A little while ago, I posted a tweet saying that I had received a blogger opportunity from applying for a job via a Facebook group and I was quite surprised to see how many bloggers were replying to me firstly, saying they had no idea that was a “thing” and secondly, asking where they can find these sort of opportunities. I get it though, when I started blogging, I had no idea what I was doing and wouldn’t have any idea where to look for paid blogging opportunities or the chance to review products if I tried!ย
Working with brands has become a pretty standard part of blogging and it’s talked about a lot more now, with plenty of helpful posts on the internet about ways you can get started, what brands look for, how you can pitch to them and much, much more. And blogger outreach definitely works both ways and when brands and bloggers work together, it needs to be mutually beneficial to both. There are lots of great places bloggers can sign up for to apply for blogging opportunities as well as places for brands to advertise opportunities as well.
Get Blogged
This is a great website, I think specifically for newer bloggers and bloggers who are just getting into working with brands. It’s also a good place for brands to advertise what they want from bloggers and allows bloggers to apply for whatever jobs they want. If you’re thinking about starting your journey into paid blogging, then this might be a good place to start! You can sign up for free, here!
If you’re on Twitter then chances are, you would have been the #prrequest and #bloggerswanted has tags. Although yes, sometimes they are used incorrectly and some people do post a load of rubbish on there, you definitely will find opportunities under these hash tags, if you’re a blogger or a brand! It’s a great way to advertise what type of bloggers you’re looking for and it’s a great place for bloggers to also promote themselves.
Facebook groups
Like I mentioned in the intro to this post, I said I had received an opportunity through a Facebook group I’m in. Obviously I can’t speak for everyone here because not everyone has Facebook but if you do, I’d highly recommend joining some groups. You ask to join, the group admin will usually ask a few questions to ensure that you should be in the group (as opposed to a bot, or something!) and it’s handy to take some time to have a scroll through the things people are posting. Just type in “Blogger Opportunities” in the search bar and the most popular ones should come up!
Newsletters
The Bloglancer is a great newsletter which I’ve signed up for for a while, which includes links to helpful posts for bloggers and brands as well as blogger opportunities. I’ve grabbed myself a couple from here as well, so it’s well worth signing up to receive this regular newsletter!
If you’re a blogger or a brand and have any more tips to share, I’d love to hear them in the comments below!
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I had no clue.
Although I blog just for myself, and wouldn’t want to turn my website into a shopping channel, I will definitely take a look at what you suggested. Can’t hurt, right?
Haha doing all of these tips wonโt turn your blog into a shopping channel ๐
I sure hope not.
These are great tips and I had never heard of get blogged, great post!
Thank you ๐ xxx
Thanks for the advice๐โบ๏ธ
Thanks a lot for your post! There are a few things I didn’t know as a newbie blogger! โฅ
I’m always looking forward your blogging posts ๐
Tracy | lavendernotebook.blogspot.com
Thank you ๐ Glad you found it helpful! xxx
I’ve joined Facebook groups and will now sign up for Get Blogged ๐
Amy | hookedonthemusic.com
Woohoo! ๐ xxx
As soon as I saw your tweet I joined a bunch of Facebook groups. Haven’t got any opportunities from there yet but it’s also helpful to see what kind of requirements brands want so I can work towards them!
Beth x
Yay! Make sure you have a proper good look through them and fill out any forms they leave! ๐ xxx
Hadn’t thought about using hashtags – good idea! Thanks!
Youโre welcome ๐
Oh never heard of “Get blogged” need to check that out <3
You should itโs quite good!
These are such great tips – I’m going to sign up for that newsletter. Thanks for posting this ๐
Youโre welcome ๐ xxx
Such a helpful post, thanks for sharing! ๐ธโจ
With love, Alisha Valerie x | AlishaValerie.com
Youโre welcome zx
Thanks for the tips! There were definitely a few here I didn’t know about before.
Youโre welcome x
Facebook has not done a great deal for me and my blog but I need to hone in on who and what I follow and use it to a better standard! Great tips!
Facebook itself hasnโt but the groups Iโm in have been fab xxx
Great tips, didn’t know where to start with blogging but this has helped me, so thank you.
xx
Youโre welcome ๐ xxx
This post came just at the right time for me, I was only saying earlier today that I wondered how people found paid opportunities as I mainly see non-paid advertised on Twitter! Definitely bookmarking this!
https://whatabigailsays.co.uk/
Glad you found it! ๐ xxx
Love this post! Thank you for the information!
Youโre very welcome ๐ xx
This was such a helpful post for me never mind a new blogger, I will definitely be sharing this post on my Twitter! Loved reading about all your tips, I will definitely think about signing up to the newsletter you spoke about ๐
Kate | http://www.katelovesx.co.uk
Thanks very much! Jennaโs newsletter is SO helpful! xxx
This is was so helpful, thanks for sharing xx
Youโre welcome ๐ xxx
As someone who is new to blogging, this post is EXTREMELY helpful! I’m still so new to everything and it can be a bit overwhelming sorting through good opportunities, and bad ones. I’m defiantly going to sign up for the newsletter you mentioned ๐ thanks for sharing, Jenny!
Youโre welcome and it can be very overwhelming for sure! xxx
Some fab tips, havenโt heard of Get Blogged before! Thank you.
Heather | x Highland Beauty
Youโre welcome ๐ xxx
Such great tips! Especially for me, who just started blogging. Will make sure to look at them (or at least keep in mind) while I blog.
