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Posted On: November 3rd 2026, 12:59 pm
Is chasing inbounds actually worth it? 👀

There’s no better feeling than opening your inbox to a brand deal you didn’t have to pitch for. But between posting consistently, building your personal brand, and trying to stay visible… I’m starting to wonder if the effort is worth the payoff.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve landed some incredible inbound opportunities, and every good one makes me feel like all the work is paying off. But the verdict is still out on whether chasing them is the best use of my time.

UGC creators, I want to know: are you actively working toward more inbounds, or are you focusing your energy elsewhere?

#ugc #inbounds #ugccreator #ugccommunity #ditl
Comments (27)
briannecarter.co 21 hours ago

briannecarter.co

Very much wondering this myself, and I haven’t even really started to try and post regularly yet.

taylored.homemaking 2 days ago

taylored.homemaking

Following! i just started last month, and I’m trying to find the balance 🤪

mileswith.minis 2 days ago

mileswith.minis

I feel like inbounds consistently low ball, but I have had some good luck too.. So i am so torn with this because it is so much work!

kaitlyn.cleanfinds.ugc 2 days ago

kaitlyn.cleanfinds.ugc

mostly pitching over here lol, but one good inbound fuels me for a whole week

carolla.and.co 2 days ago

carolla.and.co

I’ve been wondering similarly bit about platforms versus pitching. I don’t have so much success with pitching because I’m not doing it enough.

itss.nourr 2 days ago

itss.nourr

Love this 👏👏

zandrabornhauser_ugc 2 days ago

zandrabornhauser_ugc

I feel like it varies WEEKLY🤣 some weeks I’m like wow, my inbox loves me. Other weeks, I’m like “what did I do to deserve an offer for $30/video?!”🫣

stephanieadams444 2 days ago

stephanieadams444

I think it depends where you want to go ! If you’re ok where you are you don’t need to “grow” and leverage having a larger following for more higher paying opportunities. Not to say you can’t get up there without it but I think it’s a key tool besides being more visible to brands

momlife.with.lizzy 2 days ago

momlife.with.lizzy

I wonder this too! I feel like most of mine comes from outbounds but when I do get inbounds I feel so good and want to keep going!

itslaurenacosta 2 days ago

itslaurenacosta

INBOUNDS are so so so worth it!!!!

ashleyrogers.01 2 days ago

ashleyrogers.01

No honestly I think about this daily I’m tired. I rarely get solid inbounds… tbh I want to throw in the hat 🏳️ seems like I get more success with pitching my self.

oliveandjune 2 days ago

oliveandjune

💖💖💖

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