Have you ever wondered how those Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest accounts with tons of AI-generated images make money? They’re constantly posting; some even more than five times a day.
Maybe you’ve thought about starting your own AI art page. I did too, but I did not understand how to monetize my audience because I was clueless about the insider tricks.
In this article, I’m going to spill the beans on what I discovered.
Can you make money with ai art social media page?
If you’re thinking of launching your own AI art page as a side hustle, it is crucial to figure out your monetization strategy first. Sure, creating and posting lots of ai images is a breeze. The real challenge is turning that into profit.
Here are some of the top ways the pros rake in the cash:
1 – Merch store
These pages often put their AI art on stuff like t-shirts and mugs, basically all sorts of print-on-demand products. It’s not the most profitable, but it is easy to set up.
Sites like Redbubble, Teepublic, Society6, and Zazzle allow you to create a store and sell your merch for free. Also, you can set up your own e-commerce store on Shopify or WooCommerce.
2 – Sell NFTs
Personally, I’m not big of NFTs and don’t really endorse them, but some AI art pages do sell their work as NFTs for those who are into it.
3 – Brand sponsorship
I bet you have heard of Ai influencer pages making over $10,000 a month on Instagram; the secret is sponsorship. Companies pay the owners of these pages hundreds or thousands of dollars to promote their products.
Honestly, even though this is one of the most profitable ways to make money with an ai art page, I do not believe the hype will last long; click here to read more about my reason.
4 – Donations
It’s hard to say how much they rake in, but most of the ai art pages and accounts do have options for fans to donate.
5 – Offer commissions
When an AI artist shares catchy images on social media, they may get requests for custom generations from businesses or brand owners.
6 – Digital downloads
You might wonder how they can sell their ai art if they’re posting it for free. The trick is that most ai artists only share lower-quality images on social media. Then they create high-res images with an upscaler which can be sold as digital files on sites like Etsy and Creativefabrica.
7 – Art prints
A lot of these AI art pages offer their work as posters, canvas prints, even framed pieces for wall art. These can be sold on marketplaces like Amazon or via their own websites.
8 – Books
This is not a common option, but some ai artist use the images they generate to tell stories. These could then be bundled together into books. It could be children’s story books, graphic novels, or even complete illustrated non-fiction books. They can be sold as ebooks or print books via sites like Kindle Direct Publishing (kdp) which belongs to Amazon.
Wrapping up
So, if you’re thinking about starting an AI art social media account, be it on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else, remember it’s not just about posting eye-catching pictures. There’s got to be more to your strategy, or you won’t make any money.
Hi, I’m Blessing, a pro writer and graphic designer turned AI EXPERT! My passion is helping you unlock the full potential of AI tools to elevate your skills and create a successful side hustle or brand.
I skip the hype and focus on what truly works, bringing you the best tools to 10x your creativity.