What's the difference between following and connecting with someone in an online art community?

Following someone simply means you’ll see their posts in your feed. Connecting takes it further—it allows you to have direct conversations and start private chats with that person. Connections also appear on your profile, which provides social proof. For example, if architects or interior designers connect with you, visitors to your profile can see those professional connections, which builds your reputation and credibility.

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Asked by an artist learning to use an online art community · Answered by Indra · art-marketing-101 · 2026-07-17