What Does Support Really Look Like? (Spoiler: It’s Not Always About Money)

India Trotter
Sep 24, 2025
3 min read

Free Ways to Support Bloggers and Influencers

Let’s talk support. Real support. Because so often when we think about “supporting someone,” we jump straight to the money piece. Buy their book. Sign up for their course. Pay for their product.

And let’s be real—yes, money is a huge part of how creators, bloggers, and influencers survive. Bills don’t pay themselves. But here’s the thing: support doesn’t always cost you a dime.

From the outside, it might look like it’s all about sales. But if you’ve ever put yourself out there online—whether it’s sharing your story, dropping recipes, or creating free guides—you know that sometimes the hardest part is just getting someone to click that little heart button, download a freebie, or hit “share.”

Why Likes, Shares, and Downloads Matter

From the Blogger/Influencer Side (That’s Me 👋🏽)

When you’re the one creating, you learn patience real quick. You pour your energy into making things you believe will help, inspire, or just make someone’s day brighter. But the reality is: not everyone clicks. Not everyone comments. Not everyone takes you up on your free gifts.

And that can sting a little. Because those tiny actions—the double taps, the downloads, the “I shared this with my sister” moments—are what actually help us grow. They tell the algorithm, “Hey, this matters. Show it to more people.” They tell me, “Hey, you’re being heard. Keep going.”

So yeah, patience is the name of the game. But man, it feels good when someone takes two seconds to engage.

From the Scroller’s Side (That’s Probably You)

Let’s flip it. You’re scrolling, and maybe you like what you see. Maybe it makes you smile, maybe it makes you think, or maybe it gives you something you didn’t even know you needed.

Here’s the part I want you to catch: that tiny, free act of tapping “like,” hitting “save,” downloading a freebie, or tagging a friend? That is HUGE support. For you, it’s a second. For the person creating? It’s momentum. It’s visibility. It’s validation.

So, scrollers, don’t underestimate the power of your tap-tap, click-click. You don’t have to buy every single thing. Sometimes support is as simple as connecting with what someone put out there and saying, “Yup, I see you.”

Amazon Ebook Giveaway: How to Enter 🎉

Since we’re talking about support and free stuff, let’s make it exciting. I’m running an Amazon eBook Giveaway (yes, FREE books on me).

Here’s how it works:

Follow me on Instagram → @thatchickuknow_vsg
Download one of my free e-guides (grab it from this website, my socials, or my Linktree).
Share this giveaway post and tag two friends.

That’s it! You’re in. The winner will be announced Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Free Guides You Can Download Today Free Guides

You’ve got three guides to choose from, and honestly? Each one is like a little love note from me to you:

10 Things Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Hear – real talk, encouragement, and a little fire for my fabulous over-50 queens.
10 Things the Scale Won’t Tell You (But I Will) – because your worth is so much bigger than that number.
Mini Bites, Tiny Bellies – a soulful recipe book for my bariatric and healthy-living family. Big flavor, small portions, all love.

Pick the one that speaks to you—or grab all three. They’re free, they’re fun, and they’re made with heart.

The Bottom Line: Support Doesn’t Have to Cost a Dollar

If you’ve ever wondered how to support me (or any creator you follow), here it is: click, tap, download, share. It’s free, it’s quick, and it’s powerful.

So go ahead—hit that like button, grab your guide, and join the giveaway. I see you. I appreciate you. And I can’t wait to keep building this community together.

Find me on Instagram at @thatchickuknow_vsg, snag those guides, and thank you—truly—for the love and support.

✨ Because support doesn’t always cost a dollar, but trust me, it always matters. ✨