So… you want to start making money from your blog? One of the easiest way you can start making money from your blog is by working with brands on campaigns and sponsored posts. As a new blogger you may need to build your domain authority and followers a bit first, but even new bloggers can start working with brands, even if it’s just on a gifting basis (where brands send you freebies in return for a review or sponsored post). Receiving gifts from brands is always interesting and fun, and it’s a great way to discover new products and build relationships with PR’s and brands. Once you have started building your DA and followers you will start to be offered paid campaigns too *whoop*!
So here are my favourite places to find blogger opportunities…
Facebook Groups
There are lots of Facebook groups dedicated to connecting bloggers with brands. Search ‘Blogger Opportunities’ on Facebook, and join any groups that suit you and your blog. You can turn off notifications for the groups to stop them clogging up your news feed, but be sure to check in the groups every day for new opportunities.
You can search twitter for blogger opportunities, as PR’s are always using twitter to connect with new bloggers. Search for the hashtag #bloggerswanted #bloggersrequired and reply to any requests you are interested in with your details.
Bloggers Required
Bloggers Required is a website that is free for bloggers to sign up to, which connects bloggers and brands. There are loads of assignments to choose from on both a paid and gifting basis. There is also a premium membership option for just £5 per month which has lots of other perks including allowing you to view assignments before anyone else, and post your giveaways to the website.
Social Circle
Social Circle is a must for any blogger that has a social media following! Their website is really easy to sign up to, and once you have connected your social profiles it gives you metrics telling you how much a sponsored post is worth on each social media platform- easy peasy! You can also create a media kit for your profile, brands can then connect with you if they want to work with you!
Britmums
Britmums Pro is a UK Parenting Bloggers network, connecting bloggers with brands. They send out emails when campaigns become available, and you can sign up via a google form. So far their campaigns have been well paid, so definitely worth signing up for!