Almost everyone has signed up for Instagram before, and millions of people actively use their accounts. It’s not uncommon to hear about people finding fame through their selfies and cat pictures, but it always seems to sound a little impossible to the average user. Well, fortunately for those Instagrammers out there wanting to make a buck or two, it’s actually pretty easy to attract the eyes of businesses willing to sponsor you!

The most important part of building your Instagram account up to be an appealing business investment with brands is your followers. Some companies will accept users with 500 or more followers. Others will be looking for following bases of thousands. It may take some time to work your way up to the follower count you want and need, but the end result will be worth it.

When a brand sponsors you on Instagram, the idea behind it is that they send you their product to post about. It shows that real people get use from their products, and it encourages your followers to purchase from them as well. It’s a great way to get started in modeling or running a business of your own. Plus, you get to try out free stuff!

What companies look for is the content you post, the engagement you have with your followers, and your influence over their target audience. Make sure that you utilize relevant hashtags and have a bio that explains what you do and how to get in contact with you. Keep your posts active. You’ll want to post daily at least to ensure a consistent increase in followers and interaction to catch the eye of businesses.

If you already have yourself set up with a successful Instagram account and you’re ready to start making money from it, great! The only thing that is left to do is get in touch with brands that you could work with.

Making That $$$

One of the most productive ways to start earning money is by offering exclusive discount codes to shops like Stylinity, Ebates, and ShareASale. You’ll get a commission of the profits the store made with the sales that used your discount code! This is a great way for those without a huge following base to generate some spare money.

If you want a bigger payout, search for sponsors! Tag the brands you wear or use in the photos you post with their product. If you’re a make-up or fashion account, make sure you’re reaching out to them and making it clear you’d like to work together.

For photography blogs, consider putting your photos up for sale. Your followers will see how well your account does when you post the content you take by the likes and comments each post gets. Offer to sell those images and get your career on the road.

There are many options to making some extra money on Instagram. Give it a shot with your account!