October 7, 2013

Obvious alert: I love Instagram. Even when I don’t get to regularly post my own filter-improved shots of the sky, my super-cute outfit, my colorful dinner salad, or my escapades in nature, I check my Instagram feed on my phone and my laptop multiple times a day. A lot of other folks adore Instagram even more than I do – they’ve successfully made a name for themselves in the photo-sharing community while also amassing a barrage of likes and feedback for their own captivating and cleverly composed shots.

Of course, much like anything that attracts a sizable crowd on the Internet, Instagram soon garnered the attention of various companies with its tremendous potential for business success. It became a tool for brands to connect with their target audience, and with Instagram itself slowly venturing into money-making territory, one can’t help but begin to wonder … how do I get in on the action?

Instagrammers with a loyal following and a knack for taking pretty pictures may consider becoming an ambassador for Snapfluence, a brand-new marketing platform that connects users with a brand that meshes well with their way of life as well as their photo-taking style. While this certainly seems like a profitable gig to have (especially since Instagram is planning to include ads in your photo stream in the next few months), there are other ways to earn a bit of dough for your love of the app (ways that don’t require you to have 1,000 or more users). 

Read the whole article here: http://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/if-you-want-to-make-instagram-a-money-making-career-here-are-a-few-good-ways-to-start/

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