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Earnings Potential on Instagram
- Generally speaking, Instagram influencers with 10,000 followers can earn anywhere from $50 to $500 per sponsored post.
- Micro-influencers, or accounts with 10,000 followers or less, can make around $88 per post.
- An influencer with 10,000 to 50,000 active fans can make a few thousand dollars per post.
- Those with 500,000 followers can command $2,000 to $3,000 per sponsored post.
Monetization Milestone: Reaching 10,000 Followers
- Once you reach 10,000 followers on Instagram, you get access to the Swipe Up Link tool and can upload longer videos.
- You also gain "social proof" credibility.
- On average, an influencer with 1,000 followers can earn $50-100 per post.
Instagram Features and Opportunities
- Instagram Shopping allows businesses to tag products in posts and stories so users can shop directly.
- Influencers earn commissions on sales made through their posts.
- When you achieve 10,000 Instagram followers, users respect you more.
Path to Instagram Monetization
- To get Instagram monetization features like "Badges," creators need at least 10,000 followers.
- The way 10k makes money on Instagram is by leveraging their social media presence to generate revenue through different methods.
Verification Badge and Job Ideas
- Whether you have 100,000+ followers or less than 10,000 followers, you can still apply for a verification badge if you meet the criteria.
- Job ideas for how to make $1000 a month include freelance writing.
