3/31/2023 0 Comments Slapdash blog![]() This is the main focus of my Rockin' Virtual Assistants Course. Make sure that you are worth their time and money. If they pay $300 for a post, they need to make that $300 (plus!) back. That is something that brands love!īrands want to see that you can offer a good return on their investment. I always treat them as if they're my only client, and the content I write is always from the heart. ![]() I have never had a sponsor say they didn't want to work with me again (and again), because I deliver like a rock star, every. Deliver results, like a freakin' rock star. This is a good angle for me, though, when it comes to brands – not all bloggers have loyal readerships like this. In return, I work really hard to help them when I can as well. When I need their help, they are there like a good friend would be! It's insane. I'm not saying that to be gushy, I'm saying it because Slap Dash Minions are super loyal. If you have a very targeted niche, or your blog is amazing for a reason that is very unique, let the brands know that! When I talk about my blog to companies, I explain how absolutely over the top amazing my readers are. Not sure who to contact? Google “Company Name Press Release” and find the PR's email on the bottom of the article. But if you find a large company you really want to work with, holding your breath on them noticing you is probably not the best idea. This step is completely optional, because if you do the rest of the steps above, sponsors will be noticing you. Find out their values, their needs, their marketing strategy – then send them an email. Pitch the brands, after doing your homework.īefore you go pitching a sponsor or a brand, do your homework on the company itself. “Is there a budget attached to this project” is great phrasing for this convo (thanks SITS Girls!). If they do email you, chat with them about details and use words like “working relationship” or “sponsored post”, so they know it's time to break out the wallet. They might just email you and ask if you want to work with them. So, if you want to blog for free about a company that you really love, go for it. I think if you are blogging about companies for free, other companies are going to expect (or at least ask for) the same. But it's never because I want them to notice me. Yes, I blog about brands for free all the time. This is a tip I heard at #WomenGetSocial, and I don't necessarily agree with it – for several reasons. Tweet them! Email them! Call them! It's kinda like stalking, but in a totally legal, non creepy way. ) Converse with sponsors and brands via social media. Most likely, you need to spend more time interacting and less time link dropping. Have they grown? If not, you're doing something (or lots of somethings!) wrong. Next month, write your numbers down again. Add your pageviews to that list, and make sure you date it. So, stop what you're doing and jot down your social media stats real quick. In order to grow your stats, you must know your stats. Nobody cares about that mess! In 13 Ways to Increase Your Facebook Interaction, I talk about this a lot! Know your stats, grow your stats. To increase your social media following, you have to interact. Doing so will increase your interaction tenfold. While other bloggers are whining about Facebook's “algorithm”, you need to put in the legwork to figure out what your fans want to see and hear. If you want sponsors to notice your blog, you need to stand out. Remember Myspace? Engage with your readers. That platform might disappear – then your blog is dated. On a side note, never pigeonhole yourself like that… specific blog names are great, but blog names that rely on a social media platform (like ) are just crazy to me. Be consistent.īlog at least a few times a week. Not even going to elaborate on this one, because if you don't know what it means, you're reading the wronnnng post. Make sure your website is always up! Choosing a reliable host is essential to being noticed by sponsors. There's only one you in the world, so focus on your strengths and don't be afraid to stand out in the crowd. Obviously, they're still all opinions, so if you have your own opinions on this matter, I welcome you to share them in the comments! The main way I get sponsors to notice my blog is by being ME. These are tips that I've either tried and had success with, or have heard from successful bloggers at conferences like Women Get Social.
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