Video 001 · 53 s
Brands pay for videos
Brands pay for videos, not followers. It's called UGC: short videos you film that brands run as their own ads.
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Video 002 · 39 s
Viral. Still $0?
Going viral won't pay you yet. YouTube Shorts ad money needs 1,000 subscribers and 10M Shorts views in 90 days (YouTube Help, checked 25 Oct 2026).
Video 003 · 32 s
You don't need 10K
You don't need 10,000 followers to earn. 3 official pages: 1) YouTube Help: fan funding from 500 subscribers, with upload and watch-time rules 2) Spotify newsroom (20 Oct 2026): Memberships from 100 listeners + 100 hours in 30 days (34 markets) 3) OpusClip affiliate program: any creator can apply, no follower minimum listed
Video 004 · 42 s
3 UGC samples. Phone only.
No brand hires you without samples. Film these 3 today: 1) an unboxing of something you own (15-30 s, upright, window light), 2) a problem + fix demo, 3) a talking review with 3 honest points. Label every sample "not sponsored" and never imply a brand hired you. Put them on one link page and start applying: beginners usually charge $50-$400 a video (Insense, Sep 2026). The catch: samples don't promise work, and rates vary by niche.
Video 005 · 37 s
What do I charge?
Beginners usually charge $50-$400 per UGC video (Insense, Sep 2026). Brands pay for the work, not your follower count. Your base price covers a short, organic post; paid ads, more platforms or longer use cost more. Raw footage costs less than a finished, edited video. Get price, usage and deadline in writing before you film. The catch: rates swing a lot by niche, so read a few briefs before you quote.
Video 006 · 35 s
Where UGC jobs hide
4 places to find paid UGC work: 1) Billo: no follower minimum, creators in the US, UK and Canada. 2) JoinBrands: brands post briefs, you apply with your samples. 3) Fiverr: list UGC as a gig so brands can find you. 4) Pitch brands directly: email a sample made with a product you already use. The catch: Insense needs 1,000+ Instagram followers, and every brand wants samples first.
Video 007 · 39 s
Fake brand deal?
The FTC's warning signs of a fake brand deal: 1) a "brand ambassador manager" messages you out of nowhere, 2) heavy flattery about your page or style, 3) they name-drop real people at the company, 4) they send links that only look official, 5) the big one: they ask for bank or personal details so payments can start. To check, contact the brand on a number you already know is real, never one they sent. Never share bank details in a DM. Report scams at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Video 008 · 37 s
Your bio isn't enough
The FTC says a disclosure in your bio isn't enough. Put it in the post itself, where it's hard to miss: not only at the end, not behind "more", not lost in hashtags. In a video, say it and show it on screen, because some people watch without sound. Use clear words like "ad" or "sponsored"; skip "sp", "spon" or "collab". The catch: a platform's disclosure tool alone may not be enough, and US rules can apply even if you post from abroad.