*Outfit Details with affiliate links: Top (Chelsea and Walker), Strappy Heels (Alexandre Birman), High Waisted Pants (Bar III), Bag (DVF), Sunglasses (Quay Australia)
We all know that bloggers make money off of sponsored posts and I wanted to talk about this topic since it’s not something that people like to talk about. I have done a handful of sponsored posts and I have learned some important lessons from both positive and negative experiences. Rather than diving into details about my personal experience, I rather give you tips on how to have a successful partnership with a brand.
I cannot reiterate the importance of building relationships. I remembered when I was first approached for a sponsored post, it was such an odd feeling because I didn’t know I can monetize off of my social media. However, looking back I am very grateful for that initial shock because I know that I fell into blogging simply for the love of it rather for the money. During those few opportunities, I was excited and said yes to a lot of them. Yes, to be frank there were some brands that I regret working with because I know now that they didn’t benefit my brand or online presence. Nonetheless, I take every experience as a learning opportunity and my motto in life is “Now you know.”
Two years later, I have come to terms of who I am and what I value. I am extremely picky when it comes to the brands that I work with now and I am hoping these tips will be helpful when you make your decision of partnering with a brand or not.
I hope these tips were helpful and I wish I knew about them when I started my blogging journey. I still go back to these three tips whenever I am unsure about proceeding with a partnership or not. Let me know if you have any more tips and what else you’d like me to touch base on for my next post!
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Such a great post! Thanks for sharing your blogging and work relationship tips here. I definitely think find the brands you love about and represent them well is the key.
xx, Jessie
http://4evajessie.com/le-suite-west-hotel-notting-hill/
It all comes down to aligning with brands that match your values and image.
I’m loving your shoes and bag, they are great pieces!
Thank you!
Mariann what great advice. When I first started, I found myself posting products I loved without getting paid for it. But I now have learned to do both. Loved this post and your outfit.
Xxgracie
snappedbygracie.com
It's still a learning process since this whole social media/ influencer marketing is new, but I'm always learning as I go.
These are all great tips babe! I practice them myself too and have had great results getting really wonderful brand partnerships. Thanks for sharing! xo, sharon
http://www.stylelullaby.com/fashion/gingham-girl/
So glad you found these tips helpful. They might seem common sense but I think it's important to remember them!
Yess preach girl! These are awesome tips babe<3 Finding brands you really love and identify with is definitely a key factor. Love your sunnies too!
It should be an easy match and perfect fit!
These are great tips and I totally understand where you are coming from. I too started for the fun of it and now that it has become a lot of work, it is great that brands realize that and are willing to support your posts and creativity. I agree that giving it your 110% is always beneficial in the long run. It is about making connections and lasting relationships. I always try to be as clear as possible when starting so that no one is disappointed and everyone is on the same page. Thanks for this post! xoxo, Christine
http://dailykongfidence.com/
I've learned that it's good to always be clear about the deliverables before a campaign as well! I like to either hop on a call or have a detailed email to make sure we are always on the same page. Brand relationships can make or break you!
Love these tips, they are so helpful. Thanks for sharing beautiful.
So glad you found them helpful!
That second tip is something people often don't think about! It's such a balance and weighing whether or not the partnership is worth it, and it doesn't just revolve around money. These are great tips and I think more bloggers need to think all of this through!
Jordan xx
http://thehatlogic.com
I've learned a lot with brand partnerships and it's easy to jump on every opportunity because it's exciting to work with a brand, but I am now more picky because I know my own image is on the line with who I associate myself with.
These are definitely important things to consider with partnerships. I think it's so necessary to really love the brand you're talking about!
I definitely agree! I think we all know when it doesn't quite feel right.
These are all great points of advice! Doing the extra work sometimes can go a long way and even lead to a second collaboration or more!
http://www.samanthamariko.com
Yes I always try to treat each collaboration as a professional project and the more effort you put in, the better in the long run!