HOW TO SAVE MORE ON SPOTIFY

It's one thing to put your music on Spotify, but it's another thing to do well with it. If you've been using Spotify for a while, you might be tired of how inconsistently you interact with it.

Let's talk about how to get more people to play and save your music on Spotify if you don't know where to start. Here are some simple tips and tricks that will help you get more streams.

Catalogue Consistency

Most of the artists on Spotify keep their songs for a long time and only put out a few or even just one a year. But on Spotify, it's best to upload all of your songs at once. This is because if you have a single that people really like, they will start looking for more of your music.

If a listener visits your page and there is only one song to listen to, they will quickly lose interest and move on to something else. The more records you put out, the more likely it is that you will end up on bigger playlists. This is why we think you should put out good singles at least once every 1-3 months.
We also think you should set a budget for these singles so that you can get a certain number of listeners each month. Lastly, use the first three singles you put out to figure out your formula, like what artwork you use for your tracks and what promotion companies you use to get your music out there.

From the start, make it stand out.

You should make sure that your song flows well and is easy to listen to, but you shouldn't spend too much time on this in the first 15 to 30 seconds. You might be surprised to find out that many people skip over the first 10 seconds of a song.
Because of this, if you are new to making music, we don't think you should waste time warming up; you should just get started. This is especially important if you want to send your music to people who make playlists or labels.

The fewer words, the better.

Are all songs getting shorter? Some are, but only in some types of music. This means that you don't have to shorten your six-minute masterpiece if you are an instrumental artist. But if you're a hip-hop artist and you're still putting out long songs, you might want to rethink your approach.
Hip-hop artists should also keep in mind that the shorter the song, the less production and writing they have to do. This means that you'll be able to make more content. The long and the short of it is that the length of your song will depend on the type of music it is. Get to know your audience better and find out what they like to listen to most.

Artists can use Spotify

If you really want to get noticed on Spotify, you should use Spotify For Artists to its fullest. This is your chance to submit a song before it comes out so that when it does come out, it can be featured on Spotify's "Discover Weekly" page.
We think that submitting your song two weeks before it comes out is a very important box to check if you want to reach as many of your target audience members as possible.

Use your distribution company to its fullest.

Even if you've had problems with your distributor, you shouldn't say bad things about them on social media. At the end of the day, most musicians in the music industry will have bad experiences like this, but you don't want to burn your bridges too soon.
This is why it pays to be nice to your distributor, because you never know when they might find a way for your song or music in general to be heard. At first, it might take some time, but in the end, they will be your best friend when it comes to getting your music out there.

Try the "Splice" method.

To do this, you need to make a music video that is 60% of your song and put it on YouTube. Include the message "Listen to the full song on Spotify" and a link to where it can be found on Spotify over the video. The best part is that you can use the same promotional video on all social networks.

Just keep in mind that each social network has a different suggestion for how long a video should be. It's 20 seconds on Twitter, 30 seconds on Facebook, and 15 seconds on Instagram.

Long-term thinking is better than short-term thinking.

If you really want to make it big in the music business, you need to think about the long term. You don't have to have a hit right now; just put out more records to increase your chances of making one.
The more songs you put out, the more likely it is that Spotify's algorithms will pick them up. In the music business, it's all about playing the long game and coming up with a solid plan for when to release your music.

Cover That Artwork

Back in the day, the cover art was one of the most important reasons why most people bought a new CD. Now, it seems like the least important part of releasing a new single or album.
Not only will unique artwork attract potential listeners, but it will also make it more likely that your song will be added to a playlist. The more time and care you put into your art, the more like a well-known artist you will look.

Don't bother with useless playlists

A lot of people out there have what are called "junk playlists." This is what the soundtrack is called when most of the people who listen to it are passive and don't care much about the artist. Worse still, there are fake streams on some playlists.
With this in mind, keep in mind that you only want to be on playlists that have real listeners and followers. Smaller playlists are sometimes better because they have a more loyal fan base. Also, make sure the playlists you're on are related to your industry and niche. If they're not, it's a waste of time.

Social Media

If you only spend time and energy on Spotify and not as much on Instagram and Twitter, it will be hard for you to get followers and plays on Spotify. This is because the more effort you put into all of your social networks, the more you will be able to combine them to grow your brand as a whole.
It's easy to forget to spend time and energy on other networks, but if you want to be a successful musician, you'll have to make up for this at some point.

One Last Thing

Now you know everything you need to know to get more plays and saves on Spotify. As you can see, it's the kind of game that takes time and effort, but with a little bit of both, you can get a lot out of it. Just keep in mind that people want to hear music that is real and has their best interests in mind.

Show the people you want to reach that you mean business and are ready to keep putting out music they will love for a long time. Something has to give at some point, so keep in mind that the more you put into it, the more you get out of it.