Shrpa is the platform that connects travel content creators with visitor bureaus and local tourism organizations. Our creators have access to paid opportunities with our partner destinations. So how can you become a paid creator with Shrpa?
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How to become a paid creator
Create 1 adventure and add 15 or more photos/videos to your portfolio
Once you complete 1 adventure and create a portfolio of photos on Shrpa, you will be eligible for paid creator visits. Then, you will start to receive emails about upcoming opportunities in the travel area you specified. You can choose to apply for any that you feel like you are a good fit for and are available to do in the requested timeframe.
Create quality content
Just because you created your portfolio doesn’t mean you will automatically be chosen for paid creator visits. Destinations like working with creators who create great photos, videos & descriptions. So make sure your content is fun, engaging, and well-organized so destinations want to work with you! Don’t forget, destinations want to see happy faces and action shots, not just scenery.
What is a creator visit?
Creator visits are the trips Shrpa creators take to different destinations to create content that highlight the best of their area.
Creator visits consist of a few days or 1 weekend visiting a destination. The creator will work with the destination to pre-plan their trip. During their visit, the creator will create content that follow the themes and guidelines agreed upon with the destination. (the number of locations will be specified in the details)
Destinations will choose the creator they want to work with from the list of creators who let them know they are interested. Depending on the resources available to the destination, they will either cover a hotel or Shrpa will add $250 to the creator’s payment so they can book a hotel for the visit Additionally, the destination may be able to cover more expensive activities so that they can be featured in the content.
Locations for content to be created are suggested by the destination. The creator should use these suggestions to create a visit plan. When creating the plan, make sure to include any required places and then add some from the suggested list. Creators have the freedom to explore more locations within the destination they are interested in. If a destination puts a high priority on a certain activity/business, they will put it under “required activities.”
Learn more about paid creator visits here.
How to stand out among destinations
Create engaging content – destinations want to partner with creators who create content that gets people interested in visiting. Make sure your portfolio has beautiful photos and videos that show people engaged in activities, and that you use complete sentences when writing the descriptions. You will instantly stand out to destinations if you are a skilled creator.
Keep your profile up to date – make sure your gear, adventure buddies, location, and more are all up to date on your profile so destinations can find you as their perfect fit.
