Are you active on Facebook and share memes with your friends? Or have a 1000+ snap streak with your girlfriend on Snapchat? Do you like to scroll through Instagram or follow every news on X?
Whatever the case, you actively use social media platforms like billions of others, right?
So, how about using the same social platforms to make some money? It’s a fact that people are printing money with social media, and you can do it too. Yes, decent earnings can take time, but it’s never a bad idea to start today.
Here, I’ll share the top five social media platforms and explain how you can make money on them.
Create a Channel on YouTube
Do you like to travel? Visit museums? Or do you have a niche hobby that not many people have? So, why don’t you record it and upload it to YouTube?
YouTube is one of the most visited social platforms in the world and offers endless opportunities to earn. Be it vlogging, faceless videos, informative videos, and more, there are tons of things you can do on YouTube.
Having said that, I believe the key to being successful on YouTube is consistency and unique content. Make sure whatever you create and upload is unique, and do it consistently as well. Additionally, don’t forget to edit your videos for better audio and video quality to enhance your viewers’ experience.
Lastly, ensure your internet connection is up for the task. It can be a hassle to upload heavy videos on a slow connection. I faced the same issue numerous times until I decided to switch to one of the higher-tier Spectrum Internet plans.
Now, I can easily use bandwidth-heavy editing tools and quickly upload videos. Also, with millions of free Spectrum hotspot zones, I don’t need to be at home to upload videos and do it from anywhere.
Sell Items on Facebook Marketplace
Most people don’t even know, but there’s a marketplace on Facebook where you can sell or purchase almost everything. Although it’s not a global e-commerce platform like Amazon, people can sell their furniture, cars, decoration items, or almost anything they want.
Also, unlike globalized e-commerce platforms, Facebook Marketplace is localized. All you need is to have a Facebook account, take the product’s photos and write a compelling description, quote your selling price, and place the ad.
As soon as you place the ad, it should be visible to nearby people. Soon after, a person from your city, or even from the same neighborhood, may contact and inquire about your ad.
So, instead of placing unwanted items in your driveway or curb, be smart and post them on Facebook Marketplace to earn a decent amount of money on the side.
Monetize Your Posts on X
Arguably, making money from a social media platform doesn’t get easier than this. If you actively engage and post on X and have amassed a decent following, then monetize your account to get paid directly from the platform.
X calls it Creator Revenue Sharing, and the purpose is to create engaging content on the platform.
To get started, you need to verify your profile first by subscribing to X’s premium membership. Also, there are some other conditions as well that you need to fulfil. But as an X creator myself, I believe if you’re active on the platform and engage routinely with other accounts, then meeting them shouldn’t be a problem.
Become an Affiliate or Team Up With Brands on Instagram
While you can earn through Instagram’s monetization program, I believe there’s nothing better than becoming an affiliate or teaming up with brands on this platform.
And, to become an affiliate or partner with brands, you should have an active following on Instagram. Also, having a huge following can help you get easily noticed by brands.
Now, you also need to choose a specific category, for example, clothing, to attract brands. You should actively post on Instagram and establish your expertise in the chosen niche. This way, brands would offer affiliate opportunities or partnerships.
You simply have to promote their business, give product reviews, and share your promo code with your followers. And, with each sale from your link, brands will pay you a commission.
Participate in Snapchat’s Monetization Program
The Snapchat monetization program is another way you can earn money from popular social media platforms. However, I believe earning from this platform can be quite difficult, especially when you don’t have a large following on Snapchat.
Besides a massive following, you also need to have high engagement numbers on stories and spotlight videos, which should be longer than one minute. Once you qualify for Snapchat’s monetization program, the platform will place ads between your stories and spotlight videos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need followers to sell on Facebook Marketplace?
No, you don’t need followers to sell on Facebook Marketplace. However, it’s better to have a significant social circle on the platform, so your ads can quickly spread around.
Can I become an affiliate on Snapchat?
Yes, you can become an affiliate on Snapchat, and it’s another way to earn money from this platform.
Does Instagram, X, or Facebook pay for likes?
No, none of these platforms pays for likes. However, likes can increase your profile’s engagement on these platforms.