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31 id you know that there are people that actually make money online vaping? That's right, some people are making a small fortune working as full-time vapers. The best part is you don't have to be a rock star or some sort of guru; you just need to be a passionate vaper to get started. To get in on the windfall and even get free products, just follow these basic guidelines. How Do I Get Started? An example of a call to action is "Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!" Essentially, whatever you would like the viewer to do. Once you have created the video, write a blog post review on your website. Embed your video in the post, and then share it on social media/your email list. How Do I Take It to The Next Level? In order to go from hobbyist vaper to paid vape blogger, you will need to build your reputation. It helps to think of it as building a "brand." You can do this by having a unique point of view, a gimmick (such as characters, voices, etc), or just having a strong opinion on the products you review. Don't forget to continually educate yourself on the industry, because new trends appear in the blink of an eye. Also, be sure to contribute on vaping forums, Facebook groups, Reddit and other vaping communities. It can be helpful to build relationships with other bloggers in the industry. Try promoting their content on your site in exchange for a similar promotion on their site. How Do I Make Money On My Website? This next part is the fun part. This is how you start getting paid for all of your hard work! Start off by becoming a YouTube partner. This allows Google to pay you for ads that are displayed on your YouTube channel. This wont be a lot of money at first but it does add up over time. Next, set up advertising on your website. You can do this directly with manufacturers and retailers, or you can work with a vaping network like Ecig Media, who take all the hassle out of the process. The last option that most bloggers utilize is affiliate marketing. With affiliate marketing, you refer your visitors to online retail stores and the store pays you a percentage of the sale from your referral. Not every company offers affiliate programs, but you'll find many of them do have some sort of affiliate or partner program. How Do I Get Free Products? When you first start reviewing products, it will be difficult to get them for free, but it is possible! Start out with juice companies, as they usually have plenty of samples. Ask them if they offer free samples for review. If they say no, ask them if they will give you a deal on samples, as you will be purchasing them for the purpose of reviewing. As your reputation grows, let the manufactures know how big of an audience you have. As this happens, you will notice that it becomes easier to get free products. Eventually, companies will actually start approaching you about reviews! Alternatively, you can visit your local vape shop and ask what they do with samples that they get from manufactures. Trust me; most shops get more samples than they know what to do with. If they won't consider giving them to you for free, perhaps they would be willing to offer you a special discount. Conclusion If you're looking to become a paid vape blogger, the time to start is NOW. However, you really need to be passionate about vaping. It is hard work to generate income, but rest assured it is entirely possible! Just follow the steps above and have fun. The rest will follow. How To Turn Your Vaping Passion Into Income D Build a blog or website dedicated to hosting your reviews online. Create social media accounts dedi- cated to your reviews (ie. Facebook, Twitter, Reddit and Instagram…) in order to build relationships. Most professional vape reviewers got their start on YouTube. If you are not com- fortable on video, practice until you get comfortable! Without video reviews, you'll be at a tremendous disadvantage. Make sure to offer your readers a way to subscribe to your email list/page alerts in order to keep up with your latest blog posts, reviews, giveaways, or anything else that they would find important. Start reviewing products that you are currently using or have used in the past. First, create a simple outline of what you would like to cover in your review. Then, from that outline create a short video review. Make sure to introduce yourself, give your opinion on the product, and then have some sort of call to action. 1. 2. 3. 4. Matt Longley By Matt Longley, Owner of EcigMedia