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40 days ago, I decided to start growing on Contra from zero and document the whole journey publicly π«Άβ€οΈπ. And now weβre here:
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So much has already happened. In these 40 days, Iβve already managed to:
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reach 156 / 1,000 followers
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get my first contract
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get featured on the Contra homepage
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get into Community Favorites
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participate in 2 Contra challenges #CapCutDesignStudio Challenge & #stitchchallenge
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make it into the Top 10% of creatives on Contra
Not bad for the first 40 days, right? π
Iβm still far from the final goal, but this already feels like proof that showing up consistently works.
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π¦ππΆπΉπΉ πΉπ²π³π: 844 followers
Follow along if youβre curious to see whether itβs possible to grow on Contra from zero
More is coming π€π€π€
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Follow along if youβre curious to see whether itβs possible to grow on Contra π
Keep it up , you have been doing well
and yes sure cosistency is key, i am now ranked Top 1 % with 3o days consistent hardwork but haven't gotten my first project yet, Can you please share what is working for you in your niche as well, i would be happy to hear
wooow Top 1 % sounds sooo good, congrats, I think what helped me get my first contract was consistently applying to all the job openings π
Wow thsi is so amazing, can you share how many projects you applied to, and can we connect on linkedin if you don't mind ?
I've applied on 40-50 jobs π Thank you so much! β€οΈ If you enjoy my work, I'd really appreciate it if you could check out my Makeathon submission too π
Congrats!
Thaaanks
As someone in the same boat, also trying to grow on Contra and gain visibility, Iβm wishing you lots of luck! π
Thaaanks, I love your works
You're doing so great!
Thank you so much Dylan , your words mean a lot to me
so cool!
thaaank you so much
Beautiful!
so cool
Nice!
thaaanksπ
Congratulations on Day 40. This is so inspiring, especially since I'm also starting from zero on Contra right now. I'd love to hear any tips or insights you've gathered so far. Looking forward to following your journey
Huge thanks! π If my work resonates with you, please don't forget to check my Makeathon submission too
Also on map page you can find day to day reports
Cool
Congrats!! You're doing well
That's awesome
That's great!!
wooow, congratulations!
CONGRAAAATS - good work pays off. π π
Followed :))
Congratsπ
You will get a massive jump sooner
we Respect the Hustle! If you ever need a voice actor, or stop motion animation, I am always down to collaborate!!!
rooting for ya
big win, congrats!! π
Keep going πͺ
Impressive!
Nice
40 days straight is the exact part most people never make it through they quit right before the compounding kicks in. You didn't. That consistency IS the skill, and you clearly already have it. The followers are just the scoreboard catching up to the work you're putting in....
congratulations
Congrats!! This is huge⨠just started on here, would love any advice
Cool
Beautiful
Iβm curious to watch you grow and take a page out of your growth playbook
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One month on Contra. π
Started at zero, now in the top 5% of creatives. π₯
No shortcuts. Just showing up, putting out real work, and staying consistent.
If you're just getting started on Contra, the score follows the effort. Build your profile properly, engage with the community, and keep your services sharp.
Still no client landed here yet, but the foundation is solid.
On to the next chapter.
lets go!π₯
Last Build Log before submission β Almost There.
https://on.contra.com/rLDNph
What started as a simple idea has become something much more personal.
Over the past days I've been transforming years of memories from Temple Lane Studios and the Irish Rock 'n' Roll Museum Experience into an interactive digital story.
This isn't a generic museum website.
It's an experience built around atmosphere, memory, sound, and discovery.
Every room has a purpose. Every transition tells part of the story. Every detail was designed to make visitors feel like they're uncovering something that has always been there, waiting to be found.
The latest milestone introduces the final narrative arcβbringing together recovered memories, rehearsal rooms, archival photography, and the emotional ending I've been building toward since the first wireframe.
What makes this project different is that it isn't based on research alone.
I've rehearsed in Temple Lane. I've spent countless hours in those rooms. I've met incredible musicians there. Those experiences became the creative foundation for every design decision.
Building this in Base44 has been an incredible experience. Watching an idea evolve from rough sketches into a polished interactive experience in such a short time has been genuinely impressive.
There are still a few finishing touches left before I hit Submit.
The next update will be the final one.
Wish me luck.
#base44giveitaglowchallenge @Base44 @Contra HQ
https://on.contra.com/mJH8Qb
I have officially submitted my @Base44 challenge! π
Just as I expected, immersive experience of the historical rock place place through eyes of someone who really was part of it.
Magnificent! Strong idea, flawless execution. Spot on, Bob!
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