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As a seasoned SEO consultant, I’ve helped numerous sites tackle their EEAT issues, and I’m here to share some insights with you.

Here are a few sites I’ve helped to recover from traffic loss. While EEAT wasn’t the only thing I focused on, it was part of the strategy.

In a nutshell, if your website’s user experience is subpar and doesn’t seem to be a trustworthy source, Google may view your site as unreliable and limit your ability to rank — even if you’re following all other “best practice” SEO guidance.

With the rise of AI-generated content, simply spinning up authority sites and bombarding them with links might not cut it anymore, at least not as a long-term strategy.

As such, EEAT is becoming an increasingly important element in ranking well. It’s likely one of Google’s ways to combat the flood of spammy content. After all, it’s harder for a bot to fake years of experience and a solid track record.

That’s why you need to optimize your site for it. This guide will help you do that.

What Does EEAT Mean?So, what does EEAT stand for? Let’s break it down:

• E – Experience: Does your content demonstrate genuine experience, like using a product, visiting a place, or sharing personal insights?
• E – Expertise: Is your content created by an expert with years of industry experience?
• A – Authoritativeness: Are you a well-known industry leader with a strong online presence?
• T – Trust: Is your content trustworthy, factually accurate, and not just spun up info minutes?

Our video on the topic breaks these down in great detail:

EEAT is mentioned 121 times in the Google Search Quality Rater Guidelines – a document Google uses to train people to give feedback on websites to train future algorithms. So you know it’s worth paying attention to.

A common misconception is that EEAT is a direct ranking factor. It isn’t. Instead, it indirectly affects the algorithm because search quality raters evaluate sites for it.

Now, I know what you might be thinking. Identifying how to optimize for these ranking factors can feel subjective and opinion-based. Many people in the industry share opinions on EEAT without data to back them up, which has caused a whirlwind of recycled misinformation.

But fear not! We’ve done the legwork – including reading the search quality rater guidelines cover-to-cover – and have practical tips to boost your website’s trust and authority.

TrustAccording to Google, Trust is:

***"the extent to which a page is accurate, honest, safe, and reliable."*** It’s the most crucial aspect of EEAT, and there’s a significant overlap between trust and the other three components.

To determine your Trust score, quality raters try to understand who is responsible for your website. The more information available that proves a real person or company is behind the site, the higher your Trust score will be.

Gone are the days of running anonymous websites with fake author profiles. You need to step up and share genuine information about who’s responsible for your site, or risk getting penalized with every Google algorithm update.

But sharing contact information is just the beginning. Google also looks at what other websites say about you to gauge your reputation.

In fact, the search rater guidelines show exactly how they use search operators to check your reputation: they search for your brand name and exclude results from your own website.

Here’s an example from their guidelines: christian science monitor -site:csmonitor.com

If we look at the search results, we can see people legitimately talking about this newspaper without their website being included.

These signals demonstrate that the site is trustworthy. They have an active Twitter account, social media presence, a Wikipedia page, and other sites writing about them.

To assess Google’s perception of your site’s trust, run the same search operator on your own website. If there are no articles, social media accounts, or other pages mentioning your brand name, that’s a red flag.

The number of brand searches you get also plays a role. This is when people search directly for your brand name on Google. Popular brands like Walmart and Amazon have high trust scores partially because many people search for “Walmart” or “Amazon” to reach those sites directly.

Brands with enough Trust and popularity will get their own knowledge graph, another indication that Google sees them as legitimate and trustworthy entities.

How To Boost Your Trust ScoreHere are a few tried and true ways to increase Trust.

Add Genuine Contact InformationThe first step is to build a comprehensive contact page.

Think about what a real company would do when creating contact information. They would showcase their staff and make it easy for people to reach them.

Even a big site like Forbes makes it super simple to find the right contact:

On your contact page, include:

• A registered address
• A phone number that matches the address location
• Email addresses for different “departments” in your business
• An FAQ section answering common questions about contacting you

You can register an address using a service like iPostal1 and a phone number using Skype. Make sure the area code of the number matches your address location.

💡 Pro tip: If Skype isn’t available in your country, look for a location-specific alternative.To make your site seem more like a business, set up different “department” email addresses for various inquiries, such as:

• Info@domain.com
• Advertising@domain.com
• Press@domain.com
• Partnerships@domain.com
• Feedback@domain.com

You can do this for free in Google Workspace using the “Aliases” feature.

Step 1: Click on Directory > Users once you’re logged in.

Step 2: Click on your main email.

Step 3: Click “Add Alternate Emails”.

Step 4: Add new emails for each suggested inbox.

Step 5: After adding all that info, make an FAQ section explaining how people can contact you based on their inquiry type.

Create an Extensive About PageNext, build an About page that answers key questions about your business, such as:

• Who is behind the business?
• Why did you start it?
• What does your company stand for?
• How do you create your content?

The Broke Backpacker does a fantastic job with their About Us page:

Here are some key takeaways:

• They show they’re real people who do what they say
• They clearly state their website’s mission
• The numerous images demonstrate their travel expertise

👉 See also: Killer About Me Page Examples

Build Essential Legal PagesThe next step is to create a Privacy Policy and a Terms & Conditions page.

This is something a real company would take very seriously. They would want to be in compliance with all regulations and not end up in court over a piece of content.

You can easily generate a standard Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions page at PrivacyPolicies.com. However, I recommend consulting a legal professional if you’re running a large business.

Another legal requirement is a proper affiliate disclosure, which the Federal Trade Commission requires and Google looks for to determine trust. Check our list of affiliate disclosure examples to find a suitable one for your site.

Display these pages in your footer, like RTINGS.com does:

Explain Your Review GuidelinesIf you publish reviews, create guidelines explaining your process to show transparency and build trust. This not only boosts Google’s trust in your site but also helps your reputation with readers.

NapLab’s review methodology page is a great example to follow.

Is the Website a Recognized Entity?When a website gains enough trust and user interest signals, Google starts to treat it as an entity.

An easy way to determine if a website is a brand is to Google them. They’re likely an entity if they have a knowledge panel or a Wikipedia page.

For example, if we search for Walmart, we see they have both:

Legitimate brands will often have a Wikipedia page. This is one of the factors Google reviewers look for – does the Wikipedia page or other listings match what the company actually does? You can’t just “pretend” a fallen brand is your Wikipedia page.

Creating a company Wikipedia page for your brand can be extremely difficult and is often taken down by Wikipedia editors, especially if you’re not a long-standing company. Over the years, I’ve noticed that clients I’ve built Wikipedia links for are likelier to have a knowledge panel pop up.

The advantage is that Google officially recognizes your brand as an “entity” and a recognized topic rather than just a keyword.

Use sameAs SchemaSchema markup is a great way to help search engines, particularly Google, understand your content. It clarifies different aspects of your website that would otherwise be difficult for them to interpret, pointing out in the code where and how they can identify you as a reputable source.

💡 Pro tip: If coding JSON isn’t your thing, use the WordPress plugin RankMath to implement much of this.sameAs schema signals that you are related to another object, making it clear that your website and profiles are linked.

It’s common to use sameAs schema to connect your social profiles to your website (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).

This should be implemented on all the articles on your website. You can use Authority Hacker’s schema as an example:

This makes it easy for search engines to understand that these are YOUR social media accounts. Plus, all these social media accounts link to your website, creating a reciprocal relationship that crawlers can easily follow.

💡 Pro tip: Include official government data about your company in your sameAs schema.The goal is to create trust by listing a government entity that links back to your business or mentions it officially, signaling that you are a legitimate business.

Use publishingPrinciples SchemaThe publishingPrinciples schema allows you to reference your publishing principles, making it clear to search engines that you follow legitimate guidelines. It shows that your content is accurate, safe, and reliable.

Verywell Health does a great job with this by mentioning their guidelines within their schema:

Right within the schema, they direct search engines to the page that explains how they produce content:

Schema is endless, and it can get confusing quickly.

If you’re just starting out and want to research how to implement schema on your website, simply study your competitors.

Use the Schema Markup Validator and input your competitors’ articles to see what’s under the hood and generate ideas to outdo them.

ExpertiseA common way to demonstrate that your content is produced by experts is to leverage authors who are (or will be) well-known in the space. Your goal is to make it clear to Google and readers that your authors are legitimate.

Here are a few ways to do that:

Display More Information About Your AuthorsVerywell Fit again does an excellent job of this. They go the extra mile to showcase their authors’ knowledge and qualifications.

They include the author’s name, photo, job or function, and links to their profiles. Each author has a dedicated page that tells readers exactly WHY they are qualified to write this content.

Their author pages are quite detailed, providing a wealth of information at a glance about who they are and what they do. They even highlight the author’s work and education.

They also list all the articles the author has written at the bottom of the page:

Within the articles themselves, they provide ample information to show who wrote the piece and link to the individual author page:

The goal is that if someone reviewed all this information, they would conclude, “Okay, this person is clearly qualified and has invested a lot into learning this information.”

Find Reputable Authors in Your NicheIf your site is just starting out or hiring credible people isn’t currently part of your process, you can research your competition and hire their writers to borrow their credibility.

There are a couple of ways to approach this:

Have them write a handful of articles on your website. Since they are already credentialed writers, you’d have them produce fresh content with their expert input.

Have them review existing content on your website. A common practice is to have experts review your writers’ work. For example, in the medical niche, it’s unlikely a doctor will write your content, but they might be willing to review it. For example, Healthline has doctors review their medical content:

Boost Your Authors’ Credibility With SchemaTo further strengthen the connection between your authors and search engines, you can set up author schema markup to clarify who they are and that they are legitimate people.

Within your schema, you can make it very clear who wrote the article and even link to their social media profiles, such as LinkedIn.

NerdWallet does a good job of this. Their schema is clean and makes it easy for Google to understand. They essentially do the work for Google by tying the connections together.

Take this snippet – they link to the writer’s LinkedIn, university, information about them, author page, and even how to contact them:

Use Author Schema To Establish an Expertise HierarchyIf you really want to go all out, use author schema to clarify who your entire team of writers and editors are.

Since Healthline is in a highly competitive industry, they take trust to the next level with their schema markup.

They make it very clear who the author is and who reviewed the content. In this case, the author was likely not an expert, but they had a doctor verify the content:

This is powerful because experts are often not the best writers. You can have a freelance writer produce a piece of content and then have a professional review it and put their stamp of approval on it.

ExperienceThere are three main ways to show Experience:

• Author history and reputation (already covered above)
• The language used within your content — did you actually try the product or demonstrate expertise?
• Showing unindexed media in your content — are you using the same images as 100 other websites, or are they unique and original?

Let’s explore the last two in more detail.

Use Descriptive Language for Your ExperienceWithin your content, express that you have actually used the item you are discussing or that you have experience in the topic.

Modern Castle does a great job of this. They clearly convey that they tried the product and structure their language around expressing their experience.

If you read the content, nearly every sentence describes their experience and how they felt about the product:

Use Original MediaRather than using the same images as everyone else, use unique images.

If Google has indexed an image and sees that you and 500 other websites are using the same one, you will lose credibility and be lumped in with the other sites using this image.

AuthoritativenessWith Authoritativeness, Google spells it out for us:

***"...the extent to which the content creator or the website is known as a go-to source for the topic."*** Essentially, make it clear that you are the “go-to” source for the information you are targeting.

There are several ways to approach this.

Find Authors Who Are Authorities on the TopicAs discussed above, if you or the authors you hire are credited writers in your niche, you’ll have a leg up in this department.

To find experts, consider making job posts on industry-relevant job sites or a “Write For Us” page to source writers from your readership.

Cover Trending TopicsGo where your niche hangs out and write about trending topics, even if they have low search volume.

Are you currently or regularly ranking for trending topics in your niche? If so, you would be viewed as a topical authority in your niche.

Research trending topics on social media where your audience is active. If most of your audience is on TikTok and you notice a certain topic getting a lot of views, research it further.

Often, trending topics are not well represented in keyword research tools. If something becomes popular quickly, Ahrefs or your favorite keyword tool will likely show a very low monthly search volume.

One such keyword would be “apple vision pro” when it was launched.

Just because Ahrefs shows a low search volume and hasn’t caught up to the trend doesn’t mean people aren’t searching for it like crazy.

If we check the Ahrefs data now, it shows a much different story:

You can also use Google Trends to find trending topics. Check the related queries for a topic to find similar topics that are trending.

From the perspective of search engines, it would be weird if you didn’t cover a topic like this. After all, if you are a true authority on the subject, you should be writing about the latest info in your niche.

ConclusionHopefully, this sheds some light on how to implement EEAT properly. As you can see, there are quite a few ways to address each of the aspects Google looks for.

Keep in mind that each factor has a lot of crossover.

Most importantly, focus on conveying to search engines and people that your content is legitimate and comes from an authoritative source.

By implementing these strategies, you can boost your website’s Trust, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Experience, and overall EEAT score, leading to better search engine rankings and more organic traffic.

Remember, building EEAT is a long-term process, but the effort you put in now will pay off in the form of a stronger, more reputable website that both Google and your audience will trust and appreciate.

So, roll up your sleeves, dive into your website, and start optimizing for EEAT today! Your future self (and your website’s traffic) will thank you.

Happy optimizing!

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If you want to start a blog for affiliate marketing, you’re in the right place.

We’ve built many affiliate blogs in the past 10+ years – and have generated a ton of commissions in the process. Here’s a small sample of our earnings:

To help you get your successful affiliate blog up and running, we’ve poured our knowledge into this 10-step guide.

What Is Affiliate BloggingAn affiliate blog is a blog that earns money through affiliate marketing.

On an affiliate blog, you’ll create content around a certain topic and promote affiliate offers related to that content. You earn a commission when someone clicks on your affiliate link and makes a purchase.

The great thing about affiliate blogging is that you can write about any topic that interests you. As long as people are searching for information about your niche – and there are affiliate programs to promote – you’re in business!

👉 See also: How To Become an Affiliate Marketer? A Beginner’s Guide

Why Start a Blog for Affiliate MarketingThere are many reasons you should start a blog for affiliate marketing.

The first is money. Our affiliate marketing statistics show that successful affiliate marketers earn an average of over $8,000 per month. You can run your blog from anywhere, giving you the freedom to earn a location-independent, passive income.

An affiliate blog also allows you to immerse yourself in a topic you love: cooking, fitness, travel, or anything else. You can explore your interests and share your knowledge with others.

You can also build a community. An affiliate blog is the perfect vehicle to connect with other bloggers and readers interested in the same topics.

Examples of Successful Affiliate BlogsHere are three affiliate blogs pulling in readers and making money from their content.

Mr. Money MustacheMr. Money Mustache is a popular personal finance blog run by a 30-something retiree. He’s used his expertise and passion for finance to build a strong following. He monetizes his content with affiliate offers and by selling digital products.

Visit the siteFit Men CookFit Men Cook began as a personal journal for Kevin Curry to tell his weight loss story, but it has grown over several years to cover several aspects of fitness. He makes money through affiliate offers and selling books and courses.

Visit the siteShaverCheckShaverCheck writes comprehensive, experience-based reviews of electric shavers and shaving accessories.

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How To Start an Affiliate Blog in 11 StepsHere’s our in-depth guide to starting your own affiliate blog.

1 Narrow Down Your NicheThe first thing you need to do when starting an affiliate blog is to pick a niche.

Here are some characteristics to look for when deciding on a good affiliate niche:

• Evergreen: You should look for a niche with a long history of people searching for information about it. Topics with steady or growing search volume give you the best chance of building long-term success.
• High-paying affiliate programs: Since you’ll monetize your blog with affiliate marketing, you should look for niches with multiple high-paying affiliate programs to promote.
  👉 See our guide to high-paying affiliate programs for some great examples.
• You have interest or experience in the niche: You will be creating a lot of content for your blog, so it’s important that you stay interested to follow through over the long haul. That’s much easier if you have a genuine interest or experience in your niche.

For inspiration, check out our list of the best niches for affiliate marketing. You can also browse our other blog articles for tailored advice about specific niches.

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Once you’ve decided on a broad niche – fitness is a good example – you must narrow your focus further.

That’s because readers expect content focused on their specific interests. Think about it – if you wanted bodybuilding advice, which blog would you rather read?

• A blog that only writes about bodybuilding
• A blog that writes about all kinds of fitness topics

The first option is what most people prefer.

Picking a sub-niche also makes it easier to build a core audience, as you can focus all content on their needs.

To pick a good sub-niche, start by considering the topics you’re interested in, then investigate.

Sticking with the fitness niche, here are some sub-niches you might consider for your affiliate blog:

• Bodybuilding: Reviews of bodybuilding supplements and training gear, plus informational articles about diet and workouts.
• Fat loss: Diet and exercise advice, along with reviews of supplements, books, and other related products.
• Hot yoga: Guides to performing yoga, how to set up a workout area, etc. Reviews of books, mats, yoga clothes, and similar products.
• Strength training: Program and equipment reviews, guides to picking a gym, and nutrition for strength training.
• Home gym: Guides for building a home gym in the attic, basement, or garage. Equipment reviews.

Passion for your blog niche will keep you interested in your new site, but you must also ensure that your sub-niche is popular enough to build a following and make money.

The best way to do that is to choose a focus area with successful blogs.

Here is our recommended approach for finding sub-niches with a history of affiliate blogging success:

Make a list of successful blogs in each book sub-niche you’re considering. Use a blog aggregator like Detailed or AllTop to find blogs in your sub-niche. You can also search Google for keywords related to your niche or use the “Organic Competitors” tool on Ahrefs to find websites similar to a blog you already know about.

Check traffic levels. High traffic levels are a sign of a successful blog. You can use a free trial of SE Ranking to check how much traffic the blogs on your list are receiving. Just type in the URL and then check out the Competitive Research section.

Compare prospective sub-niches with Google Trends. Google Trends can help you compare the relative traffic levels of several potential sub-niches.

If you’re still not sure which sub-niche you want to focus on at this point, watch our detailed video on selecting a blog niche:

Take a day or two to pick a sub-niche, but don’t get too bogged down on this step. It’s better to make a decision and move on than to over-analyze.

2 Choose a Blogging PlatformNow that you have a niche for your affiliate site, you must pick a platform for your blog.

A blogging platform is a service that hosts your content online and serves your site to visitors

There are a few free social blogging options, like Medium and Blogger. Beginners sometimes choose these platforms because they’re free and easy to use, but they have some serious drawbacks:

• You don’t own your site, so you must comply with the platform’s standards. Some of the content you want to publish might not be supported or even allowed.
• You have limited control over the design and functionality of your site.
• It’s hard to monetize a blog running on a free platform.

For these reasons, building your own website is the best choice for most bloggers. Here are a few of the benefits of a self-hosted blog:

• You control what your blog looks like and what content you publish.
• No one can shut down your blog or your blogging platform.
• A self-hosted blog makes earning money with affiliate products, display ads, and your own products and services much easier.
• You can use social media and SEO to drive traffic to your blog.
• You can build an email list to give you another revenue stream and to help protect your traffic from algorithm changes.

The best self-hosted platform for most blogs is WordPress – specifically WordPress.org (not WordPress.com).

WordPress.org gives you free access to the WordPress platform, and you can customize your blog with thousands of themes and plugins.

WordPress is the best choice in most cases, but there are other options.

👉 See our list of the best blogging platforms for alternatives.

3 Choose Your Domain NameYou’ve picked a niche and decided on WordPress for your platform, so now you must choose a domain name for your new blog.

A domain is the unique web address for your site. It includes the actual name of your site, plus an extension, like .com or .net.

Your domain name should be memorable and related to your niche so readers know what to expect from your content.

Here are some tips for picking a domain name:

• Choose a .com domain. No other extension is as trusted as .com. However, you can use a .com alternative if you have a particularly good name with an unavailable .com.
• Match it to your niche. Your domain name should give readers at least a hint about your niche.
• Keep it broad – Don’t make your domain name so specific that you can’t expand your content down the road. For example, you might start reviewing yoga pants, but your domain name should be broad enough to add content about other aspects of yoga later on.
• Keep it short. Short domain names are easier to remember and type, so you should keep your name to three words or less.
• Make sure it’s not trademarked. Once you have a domain name you think will work for your blog, do a trademark search to ensure no one else owns the name.

If you need help finding a good domain name that’s still available, you can use an AI domain generator like Brandsnap to help.

Once you pick a domain name, you need to buy it. We recommend Namecheap – it does everything you need for ~$10 annually.

4 Buy Web HostingIt’s time to set up web hosting for your new affiliate blog.

A web host is a service that provides the infrastructure to store, manage, and serve your site to users.

Inexpensive options like Bluehost are popular with beginning bloggers, but SiteGround is our recommended host for most bloggers. It provides superior speed, reliability, and support.

Here is a quick step-by-step guide to setting up hosting on SiteGround:

Step 1: Go to Siteground’s WordPress hosting page.

Step 2: Choose the StartUp plan. It’s the least expensive and perfect for a new blog. Note that the price does increase after the first year.

Step 3: Select “Existing Domain” and enter your domain name:

Step 4: Fill in your account and location details:

Step 5: Add payment info and choose the subscription length. The best deal is usually the 12-month option.

Step 6: You don’t need extra services for a new blog, so skip them for now.

Step 7: Point your domain to SiteGround. If you bought your domain from a registrar like Namecheap, you need to change the DNS settings to point to SiteGround. You can use this DIY guide or ask SiteGround support for help with this.

And you’re done! Your hosting is set up — now it’s time to start building your blog.

5 Choose a Theme for Your Affiliate BlogWith web hosting in place, you can move on to choosing a WordPress theme.

A blog theme provides the visual framework your visitors see when they land on your site. As much as possible, match it to your niche and brand to help you make a strong connection with your readers.

For example, yoga blogs often feature soft color schemes with lots of white space and clean, legible text. They also showcase big, rich images.

As with your platform, you can pick a free WordPress theme or pay for a theme with more features.

While it’s OK to use a free theme when starting, ensure it also has the option to upgrade later. Most free themes have limitations that will slow you down as your affiliate blog takes off.

Here are our 3 favorite “freemium” themes that have a paid upgrade option:

Most TemplatesComes with lots of templates to help you design your site, and it’s super fast.

Get AstraEasy to UseFlexible and lightweight. It’s also easy to customize, even if you can’t code.

Get KadenceFastestA fast theme that comes with amazing documentation and strong support.

Get GeneratePressOnce you’ve chosen your theme, you need to install it. Here’s how:

Step 1: Go to your WordPress dashboard.

Step 2: Go to the left sidebar and select Appearance > Themes.

Step 3: Click “Add New”

Step 4: Upload your theme file and click Install.

Step 5: Activate your theme.

That’s all there is to it! Now you have your WordPress theme and can start customizing your site.

6 Decide on Design & BrandingThe WordPress theme you choose gives your blog a basic layout and design, but you should also fine-tune your site to match your brand and niche.

The first step is to pick a color palette — the set of colors you will use on your site. This choice will impact every aspect of your blog’s design, so take time to get it right.

Luckily, you don’t have to be a design expert to make the right choices here. Instead, you can use Coolors to create a color palette that fits your niche and looks great.

Once you pick a set of colors, you can design your site’s logo. This is another critical part of your brand identity because it’s one of the first things readers see when they land on your site.

Like your colors, your logo should match your niche and the tone you’re trying to set with your blog. For example, many yoga blogs have round logos that feature the silhouette of a person stretching.

But here again, you don’t need any design experience to create a great logo. We recommend using a Canva logo template and customizing it to fit your blog.

Here are some examples of Canva templates for yoga blog logos:

7 Create Essential PagesAlright! Your blog has the building blocks of a strong brand identity, so now it’s time to add the pages that every blog needs.

All of these are essential, so don’t skip any!

HomepageThis is the “front page” page of your blog, and it should immediately let visitors know what your site is about. Use links, menus, and other navigation elements to help readers find what they want.

About PageYour About page is your chance to show your audience who you are and why they should listen to you. Talk about your background in your niche and explain why you started the blog and where you plan to take it.

👉 See our list of awesome About page examples if you need some inspiration.

Contact PageTell your readers how to get in touch with you. Include a contact form, email address, and any social media accounts associated with your brand.

Privacy Policy + Terms and ConditionsThese legal pages tell your readers about the information you collect and how they can use your site. Your site needs both pages, and you can generate them for free at PrivacyPolicies.com.

Creating new pages in WordPress is easy. Log in to your dashboard, click the “Pages” menu, and choose “Add New.”

8 Join Relevant and Reputable Affiliate ProgramsAffiliate revenue will be the primary income stream for your new blog, so it’s important to join reputable affiliate programs relevant to your niche. That will give you the best chance of finding offers to help your audience and boost your bottom line.

Here are some things to look for in a good affiliate program:

• Products that are relevant to your audience. You should only review and promote products and services your audience is interested in.
  👉 See more: Best Products for Affiliate Marketing
• High commission rate. The higher the commission rate a program pays you, the fewer conversions you need to make good money.
• Long cookie duration. The cookie duration determines how long you can make commissions after someone clicks your affiliate link. The longer the cookie duration, the better.
• High conversion rate. Look for programs that consistently deliver a high conversion rate, which measures the percentage of your readers who click an affiliate link and buy something. Industry-average conversion rates run around 0.5% to 1%, but you should look for products that convert higher than that.
• High product quality. You want to build a long-lasting relationship with your readers, so you should only recommend great products and services. Look for affiliate programs that feature products with strong ratings.
• Good customer support. Make sure the affiliate programs you pick have good customer support to help you get set up and to help with any issues that might pop up down the road.

Affiliate marketing will be the bread-and-butter revenue source for your new blog, so do some research and pick the best programs for your new site. Your audience and your blog will love you for it!

👉 See also: Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners in 2024

9 Start Creating ContentWhew! You’ve done a lot of work to set up your blog, but now you finally get to start creating content about the niche you love.

It’s an exciting moment, but don’t just jump in and start writing about the first topic that comes to mind.

That might sound fun, but it’s not the smartest approach to your content.

Instead, I recommend adopting a keyword-focused content strategy to drive traffic to your blog. That means writing posts about keywords people search for on Google and other search engines.

You should create a nice mix of commercial and informational content for your affiliate marketing blog.

Commercial content includes product reviews, product roundups, and product comparisons. Informational content, on the other hand, doesn’t explicitly promote offers but instead helps readers learn more about your niche.

However, you should still include contextual affiliate links in your informational content. Just make sure the products you link to are directly related to your posts.

Look for keywords related to your niche with a decent monthly search volume but not much competition.

Ahrefs can help you with this keyword research. Just type a “seed keyword” into the Keyword Explorer, and Ahrefs returns a list of relevant related search terms along with their estimated search volumes. Look for keywords with volume above 150 and keyword difficulty of less than 25.

For example, here are some of the related terms that Ahrefs returns for the seed keyword “hot yoga”:

| Keyword | Search Volume | Keyword Difficulty | | --- | --- | --- | | How hot is hot yoga | 1100 | 20 | | calories burned in hot yoga | 700 | 15 | | hot yoga classes | 300 | 12 | | best hot yoga mats | 200 | 14 | | hot yoga for beginners | 150 | 8 |

Use these keywords to come up with some blog post titles. Here are a few examples:

• “10 Best Hot Yoga Mats for Beginners”
• “5 Reasons Why Calories Burned in Hot Yoga Don’t Stop in the Gym”
• “7 Best Online Hot Yoga Classes When You’re in a Hurry”

Once you make 10 post titles, it’s time to write.

Here are some tips for creating top-notch affiliate blog posts:

• Understand search intent. Ensure you know what your audience wants to discover when they search for your target term, and then write your content to answer their questions.
• Consider your audience. Write with your audience in mind and use language that makes sense to them. For example, people interested in hot yoga don’t want a formal essay, but they expect you to use the yoga-related lingo correctly.
• Stay on topic. Don’t stray too far away from the keyword that your content is targeting. Instead, stay focused on satisfying the reader’s intent without adding fluff.
• Share personal stories. Readers want to know that you’re a real person with experience that can help them. Share personal stories that show you know what you’re talking about and help them relate to you.
• Link to other posts on your blog. Make sure to link to other relevant posts on your blog. That helps your readers learn more about your niche and can also help with SEO.
• Buy the products you review. It’s hard to write an authentic review if you’ve never used a product, so buying and using whatever you’re reviewing is always best.
• Take photos/videos of you using the product and add them to your post. Buying the products you review also allows you to include first-hand images in your posts. Using images to illustrate your words helps you connect with your audience and drive home your points.
• Look for niche-specific information hubs to find further inspiration. Most niches have online communities that are rich sources of information and inspiration. YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok are hotbeds for yoga, for example.

In addition to these tips, the FTC requires you to tell readers that your content contains affiliate links. Ensure you include an affiliate disclosure at the top of each blog post.

You can read more details about satisfying this requirement in our post about affiliate disclosures.

The ultimate success of your affiliate blog depends on the quality of your content and how well you satisfy user search intent. Focus on answering your audience’s questions as thoroughly as possible with each post you publish.

10 Promote Your Affiliate BlogWriting great content is vital to the success of your blog, but your posts won’t show up in Google search results right away. You should promote each post online to start getting traffic in the meantime.

Here are some tips for promoting your blog and helping readers find your content:

• Share posts in online communities and on social media: Almost every niche has a strong online community across various social media platforms. Figure out where your readers hang out and share your content with them there.
• Email list: Offer your readers a freebie related to your niche in exchange for their email address. Then send them an email update when you publish new content.
• Optimize your website for SEO: Target search intent and answer your readers’ questions with each post. It’s one of the best long-term strategies for building traffic since Google and other search engines can send new readers to your posts for months or even years.
• Collaborate with other bloggers in your niche. Work with other bloggers to promote each other’s content to your existing audience. This approach works well with complementary niches. For example, a yoga blogger might collaborate with a meditation blogger.
• Look for local promotion opportunities. Try to find a way to promote your blog offline, in your local community. For example, you might start a niche-specific club, write a guest column for the local newspaper, or set up at local fairs and hand out information about your niche.

However, you approach promotion, make sure it’s genuine. Spamming links to your blog won’t help you build a devoted audience.

11 Monetize Your Affiliate BlogYou’ve posted the first content to your affiliate blog and decided on a promotional strategy. Now it’s time to get paid for your work by monetizing your blog.

Since the primary monetization strategy for your new blog is affiliate marketing, you must ensure you promote your affiliate links in as many places as possible.

Here are some tips to make your affiliate offers as visible as possible:

Add affiliate links to your posts. Make sure to include affiliate links for each product you review or include in a roundup, and look for places to include your affiliate links, even in informational posts, naturally. For example, if you’re writing about a specific yoga technique, you can link to a book or course that teaches more about the same topic.

Add product feature boxes to your posts. Make the products and services you’re reviewing stand out by including product feature boxes in your posts. You can do this with GenerateBlocks, which lets you easily create eye-catching product summaries and include affiliate links.

Create banner display ads for your links. Draw attention to your affiliate links by creating banner display ads for the offers you’re promoting. Most affiliate programs provide ready-made banners you can use, so you won’t need to design them yourself.

Create a Resource page. Gather all of the products and services you recommend onto a single page. It’s convenient for your readers because they can find everything they need all in one spot, giving you another place to include your affiliate links. Check out our list of the best online marketing tools as an example.

Even though you’re building an affiliate blog, you should also take advantage of other monetization strategies:

Display AdsAds are automatically served to your readers through an ad network or direct sponsorships.

Why It’s Great: You’ll get paid whenever someone views or clicks on an ad. Unlike affiliate offers, you don’t have to actively do any promotion since the ad network does all the work for you.

Get Started: Beginners can sign up for Ezoic to get ads on their site immediately. Once you have more traffic, you can join a higher-paying network like Mediavine (minimum 50,000 monthly sessions) or Raptive (minimum 100,000 monthly sessions). Direct sponsorships are another option and offer more control and potential profit.

💡 Pro tip: Display ads work well in conjunction with affiliate marketing. Our affiliate marketing survey shows that 82% of affiliate marketers who run 6-figure blogs use both display ads and affiliate marketing.Sell Your Own ProductsCreate digital or physical products and sell them directly to your readers.

Why It’s Great: You can create products you know your audience will love, and you get to keep all the profits instead of just earning a small commission.

Get Started: First, identify your audience’s problems and determine how to solve them. For a yoga blog, that could mean writing an ebook about setting up a home yoga studio or producing a short video course illustrating various workouts. You can also make your own version of your top-performing affiliate offers.

Summing UpYou’ve learned the fundamental steps to launch your affiliate marketing blog and start earning passive income.

However, there’s still a wealth of knowledge to uncover that can supercharge your success.

Blogging and affiliate marketing have steep learning curves, and I couldn’t include all the necessary information in this blog post.

That’s why we’ve created a free training that reveals the most effective secrets and tactics we’ve discovered over a decade of profitable blogging.

This training is designed to give you a significant advantage. On average, bloggers who implement these techniques are 83% more successful than those who don’t.

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FAQAre Blogs Good For Affiliate Marketing?Blogs are great platforms for affiliate marketing because they allow you to connect directly with an audience who’s already interested in your niche and looking for information. Blogs with solid SEO also draw a steady stream of traffic from search engines.

How Do Affiliate Blogs Make Money?Affiliate blogs make money by promoting affiliate offers for products and services related to their niche.

By publishing commercial-intent content like reviews, buying guides, and product comparisons, along with informational content that includes contextual affiliate links, blogs have plenty of opportunities to promote affiliate offers.

Besides their affiliate marketing efforts, blogs also make money through advertising and selling their own products.

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Starting a wedding blog is a great way to build a passive income stream using your wedding planning expertise and passion.

Take it from us – we’ve earned substantial revenue from our own blogging projects over the years. Here’s a small sample of our blog earnings:

We’ve also taught over 14,000 students how to build similarly successful and profitable blogs.

If you’d like to follow in their footsteps with a wedding blog, check out our 10-step guide below.

Why Start A Wedding BlogIf you’re passionate about weddings and want to share your knowledge and experiences with the world, starting a wedding blog is an excellent idea.

Not only can it be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it can also be a lucrative venture.

You can monetize your wedding blog in various ways, such as promoting services, selling wedding-related products, or partnering with affiliates. Our affiliate marketing statistics show the average affiliate marketer earns over $8,000 monthly, and the wedding industry offers many high-value products to recommend.

A wedding blog also lets you connect with other industry professionals, such as photographers, caterers, and dress designers, which can lead to valuable collaborations and partnerships.

As your blog grows in popularity, you may even have the opportunity to attend exclusive wedding events and share your experiences with your audience.

Examples Of Successful Wedding BlogsBefore we cover how to start a wedding blog, let’s check out some examples of what successful wedding blogs look like:

RuffledRuffled is an informative blog with wedding ideas, planning tips, and vendor recommendations. Readers can submit their wedding experiences to be featured on the site.

Visit the siteA Practical WeddingA Practical Wedding is a blog started in 2008 by Meg Keene that offers realistic wedding planning tips and promotes equality and diversity in the wedding industry.

Visit the siteLove IncOne of the most inclusive wedding blogs around, Love Inc. focuses on celebrating couples in many forms. The site has a podcast, galleries for inspiration, and a comprehensive vendor guide.

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How to Start a Wedding Blog in 10 Easy StepsReady to launch your wedding blog? Follow this step-by-step guide to boost your chances of success.

1 Narrow Down Your NicheWedding bloggers can write about many topics related to weddings and marriage.

After all, the wedding industry is vast and diverse. Your blog can focus on anything, from helping couples plan their dream wedding to sharing tips for a happy and healthy marriage.

However, you’ll want to narrow your focus to maximize your chances of success.

Think about it – if you’re looking for inspiration and advice for a beach wedding, which would you prefer to visit?

1. A blog exclusively dedicated to beach weddings
2. A generic wedding blog that covers all types of weddings

Most people would prefer the first option.

By niching down, you can attract a more focused audience, and it’ll be easier to establish your blog as a go-to resource in that area.

Here are a few potential sub-niches:

• A vendor-focused wedding blog: Many wedding blogs focus on couples, but what about vendors? Create a blog with tips for photographers, caterers, and new wedding planners.
• Wedding planning and prep: Help couples handle the stress of preparing for the big day with wedding blogs covering everything from seating charts to color palette selection.
• Wedding style: Look at everything from dress styles to shoes and accessories for wedding party members, table decorations, and wedding themes.
• Wedding themes: Concentrate on specific themes, such as vintage, retro, or outdoor weddings for nature lovers.
• Honeymoon tips: Focus on what happens after the wedding, helping readers to plan honeymoons and even write “thank you” cards for attendees.

To ensure you’re picking a niche with profit and traffic potential, use a blog aggregator like Detailed or Alltop. These may not have wedding categories, but you can hunt for wedding blogs in adjacent niches like fashion and food.

Once you find a relevant blog, you can use the “Organic Competitors” report on Ahrefs to find similar blogs.

Next up is finding traffic levels. Sign up for a free trial of SE Ranking and use the Competitive Research report to see how many monthly visitors each blog gets.

If you’re stuck between a few niches, you can compare their potential with Google Trends.

You want to choose a niche you’re passionate about that also has an audience hungry for more content. Look for that sweet spot — not too crowded with competition, but still popular enough to attract a dedicated following.

It’s also important to choose a niche that genuinely interests you. Your enthusiasm will shine through and make your blog posts more engaging for readers.

If you need extra help selecting a niche, check out our guide here:

When you’re ready to tie the knot with your choice, move on to the next step.

2 Choose a Blogging PlatformNow you know your niche, you need a platform to host and promote your content.

While free social blogging sites like Medium or Blogger may seem appealing, they come with limitations. It’s hard to make money, and you have less control over what you can say. The platforms can even remove your posts if you don’t adhere to their content guidelines.

You also can’t customize your blog’s design – you’re stuck with the platform’s design.

Creating your own website is the best option, as it comes with some key advantages:

• You’re in full control – no one else can alter or remove your posts
• You can monetize your content with ads and affiliate links to generate income
• You can use SEO tactics and relevant keywords to attract free traffic from search engines
• An eye-catching design is just a few clicks away – easily change colors and layout to engage readers
• Growing your blog also boosts your social media presence, keeping you connected with fans
• You can build an email list for direct audience access, insulated from algorithm changes
• Your blog is a valuable asset you can sell for a hefty profit. We’ve sold multiple blogs for six-figure sums ourselves

I’ve used many blogging and website-building platforms, but I always go back to WordPress.org (not to be confused with WordPress.com).

With WordPress.org, you can build your site for free (though you do need to pay for hosting and a domain name). WordPress is also easy to use and extremely flexible. You can customize your site with plugins and unique themes.

3 Choose Your Domain NameThere are already thousands of wedding blogs. Even if you choose a specific niche, you need a memorable brand to outshine the competition.

This starts with selecting an iconic domain name for your site.

A domain name is the digital address for your wedding blog, made up of your website name and a TLD extension, like “.com”:

You need something easy to remember and spell (so people can find you) and something that makes your blog stand out.

Here are a few tips to boost your chances of success:

• Be descriptive: Your wedding blog domain name doesn’t have to tell people exactly what you write about but should offer a hint. People searching for wedding planning tips are more likely to visit “weddingplanning.com” than “loveandrings.com.”
• Consider using keywords: Give your wedding blog an SEO boost by adding relevant keywords to your name, such as “wedding,” “marriage,” or “honeymoon.”
• Choose a .com domain: There are many domain TLDs, including .love. But a .com domain is still the most authoritative and recognizable choice. If you have a great name but an unavailable .com, consider a .com alternative.
• Make it memorable: Have fun with your name. Experiment with rhyming, alliteration, or metaphors, like “TheKnot” or “WeddingWonders.”
• Check originality: Always do a trademark search before choosing a domain name. You don’t want your blog to be associated with a pre-existing company.

If you’re struggling to find a great domain name, an AI domain name generator like Brandsnap is great for getting your creative juices flowing.

Once you’ve chosen your name, you’ll need to buy it. We recommend Namecheap, which costs as little as $10 annually.

4 Buy Web HostingYou’ll need hosting if you use a WordPress.org site for your blog. This means paying for the infrastructure you need to deliver content on the web.

There are plenty of great hosting providers out there. Many beginners recommend Bluehost because it offers cheap plans.

However, we recommend SiteGround. They provide a faster and more user-friendly service for around the same price.

Here’s a step-by-step process for getting SiteGround hosting:

Step 1: Go to their WordPress Hosting page.

