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Social media marketing isn\u2019t just for companies and celebrities. Everyday people can use their social\u00a0media knowledge and skills to earn cash on popular sites and apps, including Instagram. With Instagram,\u00a0you can promote products, advertise and sell your own services, and much more to earn a buck. Below\u00a0are certain steps you should take to turn your Instagram account into your own source of income.<\/p>\n

Build an Instagram Following<\/h3>\n

Before you start making money on Instagram, you need to increase your number of followers. Start by\u00a0connecting with people you know, then branch out to similar users and watch your audience grow. Here\u00a0are a few ways you can attract and retain followers:<\/p>\n

1. Post images catered to a specific audience.<\/h3>\n

Your pictures should be interesting and relevant to people who fit within the target demographic you want\u00a0to reach. For example, if you want to represent products related to home decor, you should start by\u00a0posting pictures of your home, household items or products you love. If you want to sell sporting goods\u00a0and athletic brands, post pictures of yourself, friends and others being active and using the related\u00a0products.<\/p>\n

2. Add hashtags to your photos.<\/h3>\n

Hashtags can extend your reach by guiding people to your photos on your Instagram page. Research your\u00a0desired brand, industry and audience to learn what hashtags people are searching for and add them to your\u00a0photos. You can even go back to past photos and add hashtags in the comments section.<\/p>\n

3. Take good photos.<\/h3>\n

The more higher-quality images you post, the more attention your photos will receive. Take the time to\u00a0learn some photography skills. As The Huffington Post notes, \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be a pro to master a\u00a0few photo basics. A lot of what makes a good snap is intuitive.\u201d You could invest in a professional\u00a0camera, but if that\u2019s not an affordable option, download an editing app. For example, Perfect 365 can\u00a0produce \u201cflawless\u201d selfies, and Snapseed is great for retouching and improving the quality of photos.<\/p>\n

Become a Brand Ambassador<\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019ve built a large following on Instagram, look to see if you can become a brand\u00a0ambassador. PetaPixel reports that Mobile Media Lab, a marketing agency that connects Instagram users\u00a0with companies seeking endorsement, says \u201crepresented Instagram users who have more than 100,000\u00a0followers can earn $700 to $900 per photo.\u201d<\/p>\n

Snapfluence also connects brands to Instagram \u201cinfluencers\u201d who can engage followers. According to its\u00a0FAQ page on its website, Snapfluence accepts online applications for influencers. Although a large\u00a0following doesn\u2019t guarantee you\u2019ll become an influencer, the company does look at \u201cquality of media\u00a0and engagement with each applicant\u2019s followers.\u201d If you get accepted into the program, you can\u00a0potentially join a campaign partnership and receive compensation in the form of cash, freebies or more\u00a0exposure to your personal brand.<\/p>\n

There are other similar \u201cinfluencer\u201d and ambassador programs out there \u2014 just ask around and do your\u00a0research. But be aware that some programs might only offer free merchandise instead of cash for\u00a0promoting campaigns and products on Instagram. Still, the extra exposure could lead to more\u00a0opportunities down the line, which could translate to cash.<\/p>\n

Promote Your Business, Products or Services<\/h3>\n

If you have a service, product or skill to share, you could turn your followers into customers. For\u00a0example, use Instagram to advertise your tutoring, makeup or freelancing services. If you\u2019re skilled at\u00a0making handcrafted items or clothing, take pictures of those products and put them on Instagram.<\/p>\n

Blogger Chiara Ferragni was able to turn her blog, \u201cThe Blonde Salad,\u201d into a brand and business. In\u00a0September 2014, Women\u2019s Wear Daily reported that Ferragni was on track to generate almost $8 million\u00a0in revenue from her blog, advertising, brand collaborations and her footwear collection. Part of the\u00a0success has to do with her Instagram posts.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s Ferragni\u2019s social media presence \u2014 most notably her Instagram, with nearly 2.8 million follower and\u00a0gaining thousands more daily \u2014 that continues to boost her fame, and, in many cases, brings in extra\u00a0cash,\u201d reported Fast Company\u2019s Co.Design last year. As of May 2015, Ferragni has approximately 3.7\u00a0million followers.<\/p>\n

No matter your product, business or skill, you can market yourself to your followers and earn money.\u00a0Post pictures of whatever it is you\u2019re trying to sell, and let your followers know how they can contact you\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

Get Paid for Your Instagram Photos<\/h3>\n

Maybe you don\u2019t have a business you want to promote or products and services to offer, but perhaps your\u00a0Instagram photos are jaw-dropping. If so, you can possibly make a ton of cash on Instagram by selling\u00a0your photos for a fee.<\/p>\n

Try selling your photos independently, like Daniel Arnold. The photographer was struggling for money a\u00a0year ago, but he made thousands of dollars in one day by offering an Instagram sale of his photographs,\u00a0reports Forbes. He had users email him screenshots of the 4×6 prints they wanted to buy from his\u00a0Instagram archive for $150 each, and the response was overwhelming \u2014 he received almost $15,000 worth\u00a0of requests.<\/p>\n

Or, you can work with brands and get paid for your photos. According to the Guardian, photographer Liz\u00a0Eswein charges $1 per like under each sponsored photo she posts on Instagram \u2014 and that\u2019s on top of the\u00a0money she gets for the number of photos she takes. \u201cThere aren\u2019t words to describe how amazing an\u00a0experience it\u2019s been,\u201d Eswein told the publication, \u201cto travel the world and be paid to go to all of these\u00a0places to take pictures, which is something I love.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the age of social media, users are finding new ways to utilize technology and make money online. Take\u00a0advantage of the Instagram community and use your pictures, followers and social media skills to earn\u00a0cash.<\/p>\n

Photo credit: tulpahn \/ Shutterstock.com<\/span><\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: How to Make Money on Instagram<\/p>\n

This article by Tess Frame first appeared\u00a0on GoBankingRates.com and was distributed by the Personal\u00a0Finance Syndication Network.<\/p>\n

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Social media marketing isn\u2019t just for companies and celebrities. Everyday people can use their social\u00a0media knowledge and skills to earn cash on popular sites and apps, including Instagram. With Instagram,\u00a0you can promote products, advertise and sell your own services, and much more to earn a buck. Below\u00a0are certain steps you should take to turn your…<\/p>\n

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