We spend hours every day on various social media accounts, whether we are scrolling through Facebook, viewing our friends’ vacation pictures on Instagram, or watching videos on YouTube. More often than not, we are wasting our time on these pages. Though it may be our way of unwinding or turning our brains off after a long day of working or studying, what if we instead use these accounts to make money?
No one can deny the popularity of social media. There are over three billion users around the world which provides the perfect opportunity for businesses and individuals alike to reach a wider audience and make more money. These platforms have even created jobs that we have never heard about before like influencers and YouTubers, some of whom have made millions of dollars. So keep reading to find ways to make money from your social media accounts.
1. Choose a Platform
The first step that you should take before you can start making an income from social media is choosing which platform you want to focus on first. That said, you should have an account on all social networks. So which one should you focus on? You need to see what platforms people who provide content similar to your use. For instance, if you want to provide adult content, you can join OnlyFans; if you are a singer you will mainly focus on YouTube; but if you are an influencer, then Instagram is where you will find your audience. You don’t need to have a huge number of followers to get started. Many brands would happily work with you to promote their products if you have a small group of engaged followers who happen to be their target audience as well.
2. Join an Influencer Network
Influencer networks are the perfect place for influencers to make money on social media. These platforms or networks allow brands to connect with influencers based on their specialties and followers. However, you will need to have a specific number of followers to be approved. This will give you the chance to specialize in one social network. When you get approved, you will have your pick from the many brands available to you. You can communicate with the brand directly on these networks to see how you can work together.
3. Give OnlyFans a Chance
OnlyFans is a social media platform that specializes in adult content. You can post NSFW photos and videos, and you don’t have to worry since all your content will be protected by a paywall. People will have to pay a subscription fee to see your content, however, there are also free onlyfans accounts where you can post content exclusively for your fans. These free accounts are usually private and the content isn’t shared with the public. There are also many celebrities who have joined Onlyfans to promote themselves or their work like CardiB, Tyga, and DJ Khaled. There are other celebrities, webcam models, and porn stars who use it to only post adult content. OnlyFans popularity is increasing by the day so you can take advantage of what it has to offer.
4. Try Your Luck With YouTube
PewDiePie made millions of dollars by posting videos of himself playing video games while making funny comments. His channel is now the most subscribed one on YoutTube. That said, gaining popularity on this platform isn’t so easy. If you have enough followers and interesting content to share, you can join the YouTube partner program. It is going to take you a lot of time and hard work to make money using this program, but if you can get a lot of views and clicks, you can make it.
5. Promote Amazon Products
There is no shortage of products on Amazon. Become an Amazon Associate to promote any products you like and earn a commission. However, you will need to do more than just use their links or hashtags on Twitter or Facebook. You will need to try a product that will interest your followers, write a review about it on your blog, and post it on social media. If you aren’t a fan of writing, you can make a video of yourself trying the product and post it. Make sure that you mention the pros and the cons to create transparency and trust.
6. Partner with Unique Brands
Most influencers focus on clothes, food, or makeup. How about you try something different? There are now people who promote mobile apps since there is a new one every day and most of us like to try and explore them. You can build your whole social media account around this app. For instance, if you promote a photo app, you can take all your photos using its filters and tag the app’s page in the photos. If you promote a cooking app, you can post pictures of the dishes you made on Instagram on Pinterest while tagging the app as well.
7. Promote Your Products
Do you write, sing, or make your own jewelry? Whatever skill or talent you have, you can use it to make money on social media. Use all the different platforms to promote yourself and gain followers. If you make crafts, clothes, art, or accessories, you can also create a website and include a link on your social network accounts where people can check your products and buy them directly.
8. Sell Educational Services
Many people love to learn things online so if you provide an opportunity for others to learn something, you may have a successful business. You can sell e-books, give courses, or teach a language. There are also people who post videos of themselves playing an instrument on YouTube for free to promote their private lessons. Life coaches also promote themselves by posting videos about interesting topics to help people and advertise their workshops as well. If there is something you are an expert in, use social media to promote yourself and attract interested learners.
There is no limit to what you can do on social media to make money. There is no denying that in some cases luck plays a huge role, but you know what they say, luck is where preparation meets opportunity. So work hard and remember that attaining success takes time and effort. Luckily, you live in an age when you can easily reach people and promote yourself or different products. First, you need to figure out what you are good at or what you want to sell, how you can promote it to people, and what is the best social media platform for it.