, such as demos, unboxings, tutorials, reviews, or day-in-the-life clips.
UGC creator · on camera & voiceover
A practical start
in UGC.
A straightforward guide to making useful creator content, finding opportunities, and building from your first project.
My own start: SideShift
My starting point
I got started on SideShift ↗
The first steps
Start simple. Keep moving.
Make a few sample videos
Create three to five short examples with products you already own. Open with a clear hook, show the product, explain one benefit, and close simply. Label samples honestly.
Build a simple portfolio
Collect your best clips on one easy-to-share page. Add a short intro, the content formats you offer, and a contact method. Share only work you have permission to show.
Set up creator profiles
Complete profiles on the UGC marketplaces you use. Add a clear photo, concise bio, relevant examples, and accurate availability. Check each platform’s current requirements.
Apply and pitch consistently
Apply to relevant briefs and send specific pitches. Explain why the product fits, link one or two examples, and name the deliverable you can make. Track follow-ups and outcomes.
Agree on the work first
Confirm deliverables, deadline, payment, revisions, usage rights, exclusivity, and file delivery in writing. Price for the scope and usage requested.
Deliver, learn, build proof
Follow the brief and deliver in the requested format. Ask for feedback and permission to feature the work. Track what performs well and carry those lessons forward.
Disclose referral links
If you recommend a marketplace with an affiliate or referral link, clearly disclose the relationship beside the link and use only links issued to your account.
Let’s talk
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See my work or get in touch. I make conversational short-form videos for apps, technology, products, and lifestyle brands.