What is Sponsored Tweets and how can you make money with twitter?
Sponsored Tweets is a Twitter advertising platform that connects advertisers with tweeters. In return tweeters receive payment for their tweets and advertisers get more eye balls on their products, services and company.
So how does it work?
Advertisers provide information on what it is they want tweeting and which tweeters they want to spread the word, based on a tweeters, number of followers, niche, country of residence, interests and more. Sponsored Tweets then sends advertisers a list of recommended tweeters, who will then send offers to the tweeters they want to offer opportunities.
If you’re a tweeter, Sponsored Tweets puts you in contact with advertisers who will compensate you with cash for the advertisements you tweet. You get to set the price, specify keywords tailored to your niche and interests and then wait for the opportunities to arrive.
You then get to accept or reject the offers. If you accept an offer your account will be credited within 24 hours and you can cash out when your account reaches $50.
Whilst all tweeters are incomplete control of their accounts, Sponsored Tweets prides itself on ensuring that there is an ethical and safe practice taken by all its tweeters. This is as much to protect you as it is the advertisers and readers. Sponsored Tweets as its own Code of Ethics which requires you to disclose the tweets you send out by simply adding the following to your tweets:
• Sponsored,
• My Sponsor,
• Sponsoring,
• Brought to you by,
• Advertisement,
• #ad,
• AD
Am I going to make a lot of money from Twitter?
Whilst you get to set your own price, it’s best to start low, to get those first opportunities rolling in. If you consistently get results for advertisers then you will become one of their favourites and get more offers. Whilst we are only talking a $1 at a time when you first start out, it all acts as extra pocket money and it easy to do. Sponsored Tweets offers a referral program which will significantly help you grow your pot.
They provide you with the links and badges to help you spread the word about Sponsored Tweets. And when you refer a new tweeter to Sponsored Tweets you will reciveve 10% of Sponsored Tweets portion of revenue for each successful transaction that Tweeter makes. And if you sign up an Advertiser you will receive 5% of Sponsored Tweets earnings for each transaction they make.
So it’s not going to make you a fortune but if you’re in the right place at the right time and a few advertisers sign up with you, it could make that difference between a hamburger or a steak! So if there are any advertisers out there who would like to sponsor me, hit the link below. If you are a tweeter after some extra pocket money hit the banner at the top of the page.
Will it Hurt My Personal Brand?
OK, so I have told you how it works. But my last bit of advice is this. Make sure you vet every offer you receive. Check out what the advertiser wants you to tweet and make sure you feel comfortable with what ever that is. If you think the product or service is shoddy then don’t tweet it out. It really is that simple. This is your reputation that you are putting out there every-time you tweet for an advertiser, so make sure you are sensible. Don’t just tweet for the money! Tweet with your personal brand in mind.
Have a Great Day,
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September 27th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Very cool! I think I will have to give it a try.
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Great Kevin, let me know how you get on.
Beth
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Kevin Martineau Reply:
September 27th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
I used your referral link.
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September 28th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Hey Beth
You are like my Twitter Guru! Between firing up the MarketMeSuite again and this, and all the other great things I have learned from you about Twitter… honestly I can’t go wrong
thanks for sharing another great Twitter post, I’ll be sure to use your link when checking it out!
cheers
Nat
PS hows that blueprint coming along…. you realise we have a lot of people waiting on this don’t you lol
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
September 29th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
Aww, I would love to be your Twitter Guru….unfortunately I got eaten by a bear last week so I kinda dropped the blueprint in a puddle somewhere in the woods but…it’s coming no worries, lets just keep taking the orders…It will all work out I promise LMAO!
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Kimberly Castleberry Reply:
October 2nd, 2010 at 10:44 am
As long as you didn’t drop that in your tea too its okay! Tea is for Beth, Blueprints are for us, don’t get them confused
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September 29th, 2010 at 3:21 am
Hi Beth,
Great Twitter information.
It sounds really cool and may have to give it a try.
Thanks for sharing Beth.
Make it a great one!
Tommy D.
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
September 29th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Yeah do, let me know how you get on.
Beth
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September 29th, 2010 at 6:51 am
Hi Beth,
Found you thanks to TSA.
