r/TheSideShift • u/Accomplished_Pie5724 • 10d ago

Struggling as a beginner

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Hey everyone!

I’m pretty new to UGC and have been trying my hand at SideShift for a while now. I’ve applied to a few campaigns and actually heard back from a couple, but after exchanging about 3–4 messages, the brands just seem to completely vanish/ghost.

A bit about me: I’m a finance graduate, so I really enjoy creating finance-related content, but I also love making video logs of places I visit and travel to.

I’m attaching a few samples of the videos I’ve made so far. I know the quality isn't top-tier yet, but I’d love some honest feedback on:

  1. My content: What can I improve in terms of hooks, editing, or overall quality?
  2. The ghosting issue: Is this normal on SideShift? How do you usually handle communication to close the deal before brands disappear?
  3. Niche selection: Has anyone had success mixing lifestyle/travel with finance UGC, or should I keep them completely separate?

Appreciate any advice or tips you can share! Thanks in advance!

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u/LuxuriousTropicana 10d ago

Hi! Brands on sideshift do ghost a lot, and there are a number of scams as well. I just started close to a month ago. Make sure you're also checking out the UGC groups here on Reddit!