The New Way to Make Money Using Social Media
Calling all fashion influencers!
Whether you like to admit it or not, you’ve envied social media influencers at one point.
You see them and think, “All they have to do is post on (insert your favourite platform) and they make money! Their life is so easy!”.
Afterwards, you immediately dismiss the possibility of making money on social media because getting hundreds of thousands of followers is hard.
Not to mention, you don’t want to be cheesy.
Well, there is a new way to make money using social media and it’s a lot easier than becoming the next Kim Kardashian.
Introducing Parallel
There is a new app (at least new to me) called Parallel. It’s similar to Instagram in the sense that you post pictures and can scroll through other users’ posts.
But, there are a few key differences.
1) When you post, you are supposed to tag the clothes you are wearing. This way, when others see your clothes, they can also purchase it.
Here is the kicker though! When they purchase what you are wearing, you get a commission.
It gets better…
2) Upon making your profile, you upload pictures of yourself. The AI system on the app will automatically measure you. This allows you to know what size of clothes you need to get in any specific brand.
3) There is a very unique feed. Instead of only the classic “following” and “for you” feed, it also has a “Parallels” feed. By scrolling through this feed you can discover others who are similarly sized to you.
This allows you to shop for clothing and see how it would fit you. If you have a disproportionately sized body like I do, this is quite useful!
How you make money
As I mentioned above, you make money when people like what you are wearing and buy it. You get a commission from each sale.
Depending on what you wear, this can add up quickly.
For example, if someone buys a $20 t-shirt you are wearing, you won’t make much. But, if they buy a $500 winter jacket, you’ll make a lot more.
If you get ahead of the curve and post the right clothes during the right season, there is a good chance you can make a good chunk of money!
But, there are a couple of other ways you can make more than others!
For one, if you are someone who is sized very similarly to others, it is more likely people will view your profile for clothing ideas! This means you have an advantage over others off the bat.
Because of the Parallel’s feed, you will be easily discoverable. It allows you a new way to get followers and sales where other platforms do not.
Secondly, if you pick specific brands others love, more common brands, you will most likely get more sales.
I’m still learning this app and will keep you updated any time I see meaningful progress in your ability to earn money.
Why this is a unique opportunity
Unlike other apps, this app is still in its infancy. There are just over 100,000 users on it.
This may seem like a bad thing, but what it means is you have a chance to become one of the “Parallel influencers”.
In the same way, the growth of TikTok blew up influencers like Charli D’Amelio and Instagram blew up Dan Blizerian, this new platform has yet to have its own influencers blow up.
It’s a new opportunity to make money directly from posting on an app. Plus, if you grow on this app, it’ll translate to the ability to influence other apps too.
In other words, a new platform = new opportunities.
This kind of opportunity only comes every few years.
Closing thoughts
I get excited when I see opportunities like this because it means the growth of new jobs.
People are scared of automation and AI replacing people’s jobs, but they often fail to realize how many new jobs were created from technology.
For example, the influencer market.
This opportunity gets me even more excited because platforms like TikTok and Instagram keep 99% of the revenue. YouTube is a little friendlier by giving 55% to the users.
Unlike Instagram, Parallel does not rob creators. It’s helping them make money while providing value in a new unique way.
Give it a shot and let me know what you think!
Thanks for reading