Ways to Make Money on Instagram

21 Real Ways to Make Money on Instagram (Even Under 1K Followers) | SBJ Global

Instagram Side Hustles That Actually Pay Rent

1. The Micro-Influencer Blueprint (500+ Followers)

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need 100K followers to earn. According to Later.com's 2024 report:

  • Niche accounts with 1K-5K followers earn $50-$300 per sponsored post
  • 82% of brands prefer working with micro-influencers for better engagement

🎯 SBJ Hack: Partner with local businesses using Instagram's Collab feature – @BrooklynBakery saw 40% sales lift from 5 micro-influencer collabs

2. Affiliate Marketing for Beginners

Turn your Reels into a commission machine:

  • Amazon Influencer Program: Earn 1-10% on tagged products
  • LTK (LikeToKnowIt): Share shoppable outfits
  • Impact Radius: Access 2,000+ brand programs

📈 @PlantMomLife (23K followers) made $7,200 last month sharing garden tools. Her secret? "I focus on 3-4 products I genuinely use daily."

3. Digital Product Powerhouse

Instagram Shops aren't just for physical goods. Sell:

  • Presets & Filters ($15-$50)
  • eGuides ($20-$100)
  • Online Courses ($97-$997)

Use Canva to create pro-looking templates in minutes. Link in bio tools like Linktree convert 3x better than basic links.

4. Content Licensing Goldmine

Your Reels could earn passive income:

  • Jukin Media pays $100-$5,000 for viral videos
  • News outlets license user-generated content
  • Stock photo sites like Wirestock accept Instagram posts

📸 Shoot vertical video – 78% of licensed content is vertical (Social Media Today)

5. The UGC Secret Weapon

User-Generated Content creation is exploding:

  • Charge $50-$500 per video
  • No need to show your face
  • Platforms like Billo connect creators with brands

🔥 @UgcJosh (4K followers) makes $8k/month filming product demos in his apartment. "My iPhone 13 and a $20 ring light are all I need."

6. Instagram Consulting

Monetize your expertise:

  • Audit accounts ($97-$297)
  • 1:1 coaching calls ($150/hr)
  • Create engagement playbooks

💡 SBJ Insight: Use Instagram's Professional Dashboard to showcase your analytics to potential clients

7. The Hashtag Researcher Side Hustle

Brands pay up to $200/hour for:

  • Niche hashtag lists
  • Trend prediction reports
  • Banned hashtag audits

21. Instagram Account Flipping

Grow and sell niche accounts:

  • @GymMemes sold for $120K
  • @CatFashionHub sold for $45K
  • Marketplaces: Flippa, Empire Flippers

🚀 Growth Hack: Use Instagram's Keyword Search to find underserved niches

Getting Started Checklist

  • Switch to Business Account (free)
  • Install InsightsTracker (free analytics)
  • Create content bank (30 posts)
  • Set up payment system

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