Wednesday, January 6, 2021

How to Shop My Posts: LIKEtoKNOW.it 101



Hi, friends! Happy 2021! One of the best things to happen to me in 2020, was working from home. Why? Because saving on commuting time allowed me to dedicate more time to this blog. Why did that matter? Because I finally got accepted into LIKEtoKNOW.it (LTK) and now have the opportunity to make a small commission when any of you purchase something I recommend! Whether I make $0.05 or $50.00 (and it's more often closer to $0.05 LOL), every time I see a transaction, my heart does a little dance! It means SO MUCH to me when you purchase through my links. But I have come to realize that using the LTK platform isn't second nature to everyone so here I am sharing the easiest ways to shop my posts. Spoiler Alert: It's SUPER easy!

Let's start with the basics: What is LIKEtoKNOW.it/rewardStyle? RewardStyle is an affiliate network that connects retailers with influencers/bloggers through a shoppable platform called LIKEtoKNOW.it. When a reader or follower purchases a product through one of my affiliate links, I make a small commission from the purchase. (Kinda like when the Sephora cashier says "Did anyone help you today?") Using LTK is NO additional cost to you, and just gives me a little credit for being your personal makeup concierge/stylist! 

 

don't get to update my blog as often as I'd like to (since I do have a full-time job to pay the big bills), the easiest way to see all my current beauty obsessions and fashion finds is through my Instagram page. If you see something you like on my Instagram page and then head directly to the retail site, without going through LTK, I will not get credit for the sale since there is no way to track anything back to me. BUT, if you think about it, LTK isn’t even an additional step! Rather than going to the retailer’s site directly, go to LTK, find my post where I linked the item and just click! You will automatically be directed to the exact product page of the item, rather than having to search through their website yourself!

 

The small commission is part of how I keep this blog running! Although it might not seem like much, blogging takes a lot of hard work and a decent amount of dough! There are monthly expenses that keep this tiny corner of the internet up and running: domain fees, the little pop up to subscribe, the pretty little banner of my IG feed above, etc. So while you might think you're funding my shopping addiction (and in turn yours LOL, sorry!), more accurately you’re helping me break even to keep this corner afloat. Which, in turn, allows me to keep trying new products to inspire you! That being said, if you do support the blog, follow me on social media or engage with me in any way on a regular basis, please know just how grateful I am! It all means more than you know!

 

On to the good stuff... Learn how to shop below!


How to shop my posts: 

1. Download the FREE LIKEtoKNOW.it app (available for both iPhone and Android) or sign up online HERE
        - Follow me in the app – my outfits will then instantly be available to you along with content I post exclusively to the app (sale items, try-ons etc).


2. From Instagram:
        - After downloading the App and following me, you will then be able to “screenshot” any of my posts where you see the hashtag “liketkit” in the caption and all of my outfit details will be sent to your email or appear in the LTK app within a few minutes (you have the option to opt out of emails at any time).
       
Worried about screenshots clogging up your gallery? Fear not! On the LTK app go to: Account Menu > Settings > Clean Up My Screenshots. You will be prompted to delete X number of screenshots and you just click OK! The screenshots will still appear in the "liked" tab of you app so you can shop them anytime - just no more cluttered camera gallery!

Ugh but I don't want to download another app! if that sounds like you, keep reading...

2. From Instagram (continued)
        - Click the blue link in my bio on my IG profile page, scroll down a bit and click "Shop My Instagram." This will automatically redirect you to the LTK web page on your browser (if you don't have the LTK app).
        - You can also always message me on Instagram or email (lovelaurenmichelleblog@gmail.com) and I can send you direct links to the products I’m featuring.

3. From this blog:
        - Head to my “Shop” Tab in the top bar. From there you can go to shopping outfits from my Instagram or Instagram Stories. 
        - Click any product link within a post or on the “SHOP the POST” widget at the bottom of any post (example here).




Hope this was helpful! Let me know you have any questions in the comments section below.


Ciao for now!


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