Step 2: Select the cheapest plan (StartUp). This plan has everything a new wedding blog needs. Note that this is an introductory price, and the cost will increase when your subscription renews.

Step 3: Add the domain name you bought in the previous step.

Step 4: Add account and location details.

Step 5: Add payment info and pick your subscription period. The 12-month plan is the best value.

Step 6: Skip the extra services — you don’t need them for a new blog.

Step 7: Point your Namecheap registered domain name to your new SiteGround hosting server. This DIY guide will walk you through it, or you can contact SiteGround support.

Congrats! You’ve now got hosting for your wedding blow. Now, it’s time to flesh out your design.

5 Choose a Theme for Your Wedding BlogNow it’s time to select a WordPress theme for your new wedding blog. This theme will define your site’s look, feel, and structure, so choose one that matches your preferred style.

When starting, I recommend using a free WordPress theme that offers a premium upgrade. Free themes work well for beginners, but you may run into limitations as your blog grows if you can’t upgrade.

To avoid this, consider one of my top three theme suggestions below. They all have excellent template options and provide free versions with the ability to upgrade:

Most TemplatesLightweight and customizable, with sleek, fast-loading pages.

Get AstraEasy to UseProvides handy drag-and-drop sections and pre-built components.

Get KadenceFastestCombines speed and stability with block-based customization tools.

Get GeneratePressOnce you pick your theme, follow these steps to install it:

Step 1: Log in to your WordPress dashboard.

Step 2: Go to Appearance > Theme in the left sidebar

Step 3: Click “Add New.”

Step 4: Search for the theme you want to use.

Step 5: Click “Install Now” and “Activate.”

Now that the theme is added, you must add some basic design elements.

6 Decide on Design & Branding A good theme gives you the foundation for an attractive wedding blog. However, it’s still up to you to differentiate your website with the right branding and design.

You need a few things for a great brand, but a color palette is one of the most important things to start with.

For a wedding brand, you might choose romantic colors like pink, purple, and red, or experiment with classic colors like white and gold. Think carefully about your target audience and what kind of personality you’re trying to convey.

I recommend using Coolors to find a matching color scheme.

Once you have your color palette, you can look into logo design. Canva is a great logo creation tool, even if you’re not skilled at graphic design.

Open Canva and search for “Wedding logo” to get started. You’ll see many design options you can customize with your colors.

Once you’ve found a logo, you can use it across your website, social media posts, and even your packaging if you sell products.

7 Create Essential PagesNow you’ve got your website, theme, domain name, and even your logo, it’s time to create a few essential pages for your site.

HomepageYour homepage is often the first page visitors see, so it should share the content of your wedding blog and ensure visitors can easily navigate to important sections.

About PageA good “About” page is crucial for a wedding blogger. It tells your audience why they should trust your opinions and advice. Here, you can provide insights into your experience in the wedding industry or accompanying niche.

You can also tell a story that helps you connect with your audience more deeply. Talk about how you fell in love with wedding photography, planning, or catering and why you decided to become a blogger.

👉 Check our list of great About page examples for inspiration.

Contact PageEnsure your contact page includes a basic contact form, links to your social accounts, and an email address at a minimum.

Privacy Policy + Terms & Conditions pagesThese are legal pages that every blog needs. You can generate these for free using PrivacyPolicies.com.

To add these pages, go to your WordPress dashboard, click “Pages” in the left-hand menu, and select “Add New.”

8 Start Creating ContentWhile writing about anything that comes to mind may sound fun, I recommend using a keyword-focused content strategy.

Targeting the right keywords is essential for attracting readers and monetizing your wedding blog. The goal is to create content around search terms that engaged couples frequently use.

When you optimize your posts effectively, search engines like Google may display them to users looking for those keywords, driving targeted traffic to your blog.

However, simply writing about the most popular wedding topics won’t guarantee immediate results.

High-volume keywords also face fierce competition in the search rankings, making it difficult for new blogs to rank highly.

The smarter approach is to target less competitive wedding-related keywords. This improves your odds of getting traffic and generating income. Look for keywords with lower competition but still many monthly searches.

Ahrefs Keyword Explorer is the perfect tool for this research.

Enter a “seed keyword” relevant to your wedding blog niche. This will reveal keywords that strike the optimal balance between search volume and competition level.

For instance, if you search for “wedding planner” in Ahrefs, you’ll see results like:

| Keyword | Monthly Volume | Keyword Difficulty | | --- | --- | --- | | How to become a wedding planner | 2,700 | 10 | | How much does a wedding planner cost | 2,800 | 22 | | Wedding planning spreadsheet | 1,200 | 18 | | How to find a wedding planner | 200 | 25 |

Use these keywords to make blog post titles. Here are some examples:

1. A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Wedding Planner
2. How Much Does a Wedding Planner Cost? We Did The Math
3. The Ultimate Wedding Planning Spreadsheet: Streamline Your Process and Impress Clients
4. How to Find a Wedding Planner in 10 Easy Steps

Once you have 10 blog post titles, it’s time to start writing! Use these tips to ensure you’re crafting great content:

• Research your audience: Learn as much as you can about your audience and the questions they ask. You can even check out the “People Also Ask” section on Google for insights into possible subheadings for your articles.
• Understand intent: Think about the intent of your audience when they’re searching for your target keyword. The more relevant information you can give, the better your post will do.
• Share personal experience: Tell your own stories and share anecdotes. This will differentiate your content from other, more generic blogs.
• Be cautious about copyrights: Don’t assume they’re free to use because a caterer or vendor shares photos on their website. Ensure you have permission to use any multimedia content you’ll show in your blog.
• Be visual: Most wedding blogs are packed with inspirational images. Include images if you’re writing about wedding themes, dress styles, or color palettes. Create your own, or use tools like Pixabay and Flickr to find stock photos.
• Use internal links: If you mention something you’ve covered in another article, link to it. This makes navigating connected posts easier for customers and search engines.
• Stay focused: Don’t stray into different, unrelated topics. Stay focused on your keyword. If you’re writing about wedding color palettes, don’t start discussing venue options too. You can always create a different article later.

Feeling overwhelmed? Remember the golden rule for great blogging: deliver value. Your blog posts should be more informative, engaging, and experience-driven than anything else on the search results.

9 Promote Your Wedding BlogArticles optimized for search engines should eventually gain traction, but it won’t happen overnight.

Fortunately, there are many other ways you can promote your wedding blog. Here are some of our favorite options:

• Post on community forums: Share your wedding blog posts on community forums and “group” channels on Facebook. You can even check out subreddits like r/Wedding or r/WeddingPlanning.
• Create shareable resources: Get your audience to do your promotion for you with resources they’ll want to share, such as color palette generators, wedding-themed quizzes, or directory lists for vendors.
• Collaborate: Work with other experts in the wedding industry. Post guest blogs on high-authority websites, or interview wedding vendors and planners and share their insights on your blog.
• Use visual social channels: The wedding niche is perfect for visual social media channels like Instagram and TikTok. Promote your content with trending hashtags, or participate in hashtag challenges to attract more followers.
• Attend wedding events: Get involved with local wedding fairs and events in your industry. This is a great way to find new customers, promote your blog, and even form relationships with future partners.

Remember to avoid being spammy or aggressive. You should focus on connecting with your audience, not just driving traffic.

10 Monetize Your Wedding BlogOnce you have traffic coming to your wedding blog, it’s time to think about monetizing your blog.

There are many ways you can boost your income with a great blog. For instance:

Use Affiliate MarketingJoin an affiliate program and promote another company’s wedding-related products or services. You earn a commission on each sale referred through your affiliate links.

Why It’s Great: Affiliate marketing is one of the best ways to monetize a wedding blog. You can promote a wide range of products and services, from catering and photography to bridesmaid dresses and wedding decorations, without handling inventory or customer service.

Get Started: Read our guide on how to start affiliate marketing and find products to promote in our list of the best wedding affiliate programs.

Try Display AdsShow display ads on your blog and earn money based on views or clicks.

Why It’s Great: Display ads can provide a passive income stream with minimal effort on your part. You can work directly with wedding industry companies or use an ad network to streamline the process.

Get Started: Start with a user-friendly platform like Ezoic. You can explore more advanced ad networks like Mediavine or Raptive as your traffic grows.

Sell Physical ProductsPartner with dropshipping or print-on-demand companies to sell customized wedding products without handling inventory or shipping.

Why It’s Great: Selling wedding products allows you to offer tangible value to your audience while earning a profit. Dropshipping and print-on-demand services minimize your upfront costs and logistical responsibilities.

Get Started: Research popular wedding products and identify reliable dropshipping or print-on-demand partners. Integrate their products into your blog, showcasing them through engaging content and product pages.

Create Paid CoursesCreate premium courses teaching vendors how to manage a schedule, price their products, or update their marketing strategies.

Why It’s Great: If you’re targeting a B2B audience, paid courses can be lucrative. Wedding vendors and business owners are often willing to pay for insights to improve their services and capture more clients.

Get Started: Identify the key challenges and knowledge gaps among wedding vendors. Create comprehensive courses addressing these topics using platforms like Teachable or Thinkific and promote them to your audience.

Sell Spots on Vendor DirectoriesSell spots on a comprehensive “vendor directory” list to local wedding-related companies.

Why It’s Great: If your website has substantial traffic, vendors will happily pay for the opportunity to get more exposure for their business. It’s a win-win situation, as you earn income and provide a valuable resource for your audience.

Get Started: Create an attractive, user-friendly vendor directory on your website. Reach out to reputable local vendors and offer them paid listings.

Promote and Sell Your ServicesShowcase your expertise as a wedding professional and use your blog to promote and sell your services.

Why It’s Great: If you’re already skilled in a wedding-related field, such as planning, photography, or catering, your blog can be a powerful marketing tool to attract clients and grow your business.

Get Started: Highlight your services prominently on your blog, creating dedicated pages with detailed information and pricing. Share case studies, testimonials, and behind-the-scenes content to demonstrate your expertise and build trust with potential clients.

Summing UpWe’ve covered the essential steps toward starting a successful wedding blog…

…but there’s so much more I couldn’t cover.

Blogging has a deep learning curve, and if I tried to cover every important tip and strategy to maximize your chances of success, I’d probably have to write more than a million words.

That’s why we created a free training – it covers some of the best secrets and tactics we’ve learned in over 10 years of profitable blogging.

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FAQDo Wedding Blogs Make Money?Wedding blogs can make money in various ways, including display ads, promoting wedding products or services, or selling wedding-related products. You can also use your wedding blog to promote your own services.

What Do You Write on a Wedding Blog?On a wedding blog, you can write about many things, including venues, wedding day style tips, beautiful bridesmaids, destination wedding locations, and wedding favors. Cover a variety of topics to keep your content engaging and informative for readers.

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Starting a blog is an exciting adventure. You get to share your knowledge, grow a following, and earn a significant income while at it.

But to create a blog that attracts readers, you have to do it right.

We’re here to help. Over the past decade, we’ve built (and sold) many successful blogs and have guided over 14,000 people in creating their own. Check out a small sample of what our blogs have earned:

To help you achieve similar results, we’ve put together this 11-step guide to launching a profitable blog.

Why Start A BlogThere are plenty of good reasons to start a blog, but the most exciting one is that you can make money blogging.

How much can you earn? Affiliate marketing is one of the best ways to monetize a blog. Our affiliate marketing stats show that the average affiliate marketer makes over $8,000 monthly.

We’ve also sold a few blogs for six figures. Many people don’t realize you’re creating a valuable asset you can sell when you build a blog.

You’ll also build a community by establishing trust and loyalty with your readers. You’ll be the leader of your own tribe – a thought leader in your niche or topic. How cool is that?

Plus, it’s just plain fun! If you love writing, it’s a great way to channel your passion, discover new things, and connect with like-minded people.

Examples Of Successful BlogsBefore starting your blog, it’s a good idea to see what successful blogs that make money are doing so you can emulate their tactics.

Here are a few examples of popular blogs in various niches to inspire you:

Fresh Off the GridFresh Off the Grid is a blog for outdoor enthusiasts. Most of its posts are about camping recipes, but it also covers hiking, camping, and backpacking.

Visit the siteThe Hawaii Vacation GuideThe Hawaii Vacation Guide is an authentic travel blog that helps people plan every aspect of their visit to Hawaii.

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Cup of JoCup of Jo is a lifestyle blog started by Joanna Goddard in 2018. She writes about style, culture, food, travel, relationships, and parenting.

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How To Start A Blog In 11 StepsReady to start a blog of your own? Here’s our step-by-step guide to starting a blog in any niche:

1 Narrow Down Your NicheIt might sound fun to write about any topic that comes to mind. But you must pick a niche to build a real audience and earn money.

Start by thinking about what you’re passionate about. While it’s important to evaluate your niche for traffic and earning potential – which we’ll do in a bit – passion and knowledge are key for starting a blog in 2024.

If you need some inspiration, check out our list of the best niches for affiliate marketing.

You can also read one of our guides on how to start a blog in specific niches:

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Once you have a few ideas, it’s time to start qualifying them. This is a crucial step – without it, you could spend years building a blog with little chance of success.

First, consider how broad each topic is. Broader topics are generally harder to succeed with because they compete more with established blogs.

If you think your topic might be too broad, break it into more achievable sub-niches.

This can also boost your earning potential. Sub-niches tend to be easier to rank for on Google and can attract a more targeted audience that is more likely to spend money.

Let’s use the travel niche as an example. Writing about topics most travelers are interested in — like reviews of popular destinations or common travel tips — will have you competing against huge websites like Nomadic Matt or Lonely Planet.

When you get more specific, ranking on search engines like Google gets easier.

Here are some sub-niches that have more potential:

• Budget travel: A blog about finding affordable accommodations, flights, and activities.
• Solo travel: Cover the latest trends and tips for traveling alone safely.
• Off-the-beaten-path destinations: Discuss unique, lesser-known places to visit around the world.
• Backpack reviews: Analyze the latest travel packs for factors like durability and practicality.
• Travel photography: Share stunning photos and tips for capturing amazing shots while traveling.

Once you’ve identified a promising sub-niche, check for user interest and earning potential. The best way to do this is to look for other thriving blogs in that sub-niche.

Here’s a simple step-by-step process:

List successful blogs in the niche. You can find popular blogs using a blog aggregator like Detailed. Or plug a blog into the Ahrefs Site Explorer to see its “Organic Competitors” report.

Analyze their traffic. You can do this with a free trial of SE Ranking. The Competitive Research report will show you how much traffic it gets.

Compare interest with Google Trends. Enter the sub-niches you’re considering to see how they stack up against one another.

For more help choosing a niche, watch our niche selection video:

It’s OK to spend a few days weighing your options. But don’t take too long – it’s better to pick something and get started than to overthink it for weeks.

2 Choose a Blogging PlatformWith your blog’s niche selected, you’re ready to choose a blogging platform.

A blogging platform is a service that provides the tools needed to create, publish, and manage a blog online.

There are plenty of blogging platforms out there. Many beginners gravitate toward free blogging platforms like Medium or Blogger because they’re easy to use and set up.

However, these free platforms also have some drawbacks:

• The customization options are limited. Your blog’s design and functionality will be similar to all the other blogs on the platform, making it hard to stand out.
• It’s challenging to monetize with a free blogging platform.
• The platform decides what you can and can’t post.

You’re better off building a website for maximum control over your blog and its success. Here are some of the benefits:

• You have total control of how your blog looks, feels, and works.
• Nobody can shut your blog down. Your blog content is yours.
• A self-hosted site is easier to monetize than a free blogging platform. You can earn money by displaying ads, adding affiliate links to blog content, selling products, etc.
• You can drive free traffic via social media and search engine optimization (SEO). SEO gives you some control over your blog’s visibility on search engines.
• By building an email list, you can diversify your traffic sources, which can help protect your traffic from the volatility of search engine algorithms.

When building a website, we recommend WordPress.org. (FYI: This is not the same as WordPress.com.)

Not only is it free, but building a self-hosted WordPress blog also gives you access to thousands of themes and plugins. You can use these to customize how your site looks and functions.

3 Choose Your Domain NameNext, you’ll choose a blog domain name.

A domain name is a unique address with your blog name and a domain extension. For example, our domain name is “authorityhacker”, and we use the .com extension.

Your domain name will be the first thing people see in the search engine results pages (SERPs) and will set your brand identity. So, make it count! It should be catchy and memorable and make a good first impression.

Here are a few tips for picking a domain name:

• Make it short and simple: Limit it to 6–14 characters, and avoid hard-to-spell words.
• Choose something memorable: Create a blog name that’s catchy and easy to pronounce. This will come in handy with word-of-mouth advertising.
• Avoid hyphens and numbers: These can be confusing, especially if someone is trying to share your blog with someone else.
• Select a .com domain: .com domains provide a sense of familiarity and trust. If you’ve found a great domain that isn’t available as a .com, you can consider a .com alternative.
• Consider branding: For consistency, ensure your blog’s name is available on each social media platform. Use Brandsnag to do this quickly.
• Think long-term: Abroader name can open the door to expanding later,even if you’re going with a specific sub-niche.

The right domain can make or break your brand. So, if one doesn’t come naturally, you can use an AI tool like Brandsnap to help you generate ideas.

This video explains how it works:

Once you decide on a domain name, you need to buy it. We recommend Namecheap. It provides everything you need for an affordable $10/year price.

4 Buy Web HostingNow that you have a domain name, you can buy web hosting.

A web host provides the necessary infrastructure to store, manage, and show your WordPress blog online.

Many people recommend Bluehost because it’s affordable. However, SiteGround offers much more value at a slightly higher price.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to securing web hosting through SiteGround:

Step 1: Go to SiteGround’s WordPress Hosting page.

Step 2: Select the cheapest web hosting plan (StartUp). It has all the basics that a new WordPress blog needs.

Note: As a new SiteGround customer, you’ll save ~80% on web hosting during your first year. They’ll bill you at the normal rate when your plan renews.

Step 3: Choose “Existing Domain” and enter your domain.

Step 4: Enter your account and location information.

Step 5: Add payment info and choose a subscription period. The 12-month plan will give you the best deal.

Step 6: Skip the extra services offered. You won’t need any of these for a new blog.

Step 7: Point your domain to your SiteGround server. This tutorial walks you through how to do this.

It’s really that simple. Your WordPress site is now live and ready to go!

5 Choose a Theme for Your BlogWith web hosting secured, it’s time to decide how you want your site to look. That means choosing a WordPress theme to customize your blog’s framework and layout.

Your blog’s theme should match its niche and your brand, but it should also be user-friendly. So, look for one with simple navigation, quick load speeds, and a responsive and customizable design.

Many beginners start with a free blog theme, but I don’t recommend this. While their basic features are fine initially, you’ll encounter limitations as your site grows, and switching themes can be challenging.

That’s why we recommend free themes with an upgrade option. When you need more features, you can easily upgrade to premium.

Our favorite freemium themes are Astra, Kadence, and GeneratePress.

All three are great choices for beginners. They all come with free versions and vast template libraries and are easy to tailor to any blog niche.

Most TemplatesA lightweight and fast WordPress theme with simple and effective customization options.

Get AstraEasy to UseA user-friendly WordPress theme featuring a code-free drag-and-drop header + footer builder.

Get KadenceFastestA clean, high-speed WordPress theme plus an extensive library of pre-built demo sites.

Get GeneratePressOnce you’ve decided on a theme, install it on WordPress. Here’s the process:

Step 1: Sign into your WordPress dashboard.

Step 2: In the left sidebar, select Appearance and then Themes.

Step 3: Click Add New.

Step 4: Search for the theme, and then click Activate.

Congrats! You’ve successfully installed your theme! Play around with the settings and tweak them to your liking.

6 Install Necessary PluginsPlugins are extra add-ons that improve your site’s functionality and aesthetic.

You don’t need plugins, but they make elevating your WordPress website’s performance easy.

Here are some essential plugins for starting a WordPress blog:

• RankMath: A powerful SEO plugin that optimizes your website for search engines, offering features like keyword optimization, schema markup, and content analysis.
• Lasso: An efficient affiliate marketing plugin that streamlines the management and presentation of your affiliate links and products, making it easier to monetize your content.
• WPRocket: A high-performance caching plugin that improves your website’s loading speed, enhancing user experience and search engine rankings.
• LinkWhisper: An innovative AI-driven tool that simplifies creating internal links, saving you time and effort while improving your site’s structure and SEO.

👉 To find more helpful tools for your new blog, check out our list of the best online marketing tools.

7 Decide on Design + BrandingThe next step on your blogging journey is establishing your branding and taking care of some site design basics.

You’ll focus on two key design elements — a color palette and a logo. Both will determine how others see and remember your blog. They also establish your “identity,” add aesthetic appeal, and ensure consistency.

First, choose 3–5 colors that go well together and tie into your niche. For example, a soccer blog could use green and white, while a mom blog would mesh better with pastels. Try to avoid clashing colors that are tough on the eyes.

I recommend using a color palette generator like Coolors to create a color scheme for you.

Next comes your logo.

Your logo should fit your blog’s theme, color scheme, and niche. Not only will it be how users remember your brand, but it’ll also hint at the blog topics you cover and who your audience is.

One of the simplest ways to design a logo is with Canva. Search “[your niche] logo” to discover thousands of options.

Once you find a template you like, don’t forget to edit it to include your blog name and color palette!

8 Create Essential PagesIt’s time to get a few mandatory pages on your site.

HomepageThis is the first blog page users see when they type in your domain. It should convey what your site is about, direct readers to the content they need, and show your latest blog posts.

About PageThis is where you’ll introduce yourself to and connect with readers. Use this page to detail why you started your blog and your expertise in the niche.

👉 Check out our list of About Me page examples for inspiration.

Contact PageThis is where visitors can learn how to connect with you. At a minimum, it should include a contact form, email address, and social media links.

Privacy Policy + Terms & Conditions PagesThese blog pages explain to readers how they can use your site and how you’ll use their data. You can generate these pages for free on PrivacyPolicies.com.

Creating blog pages in WordPress takes just a few clicks. From your WordPress dashboard, select Pages in the left sidebar and then Add New.

9 Start Creating ContentIt’s finally time to begin writing and publishing blog content.

It’s tempting to write about whatever you want in your niche. However, just like niche selection, there’s a process you can use to qualify your blog post ideas for traffic potential.

This strategy is called creating keyword-focused content.

A keyword-focused strategy involves targeting keywords people are already searching for on search engines like Google.

If you cover the topic well, search engines will “reward” you with higher rankings in the search engine results pages. This drives more organic traffic to your site and helps your blog articles rank early.

However, you can’t just pick any niche topic and expect tons of visitors.

The most popular keywords are highly competitive and dominated by well-known sites. Since Google prefers established sites over new blogs, your blog post will not see much traffic.

Luckily, you can get around this by targeting low-competition keywords that still have decent monthly volume.

Brainstorm blog topics by doing keyword research on Ahrefs’ Keyword Explorer. Here’s what we get when we plug in “solo female travel” and search for related keywords:

| Keyword | Search Volume | Keyword Difficulty | | --- | --- | --- | | Best places to travel solo female in us | 1800 | 4 | | Best places to travel solo female | 600 | 24 | | Ireland solo female travel | 100 | 1 | | is new orleans safe for solo female travel | 70 | 1 | | solo female travel over 50 | 70 | 12 |

Looking at these keywords, we already have a few new blog post ideas:

• 15 Best Places In The US For Solo Female Travel
• Is New Orleans Safe For Solo Female Travel?
• Solo Female Travel Over 50: The Complete Guide

Use this process with different seed keywords until you have 10 blog post ideas. Then, you’re ready to show off your writing skills and publish your first blog post!

When writing, remember these tips to ensure you create the best possible content:

• Create a catchy title. Write a headline that grabs attention and clearly shows what your blog post is about, so people want to click and read more.
• Stay on-topic. Stick to your main idea without going off-topic, so readers and Google can easily understand what your post is focused on.
• Talk to your audience. Use a friendly, easy-to-read writing style that sounds like you’re conversing with your reader.
• Add visuals. Add pictures, videos, or graphics to your post to make it more interesting and help explain your points.
• Make it skimmable. Make your post easy to scan using bullet points, headings, and short paragraphs, so readers can quickly find the parts they want.
• Learn SEO basics. Use important keywords in your title, headings, and post, and link to other pages on your site to help your post appear in search results.
• Foster user engagement. Ask a question or suggest an action at the end of your posts to get readers to leave comments, and reply to their comments to build a friendly community around your blog.

The most important rule of all: be helpful. Google prefers to rank posts that provide genuine value to readers, so ensure your blog content is informative and engaging.

10 Promote Your BlogAs you keep creating content, traffic will start to flow to your blog. But you can speed things up by actively promoting your site.

Here are some smart strategies to drive more visitors:

• Get social. Create social media profiles for your blog to reach a wider audience. Link to your social accounts from your blog and share your blog posts on social media. This two-way traffic funnel can boost your readership.
• Be a guest blogger. Reach out to successful bloggers in your niche and offer to write a guest post. They get free content, and you get exposure to their audience by including a link to your blog. It’s a win-win!
• Join the conversation. Hop on popular forums like Reddit and Quora and share your knowledge. Create an account using your name, and provide helpful, insightful answers to questions in your niche. This showcases your expertise and draws interested readers to your blog.
• Get involved locally. Attend or host events and meetups related to your blog’s topic. This helps you build a local following and encourages people to visit your site to learn more.

Just remember, keep your promotion tactics authentic. Spamming links will only turn people off.

Focus on providing genuine value, and you’ll naturally attract a loyal audience to your blog.

11 Monetize Your BlogNow that you’ve got a steady flow of visitors to your blog, it’s time for the most rewarding part — turning your hard work into cash.

There are many ways to monetize a blog, but I’ll focus on the four most popular methods.

Affiliate MarketingRecommend products or services you’ve used and enjoyed. When readers click your affiliate link and purchase, you earn a commission.

Why It’s Great: You get paid for your recommendations, and your audience gets curated product suggestions from someone they trust.

Get Started: Learn the basics with our beginner’s guide to affiliate marketing. We also have a list of the best affiliate programs for new bloggers.

Display AdsAllow ads to be shown on your blog and get paid a small amount each time they’re viewed or clicked.

Why It’s Great: You earn passive income from every visitor, even if they don’t click the ads. It’s the easiest form of monetization and a great way for a new blog

Get Started: New blogs should start with beginner-friendly ad networks like Ezoic. Once you get more traffic, you can join higher-paying networks like Mediavine or Raptive.

Sell Your Own ProductsThere are two main ways to sell products on your blog.

Create and sell physical products, like branded merchandise. Or develop digital products like online courses, ebooks, memberships, subscriptions, or services.

Why It’s Great: Selling products maximizes your income, and your readers get an awesome product.

Get Started: Consider what types of products your target audience would be most interested in buying. One option is to make a version of your top-performing affiliate product.

Sell Sponsored PostsPartner with companies to create sponsored content that promotes their products or services to your audience.

Why It’s Great: Sponsored posts allow you to earn income by creating content that aligns with your blog’s niche and provides value to your readers. It’s a win-win situation where you get paid, and your audience discovers relevant products or services.

Get Started: Make a “Work With Us” page that explains your partnership requirements. Pinch of Yum has a great Sponsored Content page you can emulate. You can also reach out to companies in your niche and offer to create sponsored content featuring their products or services.

Summing UpWe’ve covered a lot of information here, and it’s enough to get you started.

But there’s so much more I wasn’t able to cover.

There’s a lot of nuance involved in building a successful blog, and there wasn’t room in this post to cover some of the most effective tactics for growing your traffic and making money.

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FAQHow Can I Start a Blog for Free?To start a blog for free, you can use a free platform like WordPress.com, register a free sub-domain, and select a free WordPress theme.

Write your first blog post and share it with people on social media to generate initial traffic.

Do Beginner Bloggers Make Money?Beginner bloggers can make money if the blog generates a decent amount of traffic and they implement effective monetization strategies.

Two popular ways for new bloggers to start earning are through display advertising (such as Google AdSense) and affiliate marketing.

As you grow your audience, you can explore other income streams like sponsored posts, digital product sales, or even physical product offerings.

How Long Does It Take to Make $100 Blogging?The time it takes to earn your first $100 from blogging can vary greatly, ranging from a few months to over a year.

Your blog’s earning potential is influenced by factors such as your niche, the monetization methods you use, the amount of traffic you receive, and the quality of your content.

For new bloggers, displaying ads and promoting affiliate products are often the quickest paths to generating income.

How Long Does It Take to Make $1,000 Per Month Blogging?On average, it takes bloggers 1-2 years to reach the milestone of earning $1,000 per month. However, the timeline can vary depending on your niche and how quickly you can grow your traffic.

With the right knowledge, strategies, and resources, it’s possible to scale your blog to $1,000 per month faster. But realistically, most beginners will need at least a year of consistent effort to achieve this monthly income level.

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Starting a true crime is a great way to shed some light and share your theories on interesting cases. It’s also a proven way to earn money online.

We’ve taught over 14,000 people how to build profitable blogs, and some of our proteges have gone on to build successful true crime blogs.

We’ve also found success in starting our own blogs. Here’s a small sample of what we’ve earned over the years through our blogging efforts:

This 10-step guide will help you find similar success with your own profitable true crime blog.

Why Start a True Crime BlogStarting a true crime blog can be extremely rewarding.

For starters, it’s a great way to make money. Our affiliate marketing statistics show that bloggers in the entertainment sector – including the true crime niche – earn an average of $4,416 per month.

Launching a true crime blog can also help you share your passion with a huge audience. According to one poll, half of all Americans love true crime stories, and 13% define it as their favorite genre.

True crime writers can also help to raise awareness of lesser-known cases that haven’t received much media attention. This can launch discussions, debates, and campaigns that bring justice to victims and their families.

Examples of Successful True Crime BlogsBefore you start your new venture as a true crime blogger, it’s worth checking out some of the blogs already thriving in this niche. Here are three examples:

Canada UnsolvedCanada Unsolved writes about cold cases for murders and missing people in Canada.

Visit the siteThe Innocence ProjectThe Innocence Project takes a unique look at the world of true crime and focuses on sharing the stories of the wrongly accused. The blog is managed by a non-profit organization dedicated to exonerating wrongly convicted individuals.

Visit the siteStories of the UnsolvedStories of the Unsolved has been raising awareness for unsolved murders and disappearances since its launch in 2018.

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How To Start a True Crime Blog in 10 StepsHere are the steps you’ll need to follow to launch your own true crime blog.

1 Narrow Down Your True Crime NicheThe first step is to choose the area of true crime you want to focus on.

While writing about all things true crime is tempting, this approach is less likely to bring you success.

It’s easier to build a brand in a sub-genre of true crime rather than cover all aspects of the topic.

Some people are primarily interested in unsolved murders. Others want the drama of covering ongoing murder trials. Others still want true crime stories about well-known celebrities.

Trying to cater to all those tastes will spread you thin and make it harder to satisfy any particular audience.

Focusing on a specific niche also gives you more scope to select highly focused keywords and topics for your true crime articles, which can improve your search engine optimization (SEO) and make it easier to get organic search traffic.

The easiest way to choose a niche is to choose something you’re passionate and knowledgeable about. Passion will help you stay motivated during the blog-building process, and knowledge will improve the quality of your content.

Here are some potential true crime niches you can write about:

• Forensic science. If you have a scientific background, bringing your forensic knowledge into discussions of popular and recent cases can give your writing an edge.
• Recent true crime cases. Discuss the latest events and crimes in your country, city, or state, and share your opinions on the case details.
• Famous cold cases. Dive into the research and case studies of famous serial killers and mysteries throughout history.
• Unsolved mysteries. Discuss many unsolved cases, from kidnapping and human trafficking crimes to murders and break-ins.
• Murders and serial killers. Write articles and case studies about some of the most horrific serial killers in the world, with insights into their crimes and psychology.

Once you know what topics you want to write about, you must qualify your ideas for traffic. Without a sufficient number of people looking for content in your niche, you won’t be able to grow a following or make money.

The first step in niche qualification is to make a list of successful blogs in your niche. You can do this by searching Google for keywords you might write about or checking a blog aggregator like Feedspot.

Once you find a relevant blog, you can also use the Organic Competitors section in Ahrefs to find other websites that write about similar topics.

Once you have your list of blogs, you can get a free trial of SE Ranking to see how much monthly traffic each one receives.

If you’re stuck between a few niches, you can compare their popularity with Google Trends.

If you’re still struggling, check out our video on niche selection for more guidance.

While picking a niche is important, don’t get caught up in over-analysis. Once you’ve found a topic that gets good traffic, proceed to the next step!

2 Choose a Blogging PlatformNow you have your niche, you need to find a home for your content. A blogging platform allows you to publish, promote, and share your content on the web.

Many bloggers opt for free social blogging platforms like Medium or Blogger. While the ease of use is nice, these platforms have a lot of limitations:

• They can restrict the content you produce, particularly when you’re covering sensitive topics like crime and murder.
• Your monetization options are limited.
• You have little control over the design and functionality of your blog.

Though it takes more work, building your own website is the smart option.

• It gives you full control over your true crime content, branding strategy, and how you promote your pieces.
• No one can shut down your site or remove your content.
• Monetizing your blog through affiliate marketing, display ads, and other strategies is much easier.
• You’re building an asset that you can sell. Take it from us — we’ve sold multiple blogs for 6-figure exits.

My favorite platform is WordPress.org (not to be confused with WordPress.com). It’s free, beginner-friendly, and has thousands of plugins and themes that let you customize your site however you want.

3 Choose Your Domain NameThe next step is choosing a domain name – the address visitors use to find your site. Your domain name includes your blog’s name and a domain extension (like .com).

When choosing a domain name, the most important thing you can do is check that your name is unique. Use a trademark search database to look for any companies with similar titles. Then, follow these quick tips for an effective name:

• Make it descriptive. Help your readers understand what your blog is about with niche-focused words like “mystery”, “murder”, or “true crime”.
• Keep it concise. Avoid long domain names. Shorter names (1-2 words) are easier to remember.
• Stay simple. Choose simple words that are easier to spell. This will make it easier for your customers to find and share your blog with friends.
• Get a .com domain. The .com domain name is still the most trustworthy, memorable, and authoritative option. If you have a great name with an unavailable .com, you can consider some .com alternatives.
• Experiment with language. Linguistic strategies, like using alliteration in your domain name, can make your URL more memorable.
• Leave room for expansion. Even if you’re starting with a specific focus, you should allow yourself to expand to broader topics.

If you’re struggling to find a domain name that captivates readers, an AI domain generator like Brandsnap can help.

Once you’ve chosen your name, you can purchase it from Namecheap for as little as $10 per year.

4 Buy Web Hosting Since WordPress.org is self-hosted, you’ll need to subscribe to a web hosting service. A web host provides the infrastructure to store, manage, and deliver content to online readers.

While many bloggers recommend companies like Bluehost for their low-cost plans, I’d suggest SiteGround instead. SiteGround offers affordable plans for beginners (though they can be more expensive when you renew). It’s also more reliable and faster than Bluehost.

Getting started with SiteGround is easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Visit their WordPress hosting page and choose a plan. I recommend the StartUp plan as a cheap option for beginners.

Step 2: Enter your domain name: Click “I already have a domain” and enter the name into the form field provided.

Step 3: Enter account and location information.

Step 4: Enter payment information and choose a subscription duration. You’ll get a discount if you pay for at least 1 year upfront.

Step 5: Skip the extra services. You won’t need features like a site scanner on a new blog.

Step 6: Point your domain to SiteGround: Change the DNS settings on your domain registrar account to point your domain to SiteGround. This guide shows you how. If you have trouble, contact SiteGround’s support team.

Congratulations! Now, you have hosting for your true crime blogging venture.

5 Choose a Theme for your True Crime BlogTo be a successful true crime blogger, you must make your site stand out. A theme — a template for your site’s appearance and structure — will help you do that.

There are plenty of free and premium themes available for WordPress.

While you might prefer to use a free theme, make sure there’s an option to upgrade to a premium version of your theme when necessary. Premium themes offer more advanced features and capabilities, which can become crucial as your site grows.

Here are my top three freemium recommendations:

Most TemplatesAn attractive multifunctional theme; fast, lightweight & customizable.

Get AstraEasy to UseAn impressive theme with plenty of drop-in-ready components and sections.

Get KadenceFastestA lightweight theme with excellent stability and speed.

Get GeneratePressOnce you choose your theme, you can add it to your site in just a few clicks. Log into your WordPress dashboard, then click on Appearance > Themes.

Click “Add New” then search for your theme name.

Once you find your theme, click “Activate” to install it onto your blog.

After your theme is installed, you can edit the sections, fonts, color palettes, and other factors to make it unique to your true crime brand.

6 Decide on Design & BrandingIt’s time to make some foundational branding decisions: choosing your color palette and creating your logo.

Let’s start with the color palette. Your blog’s color scheme can directly impact your customers’ feelings about it, so it must match your site’s overall feel. Dark and mysterious shades like black, red, and purple are common on true crime blogs, and they can set expectations for what your customers can expect to see.

You don’t need to be an artist to create a compelling color palette. Sites like Coolors make it simple to generate harmonious color schemes in seconds.

Next up is creating your logo. I recommend using Canva for this process, as it’s extremely easy to use and affordable. All you need to do is search for “true crime logo template,” and you’ll find many options.

Click on a template you like, and you’ll be directed to the Canva editor to alter the colors, shapes, designs, and typography.

7 Create Essential PagesYou’re almost ready to write your first blog post. But before you start writing, you need to get some essential pages on your blog:

The HomepageEvery site needs a homepage. This page introduces readers to your true crime blog, highlights your latest posts, and showcases your brand.

An About PageAn “About page” is where you tell readers about yourself. It can be a great tool for validating your expertise and lets you tell your audience where your content ideas and passion come from.

👉 Check out our list of About Me page examples for inspiration.

The Contact PageA contact page lets your audience get in touch, whether requesting more information about a case, sharing praise, or exploring collaboration opportunities. Your contact page should include links to social media profiles, a contact form, and an email address.

Privacy Policy + Terms & Conditions pagesThese legal pages detail the information you collect from users and how people can use your website.

Although they might seem complex, you can generate these pages for free using a tool like PrivacyPolicies.com.

Adding new pages to your WordPress site is simple. Log into your admin account and click the “Pages” tab on the left-hand menu. Then click “Add New” to create a page.

8 Start Creating ContentFinally, it’s time to start writing your blog!

However, you shouldn’t just be producing pieces at random. Every blog post you create should elevate your site’s visibility in search engine results. That’s why I recommend a keyword-focused content strategy.

Producing keyword-focused content involves writing content that satisfies queries people are typing into search engines like Google.

Choosing the right keywords for your true crime blog can be tricky. While broader terms like “unsolved murders” might get a lot of traffic, they’re also targeted by a wider range of sites, which means more competition.

The trick is finding keywords with decent search volume and low competition. You can use the Ahrefs Keyword Explorer tool to find them – here are a few examples using “unsolved murders” as a seed keyword:

| Keyword | Search Volume | Keyword Difficulty | | --- | --- | --- | | Unsolved murders 1970s | 500 | 8 | | Unsolved murders in michigan | 300 | 8 | | Most famous unsolved murders | 250 | 26 | | Unsolved murders in kansas city | 200 | 2 |

Using these keywords, you can come up with ideas for blog titles, such as:

• 5 Notorious Unsolved Murders in the 1970s
• 10 Most Famous Unsolved Murders in the US
• 7 Unsolved Murders in Kansas City

Once you have 10 blog titles prepared, you can start writing posts. Here are some tips to boost the quality of your content from day one:

• Know your audience. Ensure you know what kind of content your audience is looking for and use language they’ll understand. Don’t use confusing jargon.
• Access case files. Use databases like Uncovered and The True Crime Database to elevate your research.
• Become an investigator. Research true crime cases and murders to develop unique theories to share with your audience.
• Stay compliant. Ensure you have permission to use images from cold case files or statements from witnesses and law enforcement professionals.
• Implement expertise. If you have experience with the criminal justice system, forensic science, or other relevant topics, implement that into your blog post.
• Join forums. Join forums and subreddits to get insights into the unsolved mysteries and crimes people are already talking about.
• Expand your education. Read case studies, listen to true crime podcasts, and watch true crime documentaries to present stories from multiple perspectives.

The golden rule? Any content you create should always be engaging and valuable. Don’t just regurgitate opinions from other sources. Bring your own thoughts and perspectives into your posts.

