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We have introduced some changes to our collaboration types intended to attract a greater variety of brands and new opportunities to our network. These changes apply to gifting collaborations, so please read carefully if you are still interested in this collab type.

Gifting collaborations are now open to all bloggers with 10k+ followers on Instagram. By accepting gifted product, we now have a requirement that you post about the brand on your Instagram feed within 30 days of receipt of the gifted product or experience. The post does not need to be ‘exclusive,’ meaning you can incorporate the product into an ‘outfit of the day’ type post, but the brand must be tagged in the image.

We encourage bloggers to also share in Instagram Stories using the ‘swipe up’ functionality, which drives more traffic and sales for the brand. Shopping Links affiliate links will be required when available, and you will be able to earn commission from brands offering affiliate links in addition to the gift.

You will not be able to request payment for gifted collaborations and brands will not be able to add extensive requirements to the type and timing of the post. These gifted opportunities will be clearly identifiable in your matched opportunities.

If you have fewer than 10k followers, you are still eligible for commission-based and paid collabs that target your level of influence. To boost your following over the minimum mark, here are a few articles to help grow your audience:

5 Ways to Organically Build Your Instagram

The New Rules of Instagram: How to Build Your Following

Easy Tips to Build Your Instagram Audience

If you do not wish to participate under the new parameters, you can de-select this collaboration type in your profile.

We look forward to working with you on these new opportunities, and please don’t hesitate to contact us at hello@shoppinglinks.com if you have any questions.