Many bloggers choose to incorporate sponsored posts into their blogging repertoire. It's not for all bloggers, but it can be beneficial for a number of reasons. If you are a new blogger just starting out, sponsored posts can help gain exposure and credibility for your blog. I know when I first started blogging, I was aggressive, yet selective, in the networking and blogging sites I would join. If you are a blogger that focuses on brands, giveaways, coupons, and similar topics, then sponsoring a brand in a post makes sense. It's also becoming a popular way for blogs to generate revenue.
There are thousands of blogs out there and many blogging sites to help you find sponsored material. Where do you begin? Where can you be most lucrative?
A great site to utilize to gain sponsored post opportunities is Markerly. It's so easy to use! Another plus I have found is the brands that Markerly brings to bloggers are top quality, impressive brands. Here are my top 5 reasons why I think you should join:
1. Markerly is a full-service managed network with 24/7 blogger support. So, especially for bloggers new to sponsored posts, this is a real plus.
2. Markerly gives you heat maps of your entire post so you can see what people were clicking on. I love this option! It's like getting personalized feedback on what you're writing and what is most engaging to your readers. 3. Markerly pays bloggers within 48 hours of the post going live. What blogger doesn't want to be paid promptly?
4. While every sponsored post might not be a paid opportunity, many involve getting free products to review like wine from companies like Last Bottle Wines, Invino, or cool earbuds from Jaybird.
5. Markerly's network is open to anybody to join that has over 10,000 page views a month or an average of 3 comments per post. I really like that it is not solely based on page views or visitors. Often times when you are "getting your sea legs" as a blogger, your traffic might not show it, but the number of comments on your blog show how engaged your readers are. Comments also show that your readers really like what you are saying! This is important; brands definitely want someone who writes content that has people interested.
Still not sure? Read some recent press on Markerly and decide for yourself. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and on your way to expanding your blog prowess!