9 Promote Your True Crime BlogGenerating organic search traffic is the best way to get people to your blog, but the buildup can be slow.

You can get some early visitors to your blog through the following promotional tactics:

• Collaborate with influencers. Work with other true crime bloggers and influencers in your space. They can share your work with their audience, and you can boost your profile by associating with more established brands.
• Join true crime communities. Join social media groups, subreddits, and forums dedicated to true crime. Participate in discussions and share links to your posts when you can add value.
• Start a podcast. True crime podcasts are wildly popular. Starting one can elevate your brand’s reach and build a new revenue stream.

However you promote your blog, make sure your efforts are genuine. Nobody likes a blogger who spams their content everywhere without offering real value.

10 Monetize Your True Crime BlogWhile starting a true crime blog might be a passion project for most, it can also be a lucrative way to earn extra income. Here are a few of the best monetization strategies:

Affiliate MarketingRecommend true crime books and audiobooks, apparel, and other relevant products. Get paid a commission if one of your referrals makes a purchase.

Why It’s Great: You can earn money from products without dealing with product creation and distribution hassles.

Get Started: Read our guide on how to start affiliate marketing. An easy way to start is by joining the Amazon affiliate program and recommending books on Amazon and audiobooks on Audible.

Display AdsShow ads on your website and earn money whenever someone views or clicks one.

Why It’s Great: You can earn money as long as you generate traffic.

Get Started: Join Ezoic to get ads on your site when starting. Switch to a higher-paying network like Mediavine or Raptive when you get more traffic.

Selling Your Own ProductsCreate and sell physical or digital products like books, courses, and true crime merchandise.

Why It’s Great: Selling your own products usually earns more than other monetization methods.

Get Started: Start by affiliate marketing and making your own version of your best-performing recommendations. Shopify and WooCommerce are good options for hosting physical products, while Teachable is a solid choice for courses.

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FAQDo True Crime Blogs Make Money?True Crime blogs do make money. The average affiliate marketer in the entertainment industry earns about $4,416 per month. Plus, you can increase your income by selling ad space, or promoting and selling your own products, like eBooks and paid memberships.

How Do Bloggers Get Paid?As a blogger, you can get paid every time a customer purchases a product you recommend through an affiliate program or every time a customer interacts with a display ad. Other blog monetization options include selling your own products, offering consulting services, creating a course, and selling sponsored posts.

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Starting a health and wellness blog is a great way to build a passive income stream using your health-related expertise.

We’ve earned substantial revenue from our own blogging projects – including one in the health space. Here’s a small sample of our earnings over the years.

We’ve also taught more than 14,000 students how to build similarly successful blogs.

If you’d like to follow in their footsteps, check out our 10-step guide to starting your own health and wellness blog.

Why Start a Health and Wellness BlogThere are a few reasons you might want to start a health and wellness blog.

Our affiliate marketing statistics show that health bloggers earn an average of $7,194 monthly. There’s a lot of potential to earn through affiliate marketing, display ads, selling products, and more.

A blog also allows you to share your journey through medical hardship. People facing similar challenges can find comfort, reassurance, and community on your blog.

Similarly, your blog can raise awareness surrounding uncommon or rare health conditions. This can help foster understanding and empathy within the broader public.

Examples of Successful Health and Wellness BlogsBefore launching your own health blog, it’s beneficial to draw inspiration from those who’ve successfully established their presence in the niche. Here are a few examples:

A Healthy Slice of LifeA Healthy Slice of Life is a family-run health and lifestyle blog that covers healthy eating, parenting, and travel.

Visit the siteNutritionFacts.orgThe doctor-run NutritionFacts.org blog provides science-driven food and diet recommendations.

Visit the siteThe Healthy MavenThe Healthy Maven was started by Davida Lederle to help women live healthy lives by sharing content about recipes, clean beauty, and overall wellness.

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How To Start a Health Blog in 10 StepsIf you’re ready to venture into the world of health blogging, follow this step-by-step to hit the ground running.

1 Narrow Down Your Health Niche Health and wellness is a huge niche covering a wide variety of topics. As a new health blogger, you should prioritize one of the sub-topics or sub-niches and focus on producing content covering it in-depth.

Visitors are more likely to trust sites that specialize in a specific sub-niche rather than a general site glossing over every health topic. This demonstrates your experience & expertise in that area and portrays you as an authority.

Here are a few example health sub-niches that you can consider blogging on:

• Holistic Nutrition: Think plant-based, paleo, or keto diets.
• Mental Wellbeing: Explore meditation, stress management, or MBSR.
• Sleep: Cover sleep hygiene, insomnia remedies, or delve into CBT-I.
• Sexual Health: Touch on sex-ed, reproduction challenges, or STI prevention.
• Child Wellness: Topics like adolescent mental health or pediatric nutrition.
• Chronic Illness: Share life with conditions like diabetes or arthritis.
• Alternative Medicine: Discuss herbal treatments, acupuncture, or aromatherapy.

Note: Since the 2018 medic update, Google closely monitors alternative medicine sites due to scant scientific evidence. Because of this, big names like DrAxe and Wellness Mama lost significant search traffic.

If you want to blog about alternative medicine, prioritize factual accuracy, cite authoritative sources, and avoid making definitive claims.

When picking a sub-niche, start by listing 5-7 topics that intrigue you. After that, qualify these niches by looking for high-traffic blogs covering that niche. A lack of high-traffic blogs indicates a lack of interest in the topic, making it less profitable for blogging.

Here’s a 3-step process for niche qualification.

First, brainstorm topics related to your sub-niche and search for them on Google. Make a list of relevant blogs that show up. A blog aggregator like Detailed can help you expand this list.

You can also insert a health blog into Ahrefs and use the “Organic Competitors” tool to get a list of all other competing blogs.

Next, you’ll need to see how much traffic each blog gets. Sign up for a free trial of SE Ranking, go to SEO Tools > Competitive Research, and input the blog names to see monthly traffic values.

You can also use Google Trends to compare interest between sub-niches. You can enter up to five topics and compare user interest over time.

You can also check out our detailed video guide on niche selection for further assistance:

Once you find a topic with decent traffic potential, move on to the next step. Choosing a good niche is important, but you don’t want to get stuck in a cycle of endless analysis.

2 Choose a Blogging Platform A blogging platform is the tool you’ll use to write, publish, manage, and share your health and wellness content online.

Check out this list of the best blogging platforms to make your pick.

Many beginners flock to free blogging platforms like Medium or Blogger. However, these have a few notable limitations:

• The platform can decide what you can and cannot publish. This can be especially limiting if you discuss controversial health topics.
• There’s limited monetization potential.
• They have barebones designing and branding options. Your blog will look nearly identical to all the other blogs on the platform.

Therefore, I highly recommend setting up your own blog, especially if you’re looking to build a financially successful business from it. Here’s a quick look at some of the benefits:

• Complete control over the content, including its presentation and visibility.
• Build a distinctive brand by tweaking the layout, color scheme, and UI elements.
• Countless monetization options include display ads, affiliate marketing, and selling branded products and courses.
• Set your own editorial and publishing guidelines. No one can remove your content or shut down your blog.
• Access powerful search engine optimization (SEO) features and strategically integrate social sharing options to drive more traffic.
• Place email opt-in CTAs in your blog to build an email list, giving you direct access to your audience and safeguarding against Google algorithm shifts.
• Over time, your blog will become an asset you can sell.

👉 See also: Read our case study on how we sold an 18-month-old blog for mid-6-figures.

Thanks to all the modern tools, you can build a new website in under an hour. We recommend using WordPress.org (not to be confused with WordPress.com). The core software is free and powers 43% of the web, including AuthorityHacker.com.

That said, you must purchase a domain and hosting to get your WordPress blog online. It’ll cost you around $45 for the first year ($10 for domain, and $35 for hosting), which is a steal considering all the benefits.

3 Choose Your Domain Name Your domain name is the name of your website followed by an extension like .com, .org, etc. It essentially functions as the address for your website, where someone types it into a browser’s address bar to land on your website.

For example, our domain name is authorityhacker.com – which is our site’s name, “Authority Hacker” followed by the .com domain.

You also want a .com extension whenever possible. It’s one of the most familiar domain extensions which makes it the most trusted. But, if it’s unavailable, you can consider these popular .com alternatives as well.

When naming your website, you’ll want to pick something catchy, easy to read, and memorable since it’ll function as your brand identity. Here’s a checklist to help you choose the perfect name:

• Keep it short. 6-14 characters is best.
• Focus on readability. Don’t use consecutive letters, numbers, or hyphens.
• Include a niche-related word. A prefix or suffix like “med”, “doc”, “health”, or “nutri” can help with branding.
• Don’t use spammy names. Most people won’t trust a blog titled SuperHealthHacksProMax.info.
• Avoid domain names with registered trademarks. You can check using this trademark search tool.

Brainstorming a name that checks all these boxes can be hard. That’s why we developed our AI domain name generator – Brandsnap.ai – to help you find unique and available domains for your new website.

After choosing a domain name, you need to register it. All domain registrars offer the same basic service, so we recommend saving your money and picking Namecheap. You can get a .com domain registered for $10 per year.

4 Buy Web Hosting Web hosting is a service that lets you rent server space to install WordPress and manage all your health and wellness content.

You have a ton of web hosting providers to choose from – Bluehost is one of the most affordable and popular among beginners.

However, our top recommendation is SiteGround. It costs a little more but delivers noticeably better performance and reliability – crucial for any reputable health blog on the rise.

Here’s a quick guide on setting up SiteGround and launching your health and wellness blog:

Step 1: Go to SiteGround’s WordPress hosting page.

Step 2: Get the StartUp Plan – it’s powerful enough for a new WordPress blog.

Note: New customers enjoy a highly discounted rate on their 1st 12-month hosting plan. But you will be rebilled at the higher standard rate after that.

Step 3: Enter your registered domain name into the field and select “I already have a domain” option.

Step 4: Provide account information and location details.

Step 5: Enter payment info and pick a subscription period. The 12-month plan is the best value for money.

Step 6: Don’t select the extra services. They are unnecessary for new blogs.

Step 7: Point your Namecheap registered domain name to your new SiteGround hosting server. You can follow this DIY guide or contact SiteGround tech support for help.

And that’s it! Your health blog is now live and accessible to anyone searching for the domain name. In the following section, I’ll show you how to design your health blog and fill it with content.

5 Choose a Theme for Your Health Blog In the WordPress ecosystem, themes determine your blog’s visual design and layout. In fact, many of them are tailored for health and wellness blogs, allowing you to set a professional-looking design with a few clicks.

That said, looks aren’t everything, and you should prioritize the following features when choosing a theme:

• Fast loading speeds
• Mobile-friendly design
• Clean and uncluttered design
• User-friendly navigation
• Intuitive customization options
• Quality after-sales support

You may find some of these features with free WordPress themes, but they generally have poor performance and flexibility. It might not feel like a big deal at first, but as you grow your blog with more health-related content, you’ll see your site slowing down.

Many are “freemium,” letting you start free and upgrade later for advanced features. Here are three standout options – GeneratePress, Kadence, and Astra:

Most TemplatesMix and match pre-built designs to quickly create a visually appealing layout.

Get AstraEasy to UseOffers drag-and-drop header and footer builder with detailed design control.

Get KadenceFastestA performance-focused theme with a minimalistic design.

Get GeneratePressOnce you pick your theme, follow these steps to install it:

Step 1: Login to your WordPress dashboard.

Step 1: Go to Appearance > Theme from the left-hand sidebar.

Step 3: Click “Add New.”

Step 4: Type the name of the theme you want to install.

Step 5: Click “Install Now” followed by “Activate.”

After installing the theme, you can tweak colors and add a logo. Up next, we’ll dive into these branding specifics.

6 Decide on Design & Branding After installing your WordPress theme, it’s time to start designing it. Here are a few health-specific design tips:

• Choose a soft, neutral backdrop: think white, beige, or muted gray.
• Embrace a minimalistic layout with limited UI clutter.
• Integrate nature-inspired visuals like leaves or water droplets.
• Try rounded UI elements over angular ones.

After creating the design and layout, you’ll need to configure a color scheme. Much of your blog’s personality will come from the colors you use. For example, a blog centered on nutrition and healthy eating can use a color palette that includes fresh greens, vibrant fruit-inspired hues like orange or berry, and earthy browns.

To create a cohesive color scheme, I recommend using Coolors. It’s an intuitive tool that generates complementary colors.

Next up is creating the logo. I suggest using Canva for this. There are hundreds of health and wellness logo templates that you can mix and match to create something unique.

Search for “health logos” or “wellness logos” and make your pick. You can edit the logo to reflect your brand name and color scheme.

7 Create Essential Pages With your blog’s design ready, it’s time to populate it with some content. Start with these essential pages every health blog must have.

HomepageThe homepage is the main hub of your website. It should clarify what your website is about and feature your latest posts and most popular content.

About PageThis page lets you educate your audience about who you are and why you started this health blog. To help readers and search engines trust you, share your background in the health and wellness space along with any relevant certifications.

👉 If you need inspiration, check out these killer About Me page examples.

Contact PageThis page should contain a contact form to allow users to get in touch with you. You can also include your business address, phone number, and email address to help boost SEO.

Legal PagesNecessary legal pages include the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions pages. Use these to define the user rights, data handling practices, and expected site behavior. They should also emphasize your content is for informational purposes and not medical advice.

To set up your legal pages, you can use a tool like PrivacyPolicies.com.

Quick Tutorial: To create new pages on WordPress, simply log in to your WordPress dashboard and select Pages > Add New from the left sidebar.

8 Start Creating Content As your health blog takes shape, we are off to the next crucial step – creating content.

To generate consistent traffic, you need to use a keyword-focused content strategy. Here’s how that works:

1. Find health and wellness keywords users type into search engines.
2. Understand the search intent of those keywords.
3. Analyze top-ranking articles for those keywords and understand what’s working.
4. Craft comprehensive blog posts addressing the search intent and offering more value than existing content.

After writing and publishing a blog post, Google will eventually scan it. If it’s relevant and better than other posts, they’ll show it on the search results page, bringing free organic traffic to your blog.

Now, to get the best results, target keywords with high search volume but limited coverage.

You can manually do this by brainstorming keywords, googling them, and analyzing ranking articles for potential gaps. Alternatively, use an SEO tool like Ahrefs to find these keywords with a few clicks.

For example, here are a few keyword recommendations I got from entering “yoga” into Ahrefs’ Keyword Explorer tool.

| Keyword | Monthly Volume | Keyword Difficulty | | --- | --- | --- | | Yoga Blocks | 7.9k | 13 | | Yoga Wheel | 7.5k | 7 | | Yoga Shorts | 6.6k | 7 | | Two People Yoga Poses | 6.5k | 13 | | Couples Yoga | 5.5k | 20 |

Once you have a few keywords, use them to create some blog post titles. Here are a few examples:

• 7 Ways to enhance your yoga sessions using yoga blocks
• How to use yoga wheels to build core strength
• Couples yoga basics: 10 best two people yoga poses

Continue this process with different “seed keywords” until you build a list of 10 blog post ideas.

Once you have a list of ideas, you can focus on writing SEO articles. Here’s a simple checklist of best practices for writing health and wellness blog posts:

• Mention your content is for informational purposes and not a substitute for medical evaluation.
• Avoid offering treatments, solutions, or diagnoses. Encourage readers to consult a doctor if they fear they have a problem.
• Back up everything you say with credible authoritative sources, preferably from medical institutions.
• Avoid medical jargon and make the content accessible to the general public.
• Provide clear, actionable steps. Health content can be hard to understand, so make the content as clear as possible.
• Follow a professional tone while practicing empathy. Share personal experiences wherever applicable.
• Include visual aids like infographics and images whenever possible.
• Try to follow and include content guidelines from health authorities like the FDA or WHO.

I understand these rules can be overwhelming for a new health and wellness blogger. If I had to boil it down to one guideline, it’d be to provide content that is as helpful and direct as possible.

Have Medical Professionals Write or Review Medical ContentMany health and wellness topics fall under Google’s YMYL (Your Money Your Life) label, which includes topics that directly influence a person’s health or financial stability.

As such, when a user searches for medical queries, like “how to manage diabetes,” Google only shows posts written or reviewed by medical professionals.

Right now, if you want to write on YMYL topics but you’re not a doctor, you have two options:

1. Hire a doctor to write blog posts
2. Write it yourself and have a doctor review it

Remember to give the doctor a dedicated author or reviewer page showcasing their credentials. This will ensure your article gets a fair chance to rank – provided it’s still quality content.

To further increase your chances of ranking your content, you should also optimize your posts for E-E-A-T – Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust.

Google uses these metrics to determine the trustworthiness of your website, and it’s especially important for sites in YMYL niches.

Our video will tell you everything you need to know about E-E-A-T optimization:

9 Promote Your Health BlogWhile your blog posts might not instantly appear in search results, you can still drive traffic to them early on. Here are a few effective promotion tactics for health blogs:

• Engage in health forums. Dive into Facebook groups, subreddits, and Quora spaces. Answer questions and offer insights.
• Craft and share infographics. Use tools like infogr.am, create visuals, and post on Pinterest and Instagram, linking back to your blog.
• Collaborate with other health bloggers. Competitors can be friends, and writing guest posts on their blogs can bring traffic to yours.
• Attend health events. Network with other attendees and discuss how you use your blog to help others.

Remember, it’s not about outright promotion. Focus on offering genuine value, and readers will naturally be drawn to your blog.

10 Monetize Your Health Blog With your health blog getting visitors, you can now think about monetizing this traffic. Here are some practical monetization strategies for health and wellness blogs:

Affiliate MarketingRecommend health supplements, wellness courses, and other health products you’ve reviewed and loved. If someone purchases using your affiliate link, you’ll earn a commission.

Why It’s Great: Health products like supplements and courses offer high commissions due to their high margins.

Get Started: Read our guide on how to start affiliate marketing and our list of the best health affiliate programs.

Selling Your Own Courses or Health ProductsCreate and sell your own health courses or products catering to your target audience.

Why It’s Great: You get complete control over pricing and marketing, and it also helps boost your brand’s authority. Google has also been favoring blogs that sell products since the September 2023 Helpful Content Update.

Get Started: Design courses using Teachable or Thikific. For creating health products, partner with local manufacturers and sell them under your brand.

Pro Tip: Promote an affiliate’s courses or supplements first. Understand what works, then roll out similar products under your brand.

Offer Coaching ServicesBecome a certified health coach and help others achieve their health goals.

Why It’s Great: You can build a career out of health coaching with your website as the foundation.

Get Started: Get a health coaching certification and begin advertising your services on your website. This can work especially well if you make a personal blog to build a stronger connection with your audience.

Display AdsShow ads to blog visits and earn money for the total number of views or clicks on the ads.

Why It’s Great: It’s a no-effort passive income stream where you don’t have to ask users to spend money.

Get Started: You can quickly set up ads using Ezoic. But it can slow down your site, so pivot to a better ad network like Mediavine (>50,000 monthly visitors) and Raptive (>100,000 monthly visitors) when you get more traffic.

Summing UpWe’ve covered the essential steps toward starting a successful health and wellness blog…

…but there’s so much more I couldn’t cover.

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To help you learn the deeper tactics that will make you more likely to succeed, we created a free training that covers some of the best secrets and tactics we’ve learned in over 10 years of profitable blogging.

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FAQHow Much Do Health Bloggers Make? On average, health bloggers make $7,194 per month using affiliate marketing alone. AdThrive display ads will also pay you $15-$50 per 1,000 visitors. However, the exact figure will depend on your blog’s traffic, the specific health sub-niche you’re blogging in, and how well you engage visitors.

What Should a Health Blog Include? A health blog should include topics like nutrition, mental well-being, disease management, etc. Posts can spotlight awareness, and personal stories, and should cite credible sources like the FDA or WHO. It should also have a disclaimer noting the content isn’t a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis.

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You can use lifestyle affiliate programs to monetize a wide range of consumer niches, from travel to fashion to beauty to home decor.

But with so many lifestyle brands out there, it’s hard to know which are worth promoting.

Fortunately, you’re in the right place. At Authority Hacker, we’ve built high-converting affiliate sites in various niches, so we know what the best affiliate marketing programs look like.

We’ve analyzed the top affiliate programs across multiple lifestyle-related categories, from massive marketplaces like Amazon and Etsy to niche advertisers like Food52 and JOANN Fabrics.

Let’s get into it.

Lifestyle Affiliate Programs & Networks1. Amazon Associates 2. Etsy 3. Lululemon 4. JOANN 5. Ulta Beauty 6. Sephora 7. Food52 8. Target 9. Skillshare 10. MasterClass 11. Nordstrom Rack 12. ShareASale 13. Awin 14. Rakuten 15. CJ

1 Amazon AssociatesLifestyle covers a broad range of affiliate niches. And Amazon sells products in pretty much all those niches, from health and beauty to fashion to interior decor (and much more besides).

Another reason for the online marketplace’s popularity is its trustworthiness: Amazon regularly appears toward the top of “most-trusted brands” lists. So if a consumer clicks your affiliate link and lands on an Amazon product page, they won’t think you’re scamming them.

This high trust factor, coupled with affordable prices and reliable shipping, also helps the retailer achieve superb conversion rates — meaning there’s a good chance of your clicks turning into sales.

Still, if you’re going to earn decent affiliate income through the Amazon Associates program, you need to promote the right niches.

In some lifestyle-related categories, Amazon pays terrible commissions (like 1% on health and personal care products). In others, it’s super competitive — think 4% on fashion and jewelry and a cool 20% on luxury beauty. Things can change, so make sure you check out Amazon’s latest commissions.

The only other downside is the stingy 24-hour cookie window. But Amazon converts so well that it shouldn’t be a big problem.

• URL: Amazon Associates affiliate program
• Commission rate: 1% – 20% per sale, depending on product category
• Cookie duration: 24 hours
• Products/Services sold: Pretty much everything
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, check, Amazon gift card
• Market(s): Multiple

👉 See also: Amazon Affiliate Program Review (Is It Worth It?) and How to Become an Amazon Affiliate

2 EtsyEtsy made its name as a marketplace for one-off creative goods, making it a popular choice for buying unique gifts.

While it doesn’t have Amazon’s range, it still stocks over 60 million products across 40+ categories, many of which are relevant to the lifestyle niche — such as jewelry, clothing, and party supplies.

The platform runs on 100% renewable energy, so it’s a good choice for any affiliate marketer with an audience that cares about sustainability and the environment.

Etsy runs multiple country-specific affiliate programs through the Awin affiliate network, all offering a standard 4% commission rate and a 30-day cookie window. That cookie duration is pretty generous by the standards of a big ecommerce marketplace.

| Program | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Etsy US | 4% | 30 days | US only | Sign Up | | Etsy ROW | 4% | 30 days | Everywhere else | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts
• Payment methods: SEPA, BACS, ACH, domestic payments, international wire transfer

👉 See also: Etsy Affiliate Program Review – Can You Make Money With Etsy?

3 LululemonLululemon began life as a yoga store in Canada in the late 1990s and has played a big part in helping yoga become a mass-market pursuit.

Since then, the brand has diversified into other active lifestyle-related categories, from running and training to cycling, Pilates, dance, and more. So, it’s a good fit for lifestyle bloggers focusing on health and fitness topics.

Lululemon’s affiliate program has a 30-day cookie window and pays a flat 5% on all sales generated through your referral links. With an average order value of $100+, expect to make around $5 per conversion.

The retailer also runs a separate influencer program for content creators, called the Lululemon Creator Network, which could be the perfect choice if you’ve got one or more social media accounts with big followings.

• URL: Lululemon affiliate program
• Commission rate: 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Athletic apparel, shoes, and accessories
• Payment methods: SEPA, BACS, ACH, domestic payments, international wire transfer
• Market(s): US, CA

👉 See also: Lululemon Affiliate Program Review (Is It Worth It?)

4 JOANNLaunched in 1943, JOANN started life as a fabric retailer, before expanding into multiple other arts and crafts-related niches, including crocheting, knitting, and sewing. It sells products from a host of big brands, including Eddie Bauer, Juicy Couture, and Singer.

The retailer has superb brand awareness in the US thanks to its extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores, covering approximately 850 locations across 49 states. So you shouldn’t have any trouble convincing people to buy from JOANN.

Want to sign up for JOANN’s affiliate program? You’ve got a choice of two affiliate networks: FlexOffers and Skimlinks.

Unfortunately, the commission rate is pretty low at just 0.8% – 1%, so don’t expect to get rich promoting JOANN. But it’s still worth considering if your audience is full of arts and crafts hobbyists.

| Affiliate Network | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FlexOffers | 0.8% | 7 days | US only | Sign Up | | Skimlinks | 1% | Unlisted | US only | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Fabric, arts and crafts supplies

👉 See also: Arts and Crafts Affiliate Programs (Top Offers)

5 Ulta BeautyYou’ll find more than 500 beauty brands at Ulta Beauty, from household names like Benefit and Too Faced to up-and-comers like CurlMix and Pound Cake.

Like JOANN, Ulta has superb recognition across the US, with 1,200+ store locations across 50 states, making it the country’s biggest beauty retailer. Whether you want to write about skincare, fragrances, makeup, or pretty much any other beauty category, you’ll find plenty of relevant products.

When it comes to promoting Ulta, beauty bloggers can choose from four different affiliate networks (although the Impact affiliate program is only available to US-based affiliate marketers).

At the time of writing, you’ll get the highest commission rate on Skimlinks.

| Affiliate Network | Commission | Cookie Duration | Market | URL | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Impact | 2% | 30 days | US only | Sign Up | | FlexOffers | 6% | 30 days | Global | Sign Up | | Sovrn | 1% | Unlisted | Global | Sign Up | | Skimlinks | 10% | Unlisted | Global | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Beauty products and services

👉 See also: Beauty Affiliate Programs for Bloggers & Influencers (Top Offers)

6 SephoraAnother one for all you beauty bloggers, Sephora stocks over 13,000 skincare, health, and beauty products from 200+ well-known beauty brand names, including its own in-house collections.

As well as its vast product catalog, the retailer stands out by offering free standard shipping and product samples with all orders. You’ll definitely want to mention this in your content.

Sign up for Sephora’s global affiliate programs through Skimlinks and Sovrn, or choose country-specific offerings on the Rakuten and Impact affiliate networks. Impact and Sovrn both pay commissions of up to 10% per sale, which compares favorably with other affiliate programs for lifestyle bloggers.

Be sure to use the brand’s marketing resources and collateral — including product reviews and professional-quality creatives — to support your affiliate marketing efforts.

| Affiliate Network | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Skimlinks | 5% | Unlisted | Global | Sign Up | | Rakuten | Up to 5% | 30 days | BR, SK | Sign Up | | Impact | Up to 10% | 30 days | Multiple | Sign Up | | Sovrn | 2.5% – 10% | Unlisted | Global | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Makeup, skincare, fragrance, health, and beauty products

👉 See also: Best Makeup Affiliate Programs (Top Offers)

7 Food52Food52 began life as a recipe inspiration resource. It still does that today, with the website containing thousands of recipes submitted by readers and tested by editors.

But it also has an online store now, selling a wealth of culinary-themed products, from cookware to table linens to pantry essentials.

Perhaps the most attractive aspect of Food52 from an affiliate marketing perspective is its online presence. The brand has almost four million followers on Instagram, so if you’re recommending products for foodies, chances are they’ll know about Food52.

The brand’s standard affiliate program pays a solid 9% commission rate on all sales and has a seven-day cookie window.

Alternatively, if you have a big social media following (or you’re a member of the Food52 community), you can sign up for the dedicated influencer program.

• URL: Food52 affiliate program
• Commission rate: 9% per sale
• Cookie duration: 7 days
• Products/Services sold: Cookware, appliances, table linens, ingredients
• Payment methods: PayPal, electronic funds transfer
• Market(s): US

👉 See also: Best Cooking Affiliate Programs (Top Offers)

8 TargetOne of America’s best-known retailers, Target sells more than a million products across dozens of categories, including lifestyle niches like beauty, fashion, and home.

While it’s not the most glamorous retailer in this roundup, Target remains a consumer favorite thanks to its focus on affordable prices. If your audience loves lifestyle-adjacent bargains, this could be one of the best affiliate programs for you.

Speaking of which, Target’s affiliate program pays up to 8% per sale, with volume-based commissions giving high-performing affiliates the chance to earn more on certain product sales. It also has a seven-day cookie window — not great, but way better than Nordstrom and Amazon.

Target cites an EPC of $12 – $13, so there’s clearly decent money-making potential here.

• URL: Target affiliate program
• Commission rate: 8% per sale
• Cookie duration: 7 days
• Products/Services sold: Groceries, fashion, furniture, kitchen & dining, and more
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US

👉 See also: Target Affiliate Program Review

9 SkillshareOf course, as a lifestyle blogger, you’re not restricted to recommending physical products. Online courses are another attractive lifestyle-adjacent product — and Skillshare is one of the biggest names in the niche.

Skillshare’s library contains 34,000+ classes covering a wealth of creative niches, from web design to digital illustration to creative writing. So if your audience cares about self-improvement and creativity, this is a great affiliate program to promote.

The platform offers a seven-day free trial. Even better, it has a 30-day cookie window — so as long as your referrals upgrade to a paid plan after their trial expires, you’ll earn a commission.

This brings us to another attractive feature: Skillshare’s commission rate. You’ll earn an impressive 40% of any sales you generate, which is far higher than the other affiliate programs in our roundup.

With annual memberships costing $168, you’ll be earning just over $67 per sale. Not bad.

• URL: Skillshare affiliate program
• Commission rate: 40% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Online courses
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Global

👉 See also: Personal Development Affiliate Programs

10 MasterClassSticking with the self-improvement theme, MasterClass is a streaming service specializing in online training videos.

Where MasterClass really stands out is the quality of its instructors: we’re talking heavyweight experts and household names. Gordon Ramsey shares cooking tips; Serena Williams helps you improve your tennis game; Christina Aguilera teaches singing.

All that educational content can be accessed on mobile, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku devices for an annual membership of $180+.

While MasterClass isn’t quite as generous as Skillshare when it comes to commissions, its affiliate program still pays a healthy 25% per sale, equivalent to $45 or more from a single conversion.

To help you seal the deal, MasterClass gives you access to a dedicated affiliate manager and its exclusive affiliate newsletter, containing banners, text ads, and information on course updates.

• URL: MasterClass affiliate program
• Commission rate: 25% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Video training
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Global

👉 See also: Best Education Affiliate Programs

11 Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack is a powerhouse in the world of off-price designer fashion, offering savvy shoppers discounts of 30% to 70% on high-end items.

Affiliate marketers looking to tap into this lucrative program have two main options: the FlexOffers affiliate network, which offers a 3.2% commission rate, and the Rakuten affiliate network, which boasts a more impressive 4% rate.

While the individual commissions may be lower due to Nordstrom Rack’s already discounted prices, the retailer’s strong brand recognition and reputation can work in your favor. You can expect higher conversion rates compared to lesser-known stores, which can help make up for the smaller commissions and the 7-day cookie window.

As a subsidiary of Nordstrom, a company with over 120 years of history in the fashion industry, Nordstrom Rack benefits from high consumer trust. This brand familiarity is a powerful tool for affiliate marketers, making it easier to convert sales and build long-lasting relationships with your audience.

| Network | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rakuten | 4% | 7 days | US, AU | Sign Up | | FlexOffers | 3.2% | 7 days | US, AU | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Discount designer fashion

12 ShareASaleStill not found your perfect affiliate program? You’ll want to check out a B2C-focused affiliate network like ShareASale, which contains thousands of lifestyle affiliate programs across 39+ consumer niches.

While ShareASale specializes in smaller brands, a few household names are be found here — think Allbirds and Reebok.

If none of them appeal to you, relax, because the network adds 260+ new affiliate programs every month.

ShareASale is happy to work with all types of affiliate marketers, from website owners to fashion bloggers to influencers to podcasters.

However you reach your audience, ShareASale gives you the tools to monetize your content, including custom affiliate tools, real-time click reports, and support from an expert publisher management team.

• URL: ShareASale affiliate network
• Brands: Reebok, Claire’s, Dossier
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer

👉 See also: ShareASale Review

13 AwinAwin is an affiliate network in its own right. And it also owns another of the networks on this list, ShareASale.

In all, the Awin group has more than 25,000 brands on its books. While the vast majority are smaller merchants, there are also some massive names — like Ted Baker and Warby Parker — using the affiliate marketing platform.

As well as its “standard” offering, Awin has a dedicated model for influencers, including a revolutionary “payment on influence” scheme that offers fixed commissions for all sales involvements, not just the final click. So if someone saw your social media post at any stage in the buying journey, you can still get paid.

There’s lots more to like about Awin, too, including a dedicated publisher success team who’ll help you get to grips with the platform’s wealth of affiliate marketing tools.

• URL: Awin affiliate network
• Brands: Warby Parker, Ted Baker, Boux Avenue
• Payment methods: SEPA, BACS, ACH, domestic payments, international wire transfer

👉 See also: Awin Review

14 RakutenJapanese advertising and technology company Rakuten runs one of the world’s largest affiliate networks.

It specializes in retail, finance, travel, and direct-to-consumer niches, with 150,000+ advertisers using the network. As if that wasn’t enough, its team of network development specialists is constantly looking for new merchants to join the platform.

Rakuten is big on personalization. It helps affiliate marketers find the most relevant brands, products, and services to promote — so if you’re only interested in fashion or beauty, you’ll only be shown fashion or beauty affiliate programs.

The platform offers tons of useful tools, including one that automatically converts standard product links into trackable, commissionable affiliate links.

Given its wealth of features and affiliate programs, it’s easy to see why Rakuten has been named the world’s best affiliate network for 12 years in a row.

• URL: Rakuten Advertising affiliate network
• Brands: AllSaints, Backcountry, Benefit
• Payment methods: Direct deposit, PayPal, check

👉 See also: Rakuten Affiliate Network Review

15 CJCJ (previously known as Commission Junction) has been in the affiliate marketing game for over two decades.

The affiliate network specializes in big names like Barnes & Noble and Hello Fresh. But there are also plenty of niche advertisers on the platform, so don’t worry if you’d prefer to deal with smaller brands.

Affiliate marketers receive a combined $1.8 billion in annual commissions through the network, so there’s plenty of earning potential here.

In part, that’s down to the quality of CJ’s affiliate marketing tools and resources. You’ll find everything you need here, from expert support to simple affiliate linking tools.

In addition to the super diverse range of brands and products, you also get all the tools successful affiliate marketers need — from excellent support to simple affiliate link creation to easy-to-understand metrics that help you understand whether a particular program is profitable.

• URL: CJ Affiliate network
• Brands: Barnes & Noble, Blue Apron, Hello Fresh
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer

👉 See also: CJ Review (Commission Junction)

Summing UpIf you’re looking for sky-high commission rates and lengthy cookie windows, the lifestyle niche isn’t for you.

But it’s perfect for affiliates who want to reach the largest possible audience. Because everyone buys lifestyle-related products sometimes.

Still, having a massive target audience is no guarantee of success. You still need to build a consistent traffic source. And, as far as we’re concerned, the best way to do that is through running your own website, possibly with a lifestyle blog.

At Authority Hacker, we’ve built and sold several six-figure affiliate sites, and we’ve also shown affiliates how to do the same. Many of them have been in lifestyle-related niches.

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The best products for affiliate marketing have certain characteristics: high demand, evergreen appeal, tons of search volume, and a bunch of quality affiliate programs paying attractive commissions.

We’ve built and sold three profitable, six-figure affiliate sites and guided over 14,000 students to achieve similar success, so we know all about finding affiliate products that sell.

Read on to discover 19 of the top products for affiliate marketing. I’ll also share some expert tips for finding the diamonds in the rough.

Best Products for Affiliate Marketing1. Web Hosting 2. VPNs 3. Gym Equipment 4. Gaming 5. Email Services 6. Accounting Software 7. Mattresses 8. Baby Care & Parenting 9. Home Automation 10. Pet Care 11. Online Education 12. Insurance 13. Jewelry 14. Supplements 15. Travel 16. Fashion 17. Financial Products 18. Outdoor 19. Photography

1 Web HostingAbout 10,500 new websites are created every hour, so there’s a constant demand for web hosting, enabling websites and apps to be published online.

Web hosting solutions appeal to a broad audience — businesses, website owners, web developers, agencies, freelancers, and more — making it a good fit for affiliate marketers across a wide range of niches.

Hosting providers can afford to pay high commissions because people rarely switch to a different provider. This makes it worthwhile for the hosting companies to pay big commissions to whoever can give them new customers. These high commissions make web hosting a very appealing product category to promote.

You can promote hosting products for specific platforms, such as WordPress hosting, which is optimized to meet WordPress’s performance and security needs.

Or, if you’re targeting larger brands, you can recommend managed hosting solutions, in which businesses lease an entire server to themselves.

Why Promote Web Hosting Products? Global monthly search volume: 87,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Cloudways, Kinsta, WP Engine, SiteGround, A2 Hosting * Average commission rate:* $100+ per sale

The web hosting niche offers many opportunities for upselling and cross-selling complementary products like business email, website security, and website design.

👉 See also: Best Web Hosting Affiliate Programs

2 VPNsVirtual private networks (VPNs) protect your internet connection and privacy online by hiding your IP address and allowing you to use public Wi-Fi hotspots safely.

Consumers’ growing concern about (lack of) online privacy has turned VPN services into a $50 billion industry with a massive target audience. Basically, anyone who uses the internet could be interested in a VPN solution. But they’re particularly appealing to gamers, media streamers, and frequent travelers.

Want to learn more about the insane competition in the VPN industry? Check out our breakdown of the niche.

Why Promote VPNs? Global monthly search volume: 4.8 million (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark, IPVanish * Average commission rate:* 40% – 100% per sale

Because the VPN market is so crowded, prices are cheap, which makes the products easier to promote and sell. The big players are locked in an intense battle for market share and survival, so they pay big bucks to affiliates who can generate sales.

At the same time, commissions are comparatively high, so you earn more per sale. Plus, many programs pay recurring commissions, while top-performing affiliate marketers can sometimes negotiate their commission rates. The advertised rates can easily be doubled or tripled for the best affiliates.

👉 See also: Best VPN Affiliate Programs

3 Gym EquipmentHome gyms surged in popularity during the pandemic, but there’s still a ton of demand as ever-more fitness enthusiasts realize the benefits of building their own home gym to work out without leaving the house.

Here’s the great thing about promoting gym equipment: once someone starts building a home gym, they’ll inevitably want to keep expanding it with new equipment and accessories. There’s lots of scope for repeat sales.

Why Promote Gym Equipment? Global monthly search volume: 163,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Horizon Fitness, Life Fitness, TRX Training, Titan Fitness * Average commission rate:* 5% – 10% per sale

While gym equipment commission rates are lower than in many niches, you’re promoting high-ticket products, so you can still earn a solid return from each sale. For instance, the suspension weight training equipment brand TRX has an average order value of $200+.

👉 See also: Best Fitness Affiliate Programs

4 GamingGaming has grown from a niche pursuit to a mainstream hobby in recent years. In 2022, there were an estimated 212 million gamers in the US, spending an average of $23.87 per month on video games.

Of course, games aren’t the only opportunity here.

Gaming products range from consoles to gaming laptops to peripherals to gaming chairs. There are even dedicated clothing brands and dating websites for gamers, so it’s an extremely diverse and lucrative market.

Why Promote Gaming Products? Global monthly search volume: 380,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Alienware, Nvidia, Razerware, Logitech * Average commission rate:* 1% – 5% for hardware, 10%+ for accessories

Gamers are prepared to pay top dollar for quality products, so although commission rates in the gaming industry are pretty low, there’s still solid earning potential. For instance, an Alienware gaming laptop will set you back at least $1,400. What’s more, the wealth of gaming products means there’s limitless cross-sell potential.

👉 See also: Best Gaming Affiliate Programs

5 Email ServicesEmail marketing software like Mailchimp and ActiveCampaign allows marketers to reach their audiences and drive sales. It’s one of the most effective marketing channels, delivering an average return of $36 for every $1 spent, helping to fuel constant demand for email services.

Don’t worry if you’re not a B2B affiliate marketer because email products have broad appeal. You can sell email services to content creators, freelancers, and even other affiliates.

