Monetization guides
Turning an audience into income: brand deals, creator funds and selling to your followers.
Explore Monetization servicesHow Much to Charge as an Influencer: How Rates Are Actually Set
How influencer rates are really calculated — the CPM baseline, deliverables, usage rights and exclusivity — and how to build a rate card you can defend.
11 min· Maya ReynoldsHow to Get Brand Deals on Instagram (Without a Huge Following)
How to get brand deals on Instagram: what brands actually look for, how to build a media kit, how to pitch, and how to price your first paid collaboration.
10 min· Maya ReynoldsHow to Make Money on Instagram: A Beginner's Guide for 2026
How to make money on Instagram in 2026 — the real ways creators earn, what you need before you start, and how many followers it actually takes.
9 min· HowToBuyFollowers Growth Team