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A Brief Guide on Becoming an Influencer An Informative Guide on How to Become an Influential Person in the Digital Age Table of Contents The Age of Influencers 2 What Is an Influencer? 3 Platforms for Influencers 3 Benefits of Being an Influencer 5 Step #1: Choose Your Niche 7 Step #2: Define Your Audience 9 Step #3: Pick Your Platform 11 Step #4: Spice Up Your Social Media Profiles 13 Step #5: Map Out Your Content 15 Step #6: Publish Your Content 17 Step #7: Engage with Your Audience 19 Step #8: Analyze Your Results 21 Step #9: Collaborate with Brands 22 Final Thoughts 24 The Age of Influencers Now, more than ever, we are living in an age of influencers. In years past, you had to be a well-known celebrity, politician, or leader to be considered an influencer. If you were just an average Joe, nobody paid much attention to you. The path to influence usually involved years of climbing social or political ladders. Then the internet, social media, and smartphones came along and changed everything. Now, literally anyone can build an audience and become an influencer. You don't have to be famous. You don't have to be good looking. You don't have to have access to the halls of power. You just need to know how to create content that interests people. The beauty of the internet is that it allows people to find others like them. It makes it easier to form "tribes" around narrow shared interests. And within every tribe, there are influencers. There are running, finance, gaming, knitting, coffee, business, mental health, beauty, vegan, keto, fashion, and spirituality influencers. Name a subject and you can be sure that there are influencers. Of course, this does create a challenge. If everyone can be an influencer, it's much harder to stand out. It can be difficult to cut through the noise and capture the attention of others. It can be hard to build an audience when a lot of other people are trying to do the same thing. In this guide, we're going to walk you through the what, why, and how of becoming an influencer. You'll discover a step-by-step process for finding your tribe, building an audience, and even monetizing that audience. Ready? Let's dive in. What Is an Influencer? Before we get into the nitty-gritty of actually becoming an influencer, let's ensure that we're all on the same page regarding exactly what an influencer is. At a high level, an influencer is someone who has a following and is able to influence that following to do specific things, such as purchase products, attend events, wear certain items of clothing, and more. Obviously, celebrities who have millions of followers on social media are influencers. But you don't have to be Kylie Jenner or Will Smith to be considered an influencer. Depending on your niche, you can be an influencer even if you have only 1,000 followers. There are 3 types of influencers: Mega-influencers. These are celebrities with millions of followers. These individuals can literally charge hundreds of thousands of dollars for sponsored posts on social media. Unless you're a well-known actor or rock star, you probably won't fall into this bracket. Macro-influencers. These are individuals who, while not exactly celebrities, have still built up a large online following. They probably have somewhere between 50,000 - 1,000,000 followers. With hard work and consistency, you can build this kind of following. Micro-influencers. These are normal people who have built up an audience in a specific niche and are known for their knowledge and expertise. Maybe they run a sizable online group or have a devoted following on YouTube. Typically, they'll have less than 50,000 followers but more than 1,000. Platforms for Influencers Most people think about influencers in terms of social media, but the reality is that there are all sorts of ways to be an influencer. If you're able to attract a following, you can be an influencer. Some of the most common platforms are: Blog. Blogging is a great way to be an influencer because it allows you to share your expertise and insights in an in-depth manner. If you want to be an industry-specific influencer, blogging is a great way to go about it. YouTube. If you can be engaging on camera, YouTube may be the right platform for you. There are influencers on every subject on YouTube, from makeup to mental health to spreadsheets. Podcast. Podcasts are absolutely exploding right now, and if you can develop an interesting show that attracts a lot of listeners, brands will want to work with you. Social media. Social media is both a blessing and a curse when it comes to being an influencer. It's a blessing because there's a low barrier to entry and it's easy to create content. It's a curse because so many people use social media and it can be difficult to stand out. Email. In recent years, there has been a resurgence in email newsletters. If you know how to build an engaged email list and write newsletters that others actually want to read, this can be an effective way to become an influencer. The point is if you can build a substantial following on any platform, you can become an influencer that brands want to work with. You don't have to be photogenic or able to speak eloquently. If you can command people's attention and move them to take action, you are an influencer. Some influencers, like popular YouTubers, have a very broad audience. Others speak to a smaller, niche group, such as business influencers on LinkedIn. Some focus on being fun and entertaining. Others try to deliver valuable insights and expertise. The bottom line is that no matter who you are, you can be an influencer. Benefits of Being an Influencer There are a number of substantial benefits associated with being an influencer. If you build up a big enough audience, you can make substantial amounts of money by partnering with various brands. But even if you don't make much money, there are still perks: Build your reputation. If you consistently provide your audience with expertise and knowledge, you'll develop a reputation as the go-to person in your industry. You also may get invited to speak at conferences, appear on podcasts, or do in-person workshops at companies. Attract new clients. The more you grow your reputation the more people will want to work with you. You'll be able to grow your business without having to constantly hunt for new clients. Connect with others. As an influencer, you can authentically connect with a large number of people. You can build relationships that you wouldn't be able to otherwise. Becoming an influencer isn't easy, and it takes a significant amount of work. But it definitely pays off in the long run. Whether you want to become a full-time influencer or simply boost your career, it's definitely worth the time and effort required. Now let's get into the details of how to become an influencer. Step #1: Choose Your Niche The first step in becoming an influencer is choosing a niche. It's possible to be a "general" influencer and build an audience of people who simply enjoy watching you go through life. However, this can be pretty difficult unless you're really able to make yourself stand out in some way. You'll probably have more success if you pick a specific niche in which to build your audience. Because you'll be making so much content in the niche, it should be something you enjoy and in which you have some amount of expertise. The niche you choose should be broad enough that you can build a sizable following. If the niche is too narrow, not enough people will be interested in the content you produce. When choosing your niche, ask yourself these questions: What am I good at? What do I like to do? What problems can I help people solve? What value can I deliver to my audience? What can I offer that no one else does? What are my unique skills?