Why Promote Email Services? Global monthly search volume: 131,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: ActiveCampaign, MailerLite, MooSend, Constant Contact * Average commission rate:* 30%+ recurring

Most email marketing services offer recurring commissions, meaning you keep earning for as long as your referrals keep paying. You can earn $10+ per sale every single month. Even if an email marketing affiliate program doesn’t offer recurring commissions, it’ll almost certainly offer a substantial bounty payment instead—often as high as three figures.

👉 See also: Best Email Marketing Affiliate Programs

6 Accounting SoftwareBusinesses and freelancers spend a ton of time on dull, repetitive, low-value financial tasks like sending invoices and filing tax returns. So it’s no surprise many of them buy accounting software to do some of the legwork.

By 2030, the market for accounting software is expected to exceed $70 billion, so there’s a huge opportunity to make money here.

The industry is dominated by a handful of big brands with excellent brand awareness, which makes life easier for affiliates. It’s not hard to persuade people to buy from a household name like QuickBooks.

Why Promote Accounting Software? Global monthly search volume: 54,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top software affiliate programs: FreshBooks, QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho * Average commission rate:* 10%+ per sale

Some accounting software affiliate programs pay recurring commissions, giving affiliates a share of ongoing subscription revenue. There are also a few pay-per-lead programs in the accounting niche, meaning you get paid even if your referrals don’t buy anything.

👉 See also: Tax Preparation Affiliate Programs

7 MattressesWe all enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep and are happy to pay for the privilege. That’s why mattresses are such an attractive affiliate product.

Case in point: in the US, queen-size innerspring mattresses sold for an average price of $1,050 in 2021. So, it’s easy to see why the global mattress market is expected to reach $73 billion by 2030.

The only downside is that mattresses have a long lifespan, so don’t expect many repeat purchases.

Why Promote Mattresses? Global monthly search volume: 613,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Spindle Mattress, DreamCloud, Bear Mattress, Nectar Sleep * Average commission rate:* 5% – 10% per sale

Mattresses are big-ticket products. A 10% commission rate could easily earn you $70+ from a single sale.

Want to learn more about the sleep industry? Check out our breakdown of this lucrative affiliate niche.

👉 See also: Best Mattress Affiliate Programs

8 Baby Care & ParentingKids are expensive. In fact, the average US family spends over $310,000 raising kids to the age of 18.

That helps to illustrate why baby care and parenting is one of our favorite affiliate niches.

Understandably, parents want the best for their little ones and are always looking for advice on products, so there’s a wealth of high-intent keywords to target in this niche. And with 267 babies born every minute, the target audience is huge.

Why Promote Baby Care & Parenting Products? Global monthly search volume: 96,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Newton Baby, Bloom Baby, Organic Baby Foods, BABYBJÖRN * Average commission rate:* 5% – 10% per sale

The baby and parenting niche offers the dream combination for any affiliate marketing business: high-ticket products and lots of repeat purchase potential. Products like cots and strollers are expensive, and parents need a constant supply of essentials like baby food, clothes, diapers, and more.

👉 See also: Best Baby Products Affiliate Programs

9 Home AutomationFrom TVs and fridges to washing machines and security and surveillance equipment, an increasing number of household products can be connected to the internet and automated to make our lives easier — so much so that revenue in the smart home market surpassed $117 billion in 2022.

The industry is huge, and it’s only just getting started: by 2028, more than one-quarter of households will incorporate some form of home automation technology.

Why Promote Home Automation Products? Global monthly search volume: 41,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Kuna, Lenovo, Logitech, Revo * Average commission rate:* 5% – 10% per sale

Some home automation products can be bundled with subscriptions, giving you an attractive upsell opportunity. For instance, Kuna charges a monthly fee of $5+ for its premium home security service.

👉 See also: Best Home Security Affiliate Programs

10 Pet CarePet owners are prepared to spend anything on pet care products to keep our animal friends happy — and when they immediately get bored of their latest fancy toy or luxury treat, we’ll buy them a different one.

US pet owners dropped over $100 billion on their furry, feathered, and scaly friends in 2020 alone, including $42 billion on pet food and $22 billion on accessories and medicines.

There’s also a growing demand for pet supplies like food, collars, leashes, bedding, and medicine, not to mention emerging product lines like dog GPS trackers and CBD pet products.

Why Promote Pet Care Products? Global monthly search volume: 21,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Petco Supplies, Holista Pet, Ollie, Chewy * Average commission rate:* 5% – 20%

Like the baby care and parenting niche, pet products like food and medicine are frequent purchases, representing lots of repeat buying potential. There’s also a growing number of pet subscription services like BarkBox that pay recurring commissions.

Many pet products also have high margins, leaving companies room to pay high commissions to affiliates.

👉 See also: Best Pet Affiliate Programs

11 Online EducationThe days when learning a new skill meant sitting in a dusty night school classroom are long behind us. Today, there are online courses for everything from art history to zookeeping, with the global e-learning market expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2027.

One of the best things about the online education niche is that you can target two distinct audiences: people looking to acquire a new skill and teachers who want to sell their online courses. More audiences mean more potential sales.

Why Promote Online Courses? Global monthly search volume: 82,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Coursera, Teachable, Thinkific, Udemy * Average commission rate:* 10% – 20% per sale

Some programs in the online education space — including Teachable and Thinkific — pay recurring commissions. For instance, with Thinkific, you can theoretically earn up to $1,700 per year when someone buys via your affiliate link.

That’s why education is the most profitable affiliate niche. The average monthly earnings are more than $15,500, according to our affiliate marketing statistics.

👉 See also: Best Education Affiliate Programs

12 InsuranceInsurance is a classic evergreen niche. It’s always in demand because it’s essential for many elements of our lives, from driving to health to travel.

By 2025, the global insurance industry will be worth a massive $6.4 trillion — higher than the GDPs of any country bar the US and China. The diversity of products also means there’s a vast target audience for insurance-related affiliate sales.

Why Promote Insurance Products? Global monthly search volume: 653,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Lemonade, USAA, Liberty Mutual, Allianz * Average commission rate:* $10 – $30 per lead

Many insurance providers run pay-per-lead affiliate programs that reward you for actions like form submissions rather than sales, so there’s the potential to earn commissions without having to close the deal yourself.

👉 See also: Best Insurance Affiliate Programs

13 JewelryWhether you’re promoting cheap costume jewelry or marquise diamonds, jewelry is very much a luxury purchase.

Yet demand is still exceptionally high. And so are sales, with the global jewelry industry expected to be worth over $480 billion by 2030.

Most jewelry is purchased as a gift for someone else, so while there’s demand throughout the year, you can expect big spikes in sales around events like Valentine’s Day and Christmas.

Why Promote Jewelry Products? Global monthly search volume: 550,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: James Allen, Blue Nile Jewelry, Etsy, Angara * Average commission rate:* 5% – 10%

At the upper end of the market, jewelry products carry big price tags. So, despite the comparatively low commission rates, you could still be raking in $50+ per sale (if your audience has the money).

👉 See also: Best Jewelry Affiliate Programs

14 SupplementsSupplements are incredibly popular – more than 86% of Americans take them. That’s why there are supplements for everything from health to joint pain to sleep. There are even supplements for dogs, cats, and other pets.

This massive target audience explains why the global dietary supplements industry will reach almost $330 billion by 2030.

Why Promote Supplements? Global monthly search volume: 104,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Rootine, Life Extension, Bulk Supplements, The Vitamin Shoppe * Average commission rate:* 10% – 20%

For most customers, supplements are a recurring purchase — they won’t buy them once and then give up. This allows you to earn multiple commissions from the same customer. Some supplement brands also offer a subscription model, opening the door to higher commission rates and recurring commissions.

👉 See also: Best Supplements Affiliate Programs

15 TravelTravel is an enormous niche. Global spending on leisure travel is closing in on $3 trillion, and most people travel at least once every year.

That gives you the opportunity to “niche down” by specializing in one tiny corner of the travel industry, such as business travel, family vacations, cheap flights, or luggage.

And you’ll need to find a sub-niche, because the travel industry is highly competitive. From first-time bloggers to massive media brands, it seems like everyone wants to promote travel destinations and their favorite travel and tourism companies.

Why Promote Travel Products? Global monthly search volume: 595,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Viator, Travelpayouts * Average commission rate:* 5% – 10%

There are plenty of opportunities for cross-selling in the travel niche. Someone booking a vacation might need flights, accommodation, car hire, luggage, clothes, insurance, and much more. With so many different products to recommend, you can earn substantial revenue by referring just a few people to all of these different vendors.

Travel was also the second-most profitable niche in our affiliate marketing survey, earning more than $13,000 per month.

👉 See also: Best Travel Affiliate Programs

16 FashionYou don’t need to be an avid Vogue reader to care about the fashion industry — after all, everyone needs clothes and shoes.

And because fashion trends come and go in the glimpse of an eye, shoppers are always searching for advice and inspiration on what’s hot. All of this makes the fashion niche a potential high-earner for your affiliate marketing website.

Just be sure you know what you’re talking about — fashionistas can spot a faker a mile off.

Why Promote Fashion Products? Global monthly search volume: 511,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Zappos, PrettyLittleThing, SHEIN, RewardStyle * Average commission rate:* 5% – 20% per sale

While traditional fashion purchases are a one-and-done transaction, there are also plenty of fashion subscription box brands, offering the potential to earn recurring commissions in the fashion niche.

👉 See also: Best Fashion Affiliate Programs

17 Financial ProductsFinancial products are used in many niches, from budget planning to loans and credit cards to stocks, shares, and crypto trading.

Therefore, you don’t need an audience full of Wall Street Journal readers to promote financial affiliate programs — they’re relevant to pretty much anyone. And there’s huge earning potential here, with the consumer finance industry valued at well over $1 trillion in 2022.

Why Promote Financial Products? Global monthly search volume: 1.2 million (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: Robinhood, Wise, Coinbase, Credit Karma, Augusta * Average commission rate:* $10 – $50 per lead, 5% – 50% per sale

The financial niche offers various payment models, including plenty of pay-per-lead options that offer commissions without forcing you to close the deal. Meanwhile, some trading platforms pay lifetime commissions on qualified trades, meaning a single customer could net you thousands of dollars.

👉 See also: Best Financial Affiliate Programs

18 OutdoorFrom occasional campers to hardcore runners, the outdoors industry encompasses a wide range of audiences and sub-niches. So, you don’t need to be a veteran mountaineer to generate affiliate sales in this niche.

Whether your audience is interested in family activities, walking holidays, or any other part of the outdoor niche, there’s big money to be made here, with the global market for outdoor gear and equipment set to reach $72 billion in 2028.

Why Promote Outdoor Products? Global monthly search volume: 28,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: REI, Backcountry, Patagonia, North Face * Average commission rate:* 5% – 10% per sale

From walking boots to camping gear to mountaineering equipment, there’s no shortage of high-ticket products in the outdoors niche. And once customers have been bitten by the outdoors bug, they invariably spend more and more on products, giving you the chance to earn repeat commissions from your audience.

👉 See also: Best Outdoor Affiliate Programs

19 PhotographyIt’s fair to say photography is one of the more expensive hobbies. A comprehensive photography kit for beginners could easily run $2,000+, while a high-end mirrorless camera costs even more.

With so many products to choose from and technical jargon to decode, amateur enthusiasts are hungry for expert advice — which is fantastic news for any affiliate marketer who knows their aperture from their elbow.

Why Promote Photography Products? Global monthly search volume: 449,000 (per Ahrefs) * Top affiliate programs: B&H Photo Video, GoPro, Adobe, Adorama * Average commission rate:* 2% – 10% for hardware and accessories

Many photography products are big-ticket items. So, while commission rates in the photography niche are pretty low (just like for all consumer electronics products), you can still earn decent money from a single sale.

Photographers also need many other products, from stands and lights to bags and editing software, offering tons of cross-sell potential. And speaking of software, some of those affiliate programs pay recurring commissions.

👉 See also: Best Photography Affiliate Programs

How to Find the Best Affiliate Marketing ProductsGreat affiliate products share a few common characteristics:

• Genuinely good products
• High commissions
• Much of your audience is interested in it
• Excellent sales page

Bonus points if it’s an urgent product that someone needs immediately, making them more likely to buy. For instance, no one’s browsing for the best car insurance deals for fun; they need to purchase a new policy.

Now you know how to qualify the best affiliate marketing products, use these tips to track them down:

Look for In-Demand ProductsPromoting products that people already want to buy is easier — there’s less work required to close the deal.

Fortunately, there are lots of tools to help you find top-selling products in lucrative niches. For instance, EverBee shows you the highest sellers on Etsy related to a given keyword:

Or simply search for any keyword on Amazon and filter the results by “best sellers”:

Find Growing TrendsFinding niche products on the cusp of mainstream success is a dream for affiliate marketers.

Getting in on trends early can reward you with more attractive terms, like higher commissions, longer cookie durations, and volume-based bonuses. So, it’s no surprise that marketers who choose products based on market research earn 47.16% more than those relying on commissions or personal experience.

In our experience, the best way to identify growing trends is to look at related topics and queries in Google Trends rising topics, which can be found at the bottom of any Trends page.

Take golf clubs as an example:

New models are typically released in January, so golf affiliates can check out rising trends at the start of the year to steal a march on competitors who rely on keyword tools, which take a few months to update.

Dig Into Forums and CommunitiesAffiliate marketers are often happy to share their insights on forums and community pages.

There are thousands of threads and discussions dedicated to the best affiliate products in countless niches in common locations like:

• Facebook groups
• Subreddits
• Discord communities
• YouTube comments sections

Be sure to look out for niche-specific communities, such as DogForum, for pet product recommendations.

Search By HashtagAn ever-growing number of shoppers use social media for buying advice and product inspiration, so try searching by hashtags on platforms like Instagram and TikTok to find recommendations in your niche:

Research Your CompetitorsDon’t fancy doing all the legwork yourself? Learn from the affiliate marketing efforts of other sites in your niche.

If they’re all promoting the same product, that’s a good sign that it sells well and offers attractive terms.

Summing UpThere’s no shortage of affiliate products. We’ve rounded up our favorite high-earning opportunities here, but we could have mentioned dozens more.

Still, while we’ve done some of the work for you, we strongly recommend doing your own research before choosing affiliate products to promote. Find something you’re interested in, then niche down.

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The rapid proliferation of AI has brought about new and concerning dangers. In an attempt to mitigate the harmful aspects of AI, governments worldwide are responding with various laws and regulations.

To understand the public’s concerns and expectations about governmental AI regulation, we surveyed 2,000 US residents and performed an in-depth analysis of the regulatory landscape across 195 countries.

By examining the effectiveness of current measures and gauging the desire for stricter regulations, our research seeks to provide valuable insights that can inform policymakers, industry leaders, and the public as we navigate this uncharted territory.

Why We Conducted This StudyWe performed this research to understand two things:

• How governments are progressing with AI regulations
• How the public wants governments to react to the growing perils of AI

This survey is in response to the growing risks of AI.

Some perils are already occurring – such as using AI to scam people, create inappropriate deepfakes, and spread disinformation – while other potential threats lay on the horizon, including widespread job loss, autonomous weapons, and uncontrollable self-aware AI.

As a result, calls for governmental regulation of AI have come from many sectors – including leaders in AI development.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said of AI, “I think if this technology goes wrong, it can go quite wrong… We want to work with the government to prevent that from happening.” And Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said, “Congress should engage with AI to support innovation and safeguards.”

Governments have responded with varying degrees of urgency.

The European Parliament is leading the charge with their recent passage of the AI Act – the world’s first major set of regulatory ground rules to govern artificial intelligence.

The UN, led by the United States, adopted its first resolution on AI shortly after, though President Biden is yet to make progress in Congress despite pushing for regulations.

This environment of fear, uncertainty, and disjointed government response prompted us to investigate how US residents feel about governmental regulation of AI.

Most Americans Want Strict AI RegulationsOur survey revealed a significant level of concern and a desire for stricter AI regulations.

A striking 79.8% of respondents believed governments should implement strict AI regulations, even if it means slowing down technological innovation. This highlights the public’s prioritization of safety and ethical considerations over rapid advancement.

When asked about the effectiveness of current regulatory frameworks in managing AI risks, 55.5% of respondents considered them effective, with only 14.55% regarding them as “very effective.” This suggests that while some progress has been made, there is still room for improvement in the eyes of the public.

Furthermore, 82.3% of respondents expressed support for either international standards (41.35%) or a mix of international standards and local laws (40.95%) in AI regulation, emphasizing the need for a coordinated global approach.

Privacy emerged as a major concern, with 82.45% of respondents expressing unease about the use of personal data in training AI systems. This figure rose to an alarming 91.96% among respondents in the IT and software industries, with 48.28% indicating the highest level of concern. This underscores the urgent need for robust data protection measures and transparency in AI development.

Lastly, an overwhelming 83.9% of respondents believed that AI companies should pay royalties for copyrighted content used in training AI models. This sentiment reflects the growing debate around intellectual property rights and reveals a desire for creators to receive fair compensation in the age of AI.

AI Regulation Analysis – Current State of the WorldOur analysis reveals that nearly two-thirds of the world’s countries are actively working on regulating AI, with differing levels of progress.

To categorize countries’ progress on AI regulation, we developed a four-tier system:

• Comprehensive Regulation Enacted: Countries that have fully developed, enacted, and implemented comprehensive AI regulations. These regulations are broad, covering ethical concerns, privacy, transparency, security, and the societal impact of AI. This level signifies the highest degree of regulatory development.
• Active Regulatory Development: Countries with legislation in progress or those with frameworks or guidelines established. It includes nations actively working towards creating, revising, or finalizing AI-specific laws, as well as those that have set non-binding principles, frameworks, or guidelines to guide AI development and use.
• Initial Regulatory Efforts: Countries that have recognized the need for AI regulation and have begun preliminary efforts, such as research, stakeholder consultations, or the formation of advisory committees. This category highlights an early stage of engagement without substantial legal or formal guidelines.
• No AI Regulation: Countries that have not made discernible efforts towards AI regulation, either due to a lack of action, absence of information, or reliance solely on existing laws that do not specifically address AI.

Of 195 countries, 32 have already enacted comprehensive AI regulations, while 29 are actively working on implementing and finalizing laws. 53 countries are in the initial or drafting stages of their own AI-related regulations.

The European Union and China have taken the lead in AI regulation, albeit with different objectives.

The EU’s AI Act prioritizes minimizing social harms through a comprehensive, risk-based approach, while China’s regulations focus on reasserting state control over information.

Neither approach is likely to favor AI innovation, presenting a challenge for other nations to develop their own unique strategies that balance innovation, safety, and ethical considerations.

The United States and the United Kingdom are currently in the stage of active regulatory development.

The UK government plans on targeted legislative interventions to address gaps in the current regulatory landscape, particularly concerning complex general-purpose AI systems.

In the US, President Biden issued a landmark Executive Order to protect Americans from the potential risks of AI systems.

However, a broader US response hasn’t come to fruition. While some US agencies have completed short-term actions and advanced longer-term directives, the progress of proposed bills in Congress remains uncertain.

Implications of StudyOur survey results show that Americans want strict, comprehensive, and globally coordinated AI regulations. Policymakers and industry leaders must address these concerns and create frameworks that ensure safety, privacy, and ethics while still allowing for innovation.

Our analysis of current AI regulations found that progress is being made, but much work remains. Only 32 out of 195 countries have comprehensive AI laws, meaning most nations are just starting to tackle this critical issue. The lack of a unified global approach makes it hard to ensure consistent standards and reduce risks.

The study also underscores the need for international collaboration in AI regulation. As AI crosses borders, countries must work together to establish global standards and best practices. This requires open communication, sharing knowledge, and a commitment to addressing AI challenges cooperatively.

AI Regulation Findings: Country-By-CountryHere are our complete findings from our analysis of 195 countries:

| Country | AI Regulation Status | More Information | | --- | --- | --- | | Andorra | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | EU’s comprehensive AI law known as the Artificial Intelligence Act. | | Austria | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Comprehensive AI strategy aiming for human-centric AI. | | Belgium | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National AI strategy focusing on technological impact, social and economic benefits, and ethical aspects. | | Benin | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Adopted a national strategy for AI and megadata. | | Brazil | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Comprehensive legal framework for AI, including LGPD and the National AI Strategy. | | Bulgaria | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National AI strategy focusing on infrastructure, research capacity, and building trust in society. | | Canada | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Introduced the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), focusing on preventing harm and biased outputs. | | China | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Interim Measures for the Management of Generative AI Services, shaping multilateral AI governance frameworks. | | Cyprus | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National AI strategy approved by the Council of Ministers, focusing on talent, research, and ethical AI. | | Denmark | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Published its national AI strategy focusing on economic growth and responsible AI development. | | Estonia | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Over 80 AI use-cases in government, approved its second national AI strategy with significant investment. | | Finland | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Over 80 AI use-cases in government, approved its second national AI strategy focusing on societal challenges. | | Germany | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Developed a comprehensive national AI strategy, ratified the EU AI Act. | | Hungary | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Developed its National AI Strategy focusing on various aspects including education and regulatory frameworks. | | Ireland | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Developed National AI Strategy including an AI Standards & Assurance Roadmap, aligning with the EU AI Act. | | Japan | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Actively regulating AI, including guidelines for AI ethics and safety. | | Jordan | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Developed an AI Strategy and Implementation Roadmap for 2023-2027, focusing on capacity-building and scientific research. | | Latvia | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National AI strategy aiming to promote AI uptake and growth, focusing on education and legal frameworks. | | Liechtenstein | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Implemented comprehensive AI regulations including the Liechtenstein Blockchain Act. | | Lithuania | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Developed National AI Strategy focusing on research, education, innovation, and ethical AI deployment. | | Luxembourg | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National AI Strategy aiming to position the country as a leading digital society, focusing on research and ethical framework. | | Malta | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National AI Strategy aiming for leadership in AI, focusing on investment, innovation, and adoption. | | Monaco | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Implemented UNESCO recommendations on AI ethics, focusing on ethical AI deployment. | | Netherlands | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Analyzed the EU draft AI Act and its overlap with existing regulations. | | Norway | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence focusing on ethical principles. | | Poland | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Adopted its national AI strategy “AI Poland 2030” focusing on education and specialization. | | Qatar | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Qatar has enacted a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. | | Romania | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National Strategic Framework for Artificial Intelligence focusing on reliable infrastructure and trustworthy AI. | | Saudi Arabia | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence focusing on research, innovation, and ethical AI adoption. | | Singapore | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Singapore has launched a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, aiming to establish Singapore as a leader in developing and deploying scalable, impactful AI solutions. | | South Korea | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | Developed and enacted comprehensive AI regulations, expected to take effect soon. | | United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Comprehensive Regulation Enacted | AI Strategy 2031 aims to become a world leader in AI, aligning with UAE Centennial 2071. | | Albania | Active Regulatory Development | EU accession negotiations with Albania includes discussions on AI regulations. | | Australia | Active Regulatory Development | Intention to regulate AI, considering AI risk classifications. | | Bangladesh | Active Regulatory Development | Developing national AI strategy for social and economic growth. | | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Active Regulatory Development | Progress toward EU accession, European Commission recommends opening EU accession negotiations. | | Chile | Active Regulatory Development | Discussing a Bill for incorporating legal and ethical considerations into AI development. | | Costa Rica | Active Regulatory Development | Legislators introduced a bill to regulate AI, emphasizing transparency, privacy, and data security. | | El Salvador | Active Regulatory Development | Passed a bill exempting AI companies from certain taxes to attract tech companies. | | France | Active Regulatory Development | Agreed to ratify the EU’s AI Act, marking a breakthrough in the regulation of AI technologies in Europe. | | Georgia | Active Regulatory Development | Debating specific AI legislation, recognizing the significance of AI. | | Haiti | Active Regulatory Development | Facing political challenges, but EU approved comprehensive AI legislation applies based on risk categories. | | Iceland | Active Regulatory Development | Published its National AI Strategy focusing on AI ethics and societal challenges. | | India | Active Regulatory Development | Oscillates between non-regulatory and cautious approaches, considering the Digital India Act for AI regulation. | | Italy | Active Regulatory Development | Draft AI strategy focusing on education, research, ethical frameworks, and public services. | | New Zealand | Active Regulatory Development | New Zealand has introduced its Model Artificial Intelligence Governance Framework and is partnering with the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. | | Peru | Active Regulatory Development | Introduced a bill for AI use and regulation, focusing on ethical advancements. | | Philippines | Active Regulatory Development | House Bill No. 7396 aims to promote the development and regulation of AI. | | Portugal | Active Regulatory Development | Presented “AI Portugal 2030” to foster AI use in public and private sectors. | | Russia | Active Regulatory Development | Implemented a special legal framework for AI in Moscow, with concerns on military AI due to brain drain. | | Saint Kitts and Nevis | Active Regulatory Development | UNESCO Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Initiative which aims to develop a sub-regional strategy on the ethical, inclusive and humane use of AI in the Caribbean SIDS. | | Serbia | Active Regulatory Development | Adopted Ethics Guidelines for AI, shaping its AI policy and governance framework. | | Slovakia | Active Regulatory Development | Aiming to build a trustworthy AI ecosystem as part of its digital transformation strategy. | | Slovenia | Active Regulatory Development | Developing a National Programme promoting AI development and use by 2025. | | Spain | Active Regulatory Development | Prepared its market for EU AI regulation, aiming to finalize the AI Act. | | Sweden | Active Regulatory Development | Proposed a Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI. | | Switzerland | Active Regulatory Development | Taking a cautious approach to AI regulations, likely to follow EU regulations. | | Turkey | Active Regulatory Development | Turkey has proposed a National AI Strategy (2021-2025), focusing on research, talent development, education, ethics, standards, and infrastructure. | | Ukraine | Active Regulatory Development | Leading AI innovators, supporting growth without over-regulation. | | United Kingdom | Active Regulatory Development | Proposed a Model AI Governance Framework for Generative AI, leading in private investment in AI. | | United States of America | Active Regulatory Development | Biden-Harris Administration strengthening AI safety, security, privacy, and civil rights. | | Algeria | Initial Regulatory Efforts | National strategy on research and innovation in AI. | | Angola | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Regulation on the Law on Video Surveillance, need for further AI regulation development. | | Antigua and Barbuda | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Active work on AI strategies and policies, UNESCO Caribbean AI Initiative. | | Argentina | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Lacks specific AI legislation but adheres to the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI. | | Armenia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Active technology ecosystem, comprehensive national AI policies still evolving. | | Azerbaijan | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Preparing legal framework for AI use, working on policies and initiatives. | | Bahamas | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Data Protection Act addresses AI risks related to data privacy. | | Bahrain | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Active work on AI strategy, focusing on economic growth using AI. | | Barbados | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Hosted consultation on the draft Recommendation on the Ethics of AI. | | Belarus | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Follows current legislation for AI activities, ESA-AI operates within legal framework. | | Bhutan | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Recognizes AI’s potential for development, encouraging AI research labs. | | Bolivia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Exploring AI’s potential, specific regulations not yet established. | | Brunei | Initial Regulatory Efforts | High rank in Government AI Readiness Index, focusing on data and infrastructure. | | Cabo Verde | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Advancing digital development and connectivity, promoting Internet access and digital transformation. | | Cambodia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Embracing AI and digital transformation, interest in AI adoption across businesses. | | Colombia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Launched an Ethical Framework for AI, advancing in trustworthy AI development. | | Congo (Congo-Brazzaville) | Initial Regulatory Efforts | ARCAI aims to advance research through AI with a human-centered approach. | | Côte d’Ivoire | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Limited information on specific AI regulation, actively working on digital development. | | Croatia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Working on its national AI strategy, focusing on ethical, legal, and macro development aspects. | | Cuba | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Scientific community with relevant AI research, developing a strategy for AI. | | Czechia (Czech Republic) | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Actively working on AI governance, part of EU’s efforts to regulate AI. | | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Establishing the first African AI Research Centre, collaboration with UNIDO and ITU. | | Dominican Republic | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Actively working on its AI strategy, aiming to exploit AI technologies for development. | | Ecuador | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Recognizes AI’s potential in healthcare, security, and environmental protection, preparing with connectivity and tech. | | Egypt | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Adapting to AI complexities, existing laws indirectly govern aspects of AI. | | Eswatini (fmr. “Swaziland”) | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Finalizing a draft national AI policy to promote responsible and sustainable AI implementation. | | Ethiopia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Ministry finalizing a draft national AI policy to create an environment for AI innovation. | | Ghana | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Debating the need for AI legislation, focusing on potential inequality and machine errors. | | Greece | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Developing a comprehensive policy document to regulate AI use, focusing on ethical and cultural aspects. | | Guyana | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Exploring the AI revolution, launching a national digital transformation strategy. | | Holy See (Vatican) | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Released an AI ethics handbook in partnership with Santa Clara University. | | Indonesia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Evolving AI policies, National AI Strategy addressing challenges in various sectors. | | Israel | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Unveiled a comprehensive policy on AI regulation and ethics, addressing challenges and fostering innovation. | | Jamaica | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Forming an AI Task Force to develop a National AI Policy, recognizing the need for responsible innovation. | | Kazakhstan | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Defining legal AI definitions, aiming to develop AI framework based on globally accepted approaches. | | Lebanon | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Developing a national strategy on AI to safeguard fundamental rights. | | Malawi | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Preparing to harness AI for development, existing policies like PDPA can serve as foundation. | | Malaysia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | No specific AI regulations, relying on existing policies like PDPA for ethical AI use. | | Mauritius | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Published an Artificial Intelligence Strategy, exploring AI adoption and aiming for a balance between innovation and regulation. | | Mexico | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Lacks specific AI regulations, utilizing AI in various sectors. | | Mongolia | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Receiving a boost in AI development, aiming to promote AI and marketing synergies. | | Morocco | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Implementing UNESCO recommendations on AI ethics, working on AI development. | | Nigeria | Initial Regulatory Efforts | General and sector-specific laws apply, with data privacy relevant for AI. | | Rwanda | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Launched Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Initiative for ethical and inclusive use of AI. | | Senegal | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Working on AI governance, part of the global conversation on regulating AI. | | South Africa | Initial Regulatory Efforts | South Africa has not yet formalized any policy documents or entered bills to parliament for the regulation of AI. However, the country has appointed a Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to position South Africa as a competitive global player in the digital industrial revolution. | | Tajikistan | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Aiming for 1% of GDP from AI by 2026, forming an AI Council to contribute to long-term development. | | Thailand | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Proposed Draft Royal Decree on Business Operations that Use Artificial Intelligence System. | | Trinidad and Tobago | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Exploring ways to establish a dedicated task force for AI strategies and policies. | | Uganda | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Presented a national roadmap for AI regulation, balancing innovation and security. | | Uruguay | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Substantial progress in AI readiness, developing an AI Strategy for the Digital Government. | | Uzbekistan | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Establishing an Artificial Intelligence Council to develop a National AI Strategy. | | Vietnam | Initial Regulatory Efforts | Proposed National Strategy on AI (2021-2030). | | Afghanistan | No AI Regulation | NATO Review’s article on An Artificial Intelligence Strategy for NATO outlines NATO’s approach to AI adoption and use. | | Belize | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Botswana | No AI Regulation | Open to AI’s potential for development, specifics not widely documented. | | Burkina Faso | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Burundi | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Cameroon | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Central African Republic | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Chad | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Comoros | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Djibouti | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Dominica | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Equatorial Guinea | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Eritrea | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Fiji | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Gabon | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Gambia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Grenada | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Guatemala | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Guinea | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Guinea-Bissau | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Honduras | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Iran | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Iraq | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Kenya | No AI Regulation | Relies on existing laws like the Data Protection Act of 2019 for AI-related issues. | | Kiribati | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Kuwait | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Kyrgyzstan | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Laos | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Lesotho | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Liberia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Libya | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Madagascar | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Maldives | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Mali | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Marshall Islands | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Mauritania | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Micronesia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Moldova | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Montenegro | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Mozambique | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Myanmar (formerly Burma) | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Namibia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Nauru | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Nepal | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Nicaragua | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Niger | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | North Korea | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | North Macedonia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Oman | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Pakistan | No AI Regulation | Existing laws address aspects related to AI and cybersecurity. | | Palau | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Palestine State | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Panama | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Papua New Guinea | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Paraguay | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Saint Lucia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Samoa | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | San Marino | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Sao Tome and Principe | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Seychelles | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Sierra Leone | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Solomon Islands | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Somalia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | South Sudan | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Sri Lanka | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Sudan | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Suriname | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Syria | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Tanzania | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Timor-Leste | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Togo | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Tonga | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Tunisia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Turkmenistan | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Tuvalu | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Vanuatu | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Venezuela | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Yemen | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Zambia | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. | | Zimbabwe | No AI Regulation | No specific information on AI regulation. |

Methodology 🧪 How did we get these numbers and data?

To gauge public sentiment on AI regulations, we conducted a survey of 2,000 individuals in the United States, aged 18-55. The survey focused on five key areas:

• Effectiveness of current AI regulations
• Need for stricter measures
• Importance of international standards
• Privacy concerns
• Royalties for copyrighted material used in AI training.

To categorize each country’s progress on AI regulation, we identified four categories of progress:

• Comprehensive Regulation Enacted
• Active Regulatory Development
• Initial Regulatory Efforts
• No AI Regulation

We then reviewed each country’s recent legislative achievements and upcoming priorities to see where each ranked in this framework.

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Like many of the best forex affiliate programs, Eightcap doesn’t publish too many finer details about its affiliate terms, but it does tout commissions of $6 per lot plus additional revenue share earnings.

The platform boasts an impressive 40% conversion rate, so almost half of the people you refer will end up opening an account with Eightcap.

It also has a dedicated program for social media influencers. So, if you have a big following on one or more social media platforms, Eightcap could be the affiliate partner you’ve been looking for.

• URL: Eightcap Partners affiliate program
• Commission rate: $6 per lot plus revenue share
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Forex and CFD trading
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): Multiple

8 FxProFxPro claims to be the world’s top forex broker. With 20+ years of experience, a client base spanning over 170 countries, and more than 105 international awards, it might have a point.

Amateur and professional traders alike can use the platform to trade CFDs on 70+ currency pairs while enjoying rapid order executions and tight spreads.

What’s more, the FxPro mobile app—with over five million downloads—allows users to trade on the go and benefit from the platform’s ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure.

FxPro’s forex affiliate program pays up to 55% of spread revenue, allowing affiliates to earn as much as $1,100 for referring new clients.

To help you out, you’ll get access to a host of exclusive marketing materials, including website banners and widgets.

Just bear in mind that you’ll need an active FxPro account to take part in this affiliate program.

• URL: FxPro affiliate program
• Commission rate: Up to 55% of spread revenue
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Forex brokers
• Payment methods: Wire transfer, FxPro wallet
• Market(s): Multiple

9 XTBXTB is a leading European CFD and forex broker with 847,000+ clients. It offers more than 5,500 trading instruments, including forex, commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies.

The platform prides itself on its array of educational assets. Whether you’re a seasoned forex trader or a total newcomer, use XTB’s video library to further your knowledge and (hopefully) make more successful trades and investments.

XTB’s standard forex affiliate program pays up to $600 CPA for every client who creates an account after clicking your unique affiliate link.

Alternatively, affiliate marketers outside the EU region can take advantage of the Spreadshare model, which pays a flat 20% commission on all non-European client referrals.

Whatever model you choose, you’ll have access to a dedicated account manager who can help you craft more effective marketing strategies.

• URL: XTB affiliate program
• Commission rate: Up to $600 CPA
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: CFD and forex broker
• Payment methods: Bank transfer
• Market(s): Multiple

10 eToroOne of the world’s best-known trading platforms, eToro gives clients the tools to trade everything from forex to cryptocurrencies to stocks to commodities. It supports over 19 languages, offers more than 3,000 trading instruments, and has a global network of more than 30 million users.

Like all forex brokers, eToro allows customers to buy and sell a wide range of major USD pairs, plus other currency crosses. In total, it works with 51 different currencies.

It’s tough to compare eToro to the other top forex affiliate programs directly because its commission rates vary between different countries and affiliates. You’ll need to sign up to discuss a custom deal.

However, we can tell you that eToro provides a wealth of resources to help you run more successful affiliate marketing campaigns, including advanced tracking systems and high-converting promotional tools.

All eToro affiliates also get access to a personal account manager.

• URL: eToro affiliate program
• Commission rate: Varies
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Forex, stock, and crypto trading
• Payment methods: Neteller, Skrill, bank transfer
• Market(s): Multiple

11 BlackBull MarketsTraders looking for a speedy forex broker should strongly consider BlackBull Markets, which CompareForexBrokers.com rates as the #1 broker for execution speeds.

It’s not only slick; it’s also comprehensive. The platform gives users access to 80+ markets and features more than 26,000 tradable instruments.

Best of all, new clients don’t need a ton of money to get started as BlackBull doesn’t have a minimum deposit amount. That removes a major potential barrier to conversion.

BlackBull’s forex affiliate program pays CPAs of up to $1,000, so it’s hardly surprising that the platform has more than 20,000 active partners.

It also offers two-tier earning potential, rewarding partners who refer new affiliates to BlackBull. You earn a standard 10% of sub-affiliate earnings — so if they get paid $100 for a referral, you’ll pick up $10 without doing anything at all. That’s what we call passive income.

On top of that, BlackBull offers incentivized bonuses for top performers and has no payout limits.

All affiliate partners get access to a range of multilingual marketing materials and their own dedicated account manager.

• URL: BlackBull Markets affiliate program
• Commission rate: Up to $1,000 CPA
• Cookie duration: 365 days
• Products/Services sold: Forex, shares, CFDs, commodities
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): Multiple

12 easyMarketsBack in 2001, easyMarkets became one of the world’s first brokers to offer online forex trading and credit card funding.

The platform offers various features that make it an attractive choice for would-be foreign exchange traders. These fixed spreads ensure you know precisely what you’ll pay when you trade, and dealCancellation, which allows you to cancel losing trades for a small fee within a fixed time — kind of like trading insurance.

Forex is one of 275+ trading instruments available through easyMarkets, with other options including bitcoin, gold, and oil.

The easyMarkets affiliate program provides multiple payment models, including CPA — paying up to $1,000 per referral — and spread share, which offers recurring commissions of 40%.

Become a second-tier affiliate, and you’ll earn 10% of revenues generated by other affiliates you refer to the platform. You can also choose pay-per-lead and pay-per-install models, but you’ll have to contact the platform’s partner consultants for more information.

To help boost your earnings, easyMarkets provides an extensive library of landing pages, videos, and banners, all of which feature automatically generated tracking.

Affiliates also get access to a dedicated account manager.

• URL: easyMarkets affiliate program
• Commission rate: Up to $1,000 CPA or 40% recurring commission
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: CFD trading
• Payment methods: Wire transfer
• Market(s): Global

Summing UpIn a world where money makes money, it’s no surprise that forex is such a lucrative niche, with some of the best forex affiliate programs paying four-figure commissions for a single conversion.

But trust is everything in the financial industry. If you can’t reassure your audience that you know what you’re talking about, you can kiss goodbye to your dreams of passive income.

And the best way to build trust is to have your own website to showcase your expertise.

We know because we’ve built (and sold) multiple six-figure affiliate websites.

Not only that, but we’ve shown affiliates — many of them in finance-related niches — how to build their own high-performing businesses from scratch.

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In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and economic uncertainty, we embarked on a comprehensive survey to gauge the sentiments of the American workforce regarding job security over the next five years.

Drawing from a meticulously screened pool of 1,200 U.S. residents with full-time employment, we aimed to uncover the underlying anxieties and perceptions shaping the current employment landscape.

Why We Conducted This StudyOur investigation was spurred by the alarming wave of layoffs sweeping across industries — particularly in tech — the speculative yet tangible impact of artificial intelligence on the future of work, and uncertainty surrounding the global economy.

According to Layoffs.fyi, there have been more than 296,000 tech layoffs since 2023, with 33,000 coming in the first 5 weeks of 2024.

Hundreds of large companies — including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Spotify — have made headlines for reducing their workforce by up to 25%.

Part of the cause is excessive hiring during the pandemic. Roger Lee, the founder of Layoffs.fyi, told CNN that many tech companies are trying to “correct for their over-hiring during the pandemic surge.”

However, over-hiring isn’t the only cause. Dataminr CEO Ted Bailey — who laid off 20% of staff in November 2023 — states that AI is playing a role in their personnel decisions.

According to a memo shared with TechCrunch, Bailey says that ”recent rapid advancements of their AI platform” contributed to the layoffs.

