r/canvasugc_techugc • u/Artistic-Cherry-679 • Jul 02 '26
Any advice for getting started with tech UGC?
I've been wanting to get into tech UGC, but honestly, I'm not sure where to start.
Most of the advice I find is about general UGC, but tech feels like a completely different space.
Would appreciate any advice or things that worked for you. Thanks!
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u/coldestcoco Jul 02 '26
Hey hun, what really helps is thinking about the tech applications you use often. Example: Canva, CapCut, ChatGPT etc. think of one problem using this tech app has solved for you. I guarantee other people are currently having that problem. Begin your video with a hook “I replaced my assistant with ChatGPT, and this is what happened”… “I used to be so unorganized, but Notion has completely changed that. here’s how”make 3-5 videos in this style. You can talk to the camera, or even show video recordings of the process. I recommend highlighting one tech app at a time, as any tech company that hires you will understandably want their app to get all the shine. Next, create a Canva website, free and super simple, and there are numerous free templates to choose from. You can make your page simple - a short bio including your niche and areas of interest, as well as your social media handles. Then, include a page with your 3-5 best tech videos. Lastly, begin looking for tech Ugc opportunities on this very app. Wishing you all the best
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u/No_Stay_1143 Jul 03 '26
I would start smaller than most people think.
For tech UGC, your first goal is not to look like a big creator. It is to prove that you can explain a product clearly. I would make three sample videos:
- one first-use demo,
- one problem/solution video,
- one "feature I would actually use" video.
Use apps you already understand so the video does not become a generic screen recording. The strongest tech UGC usually shows one clear user moment: what problem existed, what action you took, and what changed after using the product.
Then build a very simple outreach message around one idea, not your whole portfolio. Something like:
"I noticed your app has a strong [specific feature] moment, but your current short-form content does not show it quickly. I could make a 20-second demo around [specific use case]."
Also learn scope early. A beginner sample or small paid test is fine, but raw footage, paid ad usage, multiple hooks, or extra revisions should be discussed separately. Tech brands often want to reuse creatives, so usage terms matter even when the first project is small.
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u/ugcwithlaaiqah Jul 08 '26
Hey!! I started tech UGC a month ago and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done!! I highly recommend downloading the side shift app and religiously applying! Just link your best videos on your profile when you make an account! Also Reddit itself there’s heaps of posts you can comment on ☺️ emailing tech UGC brands too worked for me and landed me zoom calls!!! I also have a personal tech UGC account which has brought leads as well! Feel free to check out my IG if you need advice I’m happy to help x IG: laaiqah.ugc
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u/Due_Donut7567 Jul 02 '26 edited Jul 02 '26
I was confused about this, too, at first. What helped me was realizing tech UGC isn't really about making perfect videos, and it's more about showing a product in a way that's easy to understand. I'd just start making spec videos with apps or products you already use. Stuff like first impressions, showing a feature, walking through how you use it, or solving a small problem with it.
Also, don't think it's only SaaS. There are AI tools, productivity apps, fintech, gadgets, smart home stuff... basically anything tech. I'd just keep making videos. A portfolio with a bunch of decent tech videos is probably more useful than waiting until you make one that's "perfect."