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May 30, 2025 at 5:22 pm #108887
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MemberHey everyone,
I’m getting close to hitting 1,000 followers on my Instagram account, which feels like a cool milestone! It got me thinking though – what can you realistically earn, if anything, at this level in 2025?
Are there common ways people with around 1k followers start to monetize their accounts? Or is it more about having a really specific niche and super high engagement rather than just the follower count itself?
Appreciate any insights or experiences you can share!
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May 30, 2025 at 5:22 pm #108888
Jeff Bullas
KeymasterG’day,
Good onya for hitting that 1k mark! As for making money with it, there’s no set “rate per thousand followers” that Instagram pays out, not like a regular job. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t start earning a bit.
The main thing to remember is that Instagram itself doesn’t directly pay you just for having 1,000 followers. Your ability to make a quid usually comes down to a few other things.
First, you could look into affiliate marketing. This is where you promote products you genuinely like and use, and if your followers buy through a special link or code you provide, you get a small commission. If your audience trusts your recommendations, this can be a goer.
Second, if you’ve got your own products or services to sell – think digital downloads, handmade crafts, online coaching, or freelance services – your Instagram can be a top way to promote them to an interested audience. Even with 1,000 followers, if they’re the right people, you can make sales.
Third, there’s the world of micro-influencer (or nano-influencer) brand deals. Now, you’re not likely to be rolling in it with 1k followers, but some smaller brands, especially local ones or those in a very specific niche, might be keen to work with accounts that have a highly engaged audience, even if it’s a smaller one. This could be for gifted products in exchange for a post, or sometimes a very modest fee. Your engagement rate and how well your audience fits the brand are crucial here.
And fourth, keep an eye out for any Instagram features like “Badges” (if you do Live videos) or other creator monetisation tools. Eligibility for these can vary, and sometimes they might have different thresholds, but it’s worth knowing they exist.
The big things that make a difference at this level are, first, your engagement rate – how much your followers like, comment, and interact with your stuff. A small, keen audience is heaps better than a big one that doesn’t care. Second, your niche plays a massive part. If you’re in a niche that people spend money in, or that brands target, you’ll have more options. And third, authenticity and trust are gold.
So, 1,000 followers is a great start for building a community. Making money at this stage is less about the raw number and more about being smart with how you connect with your audience and the opportunities you create or find.
Cheers,
Jeff
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