The uncertainty surrounding the economy is also impacting public perception. While Brian Rose, a senior U.S. economist at UBS, told the New York Times that he predicts a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy after years of COVID-induced inflation, the inflation rate remains high compared to the last decade.

This reality isn’t lost on Americans — a Gallup poll reveals 63% of Americans say the economy is getting worse, with the same amount saying inflated prices pose a moderate or severe financial hardship.

This environment of post-pandemic cuts, uncertainty surrounding the impact of AI, and economic fears prompted us to seek answers: how do full-time U.S. workers feel about their job security amidst these changes?

Unveiling American Workers’ Growing AnxietyFear of job loss has rippled across the American workforce — 54.58% of full-time workers have increased concerns about job loss, with 27.08% feeling significant concern.

Our survey cross-referenced these results with a variety of demographic factors, including age, gender, education, income levels, industry, job role, and company size. Here are the most interesting findings:

Men are more concerned than women. Men expressed greater concern (62.87%) than women (47.53%), possibly reflecting the 3:1 male-to-female gender distribution in tech firms.

Higher earners are more concerned. Individuals in the highest income brackets feel most vulnerable, with 75% of those making 125k to 150k and 72.48% of those making 150k and above expressing concern. This may be swayed by the higher salaries in the volatile tech industry.

There’s a generational divide. The concern was most palpable among the 25 to 44 age group, with 62.2% expressing concerns. This showcases a generational divide in job security perceptions, as less than 50% of those 45 and older share their sentiment. Younger people may be more aware of the capabilities of AI and are also more likely to hold less senior positions that may be at increased risk of being cut.

More education = more job security anxiety. Individuals with at least four years of college education express more concern (61.02%) than those with less, possibly due to the higher stakes associated with their roles.

Executives are very concerned. Out of all job roles, high-level roles such as C-level executives (85% concerned) and Directors (78.38% concerned) express the highest levels of concern, which may indicate the visibility people in these roles have regarding the future of their industries.

Workers in larger companies feel particularly vulnerable. Those working in larger companies (500 – 1000 employees) feel particularly at risk (74.33%). This sharply contrasts with the lessened concerns of self-employed workers (42.47%) and those in smaller companies (below 25 employees, 45.38%).

The global economy weighs heavily on most. 73.61% of respondents have increased concerns due to recent global economic trends.

Job Security Concerns By IndustryWhen we break down job security fears by industry, it’s clear that the tech sector is most concerned. Information — Services And Data (89.66%) and Software (74.42%) are the industries where workers are most concerned about job loss.

This is significantly higher than less tech-centric sectors like Fashion/Apparel (30%), Transportation and Warehousing (41.35%), and Personal Services (42.93%).

This infographic provides a full breakdown of each industry’s level of concern:

AI’s Looming ShadowA significant portion of respondents (54.58%) anticipate that AI will impact their job security within the next five years.

Sectors that have a high reliance on computer use — like Software (67.44%), Finance (67.57%), and Human Resources (64.29%) — express the highest levels of concern.

In contrast, people in sectors that involve more human-to-human interaction — such as education (43.04%) and real estate (44.68%) — are least concerned about the impact of AI on their livelihoods.

People in IT are noticeably more worried than anyone else. 72.42% of people in IT positions are concerned, with nearly half (48.28%) completely agreeing that AI will affect their job security. Less than 7% believe it won’t have any impact.

These fears may be warranted, as the nature of how we work is quickly shifting. A study from OpenAI estimates that 19% of U.S. workers could see 50% of their workplace tasks impacted by publicly available GPT-4 technology, and the World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report predicts that 44% of workers’ skills will be disrupted between 2023 and 2028.

In addition, these shifts are likely to impact job security. A report from McKinsey states that 30% of hours currently worked could be automated by 2030, and a Goldman Sachs report suggests that 300 million full-time jobs may be exposed to automation in the coming years.

Recovery From Job LossWe also asked respondents about their ability to recover from job loss.

If faced with job loss, 42% of full-time workers don’t have enough savings to support them until they find a new job, and 38.58% are not confident in their ability to secure new employment within 3 months.

According to Statista, there are 132.59 million full-time employees in the United States, which means 55.68 million Americans — and their dependents — would have immediate financial struggles if faced with job loss.

This aligns with recent data on the decline in Americans’ emergency savings. According to Bankrate’s 2023 Emergency Savings Report, 49% of adults have fewer savings compared to a year ago, and 22% have no emergency savings at all.

The financial impact of job loss seems less severe in the tech-related industry sectors, where only 29.17% feel financially unprepared for potential unemployment. However, with Statista reporting 3 million U.S. residents working in tech, that still constitutes a million people. 38.89% feel unconfident about finding a new job within 3 months, similar to the other industries’ respondents.

It’s clear that sudden unemployment would cause immediate financial problems for many Americans, and threats to job security from many fronts are causing a majority of workers to feel the weight of that stress.

Potential Paths ForwardThe widespread concerns about AI replacing human workers raise an important question: what can Americans do now to AI-proof their careers?

It’s important to note that the proliferation of AI isn’t only set to eliminate jobs — it should also create new opportunities. A World Economic Forum report states that while it may disrupt an estimated 85 million jobs by 2025, the new technology may simultaneously create 97 million new jobs. Workers who learn to use AI now may have an easier time taking advantage of these new positions.

While the rapid advancement of AI technology makes it hard to provide concrete guidelines for AI upskilling, Harvard Business Review and Fast Company have a few suggestions:

• Become familiar with available AI tools and integrate them into your workflow.
• Hone soft skills that machines strive to emulate, such as communication and empathy.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and peers.
• Cultivate unique expertise and develop your personal brand.

An IBM study also found that 87% of executives believe job roles are more likely to be augmented than replaced by generative AI, lending further credence to AI upskilling as a safeguard against unemployment.

For those who are still choosing a career — or are open to a change — it may also be worthwhile to explore careers that are least likely to be automated. The U.S. Career Institute has compiled a list of 65 jobs with a projected 0% risk of being automated, with options including careers in medicine, social services, engineering, public service, and education.

Methodology & Participants 🧪 We surveyed 1,200 vetted US full-time employees spanning a diverse range of industries to capture a comprehensive snapshot of the American workforce’s sentiments on job security.

Our survey also captured full demographic profiles of all respondents, allowing us to cross-reference data with a variety of demographic data, including:

• Gender
• Education level
• Income level
• Ethnicity
• Age
• Job role
• Industry
• Company size

Here is a demographic breakdown of the survey participant:

Gender

• Male: 46%
• Female: 54%

Age

| 25 – 34 | 26.50% | | 35 – 44 | 23.83% | | 45 – 54 | 16.50% | | > 54 | 20.42% |

Ethnicity

| Asian | 3.50% | | Black | 12.50% | | Hispanic | 3.58% | | Latino | 1.67% | | White | 67.42% | | Multiracial | 2.75% | | Other | 4.00% | | Prefer not to say | 3.42% |

Education

| High school | 30.25% | | Vocational/Technical college | 18.00% | | University | 29.17% | | Post-graduate | 16.58% |

Income Levels (Per Year)

| Between $25,000 and $49,999 | 22.33% | | Between $50,000 and $74,999 | 18.58% | | Between $75,000 and $99,999 | 15.42% | | Between $100,000 and $124,999 | 9.33% | | Between $125,000 and $149,999 | 8.67% | | $150,000 or more | 9.08% | | Prefer not to say | 2.25% |

Company Size

| 2-5 | 7.17% | | 6-10 | 6.42% | | 11-25 | 7.17% | | 26-50 | 9.08% | | 51-100 | 9.25% | | 101-250 | 7.25% | | 251-500 | 10.50% | | 501-1000 | 12.33% | | 1001-5000 | 8.83% | | Greater than 5000 | 11.33% | | Prefer not to say | 1.67% |

Implications of StudyOur study shows the American workforce has widespread concerns about job security, especially among tech workers, younger workers, higher earners, and those at larger companies.

These concerns are fueled by recent layoffs, the prospect of widespread AI automation, and a perception of instability underpinning the global economy.

AI automation is a particularly concerning threat to job security, with prominent companies predicting AI will be able to automate many tasks and roles. Computer-based jobs seem particularly vulnerable to augmentation or replacement.

Coupled with the inability of many Americans to cope financially with a loss of employment, it’s clear that potential hardship may lie ahead for the average American.

However, early movers who adapt their skills to include AI use or switch to careers unlikely to be affected by AI will likely have a smoother transition into the new era of work.

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The power of social media is growing year by year – 5.04 billion people around the world are now using social media, with 266 million new users coming online within the last year.

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we set out to discover who the most popular female influencers are on major social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube – and how they are using their influence and wealth to help others.

Most Followed Female Celebrities on Social MediaOur research found that women listed in the top 100 accounts per social network have over 10 billion followers in total.

As of 2024, the most followed women on social media (across all major platforms) are:

| Rank | Influencer | Followers | | 1 | Selena Gomez | 589.8M | | 2 | Ariana Grande | 553.3M | | 3 | Kylie Jenner | 507.5M | | 5 | Taylor Swift | 458M | | 6 | Kim Kardashian | 451.1M | | 7 | Beyoncé | 367.5M | | 8 | Katy Perry | 365.4M | | 9 | Khloé Kardashian | 347.9M | | 10 | Kendall Jenner | 332.9M | | 11 | Jennifer Lopez | 332.6M | | 12 | Rihanna | 312.8M | | 13 | Kourtney Kardashian | 258.4M |

Here are some interesting insights with regard to popularity and wealth:

• The Kardashian/Jenner clan holds 6 of the top 12 spots, with a combined follower count of 1.897 billion.
• The remaining 6 spots are held by female musicians, who have a combined follower count of 2.979 billion.

And here’s a breakdown of female influencer popularity on each social media platform:

InstagramInstagram is a female influencer stronghold. Women hold 42 out of the top 100 Instagram accounts, with a cumulative total of 6.4 billion followers.

Male influencers only hold 34 spots, with brands/companies holding 24 accounts.

According to our research, these are the top 10 most influential women on Instagram:

1. Selena Gomez: 429.8M followers
2. Kylie Jenner: 400.5M followers
3. Ariana Grande: 380.3M followers
4. Kim Kardashian: 364.3M followers
5. Beyoncé: 320.0M followers
6. Khloé Kardashian: 310.9M followers
7. Kendall Jenner: 294.7M followers
8. Taylor Swift: 281.7M followers
9. Jennifer Lopez: 253.6M followers
10. Kourtney Kardashian: 224.4M followers

A surprising fact – the Kardashian family has a combined total of approximately 1.194 billion Instagram followers!

TikTokTikTok is not as popular as Instagram for female influencers, with only 1.56 billion followers across the top hundred accounts. Out of 100 top accounts, female influencers hold 32 spots. Their male counterparts hold 47 spots in total, with the remaining 21 going to brands and companies.

According to our research, these are the top 10 most influential women on TikTok:

1. Charli D’Amelio: 152M followers
2. Bella Poarch: 93.8M followers
3. Addison Rae: 88.6M followers
4. Kimberly Loaiza: 80.8M followers
5. Domelipa: 72.7M followers
6. Selena Gomez: 59M followers
7. Dixie D’Amelio: 56.4M followers
8. Kylie Jenner: 54.9M followers
9. Loren Gray: 53.9M followers
10. Karol G: 51.4M followers

YoutubeYouTube is mainly dominated by brands and company accounts, which hold 58 out of 100 top-followed account spots.

Female influencers hold 15 out of the top 100 spots, with a total of 879 million followers. Their videos reached 488 billion views in total.

These are the most popular female influencers on YouTube:

1. BLACKPINK: 92.9M followers
2. Taylor Swift: 56.5M followers
3. Ariana Grande: 53.5M followers
4. Billie Eilish: 49.1M followers
5. Shakira: 45.5M followers
6. Katy Perry: 44.7M followers
7. Kimberly Loaiza: 44.3M followers
8. Ricis Official: 42.9M followers
9. Rihanna: 22.8M followers

Twitter (X)On Twitter, female influencers have a total reach of 1.38 billion followers and hold 27 out of the top 100 positions.

These are the most influential women on Twitter:

1. Rihanna: 108.2M followers
2. Katy Perry: 106.8M followers
3. Taylor Swift: 95.3M followers
4. Ariana Grande: 85.3M followers
5. Lady Gaga: 83.6M followers
6. Kim Kardashian: 75.2M followers
7. Ellen DeGeneres: 74.7M followers
8. Selena Gomez: 66.5M followers
9. Britney Spears: 54.9M followers
10. Shakira: 53.7M followers

Net Worth, Charities & Impact on The WorldOf course, social media following isn’t the only way to gauge the power and impact of these female influencers. Net worth and charitable work play a big role as well!

The most influential women in the top 100 accounts per social media network have an estimated total net worth of over $13.6 billion. This list has some overlap with our list of most-followed influencers, though there are some newcomers, including Oprah, Ellen Degeneres, and Lady Gaga.

| Influencer | Net Worth | Charities Supported | | Oprah Winfrey | $2.8 billion | 31 | | Kim Kardashian | $1.7 billion | 24 | | Rihanna | $1.4 billion | 24 | | Taylor Swift | $1.1 billion | 33 | | Beyoncé | $800 million | 37 | | Selena Gomez | $800 million | 16 | | Kylie Jenner | $680 million | 1 | | Ellen Degeneres | $380 million | 52 | | Katy Perry | $330 million | 33 | | Lady Gaga | $300 million | 76 | | Shakira | $300 million | 12 | | Adele | $240 million | 3 |

Let’s take a look at the good these celebrities are doing with all that reach and money. Here are some takeaways with regard to their charitable giving:

• Of the top 12 most popular female mega-stars, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Katy Perry support the most charities.
• Top influencers who have supported women-focused charities include Beyoncé (Women’s Fund for Scotland), Taylor Swift (DonateMyDress, Hero in Heels), Katy Perry (Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, Keep-a-Breast, ), Jennifer Lopez (Every Mother Counts, Janie’s Fund, Lopez Family Foundation), Kim Kardashian (Breast Cancer Research Association, I Heart My Girlfriends, We Advance, WomenHeart), and Selena Gomez (10×10, Malala Fund).

On average, the top female influencers and celebrities are supporting around 19 charities and humanitarian causes, according to data from looktothestars.org.

The most popular causes that top female influencers support include AIDS/HIV (19 influencers), Health (18 influencers), Children (18 influencers), Human Rights (17 influencers), and Education (17 influencers).

Some of the most supported charities include Stand Up To Cancer, Red Cross, and UNICEF, with almost 50% of top female influencers supporting these organizations.

In terms of causes and charities supported, Lady Gaga is the most charitable female influencer, with over 76 charities and 37 humanitarian causes supported over the years. She is closely followed by Ellen DeGeneres (54 charities and 31 causes supported) and Miley Cyrus (44 charities and 31 causes).

When looking at monetary support, Oprah leads the way – her charitable foundation alone has donated over $400 million in grants for various humanitarian causes.

Beyoncé and Rihanna have also made a substantial impact. Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation has donated over $100 million to various causes over the year, and Rihanna has donated $15 million through her Clara Lionel Foundation to support climate justice initiatives in the Caribbean.

More recently, Taylor Swift contributed $1 million to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee – located in the county she grew up in – after tornadoes left hundreds of buildings damaged.

Taylor has also made many generous donations to food banks along her Eras tour route. No specific sum of money that Taylor donated was reported. However, a food bank in Tampa said the star donated enough cash to “place over 125,000 meals on tables.” Another food bank in Arizona was able to purchase 40,000 pounds of fresh produce thanks to her donation.

If you’re interested in furthering the cause of female empowerment, here’s a full list of the women-focused charities that celebrities mentioned in this article have supported:

• 10×10 (Selena Gomez)
• Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (Katy Perry)
• Breast Cancer Research Association (Kim Kardashian)
• Cool Girls (Oprah, Lady Gaga)
• DonateMyDress (Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus)
• Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre (Lady Gaga)
• Elizabeth Fry Society of Greater Vancouver (Lady Gaga)
• Every Mother Counts (Jennifer Lopez)
• GEANCO (Oprah)
• Girls Rock Camp Alliance (Lady Gaga)
• Global Campaign for Education (Shakira)
• Hero In Heels (Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus)
• I Heart My Girlfriends (Kim Kardashian)
• Janie’s Fund (Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus)
• Keep-a-Breast (Katy Perry)
• Libby Ross Foundation (Miley Cyrus)
• Lopez Family Foundation (Jennifer Lopez)
• Lower East Side Girls Club (Oprah)
• Malala Fund (Selena Gomez)
• Oprah’s Angel Network (Oprah)
• Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa (Oprah)
• Peace Over Violence (Oprah)
• (RED) (Lady Gaga)
• Somaly Mam Foundation (Oprah, Lady Gaga)
• V-Day (Oprah)
• We Advance (Kim Kardashian)
• WomenHeart (Kim Kardashian)
• Women’s Fund for Scotland (Beyoncé)
• Women for Women International (Oprah)
• Women in the World Foundation (Oprah)
• YWCA (Miley Cyrus)

Methodology 🧪 How did we get these numbers and data?

We collected data available from online sources and social media profiles to create a list of the top 100 followed accounts for all 4 major social media platforms – Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok, and YouTube.

We sorted these accounts into ones run by women, male influencers, and brands/companies. Note that any account run by multiple people was counted as a brand.

Data was then cross-referenced with the Look To The Stars celebrity charity database and Forbes reports, as well as other online resources.

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In a world of affiliate programs, UK brands have launched some of the best and most successful.

From 2018 – 2020, affiliate marketing spending in the UK increased by one-third, from £471 million to £627 million. And there’s no sign of it slowing down any time soon.

Affiliate marketing spending in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2018 to 2020Want to earn your cut? You’re in luck, because we’ve rounded up the top programs and networks for UK affiliate marketers, bloggers, influencers, and social media users. Whether your digital audience is interested in consumer products or B2B services, you’re sure to find the perfect fit.

😎 Why You Should Trust UsWe don’t pretend to know much about rocket science or brain surgery, but we definitely understand affiliate marketing.

We’ve been building and monetizing authority sites across multiple niches for more than a decade now.

Along the way, we’ve shared countless best practices and case studies to help thousands more affiliate marketers make money through The Authority Site System and our free training.

Take Our Free Affiliate Marketing TrainingUK Affiliate Programs and Networks1. Amazon Associates UK 2. eBay Partner Network 3. Shopify 4. Fiverr 5. Etsy 6. Awin 7. CJ Affiliate 8. Rakuten Advertising 9. ShareASale 10. Skimlinks 11. FlexOffers 12. Impact

1 Amazon Associates UKIt’s fair to describe Amazon as a “leading online store.” In fact, it’s damning the company with faint praise.

Amazon UK is Britain’s biggest ecommerce platform, with net sales of over $17 billion in 2021. That means the UK is Amazon’s second-biggest European market, behind Germany.

Over 66,000 UK SMEs sell via the platform, with the number of products on Amazon UK standing at more than 600 million. Those products are available across countless categories, from beauty and fashion to home and garden.

Sure, Amazon is a massive deal. But does it run the best affiliate program for UK affiliates?

The company’s affiliate program, Amazon Associates, pays varying commissions across its product categories. Currently, rates range from 1% on games consoles to 20% on Amazon Games (click here for an up-to-date list of Amazon’s UK commission rates).

Technically, Amazon Associates only offers a 24-hour cookie window, which is pretty poor. However, if a customer clicks your affiliate link and adds a product to their cart within 24 hours, you’ll still earn a commission if the order is placed within the next 90 days.

Commissions are paid via direct deposit, Amazon.co.uk gift certificate, or check roughly 60 days after the end of the month in which the sale occurred.

(Like the sound of Amazon’s affiliate program? Check out our in-depth Amazon Affiliate Program review and our step-by-step post on How to Become an Amazon Affiliate.)

• URL: Amazon Associates UK
• Commission rate: 1% – 20% per sale
• Cookie duration: 24 hours
• Payment methods: Direct deposit, gift certificate, check
• Products sold: Pretty much anything you can imagine

2 eBay Partner NetworkeBay is a veteran of the ecommerce world, starting way back in 1995 as an online auction website.

Things have changed a little since then. Today, eBay has 1.4 billion product listings at any given time, 80% for totally new merchandise. In total, the company has 183 million registered buyers across 190 markets.

While it’s pretty small fry compared to Amazon, eBay is massive by anyone else’s standards, with annual net revenues in the UK hitting $10.4 billion in 2021.

Similar to Amazon Associates, eBay has a tendency to alter its commission rates, which can vary depending on the product category. At present, eBay partners are able to earn a commission of 1% on real estate purchases and 4% on fashion and cars. Other product categories fall between these two rates.(Click here for an up-to-date list of eBay Partner Network commissions.)

Also like Amazon, eBay has a stingy 24-hour cookie window. On the plus side, eBay’s Partner Network tools offer various ways to boost sales, including category-specific creatives, regular deals and promotions, and detailed sales reports.

(Want to get paid for promoting eBay? Read our review of the eBay Partner Network.)

• URL: eBay Partner Network
• Commission rate: 1% – 4% per sale
• Cookie duration: 24 hours
• Payment methods: Electronic Funds Transfer, PayPal
• Products sold: New & used B2C products

3 ShopifyShopify is a commerce platform that helps customers grow and manage their businesses. Merchants in over 175 countries use it to build an online store and drive sales through multiple channels, including web, mobile, and even in-person.

According to Store Leads, there were 151,547 live Shopify stores in the UK as of Q4 2022, with the number increasing by 50% year on year.

An international network of affiliate marketers called Impact Radius oversees the Shopify affiliate program. It has a 14-day cookie window and pays a fixed $150 commission for each online sale.

Shopify provides a range of resources and tools for affiliate marketing, such as pre-made lead magnets and creatives. A personal affiliate dashboard with comprehensive performance insights is also included.

Before applying, be aware the program is only open to people who:

• Own and run an active website
• Have an established audience
• Can create original content, such as blog posts and online courses

You should also have experience using Shopify or another ecommerce platform.

Beyond this, Shopify is open to working with all types of affiliates, including course creators and educators, influencers, and review sites.

Applications are manually reviewed by Shopify’s affiliate team and are typically processed within five business days.

(Do you have what Shopify’s looking for? Learn more in our Shopify affiliate program review.)

• URL: Shopify affiliate program
• Commission rate: $150 per online sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Payment methods: Direct deposit, PayPal
• Products sold: Ecommerce technology

4 FiverrFiverr is a marketplace for freelancers selling digital services, from content creation and graphic design to branding and web development. It’s used by a bunch of massive brands, including Facebook, Google, and Netflix.

As of September 2022, the number of active buyers using Fiverr stood at 4.2 million — up by 3% year on year.

The Fiverr affiliate program has a 30-day cookie window and two main commission structures:

• Fiverr CPA pays fixed commissions of $15 – $150 per sale, depending on what category your buyer purchases from.
• Fiverr Hybrid pays a $10 CPA plus a 10% revenue share for 12 months.

Fiverr offers three further ways for affiliate marketers to make money online. Fiverr Business pays a $100 CPA once the account hits $100 in spend plus a 10% RevShare for 12 months, Fiverr Learn offers a 30% commission for online course sales, and Fiverr Affiliate pays a 10% share of every referred affiliate’s earnings for a lifetime.

The platform also has a dedicated affiliate program for influencers, which pays up to 100% more commission than the “standard” program. But you need at least 5,000 subscribers to join.

The company pays commission balances of under $1,000 via PayPal and Payoneer, while commissions of $1,000+ are paid through wire transfer. It has a minimum payment threshold of $100.

(Think Fiverr could be the affiliate program for you? Find out in our Fiverr affiliate program review.)

• URL: Fiverr affiliate program
• Commission rate: $15 – $150 CPA, or $10 CPA + 10% RevShare
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Payment methods: PayPal, Payoneer, wire transfer
• Products sold: Digital services

5 EtsyEtsy is basically eBay for unique creative products, with a marketplace full of vintage pieces and handcrafted items. It’s used by approximately 7.5 million active sellers, including about 960,000 in the UK.

Committed to sustainability, Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity, right down to the energy that powers its global offices and remote worker employees.

Etsy’s UK affiliate program pays a flat 5% commission for publishers and has a 30-day cookie window.

Affiliate partners get access to various tools and resources, including category-specific banners, curated pages, affiliate newsletters, and tracked links to any product or page on Etsy. It offers multilingual affiliate support in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German.

(Think Etsy could be the perfect fit for your digital audience? Check out our Etsy affiliate program review.)

• URL: Etsy affiliate program
• Commission rate: 5%
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Payment methods: Check, international wire, ACH
• Products sold: Unique creative goods

6 AwinAwin is one of the world’s largest affiliate networks. It’s also one of the most popular, having won Publishers’ Choice of Network at the Performance Marketing Awards 14 times in the past 16 years.

The Awin group comprises Awin — formerly Affiliate Window and Zanox — plus Affilinet and ShareASale, another big affiliate network. The group has amassed 241,000+ active publishers, with 260 affiliates joining the network daily, and paid out £920 million in commissions in 2022.

Awin is home to 21,200 advertisers across dozens of B2B and B2C product and service categories, including finance, fashion, computing, and web hosting.

Awin has a dedicated offering for influencers. This includes a “payment on influence” model that pays a fixed commission for every sale you’re involved in — even if you didn’t deliver the last click. The network is open to all types of publishers, from bloggers and vloggers to social media users and even mass media partners.

The platform employs a publisher success team dedicated to helping affiliate marketers improve performance, including offering support for Awin’s various publisher solutions and tools.

• URL: Awin affiliate network
• Payment methods: BACS, international wire transfer, ACH
• Brands: MyProtein, LookFantastic, Marks & Spencer, Clarks, The Hut Group, Asos, Glossybox, Boots, boohoo

7 CJ AffiliateCJ Affiliate — formerly known as Commission Junction — is another popular affiliate network. Founded in 1998, it’s also one of the oldest affiliate networks. The platform is favored by some of the world’s largest advertisers, attracting twice as many IR500 brands as its closest competitor.

CJ’s figures make for impressive reading. The network reaches over one billion customers monthly, drives 14+ billion “meaningful interactions” annually, and pays out more than $1.8 billion in yearly publisher commissions.

Once you sign up for CJ Affiliate, you can join individual affiliate programs with a single click, so it’s quick and easy to start promoting your favorite products.

The affiliate network welcomes various types of publishers, including bloggers, social media users, email marketers, vloggers, and more.

CJ offers various tools to boost performance, including a deep link generator that creates tracking links directly from a brand site. Alternatively, the platform can auto-detect and convert an existing URL into a trackable referral link.

(Find out more about the network in our in-depth CJ Affiliate review.)

• URL: CJ Affiliate network
• Payment methods: Direct deposit, check, Payoneer
• Brands: Sainsbury, Argos, Puma, Dell

8 Rakuten AdvertisingRakuten is a Japanese advertising and technology company that runs one of the world’s largest affiliate networks. It clearly does it well, because Rakuten has been voted the industry’s top affiliate marketing network for 11 successive years.

Rakuten specializes in retail, D2C, finance, and travel-related affiliate programs. It has over 150,000 active publishers and a team of network development specialists who actively reach out to potential affiliates and partners.

The company’s innovative technology allows affiliates to offer a personalized experience to website visitors by linking to the most relevant products and services. It can also automatically convert standard advertiser links into trackable — and commissionable — affiliate links.

Rakuten offers a host of educational tools and training materials, helping affiliates start earning straightaway.

(Learn more in our Rakuten affiliate network review.)

• URL: Rakuten Advertising affiliate network
• Payment methods: PayPal, direct deposit, check
• Brands: Fully, OPI, Virgin Wines, Udemy, COS, NARS Cosmetics

9 ShareASaleShareASale is another of the big affiliate networks. Unlike other affiliate networks, it specializes in retail-related affiliate programs across over 39 consumer categories.

The network often works with smaller, lesser-known brands — although it still partners with some high-profile advertisers, such as Allbirds and Reebok.

As we’ve already noted, ShareASale is part of the Awin group. Over 260 new affiliate programs join the network every month, so it’s worth checking back regularly to keep up with all the latest offers.

The ShareASale network accepts applications from traditional affiliates, bloggers, vloggers, influencers, podcasters, and website owners. However you plan to reach your audience, ShareASale gives you the tools to monetize your reach.

ShareASale affiliates can access various performance-driving resources, including:

• An expert publisher management team
• Custom affiliate tools
• Real-time reporting that tells you when someone has clicked a link or made a purchase

(Could ShareASale be the network for you? Find out by reading our ShareASale review.)

• URL: ShareASale affiliate network
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Brands: Rockford Collection, Plus CBD Oil, Harber London, Smart Nora

10 SkimlinksSkimlinks is a little different from other affiliate networks. Describing itself as a content monetization platform, it works with over 50 networks — including Awin, Rakuten Advertising, and CJ Affiliate — to bring you a massive selection of merchants in one place.

According to its figures, Skimlinks works with 60,000 publishers and 48,500 merchants worldwide, generating £1.9 million in sales daily.

In 2021 its parent company, Connexity, was acquired by Taboola — a global content discovery platform.

As you’d expect, Skimlinks offers various tools to help affiliate marketers.

When you browse any merchant website, the Skimlinks Editor Toolbar highlights their commission rate and automatically generates affiliate links. Moreover, its affiliate hub includes real-time reports showing clicks, revenue per merchant, and your top-performing content.

Another key point: Skimlinks negotiates exclusive deals with merchants, often offering higher commission rates than other affiliate networks.

• URL: Skimlinks affiliate network
• Payment methods: Direct deposit, PayPal
• Brands: Hello Fresh, Sephora, Dream Cloud

11 FlexOffersFlexOffers is — you guessed it — an affiliate network. It works with over 10,000 advertisers through 65 networks and more than 75,000 publisher programs, with new brands added daily across 25+ categories and 27 geographies.

Affiliate partners can use FlexOffers’ various data feeds to access a database of more than 650 million products, while the company’s product feed tool delivers up-to-date information daily via API or FTP. Promotions are displayed in a dedicated feed, helping affiliates find the latest deals and coupons from all advertisers on the platform.

FlexOffers offers preferential terms for top performers, such as paying affiliates weekly. It also provides live affiliate support and strategic account management.

Want to earn more money through FlexOffers? The FlexRev-Share program offers a revenue-sharing model for affiliates who refer new businesses and concepts to the platform.

(Learn more about the network in our in-depth FlexOffers review.)

• URL: FlexOffers affiliate network
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, wire transfer, check, PayPal
• Brands: Audible, Cult Beauty, Antropologie

12 ImpactImpact is one of the best affiliate marketing platforms, connecting affiliates with 2,500+ partners across multiple product and service categories, including retail, travel, beauty, fitness, and financial services.

While it’s primarily an affiliate network, Impact also allows bloggers, publishers, and influencers to work with advertisers through brand campaigns and sponsorships.

Impact’s tracking technology allows affiliates to earn commissions through various actions, from travel bookings and retail sales to application installs and even phone calls.

Affiliates can access exclusive promotional codes through the platform. Once generated, you’ll earn commissions from all sales via your unique code — even if it originates from another website.

Commissions can be withdrawn on a set day or once your balance hits a predefined amount.

• URL: Impact Radius affiliate network
• Payment methods: PayPal, direct transfer, BACS
• Brands: Lenovo, TransferGo, Nectar, Dyson, HelloFresh

How to Start Affiliate Marketing in the UKStill, want to earn money as an affiliate marketer in the UK? You’ve got two options:

• Dive in blindly, promoting the first affiliate programs and products that spring to mind.
• Plan your approach to help you reach an engaged audience interested in the products you recommend.

I don’t know about you, but option #2 sounds best to us.

“Planning your approach” means finding the best way to earn money from your chosen niche and audience. Building your own website is the most effective approach, but it’s not the only approach.

You can also do affiliate marketing on social media. Just be aware that social accounts typically don’t generate much traffic unless they have a large established following. Some affiliate programs offer special terms for social influencers, while many affiliate networks are created with influencers in mind.

Not sure about the right approach for you? Learn more in our in-depth guide on how to start affiliate marketing.

How to Find the Best UK Affiliate ProgramsWe’ve already done (some of) the hard work for you by listing 12 of the best affiliate programs and networks for UK affiliates. But there are thousands of other affiliate programs.

Broadly speaking, there are two main ways to find them:

Join Affiliate NetworksAffiliate advertisers can change their terms and conditions — or even shut down their affiliate programs — overnight. So you’ll want to diversify your portfolio by promoting a handful of different programs.

The quickest way to find and join a bunch of different programs is to join an affiliate marketing network like CJ Affiliate, FlexOffers, and ShareASale.

These networks connect affiliate marketers with advertisers. Each has thousands of programs segmented across dozens of categories, making it comparatively simple to find the top-performing affiliate marketing program in any given niche.

When you join an affiliate network, you can also feel confident that you’ll get paid on time. The only real downside is that each network charges advertisers a fee for its services, which could eat into your commissions.

When you join an affiliate network, you can feel confident that you’ll get paid on time. The only downside is that each network charges advertisers a fee for its services, which could eat into your commissions.

Research Individual Affiliate ProgramsAlternatively, you can bypass the affiliate networks by researching affiliate programs individually.

There are pros and cons to this approach. First and foremost, it takes more time to find each program. Also, if you join an in-house program, there’s a higher (but still pretty slim) chance you’ll get scammed out of your commissions. So you’ll need to do your due diligence to ensure the advertiser is legit.

On the flip side, you might be offered better affiliate marketing terms — including higher commission rates, more attractive promotions, and longer cookie windows — by joining directly rather than through an affiliate network.

👉 Read more: Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners

ConclusionAs you can see, there are several factors to building a successful affiliate marketing venture in the UK.

Fortunately, your pals at Authority Hacker are here to help. We’ve spent the past decade building and selling affiliate websites across countless niches. Along the way, we’ve taught 14,000 students how to become better affiliate marketers. And we can do the same for you.

Sign up for our free training, and we’ll spill the beans on seven pro tips for building high-performing affiliate sites, including how to find profitable hidden niches.

FAQIs affiliate marketing legal in the UK?Affiliate marketing in the UK is 100% legal. It is governed by the CAP Code, which requires that all marketing communications are “obviously identifiable as such.”

For the blogging industry, this typically requires affiliate marketers to add an affiliate disclosure to their content, ensuring readers can easily identify it as a form of marketing.

Can you make money with affiliate marketing in the UK?Affiliate marketing can be an extremely effective way to earn money online in the UK. Some top-performing affiliate marketers make seven-figure sums from their activity.

Commission rates vary from one affiliate program to another. However, they typically range from around 5% to 50% or more.

As an affiliate marketer, you earn money each time website visitors click your affiliate link and complete a specified “action” within a given time frame. Actions can include making a purchase or completing a form.

Does affiliate marketing work in the UK?Affiliate marketing is a legal and profitable business model in the UK, where online marketers promote products or services of other businesses and earn commissions for each sale or action. Affiliate marketing spending in the UK increased by one-third from 2018 to 2020, reaching £627 million1. To succeed as an affiliate marketer in the UK, one must follow the rules and regulations of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the European Union. These policies ensure that affiliate marketing is ethical, transparent, and compliant with the law.

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If you’re searching for the best affiliate programs for bloggers, you’re likely looking for ways to monetize your blog.

You’re in the right place. Here at Authority Hacker, we’re seasoned blog owners who’ve spent years exploring and honing various monetization strategies. Along the way, we’ve earned valuable commissions promoting dozens of affiliate programs in more niches than we care to remember.

But not everyone does quite so well. In fact, 63% of bloggers make <$100 per month from their blogs. Hardly a job-replacement income.

That’s why we’ve listed the essential affiliate programs for bloggers like you. These programs can provide solutions to help your audience to start their own blog (if that’s your niche) — think web hosting platforms and email marketing tools — or simply entice them to purchase something great.

24 Best Affiliate Programs for Bloggers1. Amazon Associates 2. Fiverr 3. eBay 4. ExpressVPN 5. Etsy 6. ConvertKit 7. MailerLite 8. Buzzsprout 9. Astra 10. Cloudways 11. OptinMonster 12. Authority Hacker 13. Namecheap 14. Kinsta 15. Teachable 16. Skillshare 17. SiteGround 18. FlexJobs 19. Notion 20. Semrush 21. Canva 22. FreshBooks 23. QuickBooks 24. Nordstrom

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1 Amazon AssociatesWhen consumers form relationships with brands, they’re more likely to buy from them. And what are the most significant factors in building those relationships? Trustworthiness and reliability. According to one survey, they’re even more important than convenience and product quality when it comes to winning over shoppers.

Which brings us nicely to Amazon, consistently recognized as one of America’s most trusted ecommerce brands:

The online marketplace sells tens of millions of products. So it’s a fantastic fit for affiliates in multiple niches (although it works best if you’ve got a B2C audience).

Amazon Associates, Amazon’s affiliate program, pays varying commissions based on your location and the product category you’re promoting. In the US, rates start at a paltry 1% on video games and consoles, but climb as high as 10% on luxury beauty and 20% on Amazon Games.

Find an up-to-date list of Amazon’s US commissions here. And if you’re looking for more information, check out our in-depth Amazon Associates review.

• URL: Amazon Associates affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 1% – 20% per sale
• Cookie duration: 24 hours
• Products/Services sold: Basically everything
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, check, Amazon gift certificate
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Customized linking tools

2 FiverrWe’re in the midst of a freelance boom, with over 20 million freelancers joined between 2017 and 2022. But this creates a problem for businesses: with so many freelancers out there, how can you find the best ones?

Fiverr — the world’s biggest and best-known marketplace for freelancer services — is the ideal solution. Household names like Google, Meta, and Netflix use the platform to source trusted freelancers across dozens of service areas, including product design, data science, and web development.

Fiverr’s affiliate program offers multiple ways to earn money, from promoting its business management tools to selling Fiverr Learn, the company’s online learning platform.

However, the simplest solution for most affiliates is to sell freelance services, known as gigs. Affiliate sales pay $15 – $150 per gig. Or choose Fiverr’s hybrid model to earn recurring income worth 10% of the contract value for 12 months, plus a $10 bounty payment.

There’s just one small catch: Fiverr only pays commissions on sales to first-timer customers. So don’t expect any repeat sales here. For more tips, tricks, and insights, check out our Fiverr affiliate program review.

• URL: Fiverr affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: Various
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Freelance services, online learning, business management tools, collaboration tools
• Payment methods: PayPal, Payoneer, wire transfer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Custom link generator, banners, gifs, video banners, gig ad and search box widgets, prewritten ebooks and emails

3 eBayWith 138 million active buyers worldwide, eBay provides excellent potential for B2C affiliates, even alongside major players like Amazon Associates.

Wondering why to choose eBay over Amazon? Here’s why: Bloggers thrive in niche markets, and so does eBay. For example, it pays 3% on food and alcohol sales, while Amazon only offers 1% on groceries and zero on booze.

Check out eBay’s rate card here and compare it to Amazon’s to see which makes most sense for you (but be aware that all commission rates are subject to change). And read our eBay affiliate program review for a deeper dive into the ins and outs of the eBay Partner Network.

• URL: eBay Partner Network affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 1% – 4% per sale
• Cookie duration: 24 hours
• Products/Services sold: Fashion, electronics, garden & DIY products, health & beauty, and more
• Payment methods: PayPal, bank transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Custom graphics & banner ads, branded creatives & logos, deals & events, reporting tools

4 ExpressVPNPrivacy matters to online users and 40% of Americans are concerned about their data. That’s music to the (metaphorical) ears of the VPN industry, set to hit $76 billion by 2027.

One of the market’s biggest players is ExpressVPN, with four million active subscribers. And according to our research, it’s also one of the most popular VPN affiliate programs.

You’ve likely seen ExpressVPN on YouTube thanks to high-profile sponsorships with 1,500+ YouTubers. This impressive brand recognition simplifies selling for bloggers.

As an affiliate marketer, you can join ExpressVPN’s program through multiple networks, with FlexOffers currently paying the highest commissions.

| Network | Commission | Cookie Duration | Market | URL | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CJ Affiliate | Up to $36 | 90 days | Global | Sign Up | | Skimlinks | Up to $54 | Unlisted | Global | Sign Up | | FlexOffers | Up to $73.60 | 90 days | Global | Sign Up | | Rakuten | Up to $50 | 90 days | Global | Sign Up | | Impact | Up to $36 | Unlisted | Global | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: VPN services
• Additional resources: Dedicated account managers, marketing materials, specialized landing pages, affiliate newsletter, optimization advice

5 EtsyVintage has never been more popular, with 60% of Americans regularly buying vintage items.

For many of those shoppers, Etsy is the obvious go-to platform. It specializes in vintage, handmade, and custom goods — from clothing and shoes to interior decor. Its active buyers also tripled from 2017 to 2021, hitting $2 billion in yearly revenue.

