It’s easy for sponsored posts to come across as in-authentic, too scripted, or just plain cheesy, especially once you’ve covered all of the requirements from the brand that don’t always feel like you. Here are a few tips for making your sponsored posts feel more authentic, to boost post performance and make sure your audience isn’t feeling spammed.
Read MoreYou can Pin your Instagram posts, TikToks, YouTube videos, blog posts, merch, digital products — literally anything online to which you want to direct traffic, you can use Pinterest to send people there
Read MoreHow do you know when you’re ready and how do you find a good fit? Here are our suggestions, including some background on what we look for when accepting new clients to our roster.
Read MoreYour dream brand partner has just emailed you. They’re an amazing fit, you know they probably have a good budget, and you want to charge high, but you’re nervous about a rate that’s too high scaring them away. If this is you, here are some tips for writing a great response email that allows you to pitch high numbers without losing the conversation.
Read MoreThe year is 2012 and you’re dreaming of a full time career on YouTube: The freedom, the creativity, the impact you can have, and most of all, the absolute joy of budgeting with an income that’s different every single m— oh, wait, that wasn’t part of it?
Read MoreMaybe it’s because you got famous for something you’re not a part of anymore, maybe it’s because you’ve grown and changed and don’t align with the posts you used to share…maybe you went viral over one post that is totally different from your usual content. There are lots of things that can lead to the bummer of a situation that is an audience who seems to only hype up the very content you wish you could stop posting altogether.
Read MoreWe’ve created a simple 30 Day Caption Challenge with 30 caption ideas! These prompts are meant to help get you out of your comfort zone a little, start getting in the habit of consistently sharing your life with your audience, find your groove and figure out your voice in a way that is engaging for your audience but still feels true to you!
Read MoreThe FTC recently released a really helpful guide to following their influencer guidelines and it’s worth taking a look to make sure your content always aligns with the law to avoid any future headaches from mistakes you just didn’t realize you were making. Here is a break down of a few less-talked-about requirements from the FTC that you may not have known.
Read MoreIf you feel like your focus comes in waves, like one day you have 100 million ideas and you can’t stop working, and the next day it takes all you have to get yourself to sit down for one single task… this post is for you! Here are 7 ideas that might be worth a try to get back some of that focus and tame the rollercoaster of random productivity.
Read MorePeople have been saying that when it comes to social media it’s actually all about “quantity over quality.” So, which is it? Is it more important to post a lot or more important to stay true to a high quality brand? Which delivers better results?
Read MoreOne of the hardest parts of being a full time “influencer” is the inconsistency of your income (and schedule). One solution is to try to create your base salary from passive income, and let brand deals be the cherry on top. Here are 3 ways to create passive income streams around your content.
Read MoreInfluencers largely rely on brand deals, and we all know the best brand deals are the ones that feel authentic. While a good pitch is certainly important to landing a brand deal, having consistent brand deals for regular income is really all about forming relationships.
Read MoreSo you’re running your own business, but what do you do for health insurance? The big reason so many people choose not to freelance or start their own business — no one wants to deal with figuring out their own health insurance.
Read MoreYou may already know what SEO is, whether you’re actively using it for your content or have heard about it from other content creators, but knowing how to use it (and why it’s important) is key for taking your content to the next level. Here are some basics to know about SEO and how it can give you a leg-up in the future.
Read MoreReels are dominating social media right now, but brainstorming and creating fresh new reels can be difficult. We’ve all seen and made our fair share of “pointing-to-text-while-dancing” reels, so here are a few other ideas to pump out those reels and capture some new content!
Read MoreWhile social media can be an amazing creative outlet, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the pressure to keep pumping out new and incredible content, to be the first one on new trends and to make sure your audience continues to —literally— like you.
Read MoreIf you’re feeling like your engagement is way down this year, you’re not alone. Instagram and YouTube have changed so much as apps since “the old days” and have become really saturated with other creators. It can feel really discouraging to get 10% of the views or likes you used to get.
Read MoreSocial media is a difficult industry for maintaining your sense of self, not getting caught up in comparison, not finding your worth in numbers, and being able to “come home from work” at night. Especially as the industry becomes more saturated and competitive, it can be easy to feel discouraged and burnt out.
Read More
