Hello Super Mom! If you’re like me, one of the things you love the most about blogging is that you can actually make money from doing something that you love. That’s why sponsored blog posts are so important. Yes, you can actually get paid to write and you deserve to get paid to write. You’re an amazing writer and creator so why not get paid for it. So, here’s a guide to help you figure out how to make money with sponsored blog posts.
#1. How to Make Money with Sponsored Blog Posts – Pitch Companies that Align with Your Brand
Now, some may think that this goes without saying, but really if you know you’ve got some awesome content that a company can use to help reach their audience or you know you can create something just for them, then go for it. The idea is to reach out to companies that align with what you blog about or your content.
For instance, let’s say you’re a travel blogger and you’re about to write an article about traveling to Ireland. Why not reach out to the Fodor’s Travel Guide company and inquire about doing a sponsored blog post for them? They write tons of travel guides of places all around the world. You could pitch them not once, but several times on why working with you on a sponsored blog post would help them to reach their audience and for it to come from an authentic place.
#2. How to Make Money with Sponsored Blog Posts – Write Social Media Posts and Tag Specific Brands
If you’re active on social media, one way to get brands to notice you is to tag them or use their company names in your social media posts. Nowadays, many companies have marketing and social media managers that just monitor social media all day. One way you can get noticed, is to mention a brand that you want to work with in your posts.
For instance, are you a food blogger and you would like to do a social media post with an organic food line? Post to Instagram about your blog and your content and mention how you would love to work with the brand. They will of course take notice and you can use that as a way to follow-up with them in the future and mention how active you are on social media.
By being active on social media, they’ll see how dedicated you are to your work and they’ll want to work with you. They’ll find out that you’re already a fan of the brand and that makes it even easier to want to work with you and have you write a sponsored blog post for them.
#3. How to Make Money with Sponsored Blog Posts – Start Blogging
So, if you’re a blogger already or are ready to start a blog, you’re probably wondering why I’m telling you something you already know. But do you know really know the power of blogging with how it relates to making money with sponsored blog posts?
Check this out. I made my first money as a blogger through a sponsored blog post, but it wasn’t in the way that you think. A company actually contacted me and told me they wanted me to write a sponsored blog post for them. I didn’t even have to pitch anybody. They came to me. So, I tell you this because sometimes blogging is all you need.
When the company contacted me, they said they enjoyed reading my blog posts and thought that we were a good match to collaborate on a sponsored blog post. That’s why I say that it’s so important just to blog. You never know what opportunity might come up or who might be reading your blog. By being your authentic self, people will find you and will seek you out for opportunities.
In Conclusion
As you can see, you can make money through sponsored blog posts and there are different ways that you can get opportunities. From reaching out to companies via social media to just blogging and having companies contact you, you can do it.
Sponsored blog posts are a great way to bring in some income to your blog and ultimately help you to make more money as a blogger. Just stay consistent with your blogging and you’ll be okay. You got this!