Influencer marketing: how to choose the right influencer and know what they earned you

Not every influencer with lots of followers will sell for you. What matters most is that their audience is your customer, their engagement is real, and you can measure the result with a dedicated code or link.

Nibras Media teamLast updated: October 20268 min read2 interactive tools
The summary in 30 seconds
  • Micro-influencers usually have higher engagement and lower costs.
  • Ask for real statistics about their audience (country, age and engagement).
  • Measure with a discount code or dedicated link for each influencer.

Big or micro?

Tool 1 · Types of influencers
Nano (under 10K)

A small, very close audience, high engagement and low cost — excellent for local products and testing.

Vet the influencer before you pay

Tool 2 · Influencer check

Before you agree, tick what you've verified:

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Tick what you've verified.

Calculate the return

Return = (sales from the code or link × profit margin) − collaboration cost. And if the goal is brand awareness, measure the rise in searches for your name, new followers and messages during the week of the post.

FAQ

How much should I pay an influencer?

It varies hugely by size and platform. What matters is comparing the cost to the expected sales.

How many posts should I do?

Start with a small test across several influencers and continue with the ones who deliver results.

Do you run influencer campaigns?

Yes — from selection and negotiation to measurement and reporting.

Next step

An influencer campaign measured in sales

Selection, vetting, negotiation, and measurement with a code and link for each influencer.

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