Waking Up To The Idea Of Community

December 30, 2021

It is pretty safe to say, that most of us have heard the phrase, the creator economy. It basically refers to the millions of freelance and independent creators, bloggers, vloggers, and social media influencers who are trying to build their tribes or communities. That is just our quick overview. But there are a lot of reports, surveys, and discussions going on online on a daily basis. The reports of the overall growth of what is being called the creator economy are strong. We are living in fascinating times. And the software tools at the fingertips of creators are helping to fuel what some may call a boom. There is also a lot of talk in relation to the monetization aspect of the creator economy. 

So there is definitely a lot of chatter in relation to the overall creator economy, but what is actually happening in the trenches with creators? How are they fairing inside of what some are calling a boom? Are they seeing any meaningful monetization? If they are starting new projects, organizations, or businesses, how do they feel about the current social media environment?

Here at the Let's Pop Art we definitely fall into the category of new projects, organizations, or businesses who are just starting out. And we find our social media a bit challenging, but we are always grateful for the connections we make.

But the one thing that we have noticed is that it feels rare that we are connecting with people on a real community level. And when we do, we really appreciate that. But all this has had us analyzing community, thinking what that means, and has got us thinking about what we are going to do or build to create a community. 

So let's ask a question. Do you think there is a strong difference between having followers on social media compared to creating a real community on a platform or social media platform? We are on the side of creating real community. And we believe that it is important for the art and overall creator ecosystem to take a serious look at this. On a technology level, there is so much on the horizon in relation to art. But will community be the driving force in creators being successful? Will it take more than just a lot of followers on social media for creators to be successful?

We believe that community is so important going forward. And could be a game changer for people who are willing to engage and take a deeper look at all the possibilities it may offer. So, let’s ask a few more questions. Do you think that social media has been good or bad in relation to creating real community? Do you think that social media has helped the overall blogging community or ecosystem? And the last questions are. Like us, on your social media, have you noticed that it feels rare to connect with people on a real community level? And when it happens, do you really appreciate it?

 All these questions are meant to be thought provoking and to take a deeper look into what community is and could be. We believe this is an important topic for the overall creator ecosystem. And believe there could be many small and large niche communities created that could be beneficial to creators. We believe that the conversation about community needs to be loader and we are doing our bit to just be a part of it. So, with a glass half-full mindset, we hope you like this blog post and find it valuable.