I already kinda feel like a w**** by posting "type beats" 😭 but I don't really think that type beats are a big deal anymore, I see it's purpose and I understand that it doesn't de-value my beats.

Here's my question: how do I get more views on my beats? Is posting free beats the way to go? And how do some producers get so many views on their first beat?

Just do remake beats of new songs that come out bro. If you’re great at remaking instrumental I’m sure you will get views and get your subs up.

Type beats is crucial. Targeted IG ads will work well too. To be honest, if you’re trying to have a beat store that makes money now, you gotta treat it appropriate for the market, most people are generic and want to emulate success so you will have to cater to not just writing type but actually making “young thug type” and “Dababy type” beats. Achieve financial freedom by giving market what it wants and pursue your own artistic integrity in addition to it because that’s not a “get paid today” road.

Also yes, free if credit is given is fine, will promote you for free, then give them high quality wav for a low fee and stems for a higher fee.