Make more money making content online.

Create a free SideShift account, complete your profile (think of it as a common application), and attach your social handles (Personal and/or UGC accounts) plus links to top-performing videos to help your profile stand out. You can also take our free UGC training course (found under Badges) to earn a verified badge that signals to brands you're serious about UGC.

We currently support creators based in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. We're working to open the marketplace to more countries soon.

UGC (user-generated content) pays creators for the content itself, not for access to their audience. Instead of posting to your personal followers, you create videos that brands can use on their own channels or on new campaign accounts. This opens the door for anyone to earn—even for folks just getting started!

Brands post campaign opportunities. You can apply directly, and brands can also invite you if your profile stands out. Some campaign briefs include detailed scripts; others leave creative direction to you. Communicate with each brand to set expectations.

Yes. You can run campaigns across different industries simultaneously. Just check individual briefs for any restrictions on direct competitors.

Many creators secure their first opportunity within days of signing up, especially if their profiles are complete and showcase past work. The more jobs you apply to and the more time you spend improving your profile, the higher your chances are. Completing SideShift’s free UGC course is a bonus signal to brands that you are serious about UGC.

You get paid through SideShift after each campaign, with funds released to your creator wallet within a few days. Earnings range from $200–$2,000/month plus performance bonuses ($1–$4 per 1,000 views). SideShift charges really small fees on bank withdrawals and handles payments, contracts, and insurance.

SideShift charges brands, not creators. SideShift charges really small fees on bank withdrawals. You keep the full amount laid out in the contract. This is what allows us to keep our platform free for creators.

Often yes. Many brands prefer creators to build fresh accounts in the campaign’s niche, which levels the playing field so anyone can succeed—even without a large personal following. Some brands will pay for content to run as paid ads, and others will pay creators to post to existing pages with a pre-built audience. Read each opportunity carefully and communicate with brands before signing contracts to understand expectations.

Yes. SideShift provides payment insurance, manages all tax forms and independent-contractor agreements, and offers 24/7 creator support if disputes arise.