A First-Month Checklist for New Creators

Brands browse masked profiles, so the details you fill in are what they judge you on. A complete profile is the cheapest way to be shortlisted.

Week one: the basics

Pick the category that matches most of your content and choose your home district. Add your platforms with their handles and follower bands. These three details decide which searches you appear in.

Weeks two to four: build trust

Connect your accounts so your numbers are read from the platform instead of typed in. Add a short bio in your own words and a clear profile photo. Answer brand requests quickly, even when the answer is no; responsiveness counts towards your score.

A complete, honest profile beats a bigger follower count.

Keep it current

Revisit your profile whenever your content or audience changes. Stale profiles lose out to ones that match what you publish today.