Many people want to become famous on the internet, and there is tons of mixed advice on how to achieve this. Do not fear! WikiHow has done some research for you: the first and most important thing to do is find your niche, which is the portion of the virtual world in which you are most likely to break through. Afterwards, you can increase your chances of success by managing your online presence in the best way and using our tips to increase your attractiveness.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Finding Your Niche
Step 1. Determine what you are good at and what you enjoy doing
There are several ways to become famous on the Internet. Among the most popular are online streaming of game sessions and creating unique content in the form of videos or texts. Many internet stars have also become popular thanks to social media. Think about the things you like and create a strategy based on your skills.
- If you can't come up with something you're good at, think about what interests you and would like to know more.
- If you know different make-up techniques, you can create videos where you show others how to apply make-up.
- If you're really good at video games, you can stream or upload videos to YouTube to build a fanbase.
- If you already spend a lot of time on social media, think about actively growing your followers on these platforms to become famous.
- If you think you have an interesting life, you can create a vlog for people to follow.
- If you have very in-depth knowledge of a specific topic, you can start a blog or create online videos to teach other people.
Step 2. Observe the people you are a fan of
Another way to get inspired is to emulate someone you admire. If you don't follow any Internet celebrities, start looking for some online to get a better idea of what you need to do to become famous. Search for celebrities on websites like Twitch, YouTube, and online blogs. If you are already a fan of an internet celebrity and watch their content regularly, chances are you have a pretty good idea of what they do.
Popular Internet personalities include PewDiePie, FaviJ, Chiara Ferragni, Benedetta Rossi, and CiccioGamer89
Step 3. Do some research on the community you want to join
Communities are made up of a variety of people who have the same interests and often share ideas and thoughts. Some people in the community create online content and become famous thanks to it. Doing some research on other content creators or famous people will give you an insight into the competition and the potential fanbase you will have. Also, within communities, there are sub-communities or niche communities that focus on more specific topics. Look for other content creators' social media profiles or any video or written content made by them.
- Places where you can find online communities include the PlayStation Community, Figment, Harley Owners Group and Lugnet (which includes Italy's ItLUG).
- Some popular gaming communities include those from DOTA 2, CSGO, League of Legends, FIFA, and Fortnite.
- Some of the most successful people out of the gaming community include Park 'Lyn' Joon, Henrik 'Admiral Bulldog' Ahnberg, Jonathan 'Loda' Berg, Johnathan 'Fatal1ty' Wendell and Tyler 'Ninja' Blevins.
- Some of the most notable YouTubers include PewDiePie, Smosh, the Fine Brothers and Lindsey Stirling; in Italy, among the most famous, there are FaviJ, iPantellas and Me contro Te.
- You can also get information about the community by visiting the community subreddit on Reddit.com.
- If the topic you want to cover is already heavily exploited by emerging creators or established stars, you may want to choose something else, unless you are certain that you are bringing something new and unique.
Step 4. Narrow down and pick something you can do
Now that you've done your research, you can narrow down your choices. Think about your goals and decide if they are realistic. List all the things you might want to do, then evaluate their positives and negatives. Once you've narrowed it down, choose what you want to do and start creating a strategy.
Estimate the odds of success within the community by evaluating the competition, overall viewer base, and popularity of your content platform
Part 2 of 3: Managing Your Online Presence
Step 1. Be consistent across all platforms
Try to keep the same username on all social media so people don't get confused. Always use the same logo or profile picture to become a recognizable brand. You also need to be consistent about what you say and what kind of person you are. If you say one thing but act the opposite, never keep your word or act hypocritically, the people of the internet may get angry and fans may leave you.
- If you regularly use a logo or profile picture, make sure your brand is represented on the different social media platforms.
- Think of your brand as a company. If a company has ever-changing logos and store designs, it could be confusing for consumers. The same can be said of your fans.
- Regardless of whether you're angry, mean, happy, or funny, fans will be confused if your personality changes overnight or if you do things that don't seem consistent.
Step 2. Register on at least two social media platforms
Choose two social media that you are able to update regularly. This will allow your fans to access your content even when you are not creating new ones. When deciding which platforms to target, consider the age of your audience and which of them they are most likely to use. Cross-promote on different platforms and always give people an easy way to follow you somewhere else.
