HOW TO GET MORE LISTENERS ON SPOTIFY

Creating streams on Spotify goes beyond your artist profile stats . Spotify offers more meaningful data about your music and audience , more stable revenue from streaming royalties, and more opportunities to engage new listeners and grow an online fan base.

6 strategies to increase your streams on Spotify


1. Avoid Buying Fake Streams

It is imperative not to give in to this practice. Purchasing streams exposes your music to risks such as being banned , royalty reductions , or even permanent deactivation of your Spotify account. By organically growing your brand, you build an authentic community of true music lovers.

2. Claim your Spotify for Artists profile
First of all, become a verified artist on Spotify using the Spotify for Artists service. This allows you to personalize your profile, present your music to the editorial team, access detailed analyses , and benefit from promotional tools , thus helping to grow your audience.

3. Optimize your Spotify profile

Once your artist profile is claimed, maximize its benefits by ensuring optimal quality . Use a high-quality profile photo , write a captivating bio , add links to your social media , pin an “ Artist’s Pick ,” and create your own track art.


4. Create your own Spotify playlists

Take the initiative by crafting impactful playlists that subtly highlight your music. Whether it's a playlist of your own songs , a compilation of your favorites with your tracks interspersed, or a collaborative list with another artist, these playlists help increase your streams .

5. Use Spotify Promotional Tools

Explore web marketing services for personalized advertising on Spotify, targeting your specific audience with transparent tracking. These tools provide increased visibility to your music during commercial breaks for non-premium users.

6. Promote your music off-platform

Round out your strategy by promoting your music outside of Spotify , particularly on social networks such as Instagram , TikTok , and Twitter . Use these networks to create engaging content that encourages listeners to discover your music on Spotify.

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