How to Support your Favorite Content Creators
So you follow content creators on social media but now you’re wondering how to support their work… ok maybe you don’t actually have this thought BUT it’s a very important part of the creator/audience relationship! We content creators LOVE what we do but sometimes we need YOUR help to keep things going so we can continue to serve you! Creating content can be very draining, time consuming and a bit thankless sometimes. I decided to put this post together to help you support your favorite content creators who have entertained, inspired or educated you in some way! Any support you can give is amazing and very much appreciated <3
Engage with Social Media Posts
Any social media post you see has had lots of time, effort and energy put into it. Anything from a like to a comment, share or save REALLY makes a difference. If you want to go above and beyond, you can leave encouraging and positive comments on sponsored posts. These are posts where we are getting paid to talk about a product or service and the performance of this post is really important. If you appreciate the content you consume from a creator then engaging with their work is the best support you can give!
Utilize their Blog Posts
When you consume our content you are supporting our work! Use your favorite creator’s blog to find answers to your questions and utilize their links to make purchases. Some blogs might even have a way to send monetary support like Thank with Google!
I am excited to be one of Google’s paid early testers for their Thank with Google pilot program. Thank with Google is an experimental feature that allows you to purchase a virtual sticker and directly show your appreciation for content on my website. As a loyal supporter, you can now feel more connected and engaged because you have the ability to express yourself and share what my work means to you. There are a variety of stickers to select from and every time you send a paid sticker, you can add a personal message which I enjoy receiving. For me, these virtual stickers translate into direct revenue to support the work that goes into the content that you are enjoying on my blog. You can find the Thank with Google feature in multiple places on my site. If you try it out, let me know what you think! Thanks as always for your support.
Share and Amplify their Work
If you fall in love with a creator and love what they are doing, tell your friends/family about it. This can be word of mouth or sharing on your own social media platforms. An Insta shout out telling your circle how much you enjoy a creator can help amplify the work they are doing and grow their audience base! Any time you share our content or even your positive experience you have with our content is truly precious and makes our day as well as enforces that the work we do is helpful or entertaining.
Buy Their Merch, Products, And Services
This one might be obvious but it’s worth mentioning – if you enjoy a creator’s content you are sure to like their products and services too! Lots of content creators sell their art/merch/service to make a living or supplement their income. As a fan or audience member, you are the biggest asset your favorite content creators ever have. When you purchase what they are selling it helps keep them going!
Thank you for reading Fly Friends, even just having you hear reading this post makes a difference! Anything you do is appreciated and helps me to continue making content for you to enjoy! If you ever have any questions or suggestions please do not hesitate to reach out to me on Instagram or send me an email at victoria@flyforaginger.com