Etsy’s affiliate program is managed by Awin, offering a 4% commission per sale. That’s competitive with Amazon and eBay. But Etsy outshines with a far longer 30-day cookie window.

For bloggers with an impressive social media presence, consider Etsy’s creator program too.

• URL: Etsy affiliate program
• Managed by: Awin
• Commission rate: 4% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Handmade items and vintage products
• Payment methods: SEPA, BACS, ACH, domestic payments, international wire transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Native ads

6 ConvertKitIf you promote your blog through a newsletter, you’ll already know about the power of email marketing, which delivers an estimated return of $36 for every $1 spent.

However, the vast majority of email marketing tools are aimed at businesses. What if your readers are content creators who want to leverage email to reach and engage their audiences?

That’s where ConvertKit comes in. It provides email marketing tools and resources designed with coaches, authors, podcasters, and musicians in mind, including eye-catching landing pages and beautiful email templates to help creators showcase their best work. The platform claims to have a 99.8% delivery rate, giving users the best possible chance of avoiding the spam folder.

ConvertKit runs one of the highest-paying affiliate programs for bloggers, offering recurring commissions of 30% for up to 24 months. With the platform’s standard Creator plan priced from $9 per month, you could earn $86+ from a single sale.

• URL: ConvertKit affiliate program
• Managed by: LinkMink
• Commission rate: 30% recurring commission for up to 24 months
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Email marketing software
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Graphics, video assets, webinars, affiliate dashboard

7 MailerLiteOf course, content creators aren’t the only people using email marketing. If you’re looking to recommend email tools to a more business-y audience, you’re better off promoting a more generalist option like MailerLite.

The platform prides itself on delivering superb customer support, with its average live chat response time of five minutes and a 97% satisfaction rate.

MailerLite integrates with major ecommerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce. So if your audience includes a lot of retail brands and direct-to-consumer merchants, this affiliate program feels like a good fit.

Like ConvertKit, MailerLite offers attractive affiliate partner terms, paying 30% recurring commissions for as long as your referrals keep using the platform. So a single sale could secure you a lifelong passive income stream.

There’s much to like here, but if we had to be critical, the 30-day cookie length is a little short by the standards of the email marketing industry, where 365-day windows aren’t unheard of.

• URL: MailerLite affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 30% recurring lifetime commissions
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Email marketing software, website and landing page tools
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Branding and marketing assets, dedicated partner support, custom partner dashboard

8 Buzzsprout It’s hard to explain the appeal of podcasts. But there’s no denying their popularity, with about half of Americans tuning in last year, and one-fifth listening almost daily.

Enter Buzzsprout, a podcast hosting platform that offers vital tools for launching a podcast. It also helps podcasters reach major directories like Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music.

Around 4,000 people join Buzzsprout to start a podcast weekly, so it’s clearly in-demand.

Buzzsprout’s affiliate program pays a flat $20 commission for every sale you generate. Unusually, it also offers a $20 credit to the person you refer, which should help your conversion rate. Best of all, it has a lifetime cookie window — so even if a customer takes five years to buy after clicking your unique referral link, you still earn a commission.

• URL: Buzzsprout affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: $20 per sale
• Cookie duration: Lifetime
• Products/Services sold: Podcasting tools
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Deep linking

9 Astra Bafflingly, over one-quarter of small businesses still don’t have a website. That’s good news for Astra, which sells the world’s most popular WordPress theme, used by 2.3+ million websites.

Part of its success is down to speed. The Astra theme takes up less than 50 kb of space (compared to 300 kb or more for many themes), helping it load super-fast. That’s a major selling point, given that over half of internet users expect pages to load in three seconds or less.

If your audience is interested in building a website and you want to earn passive income consistently, Astra’s affiliate program is a fantastic fit. It pays 30% recurring commissions, equivalent to up to $375 per sale, with leading Astra affiliates earning $5,000+ monthly.

• URL: Astra affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 30% per sale
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: WordPress theme, website templates
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Images and banners, social media posts, email copy, videos, blog ideas, dedicated affiliate manager

10 Cloudways The website hosting market is expected to be worth over $267 billion by 2028. And while Cloudways might not be the biggest player in the niche, it is one of the most highly rated for excellent customer service.

Given its comparatively high pricing, Cloudways isn’t an obvious fit for hobbyists who just want to start a blog. But it’s an excellent match for small businesses, with G2 naming it the #1 hosting provider for SMBs. So if you write about topics like business advice and entrepreneurship, this affiliate program is a strong choice.

The Cloudways affiliate program has two earning models: Slab (up to $125 per sale) and Hybrid ($30 upfront payment and lifetime 7% recurring commissions). Unless you’re driving 50+ sales monthly, Hybrid delivers the best income potential for most bloggers.

• URL: Cloudways affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: Up to $125, or $30 per sale + 7% lifetime commission
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Cloud hosting
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Dedicated affiliate support, promotional banners, exclusive deals, seasonal campaigns, landing pages

11 OptinMonsterNine in 10 marketers cite “lead generation” as their #1 marketing goal, while 37% say generating quality leads is one of the biggest challenges.

That’s fantastic news for businesses like OptinMonster, a powerful lead-generation solution for bloggers, e-commerce stores, and businesses. It has 1.2+ million users, including heavyweights like McAfee, Pinterest, and Tripadvisor.

OptinMonster’s affiliate program pays 20% per sale, meaning you could earn up to $118 from a single conversion. And it boasts superb conversion rates of 12.7%. This means about one in eight people who click through become customers. So there’s a high chance your referrals will convert — resulting in more commissions.

And when it comes to closing the deal, be sure to mention the 14-day, no-quibble money-back guarantee.

• URL: OptinMonster affiliate program
• Managed by: ShareASale
• Commission rate: 20% per sale
• Cookie duration: 45 days
• Products/Services sold: Lead generation software
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Banner ads, coupons and deals, affiliate marketing tips

12 Authority Hacker Authority Hacker… Where have I heard that name before?

The fact you’re reading this article means you’re at least somewhat aware of the benefits of affiliate marketing. And you might also be aware that it takes a lot of work to make it as an affiliate marketer.

That’s basically why Authority Hacker exists.

Mark and Gael (the two handsome devils in the above screenshot) spent years building successful affiliate websites in dozens of niches. They made a bunch of mistakes along the way — and they got a lot of stuff right, too. Today, they share their learnings and growth strategies with students through our flagship affiliate marketing courses, The Authority Site System and Authority Hacker Pro.

If you send customers our way, we reward you with commissions of up to $1,979 per sale, making this one of the highest-paying affiliate programs in any niche. You also get a 60-day cookie window to give your traffic the best chance of converting.

Our top affiliates achieve EPCs of $10+, so there’s some serious earning potential here. But we don’t work with just anyone. Check out our affiliate page to see if we’re a good match.

• URL: AuthorityHacker affiliate program
• Managed by: ThriveCart
• Commission rate: Up to $1,979 per sale
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Affiliate marketing training
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Shared webinars and joint promotions, retargeting ads, high-quality educational resources (blogs and podcast episodes)

13 NamecheapWe’ve already noted that a staggering number of businesses still haven’t built a website. And what’s the first step toward building a site? Registering a domain name.

That’s where Namecheap comes in. It helps customers register their own domain, find the right hosting, add professional email, and enhance site appearance through web and logo design tools. In other words, everything you need to kickstart a website.

While there are tons of companies out there offering similar services, Namecheap comes highly recommended, with a 4.7 rating on Shopper Approved from over two million customer reviews. It’s even used by big brands like Figma and Imgur.

You can find the company’s affiliate program on various networks, with the most attractive terms currently available through Impact.

| Network | Commission | Cookie Duration | Market | URL | | Impact | 20% – 50% | 30 days | Global | Sign Up | | ShareASale | 30% | 30 days | Global | Sign Up | | CJ Affiliate | Up to 35% | 30 days | Global | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Domain name registration, web hosting
• Additional resources: Banners, text links, referral offers, dedicated support team

14 Kinsta Another of the big hosting providers, Kinsta is trusted by over 55,000 developers and 25,000+ businesses, including Hootsuite and Tripadvisor.

The company is clearly proud of its customer service, touting technical support response times as low as 1 minute 27 seconds, and boasting a satisfaction rate of 97%. It’s also highly rated on Trustpilot, giving you the confidence that you’re recommending a quality service.

Kinsta’s affiliate program pays out $1 million in yearly commissions and has three different referral models: WordPress hosting, app hosting, and database hosting. All pay recurring commissions, offering the chance to build a long-lasting revenue stream from each referral.

Pleasingly, Kinsta also boasts a super low 2% churn rate, so there’s a good chance your referrals will keep paying — which means you keep earning. It also has a longer cookie duration than many web hosting affiliate programs.

• URL: Kinsta affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 5% – 10% per sale (plus possible bounty payments)
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Managed cloud hosting platform
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: In-depth guides, banners, dedicated affiliate support, custom link generator, multilingual dashboard

15 TeachableWe humans are on a constant quest for self-improvement, as demonstrated by the fact that learning a new skill is consistently named one of America’s top new year’s resolutions.

That’s why online learning platforms like Teachable have become a consistent earner for many affiliate marketers.

Teachable helps creators build and promote online courses, digital downloads, and coaching content without any coding knowledge. And, unlike some similar platforms, creators retain full control over their course materials.

With Teachable’s affiliate program, you earn 30% of each plan purchased by creators you refer to the platform. So if they choose a recurring price plan, you receive recurring commissions, helping you build a regular stream of affiliate income. The average Teachable affiliate partner earns $450 monthly, while top performers are pocketing $1,000+ per month.

• URL: Teachable affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: 30% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Tools for education creators
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Unique promo codes, deep product linking,

16 SkillshareIf you think of Teachable as a B2B online learning affiliate program, Skillshare is its B2C equivalent: you’re promoting the service to learners rather than course creators. So if you write about topics like self-improvement and career advice, this program is a natural fit.

Skillshare offers over 34,000 classes across dozens of creative niches, from digital illustration to creative writing to UX design. So there’s a good chance you’ll find a skill or course that’s relevant to your audience.

It even offers a bunch of free courses and a seven-day free trial, so would-be customers can try it out before committing. That should make it easier to close the deal.

Skillshare’s affiliate program pays 40% per sale, equivalent to up to $67 for each customer you refer. However, despite the comparably high commission rate, the platform actually has a lower EPC than Teachable, at $0.47 (vs. $1.11).

• URL: Skillshare affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: 40% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Online learning
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Unique promo codes, deep product linking, product catalog

17 SiteGroundWe’ve made no secret of the fact that we <3 SiteGround, even naming it as our #1 hosting provider for beginners.

It’s cheap, fast, and reliable, as demonstrated by its 98% satisfaction rating. And it’s also extremely popular, with figures from W3Techs revealing that SiteGround hosts over 2% of all websites.

(Find out what else we love about the hosting provider in our SiteGround affiliate program review.)

SiteGround’s affiliate program pays commissions of up to $100 per sale and has a solid 60-day cookie window, giving plenty of time for your referrals to convert. However, you need to drive 11+ sales per month to hit the top-tier commission rate; you start at a less impressive (but still respectable) $50 per sale.

• URL: Siteground affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: Up to $100 per sale
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Web hosting
• Payment methods: PayPal, wire transfer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Banners, screenshots, custom landing pages, detailed performance tracking, dev tools

18 FlexJobsIt’s fair to say the world has embraced flexible working. According to McKinsey & Company, it’s one of the top three motivators for Americans looking for a new job, only behind better pay or hours and better career opportunities.

For many jobseekers, FlexJobs has become the go-to portal for flexible roles, with every opportunity on the site offering some degree of flexibility — such as freelancing, working from home, and part-time hours. It features jobs across 50+ career categories and is used by several high-profile employers, including Apple, Salesforce, and United Healthcare.

On the face of things, the FlexJobs affiliate program looks pretty… meh. It pays $7 per membership sale, rising to $10 if you refer 50+ sales per month. And it only has a one-day cookie window, which sucks.

Still, CJ Affiliate shows a three-month EPC of $8.55, so there’s clearly decent earning potential here.

Note: At time of writing, FlexJobs isn’t reviewing applications from outside the US. This will presumably change at some point, so check their listing on CJ Affiliate before applying.

• URL: FlexJobs affiliate program
• Managed by: CJ Affiliate
• Commission rate: Up to $10 per sale
• Cookie duration: 1 day
• Products/Services sold: Employment services
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Promotions and discounts, affiliate newsletter, dedicated affiliate manager

19 NotionThe global market for productivity software will be worth an estimated $88 billion by 2028, so it’s well worth considering as an affiliate niche (provided you have a B2B audience).

One of the current belles of the productivity tool ball is Notion, an all-in-one platform combining documents, note-taking, task management, and collaboration. Unlike a lot of similar tools, it’s actually good. So good, in fact, that we use it here at Authority Hacker for all our content planning needs.

It even has some jazzy AI functionality, allowing you to rewrite chunks of text or generate copy from scratch. So it’s kind of like ChatGPT plus Trello plus Asana plus Google Docs.

If you’re looking for high-paying affiliate programs, Notion is a solid choice. It offers recurring commissions of up to 50% per sale for the first 12 months of the customer’s subscription, so a single sale could translate to hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars in commissions.

• URL: Notion affiliate program
• Managed by: PartnerStack
• Commission rate: 50% per sale
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Productivity and collaboration tools
• Payment methods: PayPal, Stripe
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Best practices, guides, videos

20 SemrushIf you’ve ever worked in digital marketing, you’re probably familiar with Semrush, an SEO and content marketing platform that combines 40+ tools, covering everything from keyword research to competitor analysis.

At first glance, Semrush looks pretty expensive, with pricing starting at ~$100 per month. But don’t let that put you off, because it’s a lot cheaper than subscribing to a bunch of standalone SEO tools that offer a fraction of Semrush’s functionality.

Either way, the price point clearly isn’t putting off customers, because over seven million marketers use the platform — including one in four Fortune 500s.

Semrush regularly appears on lists of popular affiliate programs because it offers commissions for free trials. That’s right: you earn $10 per referral, even if the customer never pays Semrush a cent. Unsurprisingly, you’ll earn a lot more if your referrals choose a paid Semrush; $200 per sale, to be precise.

• URL: Semrush affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: Up to $200 per sale
• Cookie duration: Up to 400 days
• Products/Services sold: Digital marketing tools
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Unique promo codes, deep product linking, product catalog, exclusive creatives, experienced account managers

21 CanvaNeed to design a social media banner, a slick company presentation, or a wedding invitation? Don’t have an InDesign license? Chances are you’ll head straight to Canva, which is fast becoming the world’s favorite graphic design tool. Over 100 million monthly active users log on to Canva to bring their ideas to life.

In part, the platform’s immense popularity stems from its simplicity. With thousands of templates and millions of photos, graphics, videos, fonts, and audio files available, it’s (relatively) easy for non-designers to create beautiful assets, fast.

Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of Canva users choose the platform’s free product tier. Your task as an affiliate partner is to promote its paid packages. For each sale you refer, you’ll pocket up to $36.

• URL: Canva affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: Up to $36 per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Graphic design software
• Payment methods: PayPal, bank transfer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Email and live chat support, ad templates

22 FreshBooksServing customers; dealing with suppliers; planning for the future; small business owners are busy people. The last thing they want is to spend days on end sending invoices.

So they turn to FreshBooks, an accounting and invoicing platform built with small businesses in mind. It claims to help users save up to 553 hours and $7,000 in billable time a year on repetitive paperwork. It’s no surprise then that over 30 million businesses have used FreshBooks.

Like Semrush, FreshBooks is one of those rare affiliate programs that pays for free trial signups; for each trial you refer, you’ll earn up to $10. And if those trialists become paying customers, you’ll be rewarded with upgrade commissions of up to $200.

Best of all, the program has a 120-day cookie window, leaving plenty of time for trialists to explore the platform and sign up for a paid account.

• URL: FreshBooks affiliate program
• Managed by: ShareASale
• Commission rate: Up to $200 per sale
• Cookie duration: 120 days
• Products/Services sold: Accounting & invoicing software
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Creative assets, coupons and deals, affiliate marketing newsletters, dedicated affiliate team, article ideas, social media tips & strategies, email & newsletter ideas, performance tracking & insights

23 QuickBooksQuickBooks is the yin to FreshBooks’ yang; another accounting platform designed to save small business owners a bunch of time and stress on dull-but-essential tasks. More than 4.5 million customers globally use QuickBooks, giving the platform superb brand awareness (making for a comparatively easy “sell”).

Joining the QuickBooks affiliate program is kind of like joining two separate programs, because you’ve got two distinct products to promote: QuickBooks Pro and QuickBooks Payroll. The former is the most popular accounting software in the US, while the latter is a low-cost payroll service used by over one million businesses.

Commissions are fractionally higher for sales of QuickBooks Payroll, at up to $55 per sale (vs. up to $50 per sale for QuickBooks Pro).

Figures from CJ Affiliate, QuickBooks’ affiliate network, show a three-month EPC of $190.51 — the second-highest in the network’s productivity tools category. That’s impressive, but it’s lower than FreshBooks’ 30-day EPC of $247.47 (albeit they’re on different affiliate networks, so the figures aren’t totally comparable).

• URL: QuickBooks affiliate program
• Managed by: CJ Affiliate
• Commission rate: Up to $55 per sale
• Cookie duration: Up to 45 days
• Products/Services sold: Accounting & payroll software
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only

24 NordstromFigures from YouGov show that Nordstrom is one of America’s most popular department stores. It has a brand recognition rating of 92% and a higher popularity level than rivals like Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, and Saks.

The retailer sells a vast selection of brands and products across multiple price points, from affordable fashion to luxury names like Valentino. That makes it a good fit for any fashion-related affiliate marketer; if your audience is interested in clothes, shoes, and accessories, they’ll find something for them at Nordstrom.

That’s the good news. The less-good news is that Nordstrom’s affiliate program has a lousy 1% base commission rate. For comparison, Amazon pays 4% on apparel. Still, maybe the Nordstrom name carries a little more cachet for higher-end audiences.

• URL: Nordstrom affiliate program
• Managed by: Rakuten
• Commission rate: 1% per sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Products/Services sold: Clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, homeware
• Payment methods: Direct deposit, PayPal, check
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Creative banners, exclusive offers, affiliate marketing newsletters

What is Affiliate Marketing and How Does it Work for Bloggers?Affiliate marketing is a strategy where bloggers and content creators earn commissions by promoting products and services to their audiences. It involves three key players:

Now we’re clear on who’s involved, let’s consider what a typical affiliate marketing buyer journey might look like for an imaginary dog food review blog you’ve started:

1. A consumer searches on Google for “best dog food for fussy eaters” and clicks on one of your posts.
2. They read your recommendations and like the sound of The Farmer’s Dog, so they click your affiliate link through to the advertiser’s site.
3. The Farmer’s Dog stores a tiny file called a cookie on the consumer’s device, identifying your blog as the referrer.
4. Life gets in the way and the shopper ends their browsing session.
5. The next day, they return to The Farmer’s Dog and purchase a subscription.
6. Because they converted within the cookie window, you earn a commission for referring them. Way to go!

How Affiliate Marketing Works (a 5-Step Process)Part of the reason affiliate programs for bloggers are so popular is because the barrier to entry is so low. Getting started basically involves these steps:

1. Choosing a product: Identify a product or service that’s relevant to your audience, that they want to buy, and that they can afford.
2. Joining a program: Find brands selling those products or services, then sign up for their affiliate programs on the advertiser’s website or through an affiliate network.
3. Creating content: This part should be second-nature to all bloggers! Informational content (like how-to guides and explainer videos) helps you generate top-of-the-funnel traffic, while commercial content (like buying guides and product reviews) is your opportunity to promote specific products and add your affiliate links…
4. Adding affiliate links: Use a unique URL containing your affiliate ID or username to direct the audience to the advertiser’s website.
5. Earning commissions: This is the easy part, because it’s totally passive income! When a purchase is made via your link, the sale is traced back to you, and you receive a commission.

Find out more in our step-by-step guide on how to become an affiliate marketer.

Why Websites are the Best Platform for Affiliate MarketingWebsites aren’t the only way to make money from affiliate marketing. There are lots of other options, including:

Social media: From Facebook to TikTok to Twitch, every social platform offers some way to add affiliate links. They often make it difficult though (e.g. you need a business account to add a link to your TikTok bio).

Email lists: Email marketing is unmatched when it comes to ROI. However, you need to leverage at least one other channel to encourage people to join your list in the first place.

Podcasts: Almost two in three US adults have listened to at least one podcast, so they’re a fantastic channel for reaching your audience. But because podcasting is an audio medium, you’ll have to stick your link in the show notes, where it’s easily missed.

So it’s totally possible to make money from affiliate marketing without a website; it’s just a lot more difficult.

Fact is, websites offer various advantages over other potential affiliate channels, such as:

Full ownership. With a website, you own all the content you create, ensuring its longevity. In contrast, third-party platforms could shut down, forcing content migration or loss. Just ask users of Posterous or Storify.

Control. Social media platforms can change their terms overnight, potentially damaging your affiliate business. However, a website allows you total control over your content and promotions.

SEO. Organic search targets high-intent traffic from users actively searching for information, like “best dog food for fussy eaters.” Ranking for such keywords increases the likelihood of commissions, while social media traffic is less qualified.

Analytics. Google Analytics helps understand user behavior across platforms and create better content. Social media analytics are limited to single-platform insights.

Trust. Consumers trust blogs (65%) and websites (76%) more than social media (51%) for brand information. This increased trust in websites can lead to more clicks and sales from product recommendations.

For those reasons (and more), even affiliate publishers with big social followings — like ThisIsWhyImBroke, which has 277,000 Facebook followers — tend to steer audiences toward their own website rather than sending them straight to the advertiser:

How to Choose the Best Affiliate Programs for Your BlogThere are two ways to choose affiliate programs: find them directly when you’re looking for a product or service to recommend to your readers, or sign up through an affiliate network to find multiple relevant advertisers on a single platform.

(Most) affiliate programs are run by a single brand, and allow you to promote only that brand’s products or services. Affiliate networks, on the other hand, might work with thousands of individual brands, making it quick and easy to find offers in your niche. However, you’ll often find more attractive terms and conditions — like higher commission rates and longer referral windows — by working directly with advertisers.

Here’s how both approaches work in practice:

1. Join Affiliate Programs DirectlyAffiliate programs are run by advertisers (e.g. brands, retailers, and service providers).

You can find individual programs in your niche by simply Googling: {niche} + “affiliate program” (e.g. gaming + “affiliate program”).

That’ll likely bring up roundups of the best affiliate programs within that niche…

…as well as the occasional advertiser:

Alternatively, analyze other bloggers in your niche to see which programs they’re promoting, then join them yourself.

1. Sign Up Through An Affiliate NetworkJoining an affiliate marketing network is a fast way to identify hundreds of programs at once.

These are exactly what they sound like: networks of multiple affiliate programs managed through a single platform, typically offering tools to help both publishers and advertisers generate a higher return from their affiliate marketing strategy.

Examples of affiliate networks include:

• CJ Affiliate
• ClickBank
• FlexOffers
• Pepperjam
• Rakuten
• ShareASale

All offer search functions that make it easy to track down advertisers that align with your audience:

Factors to Consider When Choosing Affiliate Programs for BloggersNew affiliate marketers often sign up for affiliate programs that are run by the biggest names in their niche or that pay the highest commissions, without first considering if those programs are a good fit.

Before joining a program, we recommend considering the following factors:

*Relevance*. In other words, would your audience buy products or services from this brand? And can you promote them naturally in your content without radically changing the direction of your blog?

Commission rate. Affiliate marketing is all about making money, so commission rates are kind of important. Rates typically range from around 5% — 50%, although lower (and higher) rates exist. Learn more in our roundup of high-paying affiliate programs.

Conversion rate. Not all affiliate programs or networks publish this information. But if you can find it, it’s an invaluable way to identify the best affiliate programs. Even if a program pays low commissions, you might still be an attractive option thanks to their sky-high conversion rate.

Cookie duration. Think of this as your window to seal the deal. For instance, if a program has a 30-day cookie duration, you’ll earn a commission if the customer buys within 30 days of clicking your affiliate link.

Payment method. Simply put, do their commission payment methods work for you? Not all advertisers pay via PayPal, so be sure to check this out.

Affiliate support. Most affiliate programs offer some support. But this might range from providing a couple banner ads to giving you access to a dedicated contact who’ll help optimize your affiliate marketing strategy.

ConclusionAffiliate marketing is one of the most attractive ways for bloggers to monetize their content.

It lets you build a passive revenue stream without forcing you to do anything that interrupts your audience (like bombarding them with ads).

As a blogger, you’ve got a head start on most would-be affiliate marketers, because you already have your own website and the ability to create content.

Still, there’s almost certainly room for improvement. And we’re here to help.

Sign up for our free training to learn seven tried-and-trust tips for building and optimizing a high-performing affiliate site.

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We gathered 149 of the top AI statistics for a data-driven glimpse into AI and its future.

Our own verified statistics from our recent AI survey and reliable third-party sources provided the foundation for this list. It covers everything from AI adoption and usage to its perceived dangers in 2023 and beyond.

Top AI Statistics (Editor’s Pick)This hand-picked shortlist of the most compelling AI statistics include key metrics on adoption, personal & business usage, impact on jobs and sentiment towards AI.

• 35% of businesses have adopted AI.
• 77% of devices in use feature some form of AI.
• 9 out of 10 organizations support AI for a competitive advantage.
• AI will contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
• By 2025, AI might eliminate 85 million jobs but create 97 million new ones, resulting in a net gain of 12 million jobs.
• 85.1% of AI users use the technology for article writing and content creation.
• 81.6% of digital marketers think content writers’ jobs are at risk because of AI.
• 50% of consumers are now optimistic about AI.
• 33% of consumers think they are using AI platforms (actual usage is 77%).
• 43% of businesses are concerned about technology dependence.

AI Adoption and Implementation Across IndustriesAI has been around for a while, but it ChatGPT’s public launch in November 2022 propelled its adoption among the general public. ChatGPT set the record for the fastest app growth to 100 million users.

According to IBM, 35% of businesses have already embraced AI. It is clear from the statistics below that most leaders are excited about AI’s potential for enhancing capabilities and lowering costs. Netflix has already saved a reported $1 billion by utilizing machine learning, and AI can boost business performance by as much as 40%.

It’s clear from the following 39 AI adoption statistics that companies are bullish on AI.

• 35% of businesses now use AI.
• Nine out of ten leading businesses invest in AI technologies, but only 14.6% have deployed AI capabilities in their operations.
• 52% of telephone companies now use AI chatbots.
• 72% of companies that use AI believe it simplifies their jobs.
• 59% of executives are convinced that AI applications will enhance big data in their companies.
• 9 out of 10 organizations support AI for gaining a competitive edge over rivals.
• 54.9% of people suspect they’ve received undisclosed AI content from a service provider.
• 80% of retail executives plan to adopt AI automation by 2025.
• In 2022, large companies were twice as likely as small ones to use AI.
• In 2022, 53% of global IT companies reported accelerated AI adoption over the previous two years.
• 77% of currently used devices feature some form of AI.
• 25% of travel and hospitality companies use chatbot technology.
• 64% of business owners believe AI will boost productivity.
• Machine learning at Netflix saves $1 billion.
• About 4 out of 10 organizations plan to implement AI.
• Approximately 4 out of 5 companies consider AI a top priority in their business strategy.
• AI technology is expected to increase banking industry revenue by $1 billion within the next three years.
• 72% of executives think AI will become the most significant business advantage in the future.
• 75% of top executives believe AI will help their organization grow.
• 47% of companies have integrated AI into at least one business function.
• 63% of organizations intend to adopt AI globally within the next three years.
• 68% of healthcare organizations employ AI.
• 63% of IT and telecom sector organizations utilize AI.
• 44% of automotive organizations implement AI.
• AI technology increases business productivity by 40%.
• Businesses with over 100,000 employees are more likely to have a strategy implementing AI.
• Machine learning has grown by 48% in the automotive sector.
• The retail industry leads in AI implementation, with 72% of retailers using AI.
• 47% of organizations have a defined mobile AI strategy.
• 84% of global business organizations believe AI will give them a competitive advantage.
• 85% of business-customer relationships will be managed without human interaction.
• 97% of business owners think ChatGPT will benefit their business.
• 35% of businesses worry about the technical skills needed for AI use.
• The primary goal for incorporating AI is optimizing internal business operations, according to 36% of executives.
• 20% of C-suite executives use machine learning.
• Oxford University’s AI system can read lips with 93% accuracy using machine learning.
• Google processes 6.9 billion daily search queries using global AI technologies.
• WhatsApp generates over 100 billion AI-processed messages each day.
• By 2035, 75% of vehicles will be equipped with AI technology.

Sources: Authority Hacker, IBM, NewVantage Partners, Gartner, PwC, MIT Sloan Management, Statista, Forbes, Accenture, McKinsey, Tractica, Harvard Business Review, Flexis, Google

Impact of AI on Jobs and EmploymentData from our own AI survey was clear: AI does pose a risk to some jobs. Content writers and creators jobs are among the most at risk today, with many already reporting significant drops in orders as companies try cheaper AI alternatives.

Many more IT and customer service-based jobs could be at risk in the future, though there is also reason to be optimistic about new jobs being created too.

• 32.9% of businesses have already replaced some human tasks with AI solutions.
• 81.6% of digital marketers think content writers’ jobs are at risk because of AI.
• AI is predicted to boost local GDPs, with China experiencing the largest gain of 26% by 2030.
• AI will add 15.7 trillion dollars to the world’s GDP by 2030, boosting it by 14%.
• By 2025, AI will eliminate 85 million jobs but create 97 million new ones, resulting in a net gain of 12 million jobs.
• 10% of nursing tasks could be automated by 2030.
• By 2030, intelligent robots may replace 30% of the global workforce.
• 375 million people may need to change careers by 2030.
• A high risk of automation affects 38% of US jobs, 35% in Germany, 30% in the UK, and 21% in Japan.
• Cognitive technologies, such as AI and ML, will replace 16% of US jobs by 2025.
• AI and other technological changes could displace 75 million jobs by 2025.
• 20 million manufacturing jobs could be lost to automation by 2030.
• Nearly 30% of UK jobs could be replaced by AI in the early 2030s.
• 52% of experts believe automation will displace jobs but also create new ones.
• 43% of businesses plan to reduce their workforce due to technological integration.
• In the UK, AI could displace retail and wholesale trade workers, manual laborers in manufacturing and construction, and administrative and secretarial workers.

Sources: Authority Hacker, PwC Global, World Economic Forum, EIT Health, McKinsey&Company, Forrester Research, Blumberg Capital, Pew Research Center

AI Impact on Marketing, Customer Service, and SalesMarketers are among the fastest AI adopters to date. The vast majority are confident in their ability to learn to utilize the tech. Customer Service and sales are two other areas where significant efficiencies can be gained with AI.

• 75.7% of digital marketers now use AI tools for work.
• 49.5% of marketers use AI tools multiple times per week or more.
• 67.7% of marketers say that lack of knowledge and time are the two biggest reasons against using AI tools.
• 69% of digital marketers actively use ChatGPT.
• 85.1% of AI users use it for blog content creation.
• 65.8% of people find AI content equal to or better than human writing.
• A mere 14.03% of users trust keyword data from AI tools.
• Only 32.5% of users trust AI-generated search results.
• 98.1% of digital marketers acknowledge that some understanding of AI is important for their jobs.
• 90% of marketers are confident in learning and adapting to new AI tools and technology.
• Over 50% of marketers have some concerns about AI replacing them in their own jobs.
• 60% of marketers feel positive about the rise of the AI industry.
• Less than 20% of marketers think AI tools will have a negative impact on content quality.
• Only 30.1% of marketers think AI will negatively impact search traffic in 5 years.
• 72.6% of people are concerned about AI content becoming indistinguishable from human-written content.
• 37.4% of digital marketers are using AI detection tools.
• 59.5% of marketers oppose mandatory AI content disclosures.
• 26% of B2B marketers using chatbots saw a 10-20% increase in lead generation volumes.
• In an October 2022 US survey, 57% of B2B marketers used chatbots to understand their audience better.
• The chatbot market is forecast to reach around 1.25 billion US dollars in 2025, a significant increase from the market size in 2016, which stood at 190.8 million US dollars.
• 43% of American marketers found that chatbots helped educate prospects.
• 59% of marketers believe AI will revolutionize the marketing industry.
• 70% of consumers expect a chatbot response within 5 minutes.
• 74% of consumers demand instant answers to their questions.
• 67% of people expect to use messaging apps to communicate with businesses.
• 75% of consumers are comfortable with chatbots handling routine customer service tasks, while only 33% approve of chatbots managing complex inquiries.
• 38% of consumers globally prefer to use chatbots.
• 80% of consumers prefer using chatbots for simple tasks like checking account balances or booking appointments.
• Over 60% of business owners (64%) think AI will improve customer relationships.
• AI tech can increase revenue by over $15 trillion in the next decade.

Sources: Authority Hacker, Accenture, Gartner, Forbes

AI Market Size and GrowthMass consumer adoption of AI, largely driven by ChatGPT, has skyrocketed the outlook around AI growth. Companies are investing more into AI solutions across industries such as healthcare, security and education.

• AI is expected to contribute $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030.
• The autonomous vehicle industry could be worth $667.7 billion by 2026.
• The global AI market is predicted to hit $1.81 trillion by 2030.
• The AI software market’s global annual revenue currently exceeds $50 billion.
• The wearable AI market is projected to reach $180 billion by 2025.
• Worldwide AI chip revenue will surpass $80 billion in the next five years.
• The US AI market size is estimated to reach nearly $300 billion by 2026.
• AI-powered self-driving vehicles generate over $170 billion in annual revenue worldwide.
• AI telecommunications is valued at $2.5 billion and rising.
• By 2024, the global AI market will grow to over half a trillion US dollars.
• The number of AI startups has increased 14 times since 2000.
• AI in the healthcare market grew by 41.2% from 2018 to 2023.
• AI in the security market is expected to reach $19.5 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 40.6% from 2018.
• AI in the education market is projected to reach $2.0 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 42.9% from 2018.
• The global AI market is currently worth $136.6 billion.
• Global AI is growing at a CAGR of nearly 40%.
• AI service revenue will increase by over 6x in five years.
• The AI market is set to grow by 38% in 2023.
• AI in the transportation market is expected to reach $6.8 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 21.5% from 2018.
• AI in the manufacturing market is projected to reach $7.2 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 42.2% from 2018.
• AI in the energy and utilities market is predicted to reach $1.5 billion by 2023, with a CAGR of 38.3% from 2018.

Sources: PwC Global, GrandViewResearch, Omdia, Global Market Insights, The Insight Partners, Markets and Markets, Statista, Forbes, Tractica

Consumer Perspectives on AIWhile the rapid adoption of AI speaks volumes about how people feel, it’s not without its faults. AI sounds very convincing, even when it makes up facts. This can pose serious issues in a world where polarization, fake news, and biases dominate the political landscape.

• AI-generated content concerns 63% of individuals due to potential bias or inaccuracies.
• AI is viewed optimistically by 50% of consumers.
• A majority, two-thirds of modern consumers, are open to AI enhancing customer engagement.
• Private information protection by AI is doubted by 52% of consumers.
• Half of the consumers perceive job loss to computers as a current reality.
• Four out of every ten consumers believe AI usage will make companies more cautious with customer data.
• A mere 7% of individuals trust chatbots for claim-making.
• The AI market’s limited transparency worries approximately 75% of CEOs.
• Around 41% of consumers from India, China, Western Europe, and the US see AI as a life-improving tool.
• Chatbots have a positive image among 38% of consumers.
• Significant attention towards generative and conversational AI (especially ChatGPT) was observed from 48% of the public in 2023.
• Understanding AI is claimed by fewer than half of consumers.
• Nearly half (49%) of consumers question the safety of automation in healthcare.
• For 28% of people, the value of human touch in tasks is irreplaceable.
• AI is believed to enhance their lives by 41% of consumers.
• AI platform usage is believed to be at 33% by consumers, whereas the actual usage is 77%.
• Dependency on technology is a concern for 43% of businesses.
• A survey revealed that 57% of consumers prefer chatbots, leaving 43% preferring human interaction.
• AI’s impact on website traffic worries nearly a quarter (24%) of business owners.

Sources: Authority Hacker, Blumberg Capital, Salesforce, PwC, LivePerson, Forbes, Accenture

AI Voice Assistant and Smart Speaker StatisticsVoice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri have shown remarkable improvements in their capabilities and accuracy. And the adoption rate of these AI-powered assistants worldwide is truly unprecedented. AI’s ability to understand and process natural language makes it perfect for voice interaction.

• Siri from Apple ranks last in commerce-related accuracy, only giving correct answers 68% of the time.
• In 2021, Amazon’s Alexa had roughly 80,000 skills within the US and over 100,000 globally.
• Google has a 17% share of the global smart speaker market.
• Google Assistant ranks first in accuracy among voice assistants.
• Over half of all Americans use voice assistants to gather information.
• By 2024, there will be 8.4 billion digital voice assistants in use globally, outnumbering the world population.
• The most popular voice search tasks include checking the weather (42%), setting alarms (36%), and playing music (34%).
• While multitasking, 60% of people use voice search.
• Over 70% of voice search users find local business information through it.
• Purchases are made using voice-activated devices by 40% of owners.
• Nearly half of Americans (46%) use voice-controlled virtual assistants.
• Google Assistant is considered the “smartest” voice assistant, with an impressive 98% accuracy rate.
• Amazon’s Alexa is present in more than 60,000 devices globally.
• A large majority of both Android (96%) and iPhone (98%) users use AI voice assistants.
• Daily, 55% of consumers use voice search to find local business information.
• Companies offering a voice-activated assistant are preferred by 62% of voice search users.
• About 40% of US internet users make use of voice search on a daily basis.
• 66% of voice search users make weekly purchases through their devices.
• Voice search is used daily by 41% of adults and 55% of teens.
• 20% of mobile searches are voice-based.
• Voice-activated device owners use their devices daily (70%) and multiple times a day (40%).
• 60% of consumers prefer using voice search over typing on a mobile device.
• A whopping 97% of mobile users utilize AI-powered voice assistants.
• As of the end of 2020, 30% of web browsing and searches were conducted without a screen.

Sources: Statista, Edison Research, Pew Research Center, Gartner

ConclusionCurrent data suggests that AI adoption will keep soaring in the coming years.

There are numerous significant issues to overcome, such as the impact on jobs, technology dependence, and security. But given the scale of AI adoption, these problems can and will be solved.

FAQWhat percent of the population uses AI?Determining the exact percent of the global population using AI is challenging as there is no verifiable data available at the moment. However, based on the Global AI Adoption Index study conducted by IBM, it’s evident that about 35% of businesses have incorporated AI into their operations.

What is the most advanced AI technology right now? Several cutting-edge AI technologies currently stand out, such as natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and computer vision. Notably, the recent emergence of Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) models, known for their capabilities in NLP, represents a significant advancement in the realm of AI.

Which industry uses AI the most?The sector that extensively deploys AI the most is the supply chain and manufacturing industry. Based on data from Statista, the rate of AI adoption within global supply chain enterprises is projected to reach 55% by the year 2025.

What are the different types of AI?AI comes in various forms, and as per an article by Forbes, there are four distinct categories of AI or AI-based systems. These include reactive machines, machines with limited memory, AI with a ‘theory of mind’, and self-aware AI systems.

What is the future of AI?The recent advancement in AI is expected to pave the way for more sophisticated, efficient, and helpful AI applications, potentially revolutionizing patient care, human-computer interaction, technological infrastructure, and financial transactions. Overall, the future of AI looks promising.

