New and Confused
I started a TikTok page not too long ago and it has grown to 1.4k followers. I know that’s not a lot, especially for TikTok, but a couple opportunities have started to pop up for me. I have a very specific niche (running) and all my content falls into that niche which I think has helped me.
I have had a couple brands reach out asking to do collaborations and now I have a headphone company asking to do a video for them in my DM’s on TikTok. My concern is giving out my address. I don’t feel good about it and renting a PO Box for 60 bucks for 3 months seems crazy for someone who is only getting opportunities like this once every so often. Considering this, what is my best option? I’m okay with paying for something like a virtual mailbox which from what I can tell is like 10 dollars a month but I’m not 100% sure how that works. Is it only for paper mail? Will I have to pay shipping fees when packages need to be forwarded to me? What is the best service and is a digital mailbox even the route I should go or are there other options? Keep in mind, I just want a way to have brands send me product without giving out my physical address.
Additionally, I was told about platforms like Afluencer and Upfluence that will help brands find me more easily. What’s the best one for someone with such a small following like me? Is it even worth it at this point to sign up for something like that?
Lastly, I made the TikTok account a while ago (September 2025) and once it started growing I decided I should secure the handle on Instagram and YouTube and start posting on there. Been posting on there for 2 weeks now and the followings are low because they are new. When asked to link accounts or provide information about my accounts (either on platforms like upfluence or when applying to be a brand ambassador directly to companies within my niche, etc.) should I still include these or will it make me look like I have less of an audience vs if I had just included my TikTok page?
Any information helps! Thanks so much in advance!