You want brand deals?

You want a nice blue checkmark?

you better keep your followers happy as you grow their ranks.

Its a fine line to walk, but its what your followers want.

I look for authenticity in an influencer.

A lot of that is just about experimenting.

That will only turn off potential followers who can sense when youre shilling for something you dont care about.

Angeline, for instance, issickof influencers posting ads for things like flat-tummy tea.

Even if youre the hottest, trendiest person on the planet, this is going to take real work.

Look at your engagements.

Some of your posts will suck, and some of them will get very few views and likes.

Instead of getting discouraged, compare those to the ones that do well.

Figure out what the difference is, then post more of the content that gets good engagement.

Even if youre the hottest, trendiest person on the planet, this is going to take real work.

Thats what detractors who make fun of influencers are missing: Successful influencers are workinghard.

The biggest brands you know hire entire companies to manage their social media.

Its a science and an industry unto itself.

Angeline said shed love to see more of that from the influencers she follows.

Post consistently and see to it you carve out time to do it.

If you want to make money, especially, you should probably treat this like a job.

Plan to invest time in this endeavor.

Your followers are the ones driving your engagement.

In a sense, once you start monetizing your content,youwork forthem.

Show your bosses a little respect.

Getting a glimpse into their lives is all that I require.

The niceness doesnt stop with your followers, either.

If and when you secure a brand deal, follow through.

Treat everyone you encounter, from other influencers to your followers to brand spokespeople, with respect.

For instance, the sisters are always posting promos for each others brands or collaborating on dual launches.

They all, of course, post about their joint efforts.

No one is an island and no influencer is a solo act.

They were actually big on YouTube and are still killing it, he said.

They taught him the ropes and he ran with it from there.

Instagram also has plenty of tools to help you build your following in-app.