The Gen X UGC Blog

Practical tips and advice for building a UGC portfolio that actually books clients by a 10+ year Web Designer and SEO strategist.

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Wovvo: The UGC Job Finding Tool That Actually Works (2025)

If you create UGC and haven’t heard of Wovvo…You are missing out! this isn't another UGC platform - it's a job-finding tool built by a frustrated creator who was spending 2-3 hours daily hunting for opportunities. Instead of taking platform fees or controlling who sees what, Wovvo will scan Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms 24/7, delivering all opportunities to one clean dashboard. With only 170 lifetime access seats left before they switch to monthly pricing, this could be the last chance to get in early.

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How to Create a UGC Portfolio in Canva

Building a UGC portfolio doesn't have to take weeks. With the right template and strategy, you can go from blank page to published portfolio in a few hours. Here's what I discovered after helping dozens of UGC creators build portfolios that actually get them hired - and why most portfolios fail to convert browsers into paying clients. I used all these strategies to get our portfolio found online in less than two weeks!

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Trying to Lowball Me Because of AI?

Brands are using AI as leverage to slash UGC creator rates. Here's why that's backwards - and how smart creators are actually increasing their value by embracing AI tools strategically.

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Work with Gen X UGC Chad and Jenny

Discover our streamlined process for working with Gen X UGC Chad and Jenny UGC collaborations. From briefs to delivery, see how we create authentic content with clear terms and professional results.

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Key Insights from Veteran UGC Creators

Recently, I came across several eye-opening Reddit posts from creators who produced many UGC videos over the past several years. Their insights were too valuable not to share, especially for those just starting their UGC journey. Let me break down the key learnings that could help you navigate your UGC career more effectively.

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Stop Underselling Your UGC Work

Lessons From a Web Designer Turned Content Creator - Full disclosure: Before I jumped into UGC, I spent years as a web designer (I still am very active in web design and SEO. But…I just had no idea about the parallels between these industries. It is wild! Especially when it comes to pricing and client management.) Here's what my website days taught me about running a successful UGC business.

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