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The Dani The Explorer blog was created as both an educational space for content creators and a hub for folks like you to Explore life’s magic. I write about international and US travel, National Parks, and influencer tips.

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As a travel photographer and blogger, the number one question I get about is what camera gear I use. And that’s exactly what we’re going to cover in this post! As I grew more experienced with photography and became an Instagram influencer, I saw more of a need for better equipment. The right gear can […]

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Influencer Tips

How to Get 100k+ Instagram Followers | I Did It, You Can Too

So you want to gain 100K Instagram followers? I get it! Maybe you have been posting a lot and grew a little already, but you are ready to take your growth up a notch. Or maybe, you feel like you haven’t grown in a while and want to get off the plateau. Regardless of your […]

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Influencer Tips

How to Write Engaging Instagram Captions with Microblogging

Instagram has gone through many changes over the years. We have Reels, IGTV, and Guides. These changes make it seem much more complicated to grow on Instagram, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the power of a good Instagram caption. And if you REALLY want to grab people’s attention while they’re scrolling, you need […]

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How to Pitch Brands & Land Your Dream Paid Collab

As an influencer, I’ve seen a lot of brand deals come my way. And when new creators ask me the secret to landing 4 and 5-figure deals, I’m always surprised to find that these creators are waiting for brands to come to them. So wanna know the secret to getting the paid sponsors of your […]

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Influencer Tips

6 Reasons Why Brands Aren’t Paying You & How to Fix That

Now getting the brand deals you want? This post is for you! Let me guess: you’re a current or aspiring influencer aware of the money-making potential in the online space.You know that one of the best ways for influencers to make money is to get brand deals, but you have no idea where to start […]

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How to Turn a Gifted Collab Into a Paid Partnership

“Oh, hey there! We would love to send you this free bottle of mascara in exchange for a TikTok review on your page!” Ever receive emails like these and find yourself annoyed by all the gifted brand emails you’re getting? Today I want to talk about how to turn a gifted collaboration into a paid partnership. […]

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How to Get a Paid Instagram Sponsorship

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How To Get a Paid Instagram Sponsorship (Land Your First Collab)

Figuring out how to get a paid Instagram sponsorship wasn’t easy for me. I can’t tell you how many free products I took or how many times I undercharged for my sponsorships because of something I read on Google. All that bad advice was written by social media experts who was never actually an influencer […]

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How to Get More Story Views on Instagram for Better Engagement

Instagram Stories are an AMAZING way to show up as an influencer and connect with your audience. They’re so easy to create and make it easy to stay engaged with your followers. That might leave you wondering how to increase Story views on Instagram. Lucky for you, there are plenty of ways to increase views that […]

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Best Aesthetic Photo Editing Apps

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5 Aesthetic Photo Editing Apps to Take Your Pics From 0 to Hero

Okay, is it just me, or has anyone else been obsessed with the “no filter” look on Instagram? What about the film look? What about the coconut girl aesthetic? LMAO. Honestly, I want it ALL. And I have a little secret for you—you can download aesthetic photo editing apps to create these very looks or whatever other […]

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