Thank you ๐ hope you find them helpful when the time comes! xxx
Wow! I havenโt heard of get blogged! Iโm going to have to try it out! Thanks so much!
Lauren
https://livebythesunshine.com
Youโre welcome! Iโve just received my first payment from there so I can confirm that itโs legit ๐ xxx
This is such a helpful post Jenny. I’d never heard of Get Blogged but have just registered to sign up and had already requested to join a couple of facebook groups. Thank you for sharing your blogger opportunity resources.
Emma x
emmarollason.com
Youโre very welcome! Hope you have some luck with them! xxx
This is SO handy thank you so much!
Youโre welcome!
Great post Jen! ๐
Thank you ๐ xx
Thanks for all of these suggestions! There are a few I had never tried before to look into!
Youโre welcome! ๐ xx
This is full of so much great information! Im new to blogging and found all of this incredibly useful. Thank you so much!
-Emily
Youโre welcome! ๐ xx
Great post! I am mainly a book blog but I have been thinking about expanding my genre recently, I would love to work with some brands!
Lainy x https://bookishbitsblogblog.wordpress.com
Thereโs certainly very limited ways to earn money through book blogging xxx
These are such amazing tips my lovely! I’ve not heard of a couple so I’m definitely going to look into these!
Love, Amie โค
The Curvaceous Vegan
Thank you! ๐ xxx
I didn’t even know this was a thing but thanks for letting us know! Great advice and thank you so much for sharing it!
Course! How else do bloggers have a full time income? ๐ xx
Definitely worth looking into
This is such a helpful post! I seem to have phases where I’ll see loads of opportunities and do quite well and others where there seems to be nothing! I do find Twitter good for opportunities though, I try to spend time each day going through that and Facebook groups! Xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
Yeah same I go through fluxes of loads then barely any. Iโve heard people have the same! xx
These are really good tips and ideas so thank you! I think that the hardest thing for me is that I live in South Africa where there are very few opportunities and the opportunities that there are always seem to go to the same bloggers.
Agh thatโs such a shame! Iโm sorry I canโt be more help on a wider scale. But Iโm sure there are some sponsored opportunities which donโt require bloggers from a certain region!
So helpful, Iโm always looking for other ways and Iโll be sure to try some of these as they sound like great ideas. Lovely blog post!
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Sara
http://www.copperandsun.co.uk
Thank you ๐ xxx
I’ve always been too nervous to reach out to brands so this post has really helped me to see other ways of doing it! Thanks for sharing your tips lovely!
Jess // foundationsandfairytales.wordpress.com
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Nooo donโt be! Thereโs absolutely nothing to lose and the worst they can say is no! xxx
That is very true! I just never know how to go about it and what I’d say!xxxx
Thank you so much for this Jenny!! ๐๐ผ Iโve been struggling to find sponsored opportunities, so this is going to be so helpful โบ๏ธ Iโve never heard of Get Blogged but Iโm definitely going to have a look at them now โบ๏ธ Xx
Jade | jademarie.co.uk
If you need any more advice please DM me! I have a lot more which I didnโt include here ๐ xxx
Just messaged you now lovely โบ๏ธ xxx
Thank for such an informative post Jenny! I’ll have a look at your suggestions ๐
Thanks ๐ Hope you find them useful!
This post is so helpful, especially for new bloggers!
Florence | https://beyondimagination12.blogspot.com/
Thank you ๐ xx
So helpful hun, thank you so much ๐๐
Thanks ๐ zx
Twitter is an amazing resource for bloggers! x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
It really is xxx
Love this informative post! Iโm a fairly new blogger (7 months in) Iโm just about to branch out and go self hosted and hopefully start making a little money out of my blog. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction to find new blogging opportunites. Much appreciated x
Youโre welcome, it takes time and hard work but itโs worth it x
It is very helpful to know where to find opportunities for blogging jobs. ^^
Right now I don’t necessarily have aspirations to do paid blogging yet, but maybe in the future however.
I think so many people that do want to get paid for their blogging will be very thankful for your guide here. The whole blogosphere can be a bit overwhelming at first ๐
But so much fun though!
Love,
Rose – http://www.rainbowsdreamcloud.com
It certainly can, I agree! xxx
Thanks for the tips, I’m now signing up to “Get blogged”. I requested to join 4-5 blogger groups on Facebook last week, but have only been accepted to 1 so far, which was a bit disappointing.
Ashleigh x
Some great tips! I always look on Twitter xx
Thanks xx
Sorry, but a long question. I thought if you used WP .com you really couldnโt make money blogging. I had started with WP .org l, but after adding all the different pieces needed, I couldnโt afford to do that up front. Since I donโt โownโ my site on WP .com, how does the making money work? Thank you for your help. Iโve only been blogging for a few weeks. ๐
Yes you certainly can make money through sponsored posts. I have a premium account, not sure if that makes any difference.
Ok maybe thatโs the difference. I have the free plan. Thanks Iโll check into this more.
I’ve not heard of Get Blogged before! A helpful guide x
Itโs free and easy to sign up! You can apply for jobs straight away xxx
This is so helpful. I am looking to branch out and start doing some sponsored posts at some point, so these are helpful. I have only recently signed up to some FB groups I have heard of Get Blogged but not looked into properly. Emma x http://www.bookinggoodread.com x
Iโd highly recommend signing up! ๐ xxx
These are all wonderful resources. I love how you share such great information with people and genuinely love seeing others succeed โค
Awh you’re welcome! And of course! ๐ xx