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Category: Making Beats
The Diversity of Customers in Beat Selling Business
In the world of beat selling, customer reactions are truly diverse. Some people make a purchase decision after listening to just a few demos, while others may listen dozens of times and never buy at all. Where does this difference come from?
(more…)Should I use Beatstars or WordPress for my beat selling site?
Deciding where to host your beat-selling site, be it on Beatstars or using WordPress, is a critical decision. Both platforms offer unique advantages and drawbacks. Let’s compare their features to help you make an informed choice.
(more…)Should I have multiple beat selling sites or narrow down to one beat selling site?
When running a beat-selling website, deciding between operating multiple sites or concentrating on a single site depends on your goals, resources, and market strategy. Let’s explore the pros and cons of each option.
(more…)Should You Upgrade from BeatStars’ Starter to Professional Plan?
BeatStars offers a compelling platform for music creators, enabling artists and producers to sell and distribute their tracks to audiences worldwide. Many users are drawn to its convenience and features, yet the choice between its “Starter” and “Professional” plans is not straightforward.
(more…)Tips for Selling Beats Without Being Influenced by the Sunk Cost Fallacy
As a beatmaker creating and selling original beats, it’s important to be aware of the sunk cost fallacy. The sunk cost fallacy is a psychological effect where people make irrational decisions because they don’t want to waste the costs they’ve already invested.
Here are three typical examples of how the sunk cost fallacy can manifest in beat sales:
(more…)A Problem Happened After BeatStars Implemented the Marketplace Fee of 12%: Double Payment Charged on BeatStars
Introduction
As a beatmaker, I use BeatStars to sell my creations. Recently, a strange thing happened: I was paid twice via PayPal for a single beat sale. This double payment led to a frustrating back-and-forth with the customer, BeatStars, and PayPal, highlighting some harsh realities for music producers.
(more…)I’m a beatmaker. Can you use multiple music distributors to distribute my music?
Yes, you can use multiple music distributors to distribute your music. However, there are a few important considerations:
(more…)Swing-infused hip-hop beats are cool, but hard to rap over. Is that just how it is?
Swing-infused hip-hop beats, known for adding a unique rhythm or groove to the music, can indeed be very appealing to listeners. This swing rhythm introduces a slight delay between certain beats, giving the music a sense of “swing” or “bounce,” a technique commonly seen in jazz and creatively adopted in hip-hop for its expressive potential.
(more…)What are the disadvantages of using loops to create hiphop beats?
Here are some disadvantages of using loops to create hiphop beats:
(more…)What is the difference between beatmaker and a producer?
The terms “beatmaker” and “producer” are often used interchangeably in the music industry, but they refer to roles with distinct differences. Here’s a breakdown of the main distinctions:
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