What is the difference between AI, machine learning, and deep learning?AI, machine learning, and deep learning represent a nested hierarchy of progressively specialized fields.
AI is the broadest concept, encompassing any machine or software that mimics human intelligence.
Machine learning is a subset of AI, involving systems that improve performance through exposure to data without explicit programming.
Deep learning is a further subset of machine learning, focusing on complex neural networks capable of processing vast amounts of data, often exceeding the capabilities of traditional machine learning models.

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Singapore affiliate programs have never been more popular as the side-hustle generation finds new ways to bring in earnings.

OCBC Bank reveals two-thirds of Singaporean 21 to 29-year-olds and over half of those aged 30 to 39 have some kind of side gig.

No doubt many of those eager rise-and-grinders are making money online through affiliate programs, the ultimate passive income generator.

But with so many brands and affiliate niches, where should you start?

We dived into the data to round up the top-converting, highest-paying programs to help you make money from affiliate marketing in Singapore.

Singapore Affiliate Programs & Networks1. Amazon Associates 2. Lazada 3. AirAsia 4. eBay 5. Castlery 6. Zalora 7. Secretlab 8. Sephora Singapore 9. CHARLES & KEITH 10. JD Sports Singapore 11. SHEIN 12. InvolveAsia 13. Cuelinks 14. Commission Factory 15. Indoleads.com

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1 Amazon AssociatesUnlike in most of the world, Amazon isn’t the top dog among ecommerce websites in Singapore.

But don’t feel too bad for Bezos, because it’s still at #3 on the list, generating close to five million monthly visits:

The ecommerce giant’s own research reveals that 53% of Singaporeans want to see more items from local brands in ecommerce stores. So Amazon stocks a wide range of products from local favorites like Hush Candles, PRISM+, and Epitex via its small business store.

As any experienced affiliate marketer will tell you, Amazon’s affiliate program — Amazon Associates — is regularly updated, but commission rates currently range from 2.2% – 12% per sale, depending on the product category.

It also runs short-term “bounty events” that pay fixed commissions for specific actions, like driving Amazon Prime free trial signups.

Amazon Associates is open to bloggers, publishers, and content creators with qualifying websites. Got a social media account with a big following? Sign up for Amazon’s separate influencer program.

Want to learn more about promoting Amazon’s vast library of products? Check out our Amazon Associates review.

• URL: Amazon Associates Singapore affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 2.2% – 12% per sale
• Cookie duration: 24 hours
• Products/Services sold: More like what don’t they sell?
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, check, Amazon gift certificate
• Market(s): Singapore only
• Additional resources: Customized linking tools

2 LazadaNot many companies can claim to be bigger than Amazon, making Lazada.sg a rare exception (at least in a solely Singaporean context):

How has it knocked the big “A” off its perch? In part because it’s backed by another of the world’s ecommerce behemoths, Alibaba.

The marketplace is used by 130 million annual active consumers and over 920,000 sellers, so Lazada is a household name in Singapore. That makes for a comparatively easy “sell”.

Lazada is pretty coy about the terms and conditions of its affiliate program. But it does tout a cookie duration of 30 days and a commission rate of up to 40% per sale — both of which are massively higher than Amazon Associates.

• URL: Lazada affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: Up to 40% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Electronics, health and beauty, home decor, groceries, and more
• Payment methods: Bank transfer
• Market(s): Singapore only
• Additional resources: Unlisted

3 AirAsia How’s this for an obscure stat: Singaporeans are the world’s 14th most frequent flyers, taking an average of 4.21 flights per year. That’s twice as many as the average American. So travel affiliate programs are an ideal fit for would-be affiliates targeting audiences in Singapore.

Which brings us nicely to AirAsia, one of Southeast Asia’s leading budget airlines. They’re extremely well regarded, being named the world’s leading low-cost airline at the World Travel Awards for 10 years in a row.

The airline flies direct to eight Malaysian locations from Singapore’s Changi Airport, including to Kuala Lumpur — the second-busiest international route on the planet.

Like Lazada, AirAsia hasn’t published a ton of details about its affiliate program, but it does quote commission rates of up to 9% per sale.

If you’ve read our roundup of the best airline affiliate programs, you’ll know that’s way higher than most operators (Etihad, for instance, pays a measly 1.6%).

• URL: Airasia affiliate program
• Managed by: Partnerize
• Commission rate: Up to 9% per sale
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Flight tickets
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Banner ads, product feed, deep product linking

4 eBayHistorically, eBay hasn’t seen the same success in Singapore that it’s enjoyed in North America and Europe. Indeed, it’s only the 10th biggest Singaporean ecommerce store in terms of traffic.

But there are signs of a brighter future for eBay. The marketplace tops YouGov’s 2021 list of Singapore’s “big brand movers”, a ranking of brands that have seen “statistically significant” upticks in consumer perception.

eBay saw increases across several categories, including customer satisfaction, quality, and overall reputation — all of which are attractive selling points.

The ecommerce giant’s affiliate program pays commissions of up to 4% per sale, with rates varying across product categories. The biggest rewards can be found in fashion and motors, while real estate sales only pay 1% (although honestly, who’s buying a house on eBay anyway?).

The only real downside is the cookie window, which is the same as Amazon’s: a measly 24 hours.

Learn more about promoting eBay in our eBay Partner Network review.

• URL: eBay Partner Network affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 1% – 4% per sale
• Cookie duration: 24 hours
• Products/Services sold: Fashion, electronics, garden & DIY products, health & beauty, and more
• Payment methods: PayPal, bank transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Custom graphics & banner ads, branded creatives & logos, deals & events, reporting tools

5 Castlery Singaporeans are among the world’s biggest spenders on interior design, shelling out almost US$630 per person on home decor products per year. That’s about as much as the rest of Southeast Asia combined.

This makes direct-to-consumer furniture brand Castlery a compelling proposition for affiliate marketers targeting Singaporean shoppers.

Castlery is all about modern furniture at competitive prices. And its messaging clearly works, because Castlery’s website attracts the fifth-highest traffic levels of any ecommerce store in Singapore. All that brand awareness will be a big help when it comes to turning traffic into clicks and sales.

Speaking of sales, the brand cites commission rates of up to 20%, adjusted monthly based on performance.

However, Impact, Castlery’s affiliate network, only mentions a 5% commission rate. Presumably you start at the base level but have the potential to earn more if you generate a ton of sales.

• URL: Castlery affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: Up to 20% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Furniture, bed & bath products, accessories
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Personalized marketing support, unique promo codes, deep product linking, product catalog

6 ZaloraWe’ll let you in on some bad news about ecommerce in Singapore: two-fifths of Singaporeans are less than satisfied with online shopping sites. Blame it on high shipping costs, steep product prices, and slow delivery times.

But there’s a silver lining in Zalora, an ecommerce store bucking the trend. Indeed, one survey revealed they have a higher customer satisfaction rating than any other ecommerce business in Singapore:

Pleasingly, Zalora also generates a ton of traffic. They’re the seventh-biggest Singaporean ecommerce site by traffic levels. High traffic volumes and lots of satisfied customers are a dream combination for affiliate marketers.

With the Zalora affiliate program, Singapore affiliates earn commissions of 6% for new customer sales and 4% for returning customers, with the opportunity to earn higher amounts for top performers and during campaign seasons.

Zalora also runs a separate influencer program, paying up to 10% in cash commissions or up to 15% in Zalora vouchers. So if you’ve already got a large audience, this affiliate program could be the perfect fit.

There’s just one problem. According to affiliate network Involve Asia, Zalora only has a conversion rate of 1.19%. For comparison, global fashion ecommerce conversion rates range from 1.35% – 2.24%, depending on the month, so Zalora could use some work here.

• URL: Zalora affiliate program
• Managed by: InvolveAsia, Optimise Media, ACCESSTRADE
• Commission rate: 4% – 6% per sale
• Cookie duration: 7 days
• Products/Services sold: Apparel & accessories
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Singapore only
• Additional resources: Deep product linking, banner ads, vouchers, product feed

7 SecretlabYou’ll be shocked to learn that Singaporeans like gaming.

Okay, that’s not exactly breaking news. But you might not know that 41% spend 15+ hours a week playing video games, while the vast majority — over nine in 10 — spend money on games every month. One-third spend at least $100 per month on console, mobile, or PC games.

All of which means gaming-related programs are a fantastic opportunity for affiliates in Singapore.

Enter Secretlab, regularly recognized as the world’s best gaming chair brand. Its chairs carry a five-year guarantee and are used by some of the biggest names in esports, including Valorant Champions and LoL Esports.

Those brands are instantly recognizable to anyone who’s obsessed with gaming (AKA precisely the type of person who’s prepared to spend hundreds of dollars on a gaming chair).

Secret claims its affiliate program sees average conversion rates that are five times higher than other gaming chair affiliate programs. Obviously, we have no way of verifying that, but the commission rates of up to 12% are certainly appealing.

• URL: Secretlab affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: Up to 12% per sale
• Cookie duration: 7 days
• Products/Services sold: Gaming chairs, gaming desks
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Singapore only
• Additional resources: Personalized affiliate dashboard, remarketing campaigns

8 Sephora Singapore Beauty and personal care is big business in Singapore. The market is expected to reach US$1.1 billion in 2023, while the average Singaporean woman spends about S$270 per month on beauty and wellness.

It’s safe to say Sephora dominates the market in Singapore. Sephora stores are comfortably the most popular destination for Singaporeans to buy makeup, while its website is at #3. The retailer’s stores also rank #2 for skin care purchases, with its website coming in fifth place.

In other words, pretty much everyone in Singapore knows Sephora, and many have already bought from them. So you shouldn’t have to work too hard to close the deal.

Sephora’s affiliate program pays commissions of 7% for new customer sales and 2.5% for returning customers. It also offers a 30-day cookie window, which is pretty generous for such a well-established brand.

• URL: Sephora Singapore affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: 2.5% – 7% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Makeup, skincare, fragrances, bath & body products
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Singapore only
• Additional resources: Unique promo codes, deep product linking, product catalog

9 CHARLES & KEITHSingapore’s fashion market is projected to reach almost US$3.2 billion by 2027, by which time the average consumer will spend an estimated $915 on fashion-related purchases.

Seems like Singaporeans really love to shop, huh?

One homegrown brand that’s ready to ride this wave is Charles & Keith. They’ve got everything a fashion-forward Singaporean could want, from chic shoes to fab bags and accessories.

Remember how over 50% of locals are craving more local goods from online shops? Charles & Keith is perfectly poised to cash in on that trend.

Sign up for Charles & Keith’s affiliate program to earn 6% on sales to new customers, dropping to 3% for existing customer sales. In other words, more or less identical to Zalora — but it does offer a slightly longer cookie window.

C&K also runs an ambassador program for content creators, so consider joining that instead if you’ve got an established audience.

• URL: Charles & Keith affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: 3% – 6% per sale
• Cookie duration: 10 days
• Products/Services sold: Women’s shoes, bags, accessories, sunglasses, kids’ shoes
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Singapore only
• Additional resources: Unique promo codes, deep product linking, product catalog, banner ads

10 JD Sports SingaporeIf you’ve been paying attention to the last 2,500-ish words, you’ll know Singaporean consumers love buying stuff, and trainers are no exception. Revenue in the footwear market is set to surpass US$1 billion in 2023, with the average customer expected to purchase nearly five pairs of shoes throughout the year.

That’s where JD Sports Singapore comes in. Its parent company is one of the biggest names in the UK footwear market, and it’s been a fixture in Singapore since opening its first local store at Jurong Point Shopping Centre back in 2018.

Managed through the Rakuten affiliate network, JD Sports Singapore offers flat commissions of 4% per sale and a 14-day cookie window. Given Singaporeans’ predilection for buying lots of shoes, there’s a solid opportunity to earn repeat commissions here.

• URL: JD Sports Singapore affiliate program
• Managed by: Rakuten
• Commission rate: 4% per sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Products/Services sold: Shoes
• Payment methods: Direct deposit, PayPal, check
• Market(s): Singapore only
• Additional resources: Unlisted

11 SHEINChinese-owned and Singapore-based SHEIN has been a runaway success story in the fast fashion world in recent years, and has ambitious plans to hit annual revenues of $58.5 billion in 2025. That’s more than the annual sales of H&M and Zara combined.

With their ultra-aggressive pricing, regular promotions, and catalog of 2+ million products, who’d bet against them? But they’ll need plenty of help from their network of affiliates if they’re going to succeed.

This is reflected in the attractive terms of SHEIN’s affiliate program, which offers a lengthy 30-day cookie window — three times longer than Charles & Keith — and sky-high commissions of up to 20% per sale. They even pay extra monthly cash bonuses on certain promotions.

On the face of things, this makes SHEIN one of the very best Singapore affiliate programs. However, there are signs that consumers are turning away from fast fashion — so if you’re looking to ride the gravy train, you’d better get onboard fast.

• URL: SHEIN affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house, Admitad, Awin, CJ Affiliate, Pepperjam, ShareASale
• Commission rate: 10% – 20% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Fashion, shoes, accessories, beauty products
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Regularly updated banners & coupons, affiliate newsletters featuring new activities & promotions

12 InvolveAsiaEnough affiliate programs; let’s take a look at Singapore’s top affiliate networks.

First up is InvolveAsia, which — as the name suggests — is a network focused on Asian markets. It works with 500+ brands across ASEAN countries. It includes big names like Love Bonito and Reebonz.

The network offers a wealth of tools to help affiliates drive sales and track conversions. Its data feed makes it simple for users to promote products from multiple retailers.

It also provides an Express Withdrawal option, allowing affiliates to pocket their commissions within 15 days of a conversion (although various terms and conditions apply).

As well as “traditional” affiliates, InvolveAsia is open to working with content creators and social media influencers, whether your audience is on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or anywhere else online.

• URL: InvolveAsia affiliate network
• Payment methods: PayPal, bank transfer
• Brands: Love Bonito, Reebonz

13 CuelinksOne of the more time-consuming (and annoying) things about affiliate marketing is going through your content and using an affiliate link generator to monetize your product recommendations.

Cuelinks solves this issue by allowing members to simply copy-paste a snippet of JavaScript code into their website footers. Just like that, all your links become monetized, regardless of when you wrote the content.

And unlike with most networks, you don’t have to constantly update your links when advertisers change their affiliate programs. You only need to use the original URL — Cuelinks takes care of the rest.

The platform has partnered with all the major affiliate networks and also works directly with some advertisers, giving affiliates access to 1,000+ campaigns.

The only slight downside here is that Cuelinks works on a strictly Net 60 payment basis, so you’ll need to wait a couple months to receive your commissions.

• URL: Cuelinks affiliate network
• Payment methods: Bank transfer
• Brands: Pomelo Fashion

14 Commission FactoryA common complaint of affiliate marketers based outside the US is the difficulty of finding local programs on big affiliate networks. For instance, of the 3,257 total programs on CJ Affiliate, only about 12% are available in Singapore.

That’s why it makes sense to choose a more regional network like Commission Factory, which specifically serves Asia-Pacific. It works with over 600 brands, including global names like Airbnb, Etihad Airways, and Samsung.

The platform’s tools and resources — including banners, links, coupon codes, and clickless tracking — work whether you have a blog, mobile app, website, Facebook fan page, or pretty much any other means of reaching your audience.

Pleasingly, Commission Factory pays commissions weekly via multiple methods, including bank transfer and PayPal. Plus its tracking and reporting features help you understand exactly where your commissions are coming from.

• URL: Commission Factory affiliate network
• Payment methods: PayPal, bank transfer, check, prepaid Mastercard
• Brands: Future Light, WantitAll

15 Indoleads.comIndoleads.com started out as a Southeast Asian-focused affiliate network, but has since expanded into a global concern, working with partners in 180+ countries.

The platform pays an average CPA of $9.7, which is pretty respectable. It also has various other payment models, including cost per lead and cost per sale. So whatever types of traffic you drive, you’ll find an affiliate program to fit.

Members can access a host of tools and resources, including coupon feeds that help affiliates showcase discounted products and services without worrying about adding tracking links.

Indoleads.com also offers a deep affiliate link builder, which makes it easy to point your audience toward any page on an advertiser’s website, helping you streamline the user journey and boost conversion rates.

• URL: Indoleads.com affiliate network
• Payment methods: PayPal, wire transfer
• Brands: Pomelo Fashion, Nike, Foreo

How To Start Affiliate Marketing in SingaporeOne of our favorite things about affiliate marketing is that you don’t need a ton of financial or material resources to get started.

Instead, you just need to:

• Find a profitable affiliate marketing niche.
• Track down relevant programs selling reputable, desirable products.
• Add an affiliate link or two to your blogs, social media accounts, or email newsletters (or whatever channel you use to reach your audience).

Of course, while it sounds simple on paper, in reality getting started as an affiliate is a lot of hard work. In our experience, many affiliates give up before they build anything approaching a job-replacement income.

So do yourself a favor: before you dive in, check out our in-depth guide on how to become an affiliate marketer.

How To Find the Best Affiliate Programs in SingaporeHere are two quick-and-easy strategies for finding the best affiliate programs for your audience:

1. Research Individual Affiliate ProgramsThe first method is to track down relevant affiliate programs with a simple Google search for “[your niche] + affiliate programs”:

Alternatively, let other affiliates do the leg work by checking out their websites and seeing which brands they’re promoting. Then you can do the same. Easy, right?

1. Join Affiliate NetworksAnother approach is to start by joining an affiliate network.

Most big global networks — like CJ Affiliate, Impact, and ShareASale — have search filters that make it easy to find affiliate programs targeting customers in Singapore:

The majority of networks accept all “flavors” of affiliate marketer — including bloggers, website owners, and social media affiliates — while many provide preferential terms for affiliates with established audiences.

ConclusionOf course, finding a great affiliate program that resonates with your audience is only one piece of the puzzle.

Building a constant stream of traffic, clicks, and sales is a whole other kettle of fish.

While some affiliates have built audiences and revenue streams through social media platforms, podcasts, and email newsletters, your safest bet — at least in our opinion — is to launch your own website. That way, you can leverage multiple promotional channels, including:

• SEO
• Social media
• Email marketing

Building a website and writing a bunch of converting content is no easy task. We should know; in the past decade or so, we’ve built successful authority sites in dozens of niches. And we’d love to share our learnings with you.

Sign up for our free training to learn seven insider secrets that make new sites 83% more successful, including one juicy tactic for finding profitable hidden niches.

Is affiliate marketing legal in Singapore?Yes, affiliate marketing is legal in Singapore.

As with other forms of social media marketing, the Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore requires anyone engaged in affiliate marketing to ensure their content is “clearly distinguishable from personal opinions and editorial content”.

In practice, that means clearly disclosing your affiliate activity. Learn how by reading our article on affiliate disclosure examples and best practices.

How to be an affiliate marketer in Singapore?You can be an affiliate marketer in Singapore by finding a profitable niche with a substantial audience.

Then it’s about joining affiliate programs to promote products and services your audience wants to buy, either by signing up to an affiliate network (like Commission Factory and InvolveAsia) or partnering directly with individual brands.

Write some relevant content, add some affiliate links, and you’re poised to start making money from Singapore affiliate programs. For a more comprehensive answer, read our guide on how to become an affiliate marketer.

Can you make money with affiliate marketing in Singapore?Yes, affiliate marketing is a legit way for Singaporeans to make money online.

At Authority Hacker, we’ve seen examples of affiliate marketers who’ve built successful businesses and sold them for hundreds of thousands of (US) dollars. People like Shane Dutka, one of our students, who made US$50,000 per month from his content site.

Just don’t bank on becoming an instant millionaire; plenty of affiliate marketing scams are out there waiting to ensnare anyone expecting to get rich quick.

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ClickBank has been around for a long time.

In fact, the affiliate network launched way back in 1998.

That means ClickBank is one of the oldest affiliate marketing networks out there.

A garage start-up run by three friends who built their own website has grown to become a business with an annual turnover of US$1 billion.

ClickBank is also slightly different from most affiliate marketing networks because it focuses primarily on digital products.

It’s predominantly a marketplace where digital product creators upload their products, although they do also feature some physical products these days.

But I know all you new affiliates are wondering: how does ClickBank work? And is it still worth using today over different affiliate networks?

Let’s get started with our ClickBank review to find out.

Is ClickBank Legit?Clickbank affiliate marketing is 100% legit. That’s all there is to it. But because you’re likely hoping for a more detailed answer, I’ll go into a little more depth.

As we’ve already pointed out, ClickBank is one of the oldest affiliate networks out there, having been in the affiliate marketing game for more than two decades now.

In that time, it’s built a network of almost 100,000 affiliate marketers, from digital content creators to bloggers and influencers.

Based in over 200 countries, they’ve leveraged ClickBank to rake in more than $4 billion in commissions. And they clearly like it, because the company has a 4.5-star rating from more than 2,300 reviews on Trustpilot.

Vendors love it too, with more than 4,000 products listed in the ClickBank marketplace.

Honestly, with numbers like that, there’s simply no way ClickBank is a “scam network”. Someone would have noticed by now!

Signing UpTheir signup process for new affiliates is very straightforward.

Simply enter your location, name, telephone number, and email address:

The signup page is also available in six languages, so that’s a nice touch.

Once you’ve entered your personal details you then click on ‘Continue to Terms and Conditions’.

This is the usual scroll quickly and click the ‘Accept Terms and Conditions’ button.

And then once that’s done you can finally click on ‘Join ClickBank!”

Note: You must live in a country that ClickBank can make a direct deposit to.

It’s a sad fact of life but affiliate networks can’t operate in certain countries because of the risk of fraud and/or legal restrictions.

So if you’re an affiliate marketer living in one of those countries you’re SOL I’m afraid – always review the TOS for any service before signing up.

The next step is being offered some free training.

You also get a “Welcome” video to watch…which subtly tries to upsell ClickBank vendors on a monthly membership.

You’re then encouraged to complete your publisher profile, including payment and contact details.

It was bizarre to see my home province listed in Irish Gaelic here, but it shows they’ve made a real effort with localization.

Then the final step is to ‘Optimize your performance’ by telling them if you’re an affiliate, a seller, or a researcher.

Now, this might sound a little odd, but you need to create an account within your main account for certain features to work.

This is what ClickBank refers to as your ‘Nickname’.

Which will also be part of your referral URL, so it can’t be any longer than ten characters.

You can be clever here and use something related to your niche e.g. pets100.

It’s annoying to have to do this as a secondary step – it used to be part of the actual signup process.

But once you do that you’re now free to roam the ClickBank marketplace and start promoting digital products.

Wait…they don’t ask for any SEO metrics or traffic details during the sign-up process?

Nope.

That’s part of the attraction of ClickBank – there’s a very low barrier to entry here.

What brands can you promote with Clickbank?This is where you find out you’re dealing with a different type of affiliate network.

Basically, this ain’t Kansas, Dorothy.

ClickBank sells both digital products and some physical ones too.

But the thing is these are all brand names you probably won’t recognize. If you’re exclusively looking to work with a high-profile online retailer, ClickBank probably ain’t the one.

You might have seen some of them in your social media feed or in pop-ups via retargeting campaigns, but that’s it.

Here’s a random sampling of the top-converting products on ClickBank to show you what I mean:

Do any of these products look familiar to you?

Probably not.

But that doesn’t stop products just like these selling by the truckload.

And earning the average affiliate marketer a very nice chunk of change in the process.

One interesting finding is that many of the best selling products on ClickBank are now health supplements.

That’s a big change from even a decade ago.

Ease of UseI’ve been in the affiliate marketing game for about 20 years and it appears — praise all the Gods — that the ClickBank website is finally getting a facelift.

It’s still not the prettiest affiliate dashboard out there.

But it keeps things simple.

And it does that by using WordPress for its backend. As with a lot of WordPress sites, that means it’s fairly easy to use.

Most affiliate dashboards come with their own training tutorials…so you know you’re in for a UX nightmare.

Not so with ClickBank – it’s basically a blank canvas with a handful of functions:

1. Dashboard
2. Tickets
3. Transactions
4. Reporting
5. Accounts
6. Users
7. Affiliate marketplace
8. Profile
9. Support

The only one that really needs any explanation here is ‘Transactions’ – this is very, very useful for tracking down serial refunders.

But the one that’s of most interest to us is the ‘Affiliate Marketplace’ button.

Because this is where you’ll find ClickBank offers to promote.

Finding affiliate programs on ClickbankThe ClickBank Marketplace is where all the action happens.

It’s also a sign of just how old this platform is:

Yup, it looks like one of those clipart sites you thought was cool.

When you were 10 years of age.

But there’s also a certain logic behind the lack of change evident here.

Mostly the approach that if something isn’t broken, then don’t fix it.

And although their interface is horrendous by modern standards…it’s still doing the same job it has for 22 years.

Which is helping you find profitable offers and join programs with lots of earning potential.

You can do this by using either keyword searches or browsing individual categories and filtering the results.

So if we wanted to find all the ClickBank affiliate programs for fat loss, we’d simply enter that keyword:

And you get the following:

It’s worth mentioning here that ClickBank’s ability to sort results by ‘Keyword Relevance’ usually drops off a cliff after the second or third page of results.

Basically, their keyword search functionality is a bit shit.

But the ability to filter by a number of different metrics such as ‘Popularity’ and ‘Gravity’ work just fine.

Wait…what has ‘Gravity’ got to do with affiliate marketing?

Even if the movie was awesome.

ClickBank, in its divine wisdom, decided to simply not use the same EPC metric as every other affiliate network on the planet.

Well, they did, but they decided to call it ‘Gravity’ instead.

So now is as good a time as any to look at the various ClickBank metrics you can use to filter keyword or category search results.

Gravity – this is an approximate measurement of how well an affiliate product converts – a higher number is better.

Initial $/sale – How much an affiliate makes for the initial sale, minus any monthly recurring payments

Avg %/Sale – The amount of commission an affiliate marketer earns per sale

Avg Rebill Total –For a recurring billing product, this is the amount the vendor charges customers each month

Avg %/Rebill – The percentage of recurring commissions you get

Now let’s review the different categories in the ‘Marketplace’:

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Some of these categories are obviously going to be more popular and profitable than others.

Like ‘E-business & E-Marketing’ for example, or ‘Health & Fitness’.

So if we drill down into the ‘Health & Fitness’ category on ClickBank it automatically populates with a list of available programs.

You can add a variety of filters to your search query to narrow things down a bit.

In the above example, I set it to only show me affiliate products with a (1)‘Gravity’ score of 20 or above and a minimum (2) ‘Initial sale’ value of $20.

Why choose a ‘Gravity’ score of 20?

That’s explained in our in-depth article on how to make money with ClickBank.

But there’s an additional set of attributes you can use to refine your results even further:

• Required Product Type(s)
• Required Language(s)
• Required Billing Type(s)
• Required Attribute(s)

So, you can also filter by ‘Rebill’ if you’re only looking for an affiliate program that offers recurring commissions, for example.

But you can also tweak your results to only feature products available in specific languages.

Or that actually ship physical products to customers i.e. ‘Shippable Media’.

From a product-finding point of view, the ClickBank platform has most of its competition licked.

If only the interface wasn’t so damned ugly…first world problems though, right?

The flipside of this is that most ClickBank affiliates only search for products with a high ‘Gravity’ score and/or initial sale value.

Most of the other features are really only window dressing.

Creating affiliate linksClickBank has made the process of creating affiliate links stupendously simple.

Basically, you find a product you want to sell and click on ‘Promote’:

A pop-up window appears where you simply add the account nickname you created during the setup process:

And click ‘Generate Hoplinks’ to create your link, which will look like this:

Why are they called ‘Hoplinks’?

That’s very much a “…just because” answer.

Somebody obviously thought it was a clever way to differentiate a ClickBank link from any other type of affiliate link.

But what about banner links and graphics for your site?

Well, the thing is…there’s no guarantee there’ll be any.

It’s down to the vendor.

And you’ll have to navigate to what are basically affiliate resource pages to find banners.

But there’s absolutely no guarantee your vendor will have one of these pages.

This means you’d need to actually email vendors asking them for banners or other sales material.

Which is sillier than an inebriated bear trying to knit itself some mittens.

In their defense, the better vendors do a pretty good job of supplying affiliates with all the promotional materials they need.

And that often goes beyond just banners to include swipe files filled with articles, autoresponder sequences, etc.

The affiliate link creation process is very decentralized…but it works.

ClickBank is one of the only networks to manage affiliate links this way.

But, on review, it’s still far less convoluted than what you have to put up with on other affiliate networks.

Getting PaidYes, promoting ClickBank products is fun.

But it’s also fun to make money and line your bank account.

That’s what affiliate marketing is about, after all.

So let’s review how that works with this particular affiliate network.

Payment timeframeThe vast majority of affiliate networks operate on a net 30 payment schedule.

ClickBank, on the other hand, offers weekly or bi-weekly payments.

But you won’t actually receive your payment for an additional two weeks after your payout date.

Basically, it will take 4 – 6 weeks for your ClickBank payments to start overlapping with each other until you feel like they’re weekly or fortnightly.

But I never once had a problem getting paid by ClickBank – they always paid on time.

Payment methodYou can choose to receive payments either by check or direct deposit.

But that’s it. No other payment method is permitted.

An additional note here for international affiliates is that ClickBank checks don’t arrive overnight.

So you can tack up to seven days onto your payment timeframe.

This isn’t as complete a set of payment options as some of you might like.

There’s no option to get paid via Payoneer, PayPal, or wire transfer, for example.

While this might be annoying for some, ClickBank obviously has a reason for doing this.

But it’s probably down to a lack of demand i.e. most affiliates are happy with payments by check or direct deposit.

Payment thresholdYou need to earn the tiny amount of $10 in commissions to trigger a ClickBank payment.

But I’d suggest keeping your threshold set a lot higher if you can only receive payments by check.

Bank charges will decimate checks under $100 in value.

So, keeping your ClickBank payment threshold set to at least several hundred dollars is a better move.

Note: You do also need to generate at least 5 sales before you can receive a payment.

This was to help prevent something we discuss in the next section.

RefundsClickBank’s real Achilles Heel is that they offer a 90-day money-back guarantee.

This is great news for customers because they can return anything they’re not happy with.

But there are unscrupulous people who will use this same money-back guarantee to get stuff for free.

They basically order digital products, download them, and then ask for a refund.

And the sick thing is that it’s mostly affiliate marketers who do this.

Well, it’s really just scammers pretending to be affiliates.

But it is an ongoing issue with the platform that can eat into your ClickBank affiliate commissions.

Publisher HelpClickBank keeps their publisher support system to a bare minimum.

You can choose between using their ticketing system or the knowledgebase.

But that’s as far as things go.

There is a ‘ClickBank University’ but this costs money, and is only suitable for vendors/advertisers.

It looks like they’re attempting to put together a ‘Community’ section, but it’s blank so far.

They’d probably be far better off setting up a Slack channel instead.

Their knowledgebase is pretty comprehensive.

I just wish they’d use more mixed media like screenshots and tutorial videos.

The blocks of text are fine, but again pretty dated looking.

So, there’s nothing actually wrong with their support options except that it feels a bit dated.

ClickBank ReviewsSo let’s look at some ClickBank reviews to see what the average Joe and Josephine think of this network.

Source: SiteJabber.comA user obviously making good money with ClickBank who’s happy with the site.

Source: QuoraFeedback from another affiliate who is still receiving checks from ClickBank for blogs he no longer updates i.e. the same products are converting eight years later!

But with the good, we must also accept the “bad”.

Like somebody getting their ClickBank account terminated for no apparent reason.

Source: BlackHat WorldBut there’s often a traceable online history to these “bad luck stories”. Read a little further and you realize that…his second account got canceled, plus he’s also permanently banned.

Which means he was buying digital products through his own ClickBank affiliate links to give himself a discount.

Affiliate marketers have done this for literally decades now.

So you have to be careful when reading any ClickBank reviews – they’re not always altruistic in nature.

Where ClickBank does kind of stand out from the crowd though is with their social media presence.

They have a very active Facebook page with 91k followers…and no visible negative feedback.

So it would appear they’ve nailed their customer service.

ClickBank Review SummaryURL: ClickBank

Year established: 1998

Number of merchants: 3,500+

Offer types: CPA/CPS

Weighing it upSo what’s our objective take on ClickBank?

Pros* The oldest network solely for digital products * Very high commission rates (up to 90%) * One of the few networks to offer recurring commission * ClickBank provides a 60-day cookie across the board * No approval needed to promote products – just click and go * Creating affiliate links is very easy * ClickBank offers weekly and fortnightly payouts * There are products to suit most niches

Cons* The dashboard is a clusterfuck of old and new interfaces mashed together * You have to trawl through hype to find decent products * ClickBank is no longer the only player in the digital product marketplace e.g. Udemy

ConclusionSo that brings us to the end of my ClickBank review.

ClickBank provides affiliates with a marketplace for finding a wide range of digital, and some physical, products to promote.

In fact, I remember the good old days of affiliate marketing when you could direct-link from AdWords to a ClickBank sales page and make money the easy way.

The real issue this network has this is that literally anyone can sell a product on ClickBank.

And that includes lots of products by “Get rich quick” and “internet marketing” gurus.

Which has given the platform something of a negative reputation by association.

But it’s not all crap.

There are lots of quality programs to be found on ClickBank (alongside a few poor quality ones).

You can make money there as an affiliate marketer.

You just need to do your research, read reviews, and look for legit products.

Yes, they have a lackluster interface, and teething problems. And sure, there are plenty of ClickBank alternatives out there. But lots of people still make money promoting their wares through ClickBank affiliate marketing.

And if you’re interested in making money online (and who isn’t?) why not check out our free training class on building your first affiliate site.

We teach new affiliates the basics of niche research and keyword rankings, as well as what it takes to actually get affiliate websites online, create high-converting sales pages, and drive organic traffic to your key landing pages.

And you don’t have to buy a damned thing from us.

Just let us know the best email address to send your invite to.

P.S. If you found this review helpful then why not share it on social media?

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The practice of meditation has been around longer than most organized religions.

In fact, the first examples of humans sitting in meditative poses date back to 5,000 BCE.

But it’s only in the last 200 years that meditation has become popular in Western countries.

Right now around 500 million people practice meditation – in one form or another – on a regular basis.

This is why the meditation niche in the US alone will be worth at least US$2 billion within the next 24 months.

And with 11% growth expected for the foreseeable future.

Basically, people are desperate for ways to unwind from the insane pace of our society.

So tapping into a need like that can be very profitable.

It’s how you can enjoy a monthly almost-passive income from affiliate marketing like this:

Meditation is one of those niches that isn’t going away any time soon.

It’s just a matter of positioning yourself in the market now and having the right set of meditation affiliate programs to promote via text links and banners.

There’s lots to choose from, but we’ve separated the wheat from the chaff.

Let’s look at what we found.

Meditation Affiliate Programs1. Shambhala Publications 2. Mindplace 3. Teal Swan 4. Mindfulness Meditation 5. Yankee Candle 6. BetterListen! 7. Jonathan Parker 8. Plant Therapy 9. Yoga Outlet 10. Bean Products 11. Brooklyn Candle Studio 12. Yoga Download 13. Bonus Program: Sura Flow

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Shambhala PublicationsMeditation isn’t an event so much as it is a lifestyle.

Which is why your visitors might enjoy what Shambhala Publications has to offer them.

This family-owned business has served fans of the esoteric and spiritual lifestyles since 1969.

But they don’t just stock any old books on meditation – each one is carefully curated and vetted to ensure readers only get high-quality reading material.

In terms of products to help you meditate, they sell a full range of books, as well as a number of online courses.

Just an FYI – their meditation courses (and many of their books) focus on Buddhist meditation techniques.

This won’t come as any real surprise if you know what Shambhala means.

So if your visitors are looking to get their Buddha groove on, point them in the direction of Shambhala Publications.

And everyone benefits when you promote this affiliate program.

Your readers get what they need and you get a 10% commission for every sale referred through your affiliate links.

Now, 10% of a book costing $15 isn’t going to set your world on fire.

But many of their courses cost at least $200.

So a handful of books and a single online course could easily net you $30 in affiliate marketing commissions.

URL: Shambhala Publications affiliate program

Commission: 10% per sale

EPC: TBC

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MindplaceVarious depictions of “the future” typically show people wearing some kind of goggles or headset.

Google even tried this out with its ill-fated Google Glass product.

MindPlace though has been in the business of making and selling light and sound meditation devices since 1988.

Or what they refer to as ‘Mind Machines’.

One of the most difficult aspects of entering a meditative state is getting your conscious brain to play along.

You can meditate while conscious of distractions but it’s usually better not to.

These devices use a sequence of microprocessor-controlled sound and light pulses to allegedly help you achieve a meditative state faster.

And then stay in it for as long as you need to using their meditation training systems.

You can take a journey to inner space and inner peace naturally and safely…and without ever having to go on a Joe Rogan DMT trip.

There’s good news and bad news when it comes to this affiliate program.

The bad news is for the consumer because their cheapest system costs $259.

The good news for you is that you can earn up to 30% on all affiliate sales you refer through text links or banners.

So their top-end ‘Kasina DeepVision’ system would earn you at least $80 in affiliate marketing commission.

URL: MindPlace affiliate program

Commission: Up to 30%

EPC: $61.67

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Teal SwanTeal Swan is a self-proclaimed spiritual guru, hailing from Utah in the United States.

Then again, she also claims to be an alien from the star Arcturus which is interesting.

Mainly because living on the surface of a super-massive red dwarf would be very….uncomfortable.

But her goal is to help individuals deal with the negative or destructive emotions in their life, the same ones she overcame after years of childhood abuse.

So let’s assume that she has the noblest of intentions.

Her online store contains a wide range of guided meditations that you can purchase individually or as a bundle.

Your visitors will also find a full range of other meditation accessories there, including mats, sweatshirts, comforters, pillows, etc.

But if your visitors need something a little more personal, then they can refer to her online courses on achieving self-love, and similar topics.

And now we come to the bit you’ve all been waiting for – how much you can earn in affiliate marketing monies.

As we stated above, her courses cost $149 each.

But the program has a performance bonus.

So, if you sell up to 9 courses via text links or banners you receive 20% commission.

Experienced affiliates who can sell more than 10 courses each month will get a 30% commission rate.

And pro affiliates who can move more than 25 courses per month will receive a whopping 40% commission on each sale.

So 25 courses @ $149 x 40% = $1,490 in affiliate marketing commission.

URL: Teal Swan affiliate program

Commission: Up to 40%

EPC: TBC

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Mindfulness MeditationIf you’ve never meditated before it’s easy enough to misunderstand what’s going on.

It might look like somebody is just sitting very still with their eyes shut.

But it’s actually more involved than that – especially when it comes to your breathing.

Because focused breathing is one of the best ways to make your meditation sessions more effective.

So along comes ‘Hack the Flow State’ to teach your visitors breathing techniques to help them deal with everything from weight gain to relaxation and improving athletic performance.

It’s about being “in the zone.”

When you’re focused but calm and anything seems possible.

A 747 could land on your lawn and you wouldn’t notice because your mind is fully engaged with something else.

Breathing techniques are taught as part of most forms of meditation, but maybe your visitors want to try alternative methods?

If so they might just enjoy this digital product.

So how does this program compare to the other meditation affiliate programs in our roundup?

For starters, we typically don’t feature ClickBank products with a ‘Gravity’ score of less than 20, but we made an exception here.

Firstly because effectively monetizing your affiliate website means being able to test multiple affiliate offers with the same audience, including digital products.

And secondly, in terms of money-making potential, you get paid $19.37 per sale.

But there’s also the opportunity to earn recurring affiliate commissions here.

There doesn’t appear to be any signup bonus, however.

URL: Hack the Flow state affiliate program

Commission: $19.37

Gravity: 17.05

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Yankee CandleOkay, so Yankee Candles might smell great…but what have they got to do with meditation?

Well, that all depends on your approach to meditation.

The first time I was taught meditation it involved using a candle and focusing my attention on the flame instead of just keeping my eyes closed.

It worked remarkably well.

So the reality is that some meditation practitioners choose to use candles as an active part of their meditation practice, while others simply like to have scented candles around them while they meditate.

In fact, scents like jasmine and ylang-ylang apparently have direct benefits for helping you achieve and stay in a “flow” state.

The same demographic who will gravitate towards meditation also simply enjoy having candles dotted around their home.

And now for the not-so-good side of this affiliate program – the crappy 1% commission rate on sales.

The words “high commissions” and “candles” usually aren’t found in the same sentence when discussing affiliate programs.

With that said, their ‘Network Earnings’ score indicates their affiliate landing pages do a pretty good job of converting traffic, as does their EPC.

