YOU CAN EARN CASH ON INSTAGRAM AT ANY AGE

IT’S NOT just social-media loving celebrities such as the Kardashians who can make good money out of Instagram. People worldwide are making a living through the platform — or even running a business.

Some are selling products, others are being paid to review products or are sent freebies from brands to promote. And, don’t think you have to be a youngster or computer whizz to make it work for you. It’s about creating attractive content and engaging with an audience.

Go to Instagram.com and set up your profile. Then start posting interesting, funny or informative pictures and videos — and keep in touch with people who comment on or like your posts.

Caroline Labouchere (@ CarolineLabouchere), a 57-year-old motherof-two, married to a former British

Army officer, started modelling four years ago — now she has nearly 500,000 followers. She is in high demand from brands wanting her to advertise their products.

If you make items for sale, you can flog them via the Instagram Shop feature when you use the platform on your smartphone. All you need are good photos and a way for people to contact you through the platform.

UK-based business Positive Bakes company (@ Positivebakes) sells its cakes this way.

There’s also a growing band of ‘Insta-grans’ who are courted by big brands.

Queen of the Insta- grans is American Helen Ruth Elam van Winkle (pictured, far left), aka @baddiewinkle. Born in 1928, she has 3.3 million followers.

While you’re there, give me a follow at @JasmineBirtles and @MoneyMagpie!