Many people still don’t understand how making money by posting photos and content on social media. In simple terms, people who are known to have expertise in certain areas keep posting content about what their passionate about then the next thing they get more views then finally they might attract followers and even get commercial work. Of course it’s not as simple as a,b,c, you need to be strategic and plan your content ahead of time.

1. Digital products

Digital products are basically e-products which can be sold online.  E-products can be anything from an ebook, downloadable travel guide or workout program, to a one-page meal plan or organizational template.

2. Brand ambassador

Ever noticed some influencers keep pushing certain products? Well, they are usually paid to do that. Brand ambassadors are employed by the brand when they are naturally a good fit and align well with the brand and the target market. They are paid and sometimes given free products so that they can easily advertise their work.

3. Social media sponsored posts

Sponsored posts are usually used for short-term, in this case an inluencer is meant to incorporate the product in his/her posts. You need to develop unique imagery and promote a product

4. Affiliate marketing

This is where you sell a product and get a commission from the product you sell so it’s really about the effort you put in.Affiliate marketing is typically on a pay-per-sale, pay-per-click or pay-per-lead model.

title: “How To Make Money As A Social Media Influencer” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-15” author: “Bradley Brown”

As easy as it may sound making money as a social media influencer is not that easy. People assume that all you have to do is keep posting on social media and eventually you’ll get a following and then you attract relevant brands from nowhere. For starters, you need to know if you have influence, you could have 4,000 followers but have really good engagement or 20,000 followers but little influence. If you have established that you have influence read these tips and see how you can make money.

  1. Get sponsored posts Sponsored social media posts are one of the most popular ways for influencers to make money on social media. It’s when brands or marketers pay you to promote a certain brand or product in a social media post. Your posts don’t always have to be obviously advertising, you could create review posts, informational posts, or simply feature and tag the products.
  2. Become a brand ambassador Becoming a brand ambassador is one of the best ways to make money but it depends on the brand you are representing. This is usually a partnership between the company you’re working with and yourself as a brand. This would normally be an extended contract lasting for at least a couple of months instead of just a one-off partnership. In some cases, the contract may last for several years as well. When you’re a brand representative or a brand ambassador, you’ll get free products from the brand. In exchange, you’ll have to promote these products on social media.
  3. Join affiliate marketing  In this type of arrangement, you can approach brands or retailers that offer affiliate programs. And once you’ve been accepted as an affiliate marketer for the brand, you will be provided with a unique link or code that will be used for tracking your conversions. You basically hustle while using your brand to sell products. You can create posts in which you review, feature, and/or promote their products. Depending on which brand or retailer you’re working for, you might have to buy the product yourself.
  4. Let products use your name If you’re a big enough influencer, the brands may benefit from having your name on their products. And you’ll be generating even better income through this partnership. So this type of collaboration is a win-win. She posted photos and videos showcasing the product and encouraging her followers to get the collection.
  5. Start your own line of products  Influencers like Joanna Kinuthia have their own cosmetics and line of products. With your already made influence, starting your own line of products would be the greatest move since people will buy due to loyalty.
  6. Sell your pictures This is one of the lesser-known ways to make money on social media but is effective nonetheless. You can actually sell the photographs you took for social media posts if they are of high quality. This is a great way to make money on social media, especially, if you are active on Instagram and love photography.