UGC

Brands pay you to make videos they post on their own pages and ads.

No follower minimumLast checked 2026-10-25Rules can change

Followers needed: None. Brands judge your samples, not your follower count.
What it pays: Beginners usually charge $50-$400 per video.
The catch: Brands want to see samples before they say yes, and rates vary a lot by niche and usage rights.
Great for: Beauty, Food, Tech

How to start

STEP 1Samples

STEP 2Portfolio

STEP 3Pitch

STEP 4Deliver

Make 3 sample videos with your phone (unboxing, review, how-to).

Put them in a simple portfolio or link-in-bio page.

Pitch brands directly or apply to briefs on UGC marketplaces.

Agree price, usage rights and deadlines in writing, then deliver.

The catch: Brands want to see samples before they say yes, and rates vary a lot by niche and usage rights.

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