“Social Media is about sociology and psychology more than technology.” – Brain Solis
As bloggers who promote brands, our goal is not to simply be a commercial for those brands – we’re here to help them build a connection to our readers. People read our blogs, and follow our posts, because they are educated and entertained by what we share. So, my tip this week is remember why people read you blog – and don’t let the possibility of getting paid make you post things that just aren’t a good fit. Good content is the most important thing you can do to build your brand and your blog. But – we do all need to pay the bills too, right? So here are some great places to find new ways to earn, too….
Monetize
Paper Coterie: This is my very favorite photo product company – gorgeous designs, and such amazing quality. Signing up as an affiliate is easy, and the system is set up just like Escalate, so it’s easy to use. They’re also easy to promote since they always have cool deals and freebies. I’m lovin’ them!
Infostable: If your readers love giveaways, you should do well with this. I signed up for some of the giveaway offers myself, to test it out – no spam, nothing weird. So I feel confident to promote them. You can sign up here – Infostable Affiliates.
Sponsored Tweets: Share posts to twitter, earn cash. Seriously simple – learn more, and sign up for Sponsored Tweets today too!
ChaCha Affiliates: This is another new one that I’ve joined recently – you have quite a few options on how you’d like to share their content, and it’s super easy to get started with and use. Learn more and sign up here.
Networks & Reviews
Bookieboo Blogger Network: Fill out the application to be considered for upcoming opportunities like Twitter parties, brand ambassador positions, focus groups, and in-home parties.
Question Moms: If you’re a business owner, you can get great feedback on your products or services. If you’re a blogger – you can earn incentives for sharing your feedback with the brands, and connect with them for product reviews too.
Mamavation Network: This is a great forum that I just joined last week – There is SO much info here, great resource. And totally fee. Join me there today.
JetPack Pens: Sign up for their mailing list, and get random free product that only needs a simple review. Seems easy enough, and I always need new office supplies. Apply here.
Pro Home Stores: If you’re a PR2, under a million on Alexa, and not on a blogspot platform, then fill out this form for a chance to review a product of your choice {value $100} from one of their sites.
Mom Central: Love working with them – great opportunities for reviews, blog tours, and ambassadorships. {Anyone else DYING to know who got the kitchen re-do’s and washer/dryer combos??} Learn more and sign up here.
Uncommon Goods: Sign up for a chance to do a product review with Uncommon Goods – very, very cool products. You must be a PR3 to qualify.
Work from Home: Mommy Bag Marketing, Inc. is looking to hire Christian Moms in Metro areas across the United States! Please go here to see if this unqiue work from home job opportunity is right for you! {And for more work from home ideas, visit my directory.
Tools, Resources, & Good Reads
Coupon tool: This looks really cool, and could be incredibly helpful for any of you who are coupon bloggers. You can try the free version, and pay to upgrade if you want all of the features. Check out the blogger coupon tool here.
Facebook: Have you seen the new tool that allows you to pay Facebook to get them to finally show your fans your posts? Learn more, share your thoughts, and tell me if you’ll be using it. Facebook Promoted Posts.
Business Cards: Are you heading to conferences this summer too? Then you need to have the coolest business cards – seriously. And my very favorite are Moo.com. {Hint, sign up for their newsletter, to get TONS of super cool ideas each week. Love the creative cards that people come up with!}
Moms & Marketing: Seriously great article on why businesses should partner with bloggers, some examples of successful partnerships, and predictions for the future of mom blogging.
Giveaway Linky: This great weekly giveaway linky is on one of the very first blogs I ever started reading – Mom Spotted. I get great traffic from it too. Link up here.
Events to Join
Christmas in July: Great giveaway hop event open now for new sign ups. Must have a prize to fit the theme, $25 or more in value. You know that I LOVE Christmas, so this sounds super fun.
Kids DVD: Join this giveaway event free, get a link to Twitter or Facebook, and help promote the event while it lasts. Sign up here.
Book Event: All you need is a book giveaway with a value of at least $10 to join this fun giveaway hop. Learn more and sign up here.
Free Events: Big list of free blogging events to join – love this resource. You can see the selection and join the ones that are a good fit for you here – Free Blogging Events.
As always, if you have a great event that needs sign ups, share it in the comments. Or, if you’ve written a great blogging tips or tutorial post lately, I’d love for you to leave that in the comments as well, and I’ll include a few of them next week. Thanks for reading!
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I'm Meagan - a Momma, a Blogger, a Freelance Writer, and a total Social Media Junkie. I love sparkles and … [Read More...]
Thank you again for more work Miss Meagan! =0) I love these weekly posts and am always finding new ways to spread my wings! Thank you!
Great list here Meagan!
Would love to have you include our Blogger Insider’s Club the next time you do an opportunity write-up!
That’s SOOO funny! I actually have you already in my draft for next weeks’ post :)
Thank you for this great list. I love these reading all your articles.
Thank you so much for including me again. :) I REALLY appreciate it!!
I look forward to this post every week! Thanks for all the great info.
You truly are a fountain of information! Thank you for providing all of this info – I need to go back and read all of these posts of yours. :-)