September 2, 2016 10:30 am
Published by Kirsty Sharman
You know those products that only live on the pages of really famous instagrammers? The ones you wish you could find in your local store and keep asking “Why don’t they stock them?” Truth is: they don’t need brick-and-mortar, because influencers are helping these brands ship millions of the products worldwide with every post they promote. Take a look at some of the most popular brands that are killing it with the power of influencer marketing on Instagram.
Smile Sciences
Smile Sciences specialises in those UV home teeth-whitening kits you’ve probably spotted in your Instagram feed. While more established teeth-whitening brands are using reality TV stars to promote their kits, Smile Sciences’ strategy is to partner with influential beauty bloggers, like: fashion and beauty blogger Doniya Malik. The kits sell for $299, if you’re tempted by their pearly whites.
Boo Tea
Boo Tea is just one of the many weight loss teas being sold on the internet. The brand offers everything from slimming and detox teas to shakes and tablets. It owes its success largely to its influencer strategy, and is being promoted by an army of fitness influencers on Instagram. Boo Tea products retail from $19,99 to $49,99 in case you were curious. Another reason it’s so popular: worldwide shipping.
Artis Brushes
This makeup brush set has been featured by many a famous beauty blogger. Not only are the brushes starring in their Instagram posts, but you’ll also spot them in YouTube tutorials where vloggers use Artis brushes to contour and create flawless looks. It costs around $450 to get your hands on the entire set, which can be ordered off the Artis brush website and delivered anywhere in the world.
Which other brands have you spotted using influencers on Instagram to promote their products? Do you think a similar strategy would work for you? Sign up as a marketer on Webfluential today, and find influencers that are the perfect fit for your brand.
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August 29, 2016 8:33 am
Published by Kirsty Sharman
Think of your influencer tags in your Webfluential profile as hashtags. When you upload an image on Instagram or send out a tweet you usually include hashtags that are relevant to that post. If you search for the hashtag #foodie, you’ll most likely come across posts and images of food. Your tags in your Webfluential profile work the same way and can assist you with booking jobs.
Why are your tags so important?
If you have not set up your tags marketers will not be able to discover your profile and you will not receive any job offers. Your tags are as important as setting your pricing and linking your channels.
When marketers search for parenting bloggers, tags like “Children”, “Teens”, and “Family Holidays” will be featured on a parenting blogger’s profile. If you don’t have any tags, you are invisible.
What is the difference between Channel Focus and Tags?
While “Channel Focus” describes what your blog is about in general, tags elaborate on what you like to blog about. For example, a beauty blogger’s channel focus would be something like (Beauty), (Lifestyle) and (Fashion).
The tags for beauty would be “makeup”, “hair”, “nails” and “skincare”.
How to set your tags
- Login to your Webfluential account
- Click on “My Profile”
- Scroll down to “Audience Demographics”. If you have added your tags your profile should look something like this:
If you haven’t set your tags, click on the grey “Edit demographics” button and add the relevant tags.
Now it’s easy for marketers to find you based on your interests.
Still struggling? Email [email protected] – we can help!
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August 26, 2016 7:49 am
Published by Webfluential
Twitter – @Yanda_M
We’re a technology company that has some talented individuals; each play a huge role in bringing our tech, service, brand and vision to life. Our regular monthly feature aims to introduce you to some of the incredible people at Webfluential.
Today we’re featuring one of our sales rockstars here on #TeamWebfluential. Meet our Junior Sales Rep, Ayanda!
Hi Ayanda! Tell us a little about yourself.
First and foremost, I am a child of God. I’m also a bit of a drama queen, a newborn health freak and gym junkie, a family-over-everything kind of person, and a traveller at heart who has a massive phobia for cats. Overall, I’m a lover of life!
What inspired you to come work with #TeamWebfluential?
I’m a brand fanatic. I enjoy building and moulding brands to make them top of mind for consumers. Webfluential stood out for me because it’s a fun environment and an appealing business model. What makes Webfluential unique is how it tells different stories through real people. For me, that’s a brilliant concept. I also wanted to learn more about influencer marketing and how it contributes to the marketing mix as a whole.
What’s the one thing you want to tick off your achievements list in the next 5 years?
*Moment of silence* I never think that far! Plans have a way of reformatting every now and then. I rather think short-term. I will have my Masters Degree in Brand Intelligence in 5 years, that’s for sure.
If you could have dinner with any three people in the world, who would they be and what would you order?
Michelle Obama
Tyler Perry
Shonda Rhimes
I’d first want to know who’s making dinner and what their speciality is. Otherwise, if it’s a regular menu, then mixed seafood pasta or a prawn curry makes my belly happy.
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