Black Friday 2024 is officially over, as it took place on Friday, November 29, 2024. However, many companies often extend their sales through Cyber Monday (which was December 2, 2024) and even into the first week of December.

While the major Black Friday sales events for 2024 have concluded, here's a general overview of the types of deals content creators could have expected, and what to look for in future sales events:

What Content Creators Look for on Black Friday:

Content creators often seek deals on a wide range of software, hardware, and services that enhance their workflow, productivity, and output quality. This includes:

Software for Creation & Editing:

Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve (often has discounts on paid features), Filmora, CapCut, Veed.io.

Image & Graphic Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Canva Pro, Placeit, Visme, VistaCreate.

Audio Editing: Adobe Audition, Audacity (free, but might see deals on plugins).

AI Content Generation: Tools for AI writing (Jasper AI, Frase, SEOWriting.ai), AI video generation (Fliki, Pictory, Runway), AI image generation (Leonardo, Midjourney, DALL-E alternatives).

Animation & 3D: Reallusion (iClone, Character Creator, Cartoon Animator).

Productivity & SEO Tools:

SEO Tools: Semrush, Surfer SEO, AIOSEO, Sitechecker.pro, SERPStat, Wincher, TubeBuddy, VidIQ.

Project Management & Collaboration: Asana, Trello, Chanty, ProofHub, xTiles.

Email Marketing: ConvertKit (now Kit), MailerLite, GetResponse.

Cloud Storage: pCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive (for larger plans).

Website Hosting & Builders: Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround, Elementor, Divi, Astra, Shopify, Pixpa.

Hardware & Gear:

Cameras & Lenses: Mirrorless cameras, DSLRs, prime lenses, zoom lenses.

Microphones: USB mics, XLR mics, lavalier mics for clear audio.

Lighting: Ring lights, softboxes, LED panels.

Computer Components: Faster processors, more RAM, larger SSDs for editing.

Monitors: High-resolution monitors for accurate color grading.

Stream & Gaming Gear: Elgato products (capture cards, stream decks), webcams.

Courses & Templates:

Online courses on content creation, marketing, SEO, video editing, etc.

Templates for video intros, social media graphics, website themes.

Stock media subscriptions (photos, videos, music).

Tips for Future Black Friday (2025) and Other Sales:

Start Researching Early: Many companies hint at or even announce their Black Friday deals in early to mid-November.

Create a Wishlist: List the specific tools or gear you need and their regular prices. This helps you quickly identify genuine discounts.

Sign Up for Email Lists: Many companies offer exclusive early access or additional discounts to their subscribers.

Check Deal Aggregator Sites: Websites that compile Black Friday deals can save you a lot of time.

Look Beyond Black Friday: Many companies offer sales during Cyber Monday, Boxing Day, and other seasonal events.

Consider Lifetime Deals: Platforms like AppSumo often have limited-time "lifetime deals" on software, which can be fantastic long-term investments for creators.

Read Reviews: Don't just jump on a deal. Make sure the product or service is actually good and suitable for your needs.

While Black Friday 2024 is behind us, keeping these points in mind will help you snag great deals for your content creation journey in the future!