Getting Approved for the LinkPizza Marketplace

Get approved on LinkPizza fast: hit the 250 reach minimum, connect analytics, define collaboration offers, complete your media kit, and keep content safe.

LinkPizza is where creators meet brands with budgets and briefs. Approval is the quiet step that unlocks those collaborations. It is not guesswork. It is a simple pass grounded in audience and readiness.

Understanding Marketplace Approval for Channels

Approval is the quiet gateway to brand collaborations. It is the moment a channel is judged ready to be seen by advertisers with budgets, briefs, and expectations. Behind that green light sits a short, clear list of conditions designed to filter for quality, safety, and fit.

At its core, approval focuses on two things: audience and readiness. Audience proves reach, and readiness shows that a creator can deliver, communicate, and collaborate. The marketplace wants channels that are active, authentic, and transparent. A channel with a defined identity, consistent output, and clean public-facing details tends to stand out at first glance.

The criteria do not treat every platform identically. A blog and a TikTok account will be assessed with slightly different lenses. Yet the baseline remains consistent: a measurable audience, content volume, clear contact points, and a filled-out media kit. Simple. Purposeful.

The Inspection Journey from Media Kit to Decision

You add your channel, complete your media kit, and request an inspection. That sequence matters. Inspectors need a full view before they can make a call, so a partially completed profile leads to delays or rejections that could have been avoided.

The review looks for firm numbers, evidence of activity, and brand-safe conduct. A channel with recent posts, a consistent tone, and genuine engagement sends the right signal immediately. If something feels missing—such as a profile picture, a collaboration product, or platform connections—the process stalls.

What Reviewers Look for First

- A minimum reach of 250 followers or unique visitors per month.

- At least one active connection to verify statistics.

- At least one defined collaboration type offered.

- A live library of posts: 40–50 for blogs and socials; 20 for YouTube.

- A complete media kit with account details, biography, and image.

A swift decision usually follows when these items are present and current.

Minimum Reach Benchmarks and How They Are Measured

The threshold is straightforward: 250. On social platforms, that means 250 followers. On websites, it means 250 unique visitors per month. The number is modest by design; it confirms there is a real audience, however niche, and a baseline for brand outcomes.

Measurement depends on the channel:

- Blogs and websites rely on analytics tools that count unique visitors.

- Social accounts rely on public follower totals, verified through platform connections.

Keep in mind that reach is not just a numeric hurdle. Reviewers glance at how that reach interacts with content. A small account that sparks comments and shares can look stronger than a larger one with a silent audience. Consistency matters. So does honesty in reporting.

Small but real beats inflated and idle.

Why an Active Connection Strengthens Your Profile

An active connection is the bridge between your claims and your data. It proves that audience figures, engagement rates, and traffic are grounded in verified sources. Think of it as a live dashboard behind your media kit—one that reassures brands and speeds up the check.

This connection reduces manual back-and-forth, keeps stats current without extra effort, and improves trust during both approval and campaign selection. Brands feel safer investing when the numbers refresh automatically and the channel’s growth or shifts can be seen over time.

One link. Big difference.

Collaboration Offerings That Attract Brand Interest

Approval requires at least one collaboration type, but stopping at the minimum can limit your appeal. Define what you can deliver with clarity: sponsored blog articles, Instagram posts and stories, TikTok integrations, YouTube mentions or dedicated videos, newsletter inclusions, or affiliate placements. Be specific about the format and the expected outcome.

How to Frame Your Collaboration Products

Describe the deliverables in plain terms:

- What the brand receives (post, video, story series, link placement).

- Where it appears (channel, placement, pinning, thumbnail branding).

- Timing (production window and publication date).

- Optional add-ons (extra story frames, additional links, usage rights).

Keep the names simple. “Sponsored post with story support” is clearer than something vague. Pricing transparency helps, even if you prefer rate ranges. If you are still shaping your menu, start with one well-defined option and build outward as you learn.

Content Volume Expectations for Blogs and YouTube

Channels need an existing library, not an empty stage. The threshold is 40–50 live posts for blogs and most socials. For YouTube, 20 live uploads. Why? A library proves staying power, shows your tone, and gives brands examples of integration points. It also reduces the risk that a channel goes quiet right after approval.

Spacing matters, too. A burst of uploads last year followed by silence raises questions. Reviewers scan for recent activity as a sign that collaborations can be supported with real timelines and audience attention.

