Our mission is to help the not (yet) outrageously successful knife makers become outrageously successful. One way to do that: we boost your giveaway on Instagram. For free. Want to make sure your Giveaway is crushing it? Get the most out of your Giveaway Post! How does the Megaphone work? It’s simple: we’ll share it […]
The Problem with Links in Instagram (and How to Solve it)
Summary for busy knife makers Links in Instagram are not clickable, EXCEPT the website link in your bio Make that 1 link count! In posts, refer to the “link in my bio” Either use a custom page on your website, or use a free tool (see below) Instagram is a quite simple tool and that’s […]
Gems & Knives: Talking with Ryan from @dragonsnestforge
Ryan is an awesome Texan blacksmith and knifemaker who is hammering metal under the name Dragon’s Nest Forge. He and I talked via Instagram and Google docs in September 2020. I edited the interview below for clarity and structure. If something is confusing, that’s on me. Message us if you would like to tell your […]
How Hunting Knife Is Trending in Google Searches
Hunting knives are one of the most popular custom knives. Drop point, antler handle, full tang: the recipe for a “classic” knife is clear. But if you want to not just make hunting knives but also sell them, then it pays to know a bit more about the topic, right? To help custom knife makers […]
What to do about Instagram Scammers
Instagram is a huge, world-wide community and it probably won’t shock you to hear that not everyone is on their best behavior. Besides bullying and flame wars, there is one nasty bunch making the rounds: scammers. And even the rather niche #customknife community isn’t spared. So, let’s talk: What are the most common scams, and […]