Become An Online Influencer

Do you have a hobby, a passion, or an interesting life? Are you knowledgeable about something many people struggle with?

If so, you might want to start a blog, a podcast, a vlog, or be active on one of the major social media networks. Sometimes it could take years to build a big enough, engaged enough, audience, but if you’re already used to sharing with people online, and have an audience that trusts you, it might be worth treating it as a business.

As your audience grows, you’ll be able to sell them services (like coaching or consulting) and products, but you’ll also be able to make a living by recommending other people’s products – and getting a sponsorship or commission in return.

• Average US Salary: It changes from one person to another. According to this guide, you can charge $5-10 to post something on Instagram for every 1,000 followers you have. In other words, if you have 30,000 followers, you can charge $150-300 for every sponsored post you publish.
• Where to find work: There are a lot of ways to connect with brands once you’ve built an audience. For example, if you already have a large following, you could apply to join influencer talent and marketing agencies, like Viral Nation, or platforms like Whalar, who connect Instagram influencers with relevant brand.