When we talked about making the decision as to whether your blog is a hobby or a business, we saw that there were a lot of comments on the post about the challenges of building your blog/business while working 9-5. We know, #thestruggleisreal. We also know it’s a reality for most bloggers to need to earn money at a job, or…
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Sometimes, who does and doesn’t get accepted to RewardStyle can seem pretty random. More than a few bossbabes have been expressing some frustration with getting accepted over on the SC Sister Facebook group. (Not a member yet? Go join!) Luckily, our awesome SC community flooded the comments with all their best tips and tricks for…
One of the hardest parts about running a blog is building your base of loyal followers. Sharing your posts on social media or through paid advertising are two excellent options, but guest posting is by far one of the best ways of promoting your blog. By writing one-time (or recurring) guest posts for news sites…
You spend hours researching, outlining, writing, and editing your blog content for publication. You even use our SEO checklist to make sure your posts are optimized for search activity. Yet, you’re still not seeing the views you want. What’s the issue? You might not be dealing with a content problem. Instead, you might be dealing…
While growing a large following on social media is a valuable tool for any influencer, a solid email list of loyal followers can be just as important to leverage your influence. People who sign up for email lists are actively engaged with what you have to say, which makes them much more loyal and valuable…
With the world as we know it still upended due to COVID-19, Fashion Week 2020 is one of the many events that has had to make some changes and adapt. After the Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks in mid July took place almost entirely digitally, many brands are continuing to stick with virtual presentations for…
There are 112.5 million users on Instagram in the United States alone. And according to a report by Mention.com (check out their study here) only 0.32% of those users have 100,000 to 1M+ followers. If reports are right, those 0.32% of Instagram users are earning $10,000 or more each time they post. How? Well, there…
When it comes to choosing the best hashtags for your Instagram captions, do you ever feel like you’re playing a big guessing game? Are you the type to add 30 hashtags to your posts, in the hopes of appearing in Explore for at least a few of them? You’re not alone! There’s so much conflicting…
In the last couple of years, TikTok has blown up into one of the most popular social media platforms online. Right now, TikTok is the number 1 app in the download charts for Android and iOS in over 30 countries. TikTok’s rapidly rising popularity amongst young people has led many influencers to consider using it…
At Style Collective, we stand with our Black sisters and brothers now and always. We see you, we hear you, we value you, and we stand with you. We want to support our SCSisters and the communities they belong to. We want to bring change! As content creators, we all can use the power of…
While social media influencing is a relatively new industry, it can be a challenge to come up with create new content ideas. Sure, a bombshell bikini pic at the beach is a timeless classic, but people expect a little more diversity on their favorite influencer’s feed. If you’ve run out of fresh content ideas and…
Being a social media influencer involves a certain level of creativity in engaging with your audience. Travelling the world, hitting up the beach, and staging high-end photo shoots are all excellent ways to provide stimulating content that captures your followers’ attention. But now that COVID-19 has shut down travelling, closed most of the public, and…
In order to make money online as a social media influencer, you have to connect to your audience. Getting to know them, what they like, and what they want is what helps you grow your following and attract paid partnerships with brands. The more you connect with and engage your audience, the more people will…
You already know the importance of SEO to great content. But how do you know what’s actually working, and what’s a bunch of BS? When you sit down to write, do you spend time researching keywords and topics first? Or, like many bloggers, do you sit down with a big idea and just start writing,…
Whether you’re on your first brand collaboration, or your twentieth, there’s one thing that doesn’t change, and that’s your process. Everyone’s creative process is different, but for every successful influencer, staying organized is key! Project management skills are a must-have when it comes to successful brand partnerships. So what are the Dos and Don’ts of…
We’ve all been there — staring at a blog post, struggling to think of the perfect title. Don’t worry, girl; we’ve got you! You want a title that captures people’s interest and tempts them to click. Your title is the cherry on top of your blog post sundae, so don’t be afraid to put some…
Hey, Sisters! Over the next two weeks, we’ll be hosting an IGTV Challenge to help you create and share your first (or next) IGTV! We’re hosting the challenge in our members-only Facebook group so we can trade tips, hold each other accountable, and share our finished IGTV links in a group support link love post.…

Member Exclusive: Plan Your Big Brand Partnership with Ann Taylor and Loft, details plus a checklist inside!
Have you heard the news? Ann Taylor and Loft are two of our brand partners at Style Collective (in addition to 125+ brands in our brand directory!) and they want to host in-store events with YOU, #SCSister! Cue the endless styling possibilities for friends, family, and followers, connection IRL with local Sisters, and gift cards/comped…
Jaime Cohen, a Founding Member of Style Collective and the brand strategist behind The Right Words, shares her strategies for leveraging LinkedIn to grow your authentic community. Plus, why NOW is the best time to start sharing your story and building your audience on LinkedIn, before the platform is saturated. What you’ll become an expert…
It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year! The holidays are around the corner and now is the perfect time to start pitching brands your ideas for collaborations, including giveaway partnerships. In addition to attaching your media kit to your pitch, you’ll also want to include a case study to show off all your…