- If you're looking to attract a younger audience, platforms like Twitter and Instagram are the best.
- If you're looking to attract a more mature audience, platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, and LinkedIn are ideal.
Step 3. Create a website or blog
A website will allow people to search for you and find the different social media platforms you are on, as well as have direct access to your content. It will also provide promoters and advertisers with an easy way to contact you. Finally, a personal blog can also serve as an additional revenue stream if you decide to host advertisements or use affiliate links and promotions that lead to purchases on the sites of different manufacturers.
- Make sure you create a responsive website, meaning that it works correctly on all possible browsers and devices.
- If you specialize in creating videos, you can create a vlog instead of writing a blog.
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Popular blogging and website building sites include Wordpress.org, Wordpress.com, Squarespace, and Wix.
Wordpress.org requires more technical knowledge for configuration and should not be used by someone unfamiliar with programming languages such as PHP and CSS
Step 4. Use hashtags and memes
By using hashtags and memes you can reach a wider audience and attract new fans. Find hashtags that fit what you're doing and use them creatively in your posts to find fans who share your interests. Encourage followers or fans to follow a specific hashtag to increase your fanbase through social media. Share the most popular memes and the funniest content you find online. Interact with the online community that follows you.
- Share memes that are relevant to what's in the latest news.
- Popular memes include doge, forever alone, Good Guy Greg, Distracted Boyfriend, and Stonk.
- For example, if you have a food vlog, you could use the hashtags #food, #yummy or #foodporn.
Part 3 of 3: Increase Your Attractiveness
Step 1. Find uncharted territory
One of the best ways to get more following is to be one of the first people to indulge in whatever you are doing. Find a niche, like a small social circle, game, or topic that doesn't have many big personalities. Fortunately, since the internet has a lot of different groups and communities, there are many areas to explore.
- For example, YouTube is full of people doing reviews of popular movies, and you are likely to find a lot of competition in this area.
- In addition to finding a niche for what you do, you can find a niche for who you are.
- Famous Internet celebrities often represent a group of underrepresented people in society.
Step 2. Stay yourself
Fans love it when people show themselves truthfully in the content they create. Being yourself helps you make your brand consistent and gives fans an idea of what they can expect from you in the future. If you stray too far from who you really are and fans see it as a bad thing, you could jeopardize your online celebrity career.
Step 3. Interact with your fans and the community
If you're not used to using social media regularly, you can create a daily schedule to remind you to post and check out the various platforms. Doing this regularly will show your fans that you are active and give them a reason to keep visiting your page. Make sure you interact with your fans and only share quality content.
- If you post regularly, you will appear on some fan feeds.
- Also try to stay consistent with your content schedule. If fans are used to receiving content every couple of days, but at some point you take a week off, you may lose visibility and followers.
Step 4. Appeal to your audience
Even if you don't want to change the type of person you are, there are some useful things you can do to attract fans. In the content you post, you put emphasis on the things you think your fans would like to see. If you know that most of your fans don't like something, don't create content that talks about it. If there are things your fans always ask you to do, consider satisfying them.
Reply to people on social media and read comments on your posts
Step 5. Keep an eye on the number of visitors and subscribers
If you notice a huge drop in followers or a particular video or article getting negative attention, you will understand that you shouldn't continue in that direction for your career. When you see a random drop in viewers or positive comments, take some time to reevaluate what you are doing and internalize the criticism you receive. Edit your image and routine to maximize the number of fans.
If you post a really controversial video or article, create more content to explain what you meant or to apologize for what you said
Step 6. Always create high quality content
Try to create the highest quality content possible. Even if you don't have the right hardware, make sure the quality of what you post is always high. Posting irrelevant or unthinkable stuff could leave you with a shoddy product that can cause fans to unsubscribe or stop following you.
If you want to create videos, it is better to wait until you are able to shoot them in HD rather than posting a shoddy product
Step 7. Keep working on it
What many don't realize is that being an Internet celebrity takes a lot of effort, as much as a full-time job. If you're producing or creating unique content, you may not see a reward for all the initial hard work you're doing. It's important to continue to stay consistent and listen to both advice and criticism from the people around you. To stand out from other internet personalities you will need something unique and marketable.
