I am a lover of Instagram. It’s still not a high traffic driver for my blog, but I love the instant gratification when posting a new photo. And, I love getting a glimpse into the personal lives of the people I follow and network with online. This is a great platform to incorporate into your marketing strategy if you want to strengthen your personal brand and following. And it doesn’t take long!
Bloggers and home business owners are not reaping the rewards of this platform. This research Per-follower engagement for top brands is 58 times higher on Instagram than Facebook and 120 times higher than Twitter. With 85% of big brands marketing on Instagram, it’s a great place for you to offer your influencer services!
We’ve heard a lot this year about high-profile influencers making quite a bit of money sharing sponsored photos on Instagram. It is a social platform driven solely by image and brand love as users post pictures of them using their products and sporting their stuff. Here are a few places where you can connect with the brand Earn some extra money by blogging Or get some great free swag.
How to make money on Instagram
Hypermarket A new platform that has come to my attention. What I love about it is that many of the brands include small businesses and Etsy store owners. I love handmade products and I love promoting other home business owners. A lot of the offers here are just going to be for free products, but sometimes that’s okay – at least for me. A little good karma goes a long way in the blogging world.
Mobile Media Lab Some very successful brands have created connections to promote; Origins, Canon, Tommy Hilfiger. They are specifically looking for an audience of over 10,000.
Fashion PR girl Keeps a database of fashion-focused Instagrammers. One thing I really like about this site is that they educate brands about processes and best practices. It can sometimes be a struggle for bloggers and social media influencers when they approach a brand wanting to run a campaign but they don’t know how it works, what to expect and what is required of them. I’m excited to learn more about this one. You can sign up as an influencer here.
Dash Hudson A highly respected Instagram influencer network. They only accept about 1% of applicants. They are looking for at least 10,000 followers.
popular salary We currently have 125+ brand gigs including Nike, McDonalds, Google, Uber, Jim Beam and more. According to the company, most paid gigs require a minimum following of 5,000 to 10,000. Unfortunately, it is only available for iOS users.
You should always be hunting for Your own advertisers. Connect with your favorite brands on Instagram and Twitter like I suggested in this post. Offer Instagram promotions in your media kit.
If you’re on the platform and ready to move on, you always can Offer your Instagram account for sale. My former Instagram account was included with the sale of one of my blogs earlier this summer. You can sell social profiles alone on such sites Viral account And reputation swap.
Sponsored Instagram Post Tips
Get that follower count up. While most networks do not require a minimum, many brands are looking for 1,000+ when selecting influencers for their campaigns. But it never hurts to apply for relevant offers! Some companies are looking for smaller communities, especially for highly targeted marketing.
To increase your (relevant, engaged) follower count, I recommend:
- Visiting Instagram daily and liking photos in your niche. You can search a hashtag to find the most popular and recent ones. It only takes a minute.
- Tag brands when you use their products. They may just regram them.
- Use relevant hashtags. Also find some meme-based tags in your niche.
Hypermarket He said, “Don’t buy likes! You want your profile and followers to be genuine so that this is a beneficial promotion. Companies are looking to hire people whose followers are genuine and like their profiles.” That’s it!
Most influential communities are going to ask for one Short biography. I recommend tailoring it to include the demographics of your audience and the types of items you like to share and which get the best responses.
Fashion PR girl has an interesting Calculator That may help you Come with a per post rate. This gave me a suggested price of $156. I personally think it’s a bit high due to my low Instagram follower count at this point, but it also takes into account your Twitter following and website. You should always go with your gut a little extra when it comes to pricing.
Don’t forget to publish! If you accept any form of payment – cash, swag or otherwise – you must disclose your affiliation. A simple #ad or #sponsored hashtag in your post is acceptable to the FTC.
I’d love to hear how you’ve made money from Instagram. And your tips for growing a thriving Instagram profile!
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