This sounds like a good idea….Twitter being such a popular site.
My experience with Twitter has been limited…I need to spend a bit of time here and read some of your other posts about Twitter.
Great info thanks
Cheers
Bryan
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
September 29th, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Hey Bryan,
Thanks, for stopping by, I hope to return the favour. Looking forward to getting to know you within the TSA. If you have any specific questions about Twitter be sure to let me know.
Beth
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October 1st, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Beth,
Very interesting! There are so many interesting things to do on the internet! It amazes me … I would be concerned about my reputation for sdure so I’m glad you mentioned that. Great info … I learn something new everyday!
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October 1st, 2010 at 10:54 pm
Hi Beth,
Really interesting post about Sponsored Tweets. I had heard about this but it is great to get the proper run down. For me, I am concerned that I am building a long-term brand and very cautious about what I promote but I can see the value for many internet marketers. Thanks for sharing.
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October 2nd, 2010 at 4:42 am
Beth,
Thanks for sharing another interesting strategy for bring in a bit of extra cash. But as Clare and Lesly have said, for me I would not be comfortable promoting something that advertisers want me to promote. I am very careful what I choose to post because I am building a brand and a reputation. But for people with just a marketing or MLM focus, this could be a real gift.
Just keep sharing your wonderful tidbits about this online world.
Warmly,
Erica
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Absolutely Erica,
I agree with you whole heartedly…you get to choose your interests which makes the offers you get more relevant to your niche, but definitely always do your due diligence before sending out.
Beth
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October 2nd, 2010 at 5:50 am
Beth…I had heard it was coming but actually didn’t know it was in place. I appreciate you sharing and it is an interesting concept to make a bit of money. However…I completely agree with you that you must consider your reputation and then make wise choices as to how you use this service.
Thanks Beth!
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October 2nd, 2010 at 10:46 am
Beth I know you’ve got a pretty strong twitter following and moderately high volume and have been using this for a bit now… so my question is how long did it take you to hit your first $50? Also were you able to see what your CTR on those links looked like?
Kimberly
Kimberly Castleberry´s last blog ..Introducing Subscribers Magnet- The Plugin that DOUBLED My Subscription Rate!
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:45 pm
Hello Kim,
You can see the click through rate on each tweet you send. Some advertisers will pay you per hit and others an out right fee. It took quite a while, so its definitely not an instant money maker, but I am getting maybe $5 a week at the minute and that is me being picky with the advertisers. So maybe 3 month ish?
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October 2nd, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Hi Beth,
I just found Sponsored Tweets a couple of weeks ago. I was hesitant at first because I didn’t want it to look spammy. I’m getting advertisers who pay 2 cents per tweet to over $2.00 per tweet. Like you mentioned, I’m not tweeting blindly though. I visit the site and decide if it was something I would normally tweet about. I also like that the site has a built in place for the tweet to show it as an ad, sponsored, brought to you by phrases. I’m happy to find out your ideas on it. So far, I’m very happy with Sponsored Tweets.
Happy Tweeting!
Jennifer
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Hey Jennifer,
Yeah it is good to do your due diligence before tweeting. I am finding by being picky and only tweeting certain things I am slowly attracting offers from the advertisers I would prefer to sponsor me.
Beth
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October 3rd, 2010 at 10:01 am
As a keen Tweeter, or Twit as I often say
, I found this information really interesting. I’ve found Twitter to be a fabulous place to make contacts, new friends, business opportunities, have a giggle and learn new things. I’m a little sceptical of the advertising aspect you mention, but that’s probably because it’s new. I’m sure some felt the same way when Facebook started offering ads. I’m going to really study this new approach to Twitter though. Thank you for a very clear explanation and introducing me to a new idea. 
Best wishes
Joanna
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
October 3rd, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Hey Joanna,
It’s good to be weary, I do not recommend this as an all out strategy to make lots of money, but if you use it wisely and only promote those quality goods and services, it can only be an additional tool for your twitter arsenal.
Beth
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October 3rd, 2010 at 4:09 pm
This sounds interesting but for some of us really trying to build relationships on Twitter and Facebook I feel like my time is better spent interacting. With that being said, for many who want to make money now, it seems like a viable way to do it from the comfort of your home
Mike
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