Here are some practical tips that can help you create the best content possible:
Joining Influencer Marketing is a great way to try new products for free and build meaningful relationships with great brands!
Unlike some of our competitors, the criteria for joining Influencer Marketing are pretty realistic.
Once your account has been validated, you're ready to go:
1. Upload consistent and good quality content
Post your review on time
You have 21 days for Instagram & Tiktok, 28 days for YouTube and 14 for Gifted Reviews (from the date you receive the product) to create and publish your review. If you don't, your order may expire and your credit will not be returned.
Keep your review online for at least 30 days after publication
This will allow the brand and your subscribers to see the investment you've made in creating your review!
Create honest product reviews
If a brand sends you its products, it's because they expect you to try the products and review them. While some brands may provide more detailed instructions than others, all our brands still expect you to review the product professionally.
Make sure your posts comply with Influencer Marketing rules and legislation
Being honest and transparent enhances your professionalism, enables you to comply with legislation, and maintains a loyal and frank relationship with your community.
Don't hesitate to publish several reviews of the same product
You'll probably use the product in several other reviews, so why not publish them all on Influencer Marketing for brands to see?
Always show products from only one brand per post
To be a good ambassador, it is really important to show only products from the Brand you are working with when shooting your content.
Indeed, the Brand doesn't want you to show products from a competitor, or any other Brand in general.
Pay particular attention to the Influencer Marketing Golden Rules
As well as those of the brand, when ordering products.
Be sure to add the product link in your description bar
Also mention the brand and product name, and tag the brand in your social media posts. These are things that give brands more reasons to like you!
2. Keep your channel professional
Brands appreciate a little bit of personality, and maybe even a little sassiness, but don’t let that overpower the nice, awesome person that you are!
Put your best foot forward and make sure that at least your channel trailer and profile picture show off your professional side.
3. Apply to work with brands that fit your channel’s style
If you’ve never done a hair tutorial but apply for only hair products, there is a chance that the brand will be afraid to take such a big risk.
That’s not to say that you shouldn’t try new things — in fact, we encourage it!
But if you’re wanting to play it safe and are just getting started on the platform, try applying for opportunities that are similar to what you’d generally feature on your channel.
4. Write a genuine note to the brand
Although most brands on Skeepers don’t require a personalized proposal, a little ‘hello’ can make a world of a difference!
Besides just introducing yourself and your channel, we also recommend explaining to the brand how you plan to use their products and what kind of reviews you’d like to create.
Of course, thanking the brand in advance will increase your chances of getting accepted to the campaign too!
5. Avoid being too pushy
We know it can be tempting, but avoid messaging, tweeting, or emailing the brand while you wait.
This can come across as entitled or pushy, and our brands work hard to make sure they deliver a quick response.
Just remember: patience is a virtue.
If for some reason the brand takes longer than normal to approve or deny your order, (we totally understand how frustrating that can be!), just send us a message via the contact icon at the bottom of the page.
This will enable us to cancel your order, or make a quicker decision.
If you are not accepted to a Brand’s campaign on Skeepers, don’t be discouraged. All of our brands have different criteria and it’s impossible for any creator, big or small, to fit the needs of every single brand.
At Skeepers, we are constantly adding new products to the Free Store, so don’t hesitate to apply to receive more products.
Eventually, you will find a brand that matches well with your channel, and once you do, we’re sure your collaboration will be magical!