If you’re reading this then you are probably on your content creator journey or just simply wondering what the best platforms to use are.
I’ve been a content creator since 2018 and I remember starting out and having no idea what I was doing. Thankfully I have a few friends who were already doing it so they helped tremendously. I definitely wish I knew about all the platforms out there to get paid partnerships. For a few months I was doing product only collabs. Now you won’t see me post any unpaid partnerships unless it’s something I really want or need.
Here I will give you some great platforms to use for paid partnerships. Some of these do have product only partnerships but you don’t have to apply to those. Platforms are a great tool when you don’t have the time to email brands individually (although I do recommend that as well to maximize your income.)
Influencer platforms are great tools for content creators/influencers to find brands to work with. Each year brands are allocating more funds in Social Media marketing (that means YOU!) So these platforms are a great way to bring in more money and find more brands to work with.
This is actually one of the first ever platforms I started using. They have many great brands on there looking to partner with content creators. You are able to name your own rates with this one. They have lots partnerships and even affiliate programs.
This is another great one to have. They have a lot of great partnerships. Very easy to apply to campaigns and they are always adding new ones. (I feel like daily)
I have always loved acorn. I’ve done some pretty great collabs on there and it’s always so easy communicating with them.
This one is emails they send you to sign up for partnership. This is another great one for beginners. They don’t pay a ton sometimes but it’s worth it. If you’re a beginner, def sign up to get these emails. (They are so sweet also)
This one is more of a PR list. You’ll get emails with campaigns and you can apply using the link. Some are fixed rates and others are name your price.
Get matched with brands based on info you provide. Tons of great campaigns.
I have worked with many great brands on IZEA. Target, Whole Foods, baby products and more. They have it all and you dont want to miss out on this platform.
This platform is also great for beginners. They do have fixed rates but they aren’t super high. It’s a great way to get started and get your name out there.
I love popular pays. Some have fixed rates and some let you name your price. I have worked with Kroger many times through pop pay and then they started to email me directly.
Many good campaigns and even ambassadorships.
I love the cirqle. They have so many great campaigns and not just for instagram. If you have multiple social media platforms you want to make an income from. This is a great tool.
Yes a lot of platforms do but not all of these platforms have a requirement. Some requirements would be engagement (500 likes average on posts) Some it’s your follower count. Some it’s even your US%. Don’t let that stress you out though. No matter what the requirement they are platforms for you!
Sometimes I get stressed and just self isolate myself and when I come out I just mass apply to platforms to get the bills paid. You can do this and even if you can’t meet the requirements now, you WILL. Keep going and chase those dreams!
I hope this helped you and just know I’m rooting for YOU!
Xoxo until next time, Cheyenne.