So are the shopify collabs influencers vetted by Shopify? I opened my shop and got flooded with emails saying they could help my sells but they were all scams
Topic summary
A smoke shop owner (ineedapipe.com) is unable to advertise on Google and Microsoft due to content restrictions on smoking-related products and seeks alternative advertising platforms.
Recommended Solutions:
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Influencer Marketing: Work directly with social media influencers to reach target audiences organically. This approach offers better cost control than traditional pay-per-click ads and allows verification of audience demographics through analytics.
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Shopify Collabs: A platform feature that connects merchants directly with content creators and influencers, potentially streamlining the partnership process.
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Mantis Ad Network: A specialized advertising network (mantisadnetwork.com) that accepts smoke-related products and has shown positive results for similar businesses.
Open Question: One participant asks whether Shopify Collabs influencers are vetted by Shopify, noting concerns about scam outreach after opening their shop. This remains unanswered in the discussion.