How to succeed on TRAX.so
Guide Overview
TRAX is the perfect place for you to find success as an independent musician, band, or artist - in conjunction with or outside of streaming. If you are looking for ways to grow your following on TRAX, while making some good money in the process, read on so you can use the hacks listed below to your advantage. Here is a comprehensive guide to help you grow your TRAX fanbase, convert followers into subscribers, and maximize your income.
Remember:
TRAX offers independent artists exclusive monetisation options.
Followers can be converted into subscribers — they will pay for monthly subscriptions, purchase additional products and exclusive content, and tip you. So you can make money beyond what you get paid in subscriptions alone.
Success starts with YOU!
Being able to succeed on TRAX takes a bit of work. Just like any other business, if you are not willing to put in effort to grow your TRAX account, then success may not come as quickly as you think. It’s up to you to bring the world into your world on TRAX.
Let’s now dive into the list of hacks that you can utilize to maximize your success on TRAX. Make sure to read to the end for instructions on how to redeem your $15 sign up bonus!
1. Book a call with our artist rep
By far the best way to get started as a new artist on TRAX is to book in a call with our artist rep Chloe. We’ll run you through best practices for using the platform and how to start boosting your reach from day one. This is also a great option for those eyeing up a TRAX grant — we have lots of tips to share for perfecting your application and putting yourself in the best position to qualify. Book a call now from our Calendly.
2. Optimize your TRAX Profile
Think of your TRAX profile as a window into your persona as an artist. Putting your best foot forward means offering fans a variety of content and sticking to a predictable upload schedule.
Something as simple as making sure you have a high resolution profile and cover photo can go a long way in making your page stand out. As a minimum, you should try to ensure that your profile has one or two pieces of free content to entice new followers, that you respond to comments and DMs, and that you experiment with different content types (eg. videos, albums, etc.)
3. Maximize Social Media Leverage
Social media is your most powerful ally when it comes to promoting your TRAX profile. Utilize platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok to broaden your reach and increase your TRAX following.
Your IG followers can be directed to your TRAX account via a link in your bio or through swipe-up features in your stories. Regular, subtle promotions can enhance your TRAX profile visibility without overwhelming your followers. Your followers are more than just passive listeners, use TRAX to show off your personality and talent. As your social media following increases, so too should your TRAX followers — a domino effect in action.
4. Why Should They Subscribe? Make it Worthwhile
Understanding and meeting your fans’ needs is the cornerstone of success.
To do this, it’s crucial to understand what your fans want and expect from your content. Ask yourself: How can you make your subscribers feel special?
You might consider offering early access to your upcoming music, sharing unreleased tracks, giving behind-the-scenes content, or involving your fans in decisions like which track to release next via demo tapes. The key is to be interactive and creative in making your subscribers’ experience unique.
5. Consistency
This may not sound like a hack or trick, but if anything, the key to any kind of success is consistency. Consistently release music and other content to keep your audience engaged and coming back for more. This can include singles, EPs, albums, or even live performances.
Regular content creation on TRAX and your social media platforms is a must. The more consistent you are, the higher the chances of gaining more followers and, eventually, subscribers. Remember, consistency doesn’t mean daily posts; you could set a schedule that suits your workflow and keeps your fans engaged and looking forward to your updates.
6. Don’t Be Shy: Ask for Tips
Looking to maximize your revenue potential? Then don’t overlook tips as a potential income stream in addition to your subscriptions. Consider reminding your audience that they can tip you each time you post content.
7. Call to Action
You can be subtle about asking for likes and use it as a call to action (i.e. “Like” this if you…). You can even like your own content if you want (it does count, anyway).
TRAX likes can be given by those who are your followers and subscribers. Plus, more likes can also mean more social proof. With higher social proof comes the likelihood of being able to gain more success on TRAX.
8. Invest in Quality Content
When it comes to content, quality is key. Quality content is crucial in differentiating you from others and making your TRAX profile more desirable to potential subscribers. High-quality video or audio content doesn’t necessarily require expensive cameras or equipment.
You’d be surprised at the top-notch content you can create with your smartphone.
9. Offline Promotion
If you want to draw in some new followers to your TRAX account without social media, you can do it the old fashioned way. Imagine creating a small but loyal group of fans consistently supporting you with monthly contributions — it can quickly add up and significantly boost your income.
Think of it this way — if you have 10 fans each giving you $10 a month that equals $100/month. Now imagine if you can scale that to 100 fans, 1000 fans etc.
10. Modeling Excellence
Keep tabs on fellow creators on the TRAX platform. It not only helps them but it also helps you — because now, you’re able to see what your peers are up to, learning about the types of content they’re creating, and see which ideas are working well for them. This can be done by an artist on TRAX making a second listener account with a different email address.
It’s not about stealing their ideas, but about understanding their own creative process that goes into their photo, video and musical content, and thinking about how you could apply that to your own profile.
11. TRAX Grant Program
TRAX is empowering artists with a generous grant programme for up-and-coming creators. Our goal is to provide support to talented musicians who are driving the expansion of the TRAX ecosystem.
The TRAX Artist Grant Program is open to all genres, all geographies. These grants are available for executing projects beyond music e.g. music videos, producing merch, performances at live shows.
More info & details on how to apply for a TRAX grant are available here.
Sign up now and redeem your $15 bonus!
Now you’re ready to start using TRAX like a pro, follow these simple steps to get an instant $15 credited to your account.
- Create an Artist Account ✅
- Add a profile pic and Bio ✅
- Post a track to TRAX ✅
- Create and upload a video to your TRAX account ✅
- Create a text post ✅
- Post an item in your TRAX store ✅
- Post a photo to TRAX ✅
- Share your TRAX account on Twitter/Instagram ✅
- Contact @onlyontrax on Twitter or Instagram to verify and redeem your reward
