Top 4 Influencer Communities You Should Join

One of the most valuable resources I’ve come to recognize as a blogger are Influencer Communities. These are digital spaces where bloggers & brands can join & connect over similar passions and interests, garner relationships, collaborate with one another, and gain access to events & teachable knowledge shared by some of the biggest names in the industry.

From sharing links to your blog posts to receiving invitations for exclusive brand opportunities to even traveling for annual conferences to attend, these communities are a safe haven and Godsend for influencers to prosper and grow not only their brands but also their network of like-minded individuals.

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Here are my top 4 favorite Influencer Communities that I get the most out of & strongly believe you will benefit from joining as well!
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STYLE COLLECTIVE

Style Collective is a blogging community and platform for female influencers to connect, grow, and learn how to be successful bloggers and entrepreneurs. Founded in 2016, Today Style Collective continues to offer sisterhood, support and empowerment for female influencers in the fashion and lifestyle industries in many ways – from discussion forums for idea sharing, to online courses and guides for influencer education, to in-person meet-ups and group events, opportunities to work with brands one-on-one and the strategies you need to turn your blog into your brand and business.

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What I Benefit From

Resources: From how to design a Media Kit to accessing free Stock Photos (image above), there are tons of resources offered to community members of SC. Other resources included for members are lists of Brand Directories and Affiliate Programs, Tech Tips, and posts about Calculating Your Blog Post Rate and Writing Contracts & Invoices Like A Pro.

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Membership Rates

Both brands and influencers can join as a SC member. For influencers, membership rates go from $10/monthly to $99/annually with more perks available to those signing up for the 1-time annual fee.

Best Community For: All Levels of Fashion, Beauty, & Lifestyle Brands/Bloggers

THE BLOG SOCIETIES

The Blog Societies aims to create an inclusive online community for digital publishers across the United States. This platform has become a resource for bloggers located in the SoutheastSouthwestMidwestNortheast, and Northwest regions to network and build their brands. The Blog Societies aspires to cultivate a community that transcends state lines and gives food, fashion, and other lifestyle publishers the tools necessary to succeed in the blogosphere today.

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What I Benefit From

Featured Posts: Each month, I get the opportunity to submit my favorite post links that The Blog Societies may feature on its own social media/platform. This allows for my site to gain more traffic due to the thousands of followers that this community has following its social platforms & subscribed to its newsletter. In fact, this blog tip post has been featured twice on The Blog Societies already & boosted my traffic and following substantially.

TBS Conference: The Blog Societies holds an annual conference open to all members of the TBS community. This conference allows for bloggers & brands to come together for a weekend of panel discussions, workshops, and brand experiences all focused towards growing your platform and strategizing the best tips & tricks of the trade from industry experts. These conferences usually have super huge speakers & brand sponsors; they also allow for members to meet one another in-person and garner strong relationships with one another outside the digital arena. Tickets are sold at a first-come basis to all active members.

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Membership Rates

Both brands and influencers can join as a TBS member. For a blogger, be sure to read the membership guidelines before filling out an application to ensure your blog’s topic would be a good fit for this community. Annual membership rate is $35 (1-time payment/year).

Best Community For: Established Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle, DIY, Parenthood/Family, Food, & Travel Brands/Bloggers

INFLUENCEHER COLLECTIVE

InfluenceHer Collective is a curated network of blogs and vlogs written by young women on fashion, beauty, cooking, fitness, design, lifestyle, and more. The Collective provides a community for influencers to share ideas and inspiration with one another and receive editorial and sponsorship opportunities from Her Campus and our partners, and provides brands with the chance to reach 2,400+ digital, millennial influencers and their audiences through sponsored blog content, social media campaigns, and more!

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What I Benefit From

Brand Campaigns: As a ‘Premier’ InfluenceHer Collective Member (meaning I have a following of x-amount to qualify) allows me to work with brands I’ve loved and admired for years on a sponsored basis. These campaigns are fantastic because they offer a diverse list of brands to work with – from fashion and beauty brands to lifestyle and travel opportunities. Plus, these campaigns are sponsored and once you apply & are accepted for it (based on if you would be a good fit for the brand), you get a sense of security knowing your content will be compensated.

Active Facebook Group: The InfluenceHer Collective Facebook Group is a great space to share your daily blog posts with other IHC members, as well as connect with other bloggers from tech support to general questions that need a like-minded reader’s opinion. For example, I was in need of finding a NYC-based videographer that would be willing to work with me during Fashion Week so I posted to the group asking if anyone had any contacts I could reach out to. Having a group that’s super responsive and willing to help is such a reassurance!

HerConference: I’ve been honored to be a guest speaker on a panel and host my own workshop at the 2015 and 2016 HerConferences. Held in NYC, these conferences are open to all InfluenceHer Collective members that are looking to grow & connect as a brand/business by learning from industry elites and bloggers that have found great success after joining the IHC community.

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Membership Rates

Both brands and influencers can join as an IHC member. For both brand/blogger, you need to fill out an application form to see if you qualify as a good fit for the community. All size brands/bloggers are allowed to submit an application, so you don’t have to worry about your social numbers! Plus membership is FREE once you’ve been accepted into the community.

Best Community For: College/Start Up/Younger Brands/Bloggers of All Category Types

SOCIETYGAL

Societygal was created in January 2016 in hopes to educate, expose, and bring together female entrepreneurs who are absolutely crushing it online. With the combination of creativity, networking, + branding, SG has created a flourishing community of over +4,000 #Societygals.

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What I Benefit From

Free Masterclass: SG offers the ‘It Girl’ Brand Masterclass to all members looking to build their signature brand online.

To learn more about Business Coach & Founder Jennifer Jaden & how she began SocietyGal, listen to The Influencer Podcast: Episode 007 on iTunes.

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Membership Rates

Both brands and influencers can join as a SG member. For both brand/blogger, you need to fill out your name & email in a brief application form for FREE access to the Masterclass and in order to join the Societygal Facebook Group. For more training, you will pay per the service you are inquiring to be coached on.

Best Community For: Entrepreneurial Female Brand/Business/Blog Owners Looking to Grow A Strong Digital Presence