“So, do you actually make money blogging?” – I’ve been asked this question more times than I can count. Over the last few years, blogging has finally become a source of income for my family. I’m often asked by others how to earn money as a blogger, but there are so many different ways to monetize your blog. One of the easiest ways to earn money blogging is through influencer networks.
How do you earn money with Influencer Networks?
What is an Influencer Network? An influencer network is a place where companies can search for influencers to promote their brand through campaigns and sponsored posts. There are countless influencer networks where bloggers and social media influencers may apply for membership. Each network has different requirements for membership – such as followers and engagement.
If you want to make money blogging, read these 4 Myths About Making Money as a Blogger FIRST!
20 Influencer Networks for Bloggers
Below are 20 Influencer Networks in no particular order and I recommend you sign up for every single one of them. Before you start applying, write out a short bio and choose a photo for your profiles. Compile a list of your stats – such as Instagram followers or Google Analytics for your blog – and be prepared to answer questions. I hope you find this list helpful!
2. Octoloy
3. Soapbox
4. Pollinate
6. TapInfluence
7. Clever – One of my favorites!
8. Socialix
9. Collectively
10. Heartbeat
11. Muse
12. Acorn
13. SheKnows
14. Blog Meets Brand
15. IZEA
16. The Sway
17. Activate (by Bloglovin)
18. Obvious.ly
19. Social Native
20. AspireIQ – Another favorite!
2019 UPDATE: I wanted to note that some of the requirements for these influencer networks have changed in the last year. From followers to page views, each network has a different set of standards. If you’re turned down once, apply AGAIN and again. Don’t give up! I was on a waitlist for Octoly for two years before being accepted. 🙂
Just wanted to say you’ve done such a great job cultivating your blog into something that works for you!! Happy Tuesday girl <3
This is an awesome post–thank you so much for sharing! I’ll definitely bookmark this for easy reference 🙂
So helpful!!! Thank you so much for posting and sharing this info ❤️
Thank you for compiling this list! One of my goals for this year is to start bringing in revenue from my blog, so this is very relevant to me at this time.
Thank you! I will definitely be using this list to further my blog! 🙂
Thanks for posting this list! I’m a member of most of these but there are a few I hadn’t even heard of. If you get a chance, could you send me a referral to Heartbeat? Thanks!
Thanks for the ideas! I’m always looking for better ways to earn money blogging and for new networks to join. So glad I found your blog!
XO,
Elise
Thank you SO much for this list, Caitlin! I’m looking forward to searching these options out and seeing where they take my business!
Thanks for this list. Do you have thoughts as to any that are particularly good for family/kids bloggers? Thanks in advance!
I hadn’t heard of a lot of these. I feel like I apply to some affiliate networks when they randomly send me an email and then may or may not ever hear from them again! Thanks for the list!
This is such a great resource!! Thank you for posting this.
Thank you for this great resource, Caitlin!