10 Ways To Make Money on Instagram

Making money is tough. Especially in the modern world, as unexpected things like a global pandemic can threaten your income. If you love Instagram like I do, I have good news: there's more than one way to make money on this platform, so you can take control of your income while doing something that you already enjoy.

Growing Your Following

As you grow your following, you will be able to increase your income in a number of ways.

Growing Your Following

Post Consistently

The best way to grow your following is by posting consistently on Instagram. If you have an interesting story or point-of-view, people will follow you and pay attention to what you have to say. Once they see that the content on your page is worth paying attention to and engaging with, they'll be more likely to return for more! Make sure that all of the posts are relevant and high quality (elevated). The more valuable the information is that's being shared through each individual post, then the more likely it will be viewed by other users who might want something similar themselves as well!

Highlight Your Skills and Experience

You can use Instagram to show off your skills, experience and qualifications.

• Show off your skills by posting photos of yourself working on projects that you’ve done in the past.

• Show off your experience by posting photos of yourself doing things you’ve done before, like walking dogs or babysitting children.

• Show off your qualifications by posting photos of certificates from courses you have taken in school or online courses/courses/certificates that are relevant to the services that you provide for clients (e.g., a certificate showing that you passed an English course). You could also post pictures of awards or testimonials from people who have hired you before; these will help potential clients feel more confident about hiring someone they do not know as well as seeing what others think of them! In addition, if there is any press coverage related to this type of work then consider posting those articles too because it will give potential customers confidence too!

Get Paid Directly from Brands

The most obvious way to get paid directly from brands is to have a big enough following that companies want to advertise with you. If you're already an influencer, this can be a great way to earn some extra cash.

But don't think that only the top of the food chain have access to this option! There are lots of services out there that connect smaller influencers (like you) with brands looking for marketing support. They do all the heavy lifting so all you have to do is agree on price and post your product/brand pic or video content as agreed upon by both parties.

Create a Shopping Feed

Instagram Shopping is one of the best ways to sell products on Instagram.

In this feature, you can tag up to five products per image and up to twenty in an Instagram Story. Tags will link directly to your product page where users can purchase the item from your store.

You can use hashtags like #ad or #sponsored in captions if you’re paid for a post, but otherwise, it’s best not to include them because they may be seen as spam by users.

Start an Affiliate Shop Page

The first step to making money on Instagram is to create a shop page. You can do this by using a platform like Shopify or Gumroad, but you should start with a small number of products, and then add to your store as it grows. Choose products that you love and want to promote—you will enjoy promoting them more than promoting something you don’t care about.

Promote your store page in the bio section of your Instagram profile and stories (wherever else it makes sense).

Create and Sell a Digital Product

• What Do You Want to Sell?

You can sell almost anything on Instagram, but the best products are:

• Unique and high-quality (no one wants to buy something that looks like it was made in Microsoft Paint)

• Simple and easy to understand (if you’re selling tech support, make sure your customers know what they’re getting)

• Easy to buy/purchase (make sure there’s no extra hoop-jumping involved in how people order your product)

Build Links and Boost SEO With Instagram Influencer Marketing

To build links and boost SEO with Instagram influencer marketing, you'll need to identify a relevant influencer to work with. An influencer is an individual who has a large following on social media and can drive traffic to your website or promote your product.

Once you've identified the right influencers, reach out to them by sending them direct messages on Instagram. Tell them about the products or services that you have to offer, including any discounts that may be available for their followers. Make sure that everything about this transaction is transparent; if you try anything underhanded, it's likely that your reputation will suffer in the long run.

Make sure that everything about this transaction is transparent; if you try anything underhanded, it's likely that your reputation will suffer in the long run

Take Donations with Patreon

If you have a following on Instagram, then it is possible to make money by taking donations with Patreon. The platform lets you accept monthly donations from your followers. You can use Patreon to create a subscription service for exclusive content, like behind-the-scenes photos or live streams of your life. This method is great if you have the right audience - people who want access to what you're doing, but aren't interested in a product or service that they could purchase from you otherwise.

Run Ads on Your Account

Running ads on your Instagram account is one of the easiest ways to make money. The key is knowing exactly what you're doing and following a few simple steps.

First, you'll need to create an ad in the Facebook Ads Manager, which is free if you have an account with them. From there, it's just a matter of writing a compelling ad that will lead people back to your website or other place where they can purchase whatever product or service they're looking for after seeing it on Instagram.

Set a budget and target audience: Just like any other type of advertising campaign, setting up an effective Instagram advertising strategy requires forethought in terms of how much money you want to spend and who your target audience should be (or where they live). You also need to figure out what types of ads will work best—the options include video, image slideshow/gallery, carousel (upwards of three images), single photo or link post (a call-to-action button). Remember that everything on social media has its own analytics tool; learn about these tools so that you can optimize for success! Use compelling copy: Since people aren't necessarily clicking through from their feeds because they're interested in buying anything from you specifically—it's more likely because they saw something interesting enough that made them curious enough about what else might be available—you should use compelling copy when writing descriptions for all visuals used in campaigns promoting products/services listed above."

Make money on Instagram by building an engaged audience and using it to sell products and services.

Here's how it works:

• Build up your fan base by posting photos and videos that people want to see.

• Establish yourself as a trusted source of information on this topic by offering content that is unique, thoughtful, and helpful to others in the space.

• Encourage engagement with your audience so they feel included in the conversation by asking them questions, responding to their comments/tweets, or asking for feedback on new ideas you're considering (and actually listen!).

Conclusion

Hopefully, we’ve gotten you a little more excited (and maybe a little less nervous) about embarking on a journey to make money on Instagram. We know the struggle, and we came to these tips—even the one about watching badminton!—through our own trial and error. Remember that the important thing is to keep on trying. As we covered earlier, you don’t have to go super hard on yourself for slip-ups, because this journey can take time and looks different for everyone. Plus, don’t forget that the best way to keep yourself on track is to keep it fun, keep it positive, and keep yourself engaged with the people and the world around you. After all, caring about others is a great reason to switch to this lifestyle in the first place!