Wow, I've been feeling a blue and flat lately. Like a roadkill smurf. A long term client who I make vids for (an international exploration app) has asked me to start making reaction videos to front their new TikTok campaign. This client has been QUIET lately and I honestly though they were going to jettison my services. They pay my rent each month so they mean a lot to me. I've been a bit grumpy about it, because I'm not looking or feeling great. Plus, it's more work than they originally requested when we first negotiated four years ago. I sent them my first video, full of trepidation, and THEY LOVE IT. Well, she likes my appearance at least, which is a big boost. Here's her reaction, it's cheered me right up. This client has an intriguing, almost spooky product, and user's videos do tend to go viral, so hopefully decent monetisation isn't far away. I won't ask for any more cash just yet - I need to get their TikTok flying before asking. But good times ahead. Just wanted to share a win with you - it is possible to make great money with a repeat client. I hope you land a client as cool as mine.

This bloody cable has tripped me up more times than I care remember. Let's learn about the TRRS cable, it's mysterious third ring, and why you absolutely have to get it right if you want to connect a bluetooth mic to your iPhone.

Time for a new auto signature. As my prospecting ramps up, I need to tell people who I am, what I do, link to my work, and also show off a bit. So I've added an auto signature to my emails. -- Vicky Video Presenter and Videographer 'Video is king and I make it bling' https://beacons.ai/vickyvideo According to ChatGPT, it should say all this, but I don't think it's necessary. What do you think? Keep it professional, concise, and easy to read: 1. Your Name Full name, bold if you want emphasis.Example: Vicky Duncalf 2. Your Role / Title Clearly explain what you do.Example: Local Videographer | Content Creator 3. Contact Info Email (if not obvious), phone number (optional but handy). 4. Website / Portfolio / Skool Link to your work so people can see examples.Example: www.localcreator.com 5. Social Links (Optional) Only include links that are actively maintained.TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube if relevant. 6. Short Tagline / Value Proposition (Optional) One line that explains what you do or why people should reach out.Example: “Helping local businesses tell their story through video.” Example Auto-Signature Vicky Duncalf Local Videographer | Content Creator 📧 vicky@example.com 📱 07700 900123🌐 www.localcreator.com “Helping local businesses tell their story through video.”

You only need a tiny number.The optimum is two or three. After that, the benefit drops off and it starts to look messy. Use one niche tag One location tag Optional: one content type tag That keeps your post tidy and still puts it in the right searchable boxes. Tagging works differently and it is powerful for local creators. Tag one business per post Only tag the one that appears in your video. Keep it clean. When a business sees themselves tagged, they are more likely to reply, re-share, comment, or follow. That extra interaction bumps your post in the feed. It also helps the algorithm understand who your content is for. Hashtags put you in search boxes.Tags create direct visibility with the people you want to notice you. Hashtags bring discovery. Business tags bring relationships. Use both lightly and with intention. That is the trick.

SHARONNNN! Meet Ozzie, my new DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Camera. Local Creators, you can still make fab footage on a phone. I've been doing it successfully for ten years - tell me what equipment you're using and we'll figure out the best settings. But with Ozzie, I can finally make feature-length local videos, show off my area properly, and attract better clients. Sometimes an investment changes your workflow and your opportunities.