Lately, I’ve been seeing all sorts of blog posts and articles about how to make money on Instagram from the comfort of your own home. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that I post regularly on topics ranging from travel tips, to how to live frugally, to how to destroy your debt. Cool, informative stuff like that.
But what I could not wrap my head around was how to make money on a social media platform like Instagram where all that’s expected of you is to post some stunning pictures and videos. That is, until I did a little research and discovered this very impressive fact: it’s not only possible make money on Instagram, it’s possible to make tens of thousands of dollars on Instagram per month.
Ready to find out how?
Instagram Influencer Platforms
This is probably one of the most popular ways to make money on Instagram and lots of it. What’s even better, you don’t need a whole lot of followers on the platform to become a trusted influencer of big brands and their products.
One of the best ways to jump right into becoming an Instagram influencer is to join an on-line platform that matches a potential influencer with a brand, based not only on your profile but on the content of your microblogs. Joining a platform is a great option since you won’t have to waste precious time seeking out brands that are willing to partner up with you. If you are truly tenacious about becoming an Instagram influencer, you can join dozens of existing platforms. Just Google “Instagram Influencer Platforms,” and you’re off to the races.
Become an Instagram Affiliate Marketer
An Instagram affiliate marketer makes money by promoting a product or service in his or her posts. If someone presses the “Shop Now” icon and buys the product, you receive a commission. Easy Peasy. Like becoming an Instagram Influencer, you don’t need a lot of followers to start making money.
What companies out there offer affiliate marketing programs? Amazon is famous for its affiliate program. So is Rakuten. But all you have to do is Google “Company + Affiliate Program” and you’ll find a whole bunch of companies willing to help you make money on Instagram as an affiliate marketer.
Produce your own Instagram TV Channel
Into the video glam life? Always dreamed about becoming a TV star? IGTV is fast on its way to becoming one of the most popular ways to display video content on Instagram. It’s so popular, that rumor has it, an entire brand new app is being developed just for IGTV so you can enjoy it on your smartphone whenever you want. Find a brand or brands you want to promote. Partner up with them, and start making quality videos that not only inform but entertain. BTW: this is also a great way to gain more quality followers. More quality followers means more money.
Promote other Instagram Profiles
Got 1000 Instagram followers? Why not use them to begin promoting other Instagram profiles. Look for profiles that are similar to yours and that resonate with yours. I like to look for profiles that promote working from home, or products/services that help you pay off your debt. Things like that.
All you have to do to get started is to include the name of other accounts/profiles in your post descriptions. That lets users know you are endorsing another profile and hopefully, you will send some traffic their way. The profile owner will then share in any profits from the business you’ve sent them.
Open your very own Instagram Online Store
Everybody is an expert at something. Even if it’s being broke. Why not open up an Instagram store that sells short eBooks on the art of getting out of debt? Or you can open a store that sells homemade jewelry. How about a store that sells old, refurbished guitars or drums? The possibilities are limitless when you put your mind to it.
Instagram has all the tools you need to become an entrepreneur like “Shop Now” icons, hashtags that draw in more quality followers and potential customers, Instagram Stories that can be used to promote a flash sale or a giveaway, and plenty more.
Check out this guide on how to make money on Instagram if you’re into exploring the many ways you can tap into the powerful social media platform to generate revenue.
To Recap
As you can see, there are lots of ways to bring home some serious cash while hanging around in your living room in your pajamas. From becoming a serious online influencer through your posts and skillful microblogging, to becoming an affiliate marketer, to starting up your own Instagram TV channel, the opportunities are not only there, you will have a whole lot of fun in the process.
I hope you found this blog post helpful. I invite you to come back soon if you want to stay in the know.
