How to get influencers marketing in India
Topic summary
The discussion addresses how to implement influencer marketing for businesses in India, particularly for Shopify stores.
Key Strategies Recommended:
- Define clear goals and target audience (sales targets, demographics, brand awareness)
- Use Shopify Collabs app (free with 2.9% payout fee) to find influencers and track campaign performance
- Find influencers through Instagram/YouTube hashtags like #IndianInfluencer or platforms such as BuzzFame and My Haul Store
- Compensation: Micro-influencers typically charge ₹1K–₹25K per post, with options for product exchanges or commission structures
Best Practices:
- Leverage local festivals (Diwali) and regional languages (Hindi, Tamil) for better engagement
- Track results using discount codes and Shopify analytics
- Start with smaller influencers and scale gradually
- Ensure transparency with #Ad disclosures for paid partnerships
- Research top influencers specific to your industry (skincare, fashion, etc.)
Note: TikTok is not available in India, so focus on Instagram and YouTube instead.
Toktok is not allowed in India
If you want to use influencer marketing on your Shopify store in India, follow these tips:
— Define what you aim at achieving and who will be able to see it (e.g., sales – age or region – awareness).
— Make use of Shopify collabs
You can get this app at the shopify store for free and pay 2. 9% fee on payouts, then you can find the products for Indian customers and track the results of giving away in the process.
— Scout for Influencers
Check out Instagram/YouTube (#IndianInfluencer) or visit Influencer. Like BuzzFame, My Haul Store.
— Pitch
Approach with personalized messages that provide either products with commissions or fees (e. g., ₹1K–₹25K/post for micro-influencers).
— Capitalize On Emerging Issues
Take advantage of local events e. g. Diwali or languages e. g. Hindi, Tamil.
— Track
The discount codes or Shopify analytics will help monitor progress of any kind.
Extras: Work with beginners at first but increase their numbers as you progress, maintain originality, ensure visibility of paid partnership content through #Ad or other means.
Hey there @BiotaneNaturals Naturally, your best bet would be to do some research on the top ones in the country on platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok. You’d also need to streamline the search to your particular line of business like top influencers in skincare, fashion, etc.