wherever you are, we got you
nano creators can make
₹800 – ₹6,000 here.
1K–10K followers is enough to start. brand deals, storefront income, fast post-validation payouts, and AI tools, all in one app.
built for indian creators at this tier, with in-house tracking, 300+ brand deals, direct ₹ payouts once approval clears, and no middleman cut sitting between you and your money.
followers
1K–10K
monthly earnings
₹800 – ₹6,000
payout cadence
1 business day after approval
how nano creators earn
you don’t need lakhs of followers to start making money. here’s how creators with 1K–10K are getting paid right now:
- micro-affiliate links
share product links on stories, earn 10–18% per sale. no minimum followers needed on hey! creators. even 50 clicks/day = ₹2K–₹5K/month.
- first barter + paid collabs
brands like plum, pilgrim, and d2c skincare brands work with nano creators for authentic reviews. start with barter, convert to ₹1K–₹3K paid reels within 2 months.
- auto-dm storefront
set up a "comment LINK to get the product" auto-reply. turns every reel into a mini shop. no website needed, works directly from instagram DMs.
- portfolio building
hey! creators auto-generates your media kit with real engagement data. brands see verified stats, not inflated screenshots. this alone gets you 3× more replies to cold pitches.
brands that work with nano creators
you don't need a million followers. these brands actively scout nano creators for authentic, high-engagement content:
plum / pilgrim
skincare · 12–20% commission · barter + paid from day 1
mamaearth
beauty · 15–18% commission · nano-friendly campaigns
wow skin science
personal care · barter reels · ₹500–₹2K per post for nano
mcaffeine
d2c beauty · strong affiliate payouts · low entry barrier
these brands prioritize engagement rate over follower count. a nano creator with 8% engagement outperforms a macro with 1.5%. that's your edge.
questions nano creators ask
can i really earn with just 1K followers?+
yes. affiliate links don't have follower minimums. if your audience trusts your recs, even 50 clicks/day on a skincare link = ₹1.5K–₹3K/month. brands like plum and mcaffeine actively run nano-only campaigns.
how do i get my first brand deal?+
on hey! creators, you don't cold-DM brands. apply to campaigns directly from the app. your auto-generated media kit shows real engagement data. most nano creators land their first barter deal within 1 week of signing up.
do i need GST registration at this level?+
not until you cross ₹20L/year. most nano creators won't hit that. hey! creators handles invoicing for both GST and non-GST creators. when you do need it, we auto-generate compliant invoices.
what's the minimum payout?+
₹100. once a brand validates your deliverable, payout hits your UPI within 1 business day. no ₹1000 minimum like other platforms. your ₹800 affiliate earning from last week? already in your account.