Taylor Mosley
2 min
I don't post anything for free anymore but it has not always been like that! I, literally, started making a salary last year. So, I was accepting free products up until 2019 to build my brand.
I don't recommend accepting ALL free products that come your way. However, they do help provide you with content for your "blog resume" when you are just starting out. Here are my top 3 sites for free products and/or discounted experiences:
https://hypeexperiences.com/about/content-creator - I am a member and will use them when I am in popular cities. FYI - It is difficult to work with some brands in popular cities.
We are a community of content creators who love unique experiences. More than 500 Hypers all around the world visit sponsored dinners, exclusive events, hotels, spas, and other experiences every month.
You’ll get a chance to request sponsored art, food, culture, and other experiences in many cities. You will also be able to request anything you’d like to review even if it is not on our Hype list. By creating content, our members save ~$200 per month on their entertainment expenses.
https://www.curacity.com/influencers - I am a member here but have not used them to book any influencer stays at hotels.
What you get: Special influencer-rates in exchange for sponsored content.
Influencers have influence, and Curacity proves it. Sign up, get authenticated and begin booking your stays at four and five-star hotels. No more pleading or pitching to have your request granted; we make it simple for Influencers. Once you post about your hotel stay, we measure the bookings your followers made at that hotel for months afterward to prove your contents’ impact and ROI.
https://www.vimma.ai/ - It is a mix of free product and paid collaborations
Stay productive every day: Find new collaborations and reach out to brands, work on your audience engagement and growth, and get expert help when you feel stuck.
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