11 Ways To Get More Sponsored Posts
Getting more sponsored posts is every blogger’s goal but it can be a huge task. Especially if you’re a new blogger and your traffic needs a little work. They will tell you that having good numbers is golden and it’s a major key to monetizing your blog (IDK who “they” is, but I do know that they don’t want you to win). While this is very true, you shouldn’t wait until your numbers are skyrocketing to monetize your blog. High numbers help, but it’s like the difference between driving a luxury car versus an American car or… walking! And at this point, at least you are not walking. So for now, focus on what you do have and be clear on how you can convert that into dollars!
I started monetizing my blog in my second year. I know, How Sway? I focused (and still do) on creating stellar content. I hate to tell you but no one’s coming to your blog, let alone paying you to write about something because you’re boring. Your content mirrors every other post brands read on the Internet.
Focus on your why. Ask yourself, “why am I blogging”? If you stay true to your why I promise you, brands will come.
NOW, you can pitch yourself and/or an idea directly to the brand that you are interested in working with but that’s not really my thing. I’ll write a post on why one day. But until the brands come, your best bet is to play nice with the blogging networks. Brands genuinely have big projects which require big blogging numbers. Blogging networks promise results by grouping our blog numbers together.
For most of them, you have the option to apply to the projects you’re interested in so you’ll never have to post about something you don’t want to.
1. Collectively
Collectively is good for beauty, fashion, and lifestyle blogs. There are not as many opportunities available so don’t count on this as rent money. I may have done 5 or 6 campaigns in the year that I’ve been with them.
2. Social Fabric
I’m actually a bit frustrated with Social Fabric. I applied and got in, but months later I’m still waiting to receive their plugin code that I have to install before I can apply for anything–although I get personal emails asking to apply to their projects. UGH.
3. RewardStyle
I’ve done a few projects for RewardStyle but it’s mainly for style bloggers. You also have to be a member of RewardStyle and have their analytics installed on your blog to be considered.
4. Lifestyle Collective
If you can manage to get an invite to the Lifestyle Collective, consider yourself #Winning. They usually have big huge campaigns from some of the top brands around the world and they pay extremely well. Think 4 and 5 digits! This is also not one that offers tons of opportunities.
5. Clever Girls
Clever Girls usually offer projects based on lifestyle products. The pay is decent and it’s a quick turnaround. You do have to have a certain number of uniques to apply, I think 10K per month.
6. Whalar Stars
You can sign up here. They operate a bit like a manager if you’re looking for one of those.
7. Pollinate
I’m adding this to the list because I just got an email from them. But I’ve never worked for them. You do have to have a minimum of 20,000 page views per month, have been blogging for 6 months or more, blog 3 or more times per week and you must live in the United States. Join at your own risk here.
8. Fohr Card
My only real issue with Fohr is they are Net 60. An absurdly long time to wait for payment but I’ve done a handful of things with them. You can try your luck here.
9. Tapinfluence
I found out about Tapinfluence from a brand that personally requested me. What I love the most about this network is that you can negotiate your rates for each campaign. The client who is responsible for the campaign can accept or decline your counteroffer. #GetYourCoins
10. Activate
This is Bloglovin’ platform for sponsored content. I’ve done a few things for them and their net terms are decent. Sign up here.
11. Socialyte
I just got an offer for a travel campaign. This is my first time working with them. Sign up here.
These are just a few that I’ve personally worked with or heard of. Free feel to comment below and share any networks that I didn’t include! Also if you learned something make sure you tweet this post and share with your friends!