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Everything I Used to Start UGC
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items Everything that helped me start creating content, learn UGC, and begin posting as a beginner including affordable creator finds, apps, and the tools I actually use
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Everything I Used When I First Started UGC
Things I Used While Figuring It Out (Beginner Reality)
Everything I Used When I First Started UGC
These are the things I actually used to start making money quickly doing UGC!
I made this while figuring everything out from zero. It’s a simple, beginner guide for anyone trying to start UGC, create content, and finally understand how people start making money online without fancy equipment.
UGC Starter Kit: Beginner Guide to Getting Paid as a Content Creator
This is what I used to start filming content at home. It keeps your phone stable and makes your videos look instantly more professional, even as a beginner.
UBeesize Tripod and Ring light.
This made my videos look brighter and more professional immediately. Good lighting is one of the fastest ways to upgrade beginner content!
Ring Light | Up to 50% Off On Sale
This improved my audio instantly. Clear sound makes your content feel way more professional, even if your setup is simple.
BOYA by M1 Collar Microphone
This is what I used to make my content look clean and distraction-free. A simple background helps your videos look more ‘brand ready.
Backdrop to make your content look more Professional
I use this a lot while filming and editing. It keeps your phone charged so you can batch content without interruptions.
Portable Charger
This helped me organize ideas and stay consistent when I didn’t know what to post. Planning content makes starting feel way less overwhelming.
Creators Templates from Notion to stay organized
This is what I used as a beginner to edit all my videos. It’s simple, free, and perfect for learning content creation quickly.
CapCut Photo and Video Editor
I kept my outfits simple when starting. Comfortable, neutral clothing made it easier to film consistently without overthinking. Brands also don’t like you wearing other brands in content!
Cozy/ basic sweater
Things I Used While Figuring It Out (Beginner Reality)
I didn’t realize how much there was to figure out when I first started UGC. These are the little things I ended up using along the way while I was learning, staying consistent, and trying to make everything feel less overwhelming. I wish I had unders...
I didn’t realize how much time I’d spend on my phone editing and learning. These made long nights easier on my eyes while I was figuring everything out.
Blue Light Glasses
I used to work hunched over my bed or couch. A stand like this made it easier to stay consistent!
Sturdy and Portable Laptop Stand
I kept running out of storage while filming and editing. I didn’t expect that to slow me down so much at the beginning.
Google One App
I used these while learning editing and watching UGC examples. It made everything easier to focus on.
Jbl Wireless Headphones
I used to forget content ideas constantly. Writing everything down helped me stay consistent.
Moleskine Journal
I didn’t realize how often I’d need to quickly check lighting and angles while filming, this little mirror was super helpful!
Conair Small Mirror
I overthought outfits at first. Simple, neutral basics actually worked best for clean content.
Women's Basics T-shirt
Sounds simple, but having something like this helped me sit down and stay in ‘content mode’ while working.
Hydrojug No Spill Water Cup