Guides
Practical, plain-English guides to the UGC business, from The Chozea Team.
How to find paid UGC brand deals (a beginner's guide)
Where paid UGC work actually comes from, what brands look for, and a simple weekly routine for landing your first deal.
The Chozea Team · 6 min read
For creatorsHow much to charge for UGC in 2026
The pieces that make up a UGC rate — content type, length, usage rights, raw footage, paid ads and whitelisting — and how to price each one.
The Chozea Team · 7 min read
For creatorsUGC usage rights explained
Organic vs paid usage, durations, exclusivity and whitelisting in plain English, with a checklist to use before you agree to a deal.
The Chozea Team · 6 min read
For creatorsHow to build a UGC portfolio with no brand experience
Make spec content with products you already own, show range, and present it so brands can picture you on their campaign.
The Chozea Team · 5 min read
For brandsHow brands can hire UGC creators (step by step)
A practical process for brands: define the goal, write the brief, set rights and budget, shortlist creators, and review work.
The Chozea Team · 6 min read
For brandsHow to write a UGC brief creators love
What to include, what to leave out, and a template that gets you strong first drafts from creators.
The Chozea Team · 5 min read