One more tip: curate older posts. Remove duplicates, fix broken images, and clean up links. Quality over sheer quantity always reads better.

Building a Complete and Persuasive Media Kit

A media kit is your storefront window. Completed sections signal care and reliability, while missing fields hint at future friction. Start with the basics: audience size, platform links, core topics, and rates or starting budgets. Then add layers that help brands feel confident.

Details That Make a Difference

- Audience breakdowns: geography, age, interests.

- Performance highlights: average views, typical click-throughs, recent engagement.

- Past collaborations: brief notes on outcomes or testimonial snippets.

- Channel focus: niche, posting cadence, and content pillars.

Keep the text concise and scannable. Replace jargon with simple language. Use real examples: a blog article that ranked well, a TikTok that drove comments, a YouTube video with strong watch time. Proof beats promise every time.

Polishing Account Details Biography Images and Branding

Before inspection, polish the visible layer. A clear profile picture, a complete biography, and consistent branding across platforms can lift your perceived quality in seconds. The goal is coherence: logos, color choices, and tone that align with your topics and audience.

Biography lines should say who you serve and what you cover. Avoid vague claims. Add a contact method and links to other channels. On YouTube, make sure your banner, watermark, and about section all match your current style and messaging. On Instagram and TikTok, keep your bio short but informative, and link your website or link-in-bio hub.

Clean visuals send a signal of care. Care suggests reliability. Brands notice.

Quality and Engagement Signals on Instagram TikTok and Beyond

Reviewers look at how your audience interacts with your work. On Instagram and TikTok, engagement relative to follower count stands out immediately. Ten thousand followers mean little if comments are bots or likes are sporadic. A small, responsive audience can look stronger than a large, quiet one.

Focus on content that invites real reactions:

- Hooks that capture attention in the first seconds.

- Captions that ask a question or prompt a save.

- Visuals that support the message with clarity, not just style.

- Thumbnails for YouTube that promise a clear outcome and stick to brand colors.

Post regularly. Reply to comments when you can. Avoid sudden swings in themes that confuse long-time followers. Consistency builds expectation; expectation builds return visits.

Signals That Suggest Healthy Engagement

- A steady comment volume that feels human and on-topic.

- Saves and shares on posts with practical value.

- Watch time on YouTube that holds above the early drop-off.

- Story polls and Q&As that get genuine responses.

These signs turn a simple follower count into a living audience.

Content Safety, Originality, and Relevance for Advertisers

Brand safety is non-negotiable. Content containing sensitive themes, 18+ material, illegal activity, or anything copied from elsewhere will block approval. If you cover mature topics for educational reasons, ensure context, sensitivity, and adherence to platform rules. Still, some categories will remain out of bounds for advertisers.

Originality is just as crucial. Stock-heavy posts without commentary, scraped text, or re-uploaded videos from other creators undercut trust. Write your own copy, shoot your own footage, and cite sources when needed. If you remix or react, add genuine commentary and transformation.

Relevance matters too. A channel that fits commercial collaborations is easier to match with campaigns. If your niche is niche, lean into it: define the value to brands that serve that audience. Clarity wins matches.

A Quick Self-Audit for Safety

- Scan recent posts for risky topics.

- Check for reused material without permission.

- Remove dead links and questionable affiliate placements.

- Tighten moderation in comments when necessary.

Make safety a habit, not a scramble.

A Final Readiness Checklist for Fast Approval

Use this pass to tighten the last bolts and shine the edges.

- Reach: 250 followers or 250 unique visitors per month, verified.

- Connection: at least one active link to your analytics or platform.

- Collaboration: at least one clear, purchasable product defined.

- Volume: 40–50 live posts across blogs or socials; 20 live YouTube videos.

- Media kit: every field complete, with up-to-date numbers and examples.

- Account details: biography filled, profile picture set, consistent branding.

- Activity: recent posts that show regular cadence and care.

- Engagement: comments, saves, shares, and watch time that look genuine.

- Safety: no sensitive, 18+, illegal, or copied content.

- Relevance: topics and tone suitable for commercial partners.

If any single line above sparks doubt, fix it before you request inspection. Small gaps can slow the decision, while careful preparation speeds it up.

The result is more than a checkmark. It is a channel ready to collaborate, communicate, and deliver value—clearly presented, responsibly managed, and easy for brands to trust.

Ready when you are.