Your visitors are going to buy candles somewhere, so they might as well buy this element of their meditation supplies through your website.

But I did find another candle program for you to promote on another affiliate network – more on that later.

URL: Yankee Candle affiliate program

Commission: 1%

EPC: $21.30

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BetterListen!Better Listen was first set up in 2013, so they’re a relative newcomer to the industry.

But they’ve carved out a very specific niche for themselves –audio and video courses on everything spiritual.

They’re also an independent publisher, so they can choose who they work with and give certain authors a voice and an audience they might not have elsewhere.

Their product library covers everything from monotheistic religious beliefs to science and gender studies.

But their meditation category is made up of over 200 different products, covering methods and practices from Buddhist to Kabbalist systems.

Basically, whatever type of meditation needs your visitors might have they’ll find a spoken-word audio or video product here to suit them.

You can even download their audio products in MP3 format, so you can take them around with you on your smartphone or tablet.

This is a pretty decent bolt-on affiliate program for an affiliate website in the meditation niche.

Another reason for saying it’s best viewed as one of those bolt-on affiliate programs is because you only make around $2.60 in affiliate commission per average sale.

Their products are attractive to a large audience, but when they cost $5 – $12 you’ll struggle to make a lot of money with this affiliate program alone.

So be prepared to promote other programs alongside this one.

URL: BetterListen affiliate program

Commission: 15%

EPC: $12.33

Cookie duration: 45 days

Jonathan ParkerJonathan Parker is a spiritual counselor who has spent the last 40 years of his life helping people deal with their personal issues.

Hundreds of thousands of them, according to his website.

And he does all of this using what he calls “non-conventional solutions” which involves changing thought patterns to stop you from repeating the same mistakes that cause you pain.

His book, “The Soul Solution”, is dedicated to the idea of using self-guided meditation to transform your life.

And to be fair, he’s received testimonials from some of the biggest names in the self-improvement industry.

But his store also sells a number of online courses ideal for anyone on the journey to self-enlightenment.

These cover everything from clearing your karma to self-hypnosis – making them ideal for an audience interested in meditation.

And the perk here for affiliates is that his courses aren’t exactly cheap – some of them retail for almost $500.

The average order value though for this program is a more realistic $98.

But with a 20% commission rate that still means you can earn around $19 per sale in affiliate commission on average sales.

That’s about as good things get in the meditation niche.

URL: Jonathan Parker affiliate program

Commission: 20%

EPC: $21.47

Cookie duration: 45 days

Plant TherapyAnd now we’re going to embark on an Authority Hacker tangent in our coverage of meditation affiliate programs.

Because we want you to make the most money from your efforts as an affiliate.

Which typically means promoting a variety of relevant products to the same audience.

And people who meditate just love the types of essential oils sold by Plant Therapy.

So this program fits neatly within this niche.

There’s a huge difference between pure essential oils and generic essential oils.

Basically, the cheaper products you’ll find online have been diluted with harsh chemicals.

Plant Therapy, on the other hand, only supply 100% pure USDA-certified organic essential oils.

Your visitors will find a full range of oils and blends, including all their favorites from Rose Absolute to Black Pepper.

Affiliates get paid 7.5% commission on every sale they make.

A basic 10lm bottle of essential oil costs around $10, so you’d make 75c in commission per sale.

Based on that an inexperienced affiliate might ignore this program.

But they’d be missing a trick here because meditation practitioners who use essential oils tend to buy them in bulk.

As they do with most meditation supplies.

URL: Plant Therapy affiliate program

Commission: 7.5%

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: 7 days

Yoga OutletThere’s an argument to be made that yoga could be regarded as a form of meditation.

But we’re not here to make that argument.

Instead, we want to share Yoga Outlet with you – a company that provides for your more physical meditation supplies.

Because it can be difficult to meditate if you’re uncomfortable or if your meditation space isn’t set up properly.

Set up in 2012, they obviously do specialize in yoga supplies, clothing, mats, etc.

But they also sell a pretty complete range of meditation essentials, including cushions, smudge sticks, incense, Malas (prayer beads), singing bowls, prayer flags, and altar accessories.

And no, the bowls don’t actually sing – they’re used to create harmonic frequencies that can trigger different states of consciousness.

Your visitors also get a low price guarantee on high-quality products, free shipping on orders over US$75 in value and can return any item they’re not happy with.

You’ll earn 7% in affiliate commission for each sale you refer to this meditation affiliate program.

People who practice meditation tend to want to have nice stuff in their meditation space to show off to their friends.

Basically, the average person is going to spend several hundred dollars on cushions, Malas, incense, etc.

You just need to position yourself in front of those purchases – via your text links and banners – to sweep up available sales.

URL: Yoga Outlet affiliate program

Commission: 7%

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: 7 days

Bean ProductsMeditation and the idea of “finding yourself” have become incredibly popular in Western countries over the last decade or two.

You can attract strange looks for not meditating or doing yoga at least a few times a week.

Bean Products has been around for a lot longer than the current trend, opening for business way back in 1987.

Several years before the Internet was even a thing.

They manufacture and sell a range of environmentally friendly health and wellness products.

Each item is made either from organic or recycled materials, including cotton, hemp, soda bottles, flaxseed, and kapok.

Their meditation category includes cushions, mats, bolsters, and even meditation benches.

So there’s something here for most practitioners of the contemplative arts.

So, getting down to dollars and cents – do they offer high commissions on product sales?

Well, they do offer a 10% commission rate, and with an average order value of $120, you stand to make around $11 per transaction.

They do have a somewhat limited range of products though, so you’ll really need to pre-sell the “organic” and “recycled materials” angle.

Bean Products also has the highest EPC of any of the meditation affiliate programs listed here.

URL: Bean Products affiliate program

Commission: 7%

EPC: $52.16

Cookie duration: 30 days

Brooklyn Candle StudioRemember when we promised we had a second candle affiliate program to share with you?

Well here it is – Brooklyn Candle Studio.

These candles are that little bit different because they’re hand-poured from soy wax and use essential oils for their scents.

Basically, they’re for the meditation practitioner who loves using candles but wants something more organic.

Something that’s ethically produced.

And they’re willing to pay handsomely to get into their Buddha “groove”.

Which, most of the time, they absolutely are.

A typical candle costs $24, so that’s roughly the same amount as a Yankee Candle…but with far more social clout.

They also sell ‘Discovery Kits’ which is a selection of small candles to see which ones your visitors might most like.

You’ll need to sign up for the Refersion Marketplace to get your hands on affiliate links for this offer.

And once you’re approved for that affiliate network you can start earning 10% on all sales.

This is a relatively new program, so there’s some benefit to be had in being an early adopter here in terms of how you make money online.

URL: Brooklyn Candle Studio affiliate program

Commission: 10%

EPC: $42.08

Cookie duration: 7 days

Yoga DownloadYoga Download has already been featured in Authority Hacker in our roundup of the best Yoga affiliate programs.

But we felt they deserved a mention here too.

Our reasoning behind that is because this company is about more than Yoga training and classes.

They also offer a 14-day meditation program that is suitable for both experienced and new practitioners and is very reasonably priced.

But your visitors can also attend any of several dozen meditation classes streamed to the comfort of their home.

And the neat thing is these meditation classes cover everything from relaxation and grounding yourself, to self-healing and manifesting what you want in your life.

You can even filter classes by the style, teacher, intensity, or duration of the meditation sessions itself.

They’re also extremely affordable and mean you never have to miss a yoga class no matter where you are in the world.

This meditation affiliate program pays 12% commission on all sales referred through an affiliate link.

Based on their average order value you can expect to earn around $12 per affiliate transaction.

This program has a 3% conversion rate, which although not huge is still above the affiliate industry average.

URL: Yoga Download affiliate program

Commission: 12%

EPC: $23.40

Cookie duration: 90 days

Sura FlowEach of the meditation programs we’ve covered so far focuses on the practice of meditation.

But what if your visitors want to go beyond that and be trained to teach people how to meditate?

Sura Flow is one of the most widely recognized providers of meditation training in the world.

This isn’t just some random online training course either – they only accept students every 4 – 6 months.

And each of their training courses costs several thousand dollars and takes several months to complete.

So they take what they do very seriously.

The good news for you affiliate marketers is that they pay 14% commission on every sale referred through text links or banners on your website.

Which could equal substantial payouts for you.

URL: Sura Flow affiliate program

Commission: 14%

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: TBC

Over to YouLet’s take a few seconds to pause and answer some questions now that we’ve reached the end of our roundup of the best meditation affiliate programs we could find for you.

Firstly, the Headspace affiliate program seemed like an obvious choice to include as part of the meditation niche…but they don’t appear to have an active affiliate program.

Buddha Groove is another popular affiliate program but it didn’t meet our EPC requirements.

It looks great on the surface but their sales metrics fell short when compared to other meditation affiliate programs.

And the funny thing is that we know none of our competitors spotted this with Buddha Groove because they’re all too busy plagiarizing the shit out of each other.

Promote Buddha Groove if you want to, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Which is our way of saying you probably won’t make money online promoting their offers.

Because when you’re running an affiliate business that’s where your focus needs to be – return on investment.

If you’re going to invest time and money building an affiliate website you’ll need it to pay off.

Which is why we’re here – to stop you from making expensive and time-consuming mistakes.

We even offer 100% free training on the basics of getting your first affiliate marketing website up and running.

There’s nothing to buy and lots to learn.

We’ve even had people say our free class is better than some paid courses they’ve bought.

Anyways, if you’d like to reserve a seat, just tell us which email address you want us to send your invite to.

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The entire weight loss industry is a funny thing.

“Funny” as in it’s proof of how wealthy our societies have become in a few short decades.

We now have a surplus of high-calorie food, to the extent that morbid obesity is now an emerging health crisis in many developed countries.

The weight loss industry itself is worth an estimated $70 billion right now but is projected to grow by at least 2% every year for the foreseeable future.

And that makes even more sense when you realize that there are now an estimated 2.1 billion obese adults alive today.

That’s as big a demographic (no pun intended) as you could wish for, and an entirely profitable one too.

We know what it looks like when you tap into the right market with an affiliate site:

And weight loss is a typical example of a lucrative niche that could generate a 5 or 6-figure income for you.

Truly life-changing money.

Once you know the right weight loss affiliate programs to promote, of course.

So, here they are.

Weight Loss Affiliate Programs1. Weight Watchers 2. Weight Loss Evolved 3. Eat Sleep Burn 4. Bluefin Fitness 5. Mayo Clinic Diet 6. South Beach Diet 7. Medifast 8. Noom 9. Diet Direct 10. Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone 11. Bistro MD 12. ACE Fitness

Weight WatchersWeight Watchers (or WW for short) is one of the oldest weight loss programs out there, tracing its history back to 1963.

In a society where fad diets are the norm, Weight Watchers has weathered the storm of change.

That longevity really matters when you’re going to invest the time and effort in promoting a given affiliate program.

Basically, you’re allocated a certain number of points for meals, with the goal of losing around 1 – 2 pounds of fat each week.

So you can eat whatever you want (within reason) as long as you don’t go over your points limit.

But it mixes in a social element, where you can attend meetings to get weighed, but also get hints and tips from your meeting leader and other participants on the best ways to lose weight and keep it off.

In terms of affiliate income, you’ll earn $10 for everyone who subscribes to WW through your affiliate links.

Seasonality is sometimes a concern around programs like this (New Year’s resolutions, etc), but the EPC for this program indicates that year-round money is possible.

Plus, they have a huge amount of brand awareness, making this one of the easier programs to promote.

URL: Weight Watchers affiliate program

Commission: $10 per sale

EPC: $71.06

Cookie duration: 14 days

Weight Loss EvolvedWeight Loss Evolved positions itself as a “physician-designed and science-based way to lose weight”.

It runs a 14-week program designed to fit in around its customers’ busy lives and help them achieve their weight loss goals in a sustainable way.

The brand’s weight loss affiliate program pays a 30% commission, meaning it’s potentially one of the highest-paying affiliate programs in the weight loss category.

And the good news doesn’t stop there, because it also offers a lifetime cookie. In other words, when you refer someone to Weight Loss Evolved, you’ll earn a commission whether they sign up today, tomorrow, or a year down the line.

With an average sale of $397 and an average conversion rate of 16%, the earning potential here is huge.

URL: Weight Loss Evolved

Commission: 30%

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: Lifetime

Eat Sleep BurnThere are those of us who understand that eating fewer calories and getting more exercise is the path to weight loss.

But there are lots and lots of others who want to be able to lose weight without any effort on their part at all.

And that’s the exact demographic that Eat Sleep Burn targets.

The idea is that you can promote fat burning in your body while you sleep.

Although there is real logic behind their claim – producing too much cortisol can result in a person gaining weight even when they’re exercising regularly.

So the core idea of the program is how poor sleep habits negatively impact your health.

The average payout per sale is $50.66, and there’s also the potential for recurring income here.

So between the high gravity score, high initial payout and potential for monthly residuals, you can see why this is one of the most popular weight loss products on ClickBank.

Note: We published a complete guide on how to make money with ClickBank. You can also read other post with in-depth Clickbank review.

URL: Eat Sleep Burn

Commission: $50.66

Gravity: 60.97

Cookie duration: 60 days

Bluefin FitnessEating a healthy diet can only get you so far on your journey to weight loss.

The truth of the matter is that the more lean muscle mass you have, the easier you’ll find it to lose weight.

But some people hate the gym.

I totally get that – there’s usually more posing and talking done than sweating and gaining.

The range of gym equipment available from Bluefin Fitness allows you to get a gym-quality workout session in the comfort of your own home.

So no more commuting to the gym, no more queuing for machines.

Or at least that’s how I’d pitch it to a fitness-focused audience

This is a program for UK and Ireland affiliates simply because Bluefin is based in the United Kingdom.

You’ll get 10% commission on every sale referred through your affiliate links.

So, with an average order value of £259, that puts £26 in your pocket.

They also have a 12% conversion rate, so almost 1-in-5 of your visitors will result in a commission payment to you.

URL: Bluefin Fitness

Commission: 10%

Cookie duration: 60 days

Mayo Clinic DietThe Mayo Clinic is one of the most respected non-profit sources for healthcare and health education in the world.

And they’ve been providing this service from their multiple locations since 1864.

So, the advice they provide through their ‘Mayo Diet’ program is based on what is medically proven to allow safe and consistent weight loss.

There are no “magic pills” on offer here, or anything other than a way for your visitors to learn how to eat a more balanced diet, cut out the crap, and add some exercise to their daily routine.

And it works – they have tons of success stories from clients who have lost 30, 40 and even 80 pounds.

This is a weight-loss program run by weight loss experts.

You’ll need an account with Rakuten Linkshare to promote this affiliate program – just an FYI.

Affiliates are paid $40 for each of their referrals that stay subscribed for at least 30 days.

That base commission rate increases to $50 per subscription if you refer more than 20 new clients to them in a given month.

Those facts make this one of the better weight loss affiliate offers in this roundup.

URL: Mayo Clinic Diet

Commission: Up to $50

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: 30 days

South Beach DietThe South Beach Diet tackles the age-old problem faced by people who know they need to lose weight but struggle with that.

And that struggle is down to what they eat each day, which is mostly sugar or fat-filled junk.

So with this diet, you get Keto-friendly meals shipped directly to your door.

That means the excuse of not having time to cook and order takeout instead is gone.

Your audience simply selects the plan that best suits them and South Beach takes care of the rest.

And your leverage here is that South Beach claims people following their plan can experience 7 pounds of weight loss in their first 7 days with the program.

Affiliates get a 5% cut of all sales they generate for this weight loss affiliate offer.

So you’ll earn $13 for anyone who signs up for their ‘Silver Plan’ or $16 if they instead sign up for the ‘Platinum Plan’.

The only real annoyance with this program is the 10-day cookie – one of the shortest of all the weight loss affiliate programs listed here.

URL: South Beach Diet

Commission: 5%

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: 10 days

MedifastMost people have no idea how unhealthy their eating habits actually are.

Their meals are too big, too small, or completely missing.

Or the meals they do actually prepare are soaked in fat and have no real nutritional value e.g. frozen dinners.

Medifast solves that problem by shipping your meals to you.

And even better is that each serving is portion and calorie-controlled, and you eat up to 5 meals per day.

They even supply you with healthy snacks and there are gluten-free meal options available.

Of all the weight loss affiliate programs listed here, this one grabbed our attention.

Yes, the product and branding are solid…but they pay a 3% commission for orders from existing customers.

Which means the potential for recurring income i.e. work once and get paid several times.

URL: Medifast affiliate program

Commission: Up to 20%

EPC: $128.59

Cookie duration: 7 days

NoomYou may have noticed Noom popping up online over the last few months.

If not, I have – and it’s not the result of interest-based targeting either.

They’re literally everywhere, each of their ads talking about weight loss and living a healthier lifestyle…but cryptic enough to not give too much away.

Basically, what Noom does is helps your audience develop better habits so they can break out of the yo-yo dieting cycle.

This is why roughly 50% of people who lose weight through strict dieting alone end up putting all their previous weight back on, plus an extra few pounds.

Noom gets into the psychology of your lifestyle habits and helps you break through them with the help of their app.

It’s like carrying a tiny weight loss and nutrition coach around in your pocket all the time.

These guys have their online marketing nailed down, so you’re dealing with one of the few weight loss affiliate programs that takes its marketing as seriously as it does its product.

As an affiliate, you’ll get paid $15 for any of your referrals who sign up for a free trial of Noom.

But they do also offer bonuses for top-performing weight loss affiliates.

URL: Noom affiliate program

Commission: $15

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: 30 days

Diet DirectDiet Direct is the home of the WonderDiet brand, which includes a number of high protein foods, shakes, bars, and weight loss supplements.

Basically everything you could possibly need for a calorie-controlled diet.

What this company is probably best known for though is their meal plans – your visitors sign up to have healthy meals and/or snacks delivered directly to their home.

This helps get around the emotional buying and eating that happens when people visit their local grocery store.

Customers can order a 4,8 or 12-week meal plan depending on their weight loss goal.

And now for the good stuff – how much you can earn.

Well, affiliates get a 10% commission on anything they sell to a brand new customer.

So, if somebody signs up for a 12-week ‘Basic’ plan then you’ll earn $48.

But you also get a 5% commission on any purchases made by returning customers.

This is one of the few weight loss affiliate programs we found with a recurring income model.

URL: Diet Direct

Commission: 10%

EPC: $65.57

Cookie duration: 30 days

Dr. Colbert’s Keto ZoneDr. Don Colbert is a board-certified physician with 30 years of experience in family health.

But he’s also the author of a number of best-selling books, including “Keto Zone Diet”, which is what we want to focus on here.

For those of you not familiar with the subject matter, a “keto” diet encourages you to eat fewer carbohydrates.

Or basically a low carb diet, the goal of which is always the same – to lose weight.

So in addition to his book, Dr. Colbert also sells a number of “Keto Zone” weight loss supplements and products.

This affiliate program has an average order value of $135.71 and a commission rate of 10%.

So each transaction should put $13 in your pocket, which isn’t a ton of money.

But they have a pretty high ‘Power Rank’ score and an 11% conversion rate.

Put simply, this indicates their affiliates are making quite a bit of money promoting this affiliate offer, while also helping their visitors with their weight loss.

URL: Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Diet

Commission: 10%

EPC: $105.70

Cookie duration: 60 days

Bistro MDWhen you think about the phrase “diet food” you no doubt conjure up an image of a bland and tasteless meal fit for a trip straight to the bin.

But it doesn’t have to be that way thanks to Bistro MD.

Each of the meals that form the foundation of this weight loss program was designed by a doctor.

So that ensures that your audience gets meals that have the right balance of protein, carbs, and all that other good stuff.

Your visitors can choose between a “set menu” from Bistro MD or they can have a custom program designed for them instead.

Affiliates promoting this weight loss program will earn a flat $45 for every sale they make.

The strong ‘Network Earnings’ performance, along with an equally strong EPC, makes this a program you can almost definitely make money with.

URL: BistroMD

Commission: $45 per sale

EPC: $86.91

Cookie duration: 45 days

ACE FitnessThis weight loss affiliate program is a little different.

Rather than targeting people hoping to lose weight, ACE Fitness — or the American Council on Exercise — offers certifications to aspiring exercise professionals and health coaches.

Over the past three decades, it’s built up a network of more than 90,000 weight loss advisers, and become a trusted source of weight loss advice for millions of people worldwide.

The ACE Fitness weight loss affiliate program pays a 7% commission on course sign-ups within a 90-day cookie window. To make your life a little easier, ACE offers its weight loss affiliates access to a range of text links and attractive banners.

Sales are locked two months and two days after the end of the month in which they’re tracked, and are invoiced on the 4th of the month after they lock.

Like what you hear? Sign up through the Impact affiliate network.

URL: ACE Fitness

Commission: 7%

EPC: TBC

Cookie duration: 90 days

Over to YouAnd that brings us to the end of our roundup of weight loss affiliate programs.

There were some brands we’d liked to have included like UniSlim and Slimming World, alas they don’t have affiliate programs.

So that sucks.

After all, they’re two of the bigger names in the weight loss industry.

But we did find a broad enough selection of high-performing affiliate programs for you to start earning money from pretty much straight away.

You do know how affiliate marketing works…right?

If not, that’s no biggie – we’re more than happy to show you how to make money with affiliate websites.

All is revealed in our free training on affiliate marketing.

And it’s not nearly as complicated as some “gurus” desperately want you to believe.

Promise. Just let us know the best email address to send your invite to.

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Let’s get some groundwork out of the way before we get into the meat of this post.

In a typical affiliate scenario, one of your visitors clicks on a link, and if they make a purchase, you then get credited for the sale.

When you’re promoting a pay-per-call affiliate program your visitors dial a number created just for you, and you’re then credited for any sales that occur over the phone.

Another major difference is the commission rates involved – per call offers can pay several hundred dollars for a lead.

And focusing on more substantial commission rates means you can start seeing income statements like this:

Now the problem with pay per call programs is that the vast majority of them are hidden inside specialist affiliate networks.

But you can also find them on mainstream networks.

So we put together a list of the best pay per call affiliate programs and networks we could find for you.

Let’s get to it.

Pay Per Call Affiliate Programs & Networks1. Marketcall 2. Offervault 3. Astoria Company 4. Aragon Advertising 5. PX (ReviMedia) 6. ClickDealer 7. Goojibear 8. RingPartner 9. Palo Mobile 10. Digital Market Media 11. Paychex 12. National Debt Relief 13. Trampoline Parts and Supply 14. Learn & Master 15. eFax 16. CuraDebt

1 MarketcallMarketcall is a relative newcomer to the pay per call scene, opening for business in 2015.

They have offices in Palo Alto CA, Moscow, Kyiv, and Kazakhstan.

In terms of the types of pay-per-call offers you’ll find inside, they include home services, insurance, loans, medical services, real estate, travel, and even car dealers.

So there should be an offer that you can apply to almost any niche.

One of the perks is that apparently they’re very accepting of new affiliates because they’re trying to gain traction in the pay per call market.

So what do they have to offer an affiliate?

Well, they have dozens of advertisers, with multiple offers each, so it’s impossible to give approximate figures here.

But what we can tell you is that they have a rehab addiction offer that pays up to $400 for a lead, for example.

• URL: Marketcall sign-up
• Commission: Varies

2 OffervaultOffervault is an aggregator of pay per call affiliate networks and programs, but the only one I rely on to list legit pay per call offers.

Basically, Offervault provides you with a very quick (and free) way to scan multiple advertisers across dozens of different platforms.

It deserves to be bookmarked because it’s a huge timesaver when trying to find the most nichest-of-niche offers out there.

There are no commission rates to mention here – just a link to help you get signed up.

• URL: Offervault sign-up
• Commission: Varies

3 Astoria CompanyIs there a reason for taking Astoria Company seriously as a pay-per-call network?

For starters, they’re one of the fastest-growing private companies in North America according to Inc 500.

But enough of the accolades – what use are they to you as an affiliate?

You get ready-to-go offers to work with, including auto insurance, payday loans, domain parking, online college degrees, mortgages, and lawyers.

Now, you’re probably wondering how much affiliates can make working with this pay per call network?

That depends entirely on the product or service.

But you’re looking at around $5 for each lead at the low end, and $75 for each lead at the upper end of their advertisers.

• URL: Astoria Company sign-up
• Commission: Varies

4 Aragon AdvertisingAragon Advertising is one of the more popular networks on the pay-per-call scene.

And they were working in the lead generation sphere before it was cool – all the way back in 2012.

Once you’re signed up you’ll see that their interface is very similar to what you’ll find on a typical network i.e. you can sort and search for a variety of offers to match your niche.

You also get all the performance data you need to make an informed choice.

Aragon Advertising represents way too many pay per call advertisers to list here.

But the above are just examples we pulled from OfferVault.

As you can see, they’re happy to pay up to $100 for each lead you send them.

• URL: Aragon Advertising sign-up
• Commission: Varies

5 PX (ReviMedia)Formerly known as ReviMedia, PX has been around since 2010.

It’s the brainchild of two friends who wanted to offer companies a competitive edge when it came to lead generation.

So what types of advertisers can you expect to find on PX?

They appear to be very much focused on the “home” niche.

That means you’ll find mortgage, health insurance, pest control, windows, roofing, siding, stairlift, and home remodeling offers here, for example.

You can choose from any of the 500+ pay per call advertisers in their ‘Open Exchange’ directory.

But you also have the option of establishing direct buyer-seller relationships within their ‘Private Marketplaces’.

• URL: PX sign-up
• Commission: Varies

6 ClickDealerClickDealer is an award-winning pay per call network.

One that’s been around since 2012, when they first opened their virtual door to new clients.

This network will most likely appeal to a pretty broad cross-section of affiliate marketers reading this.

Why?

Because they represent advertisers in very popular (and profitable) niches such as dating, gaming, and casinos, for example.

But they also have offers in retail, software, and the always-popular vouchers.

So there’s plenty for affiliates to choose from.

They have no publicly available commission rates, which is fairly typical for networks of this type.

But pay-per-call campaigns in the dating niche alone tend to pay in the $50 – $100 range.

• URL: ClickDealer sign-up
• Commission: Varies

7 GoojibearAnd now we come to the affiliate network with the most memorable name in the roundup – Goojibear.

They’re a Tel Aviv-based company but with a global reach.

And most importantly, they specialize in pay per call marketing – they’re not a generalist network trying run a side hustle in pay-per-call.

As of right now, they can only have offers for the US and Canadian markets, but more geos will be coming online soon.

And those offers include the really juicy advertisers like finance, home services, and insurance.

But also the more day-to-day stuff like legal services, diet, education, and astrology.

Now, let’s talk about money – how much can you make?

Their payouts are actually on the low side of things, maxing out at around $25 for a lead.

• URL: Goojibear sign-up
• Commission: Up to $25

8 RingPartnerRingPartner is another of the more recent pay per call marketing networks, opening for business in 2013.

Why did so many agencies start specializing in call-only campaigns around this time?

Smartphones were becoming massively popular.

What types of pay per call campaigns do they represent?

You can choose from hotels and travel, legal services, pest control, home services, medical services, and business financing.

These guys are also responsible for patents in the pay-per-call industry, under the Google Patent Starter Program.

So they’re not just some fly-by-night operation.

Affiliates promoting their offers can earn up to $80 for a lead for their “water damage” campaigns, which is better than decent.

But the rest of their pay per call marketing offers pay an average of around $20 each.

• URL: RingPartner sign-up
• Commission: Up to $80

9 PaloPalo seems to be one of the very few PPC affiliate networks that understand how publishers operate.

That they can’t wait months to get paid.

That working with clued-in account managers works best for everyone.

And that timely tech support is invaluable when things do inevitably go wrong.

So they give you all of that, and a pretty diverse range of verticals to work in, including insurance, legal, healthcare, financial and more besides.

From what we can see, their public pay per calls campaigns pay $50 for each lead.

But the truly golden offers are usually hidden behind closed doors.

• URL: Palo sign-up
• Commission: Varies

10 Digital Market MediaWhich of these do you think is worth more to the average customer?

• Somebody completing an inquiry form on their site
• A potential customer calling them

If you’re still not sure, it’s the second one – people who go to the effort of picking up the phone want to complete their purchase decision.

This is something the team at Digital Market Media realized a long time ago.

Since then they’ve worked hard to become a leader in the pay per call industry.

And that shows in the types of offers they work with – some of them paying up to $400 for each lead generated.

But even their entry-level offers pay at least $11.50 on a “sale”, so there’s money to be made here.

• URL: Digital Market Media sign-up
• Commission: Up to $400

11 PaychexManaging payroll for a small to medium-sized business can be an absolute nightmare.

Back in 1971, the founder of Paychex spotted a gap in the market – outsourced payroll.

Most small businesses simply can’t afford to pay for a full-time payroll person.

So it falls to a random member of the management team – which is exactly where serious problems can start.

Paychex has also expanded to offer services in other key cost-center areas of a small business such as HR and online timekeeping solutions.

How much do affiliates get paid per call for promoting this program?

How does earning $75 in commission for every 2-minute or longer call sound?

• URL: Paychex paypercall program
• Commission: $75 per call

12 National Debt ReliefHaving unpaid debts hanging over you can be soul-destroying.

You’re waiting for the next phone call or past-due bill to drop through the letterbox.

National Debt Relief offers your visitors a way to stop the creditor phone calls, while also showing you how to get out of debt.

They achieve this by negotiating directly with your creditors on your behalf for unsecured debts.

Once that’s done they then combine debts into a single monthly payment, and that’s all their customers have to pay.

So how much can you earn by helping people manage and pay down their debts?

Well, this pay per call program pays you at least $41 in commission for every qualified call you send their way.

• URL: National Debt Relief pay per call program
• Commission: Up to $50 per call

13 Trampoline Parts and SupplyYup, I was as surprised as you are to find this one as you are to see it here.

Trampoline Parts and Supply does…well…they supply pretty much anything you could need for a trampoline.

That includes everything from full trampolines, to enclosures, springs, mats, pads, nets, and ladders.

Oh, and that foam padding for poles to stop yourself getting a concussion.

A big selling point here is that their program has been around since 2006 – the very early days of affiliate marketing.

You’ll need to enquire directly with your affiliate manager about their pay per call campaign.

They’ll be able to provide you with details on how much you can earn per call, and how you go about provisioning a toll-free number for your visitors.

• URL: Trampoline Parts and Supply pay per call program
• Commission: On application

14 Learn & MasterLegacy Learning Systems sells a whole range of DVD-based tutorials, teaching everything from learning to play the acoustic guitar, to painting and even ballroom dancing.

Now, while the idea of using DVDs might seem quaint, they do mean you actually own the product.

And considering some of the silly changes we’re seeing in online licensing for video downloads, DVDs might make a comeback yet.

So, for example, their award-winning acoustic guitar program contains over 40-hours of lessons, a 100+ page lesson book, and even has 5 CDs that you can jam along to.

You can earn money by following the traditional route here, earning a 20% commission rate.

But they do also offer a pay-per-call program, but you’ll need to become an affiliate to find out more.

• URL: Learn and Master pay per call program
• Commission: On approval

15 eFaxFaxing is still a thing?

Apparently so, and with good reason.

You see, not all documents sent by email are considered legal tender in most parts of the world.

That’s because they can be edited.

So, that’s why certain types of businesses still rely on fax machines.

And with eFax they can simply send a document to a fax machine from their desktop email account or through their smartphone instead.

This is a very niche service to promote, but there’s an obvious demand for it, or eFax wouldn’t have an $145.32 EPC.

Every call that turns into a sale will earn you $25 in commission.

• URL: eFax pay per call program
• Commission: $25 per call

16 CuraDebtCuraDebt is another debt management and reduction service that’s suitable for unsecured debts.

And to clarify, unsecured debts do not include mortgages or student loans.

But they do include all the other unnecessary debts people burden themselves with i.e. credit cards.

But this company takes things a step further than most other companies in this industry because they also provide you with debt relief when it comes to state and IRS tax debt issues.

Debt management and consolidation companies obviously get well paid for their services.

So it’s in their interest to get new customers over the doorstep as often as possible.

That’s why they’ll pay you $50 for every verifiable phone lead you send their way.

• URL: CuraDebt pay per call program
• Commission: $50 per sale

Are Pay Per Call Affiliate Programs Worth Promoting?Pay per call has always been the more mysterious side of affiliate marketing.

So hopefully, this article has helped lift that veil at least a little.

The truth is that there’s a lot of money to be made working with pay per call offers or networks.

But it’s also a competitive space – one where rookie affiliates can get ripped off.

So before you go making the leap into the murky waters of pay per call, we’d suggest first learning how foundational affiliate marketing works.

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You’ll learn what it takes to build your first profitable affiliate site.

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Looking for new ways to boost your affiliate marketing?

Don’t overlook the power of Pinterest. With its wealthy users and eye-catching visuals, it’s a goldmine for affiliates. In fact, 45% of US households earning over $100K use Pinterest. At Authority Hacker, we’ve driven millions of blog visitors through Pinterest affiliate marketing campaigns.

In this guide, you’ll learn to craft attention-grabbing pins, optimize keywords, and engage with your audience. We’ll also unveil two techniques for incorporating affiliate links into your pins. Let’s explore how to maximize Pinterest for affiliate marketing success.

Why Use Pinterest For Affiliate Marketing? Pinterest is a popular website where people can find and share pictures, videos, and ideas. There are a lot of people who use Pinterest every month, over 445 million! This makes it a great place for people who want to sell things, like affiliate marketers.

Affiliate marketers can create and share pictures of things they want to sell, and when someone buys something through their link, they get a commission. Here are some reasons why affiliate marketers should use Pinterest:

People on Pinterest like to shop!

In fact, 75% of them say they’re always looking for things to buy. And 83% of people who use Pinterest have bought something they saw on the site. This means that it’s a good place to find people who might be interested in what you’re selling.

*Things you post on Pinterest stay there for a long time.*

On other websites, posts might disappear quickly, but on Pinterest, people can still see your posts and buy things from your link even after a long time has passed.

*Pinterest is also a search engine, like Google.*

This means that you can use keywords and other techniques to make sure your posts show up when people are searching for things related to what you’re selling. And sometimes, your posts might even show up on Google too!

For example, someone might search for “patio ideas” to find pictures and information that can help them with a project or a purchase. According to Ahrefs, 39,000 people search for “patio ideas” every month. Out of those 39,000 people, about 7,000 of them go to Pinterest to get inspiration.

This means that if you post pictures of patio ideas on Pinterest, there’s a good chance that some of those 7,000 people might see your post and use your link to buy things you’re selling.

One great example of Pinterest success is Lantern Lane Designs. This site specializes in DIY and home decor content. They have over 43,000 followers and receive more than 10 million monthly views.

Their visually appealing pins help users with home projects. When clicked, these pins often lead to blog posts containing affiliate links. The creator earns a commission each time someone makes a purchase after clicking their links.

How Does Pinterest Affiliate Marketing Work? 2 Distinct MethodsPinterest affiliate marketing is a powerful way to use your Pinterest pins and boards to drive traffic to affiliate offers. There are two main ways to use Pinterest for affiliate marketing:

Method #1: Link Directly to Affiliate OffersYou don’t need to build a website to harness the power of Pinterest affiliate marketing. Just put affiliate links as the attached URL in your pins, and you’ll earn money when people buy through them. Pinterest is cool with this, but make sure to be transparent about your intentions.

Case Study: CabyCades, an Amazon affiliate, uses video pins to sell products. When someone clicks the Amazon link in the pin and buys something, CabyCades earns a commission.

This profile sees 16.5k monthly views and is literally nothing more than a compilation of super short videos with Amazon links attached to it.

The point is, anyone can do this.

Here’s an example of a product they’re selling. It uses a real human voice to provide a “shushing” noise to a baby when they’re sleeping.

They’ve recorded a simple 14 second video explaining how the product works and each time someone purchases, they get their commission.

A $35 product at 3% commission per sale, they make around $1.05 each time someone purchases one of these.

That might not sound like a lot but CabyCades has hundreds of videos with products ranging from more expensive items (like an herb garden grow light), to cheaper stuff like lip balm.

Even if every video only makes one commission at an average of 50 cents, if they have 200 videos – that’s $100 per day for a bunch of 10-20 second videos.

Not bad huh?

While this method requires the lowest amount of effort and generates more traffic to your offers than indirect linking, it also has its downsides. It may result in lower conversion rates since you’re not providing your users with context behind the products you’re promoting.

Pros of direct affiliate linking on PinterestMinimal effort and cost to start

More traffic to your offers

Perfect for beginners dipping their toes in the affiliate marketing pool

Cons of direct affiliate linking on PinterestNo context clicks (users might not know they’re clicking an affiliate link)

Lower conversion rates

Reliance on a single traffic source

Method #2: Drive Traffic to An Affiliate Link in a BlogFor a long-term, trustworthy approach to Pinterest affiliate marketing, build a blog. Sure, it requires a bit more effort upfront, but it pays off when it comes to conversions.

Case Study: Stephanie’s Sweet Treats is a food blog that uses Pinterest traffic and social media to boost their content’s visibility and earn more commissions.

The profile has 15,000+ pins bringing in 7.7 million monthly views.

Stephanie’s blog uses visuals to get attention and spark enthusiasm in people who are looking for baking recipes.

Stephanie’s Sweet Treats even provides a 2022 food blog income report to help break down how she made $128,000 on her food blog.

She boasts throughout the report about how she’s used Pinterest to drive traffic to her blog with July being one of her best months.

A post on “s’mores cookies” went viral on Pinterest and Instagram resulting in a higher number of visitors from social.

If we hop over to the blog post we’re greeted with an extensive cookie recipe. Right at the top of the post is a disclaimer stating that the post “may contain affiliate links.”

As I scoured the post I was really surprised to only find one link to a cookie scooper.

You could soup up your affiliate strategy by including more links. You can create affiliate links for almost anything including the chocolate chips, marshmallows, cookie trays, parchment paper, cooling racks, and more.

The bottom line is that she is using Pinterest to get attention and sending that traffic to her blog to supplement other forms of traffic.

If you’re already creating content why not repurpose it and take snippets of video content to share on Pinterest?

Stephanie’s Sweet Treats has done exactly that and has made $128,000 and accumulated millions of views for her food blog. You can do the same thing too.

Pros of linking to your affiliate blog on PinterestWarms up traffic with engaging blog content

Higher conversion rates thanks to trust-building

The go-to method for professional affiliates

Cons of linking to your affiliate blog on PinterestMore work upfront (website and content creation)

Slower initial traffic growth

Pro Tip: Combine both methods for a winning strategy! Start with direct linking on Pinterest while building your blog on the side. This way, you’ll enjoy short-term gains while setting yourself up for long-term success.This is what Oh Joy did. This lifestyle and decor blog uses video and written content to promote a large variety of products ranging from beauty to artwork.

This board alone has over 3.5 million followers and is loaded with Amazon affiliate links, amongst others.

On the same board you’ll find pins like this.

This pin takes you to a post on their blog about creative Easter baskets where you can purchase some of the contents from Amazon and other sites.

I recommend deploying this strategy if you’re just starting out in affiliate marketing. Building a blog can take time and doing both is a great way to get quick wins while you work on your long-term strategy.

Best of all, you don’t even need to create new content, just repurpose your blog posts like Oh Joy does. She’s using the main photo from her blog in the Pinterest post. You can do that and take content from the post as well to create multiple pins pointing to the same post.

Doing this will help you make some commissions while you wait for your blog to gain traction in the SERPs.

How to Do Affiliate Marketing on PinterestMaster the art of Pinterest affiliate marketing with these killer tips.

1 Amp Up Your Pinterest ProfileDon’t just create a Pinterest business account (you’ll need this for access to analytics), optimize it. Make sure your profile attracts the right audience by choosing a niche that fits your interests and expertise.

Optimizing your profile doesn’t have to be complicated. Tell users what you do, what you’re interested in, and what they can gain by following you.

The Passionate Penny Pincher does this in her bio but I think she does it even better in her pins.

DIY easter bunny wreath and easy porch decor are both keywords that people might look up on Pinterest and find her.

Make sure you’re doing this with every pin and ensure that the headers and descriptions are congruent with what you’re actually providing your users.

2 Curate BoardsKeep your pins organized and easy to find by creating multiple, well-defined boards.

The Passionate Penny Pincher does a great job of this as well.

This not only improves user experience but also helps Pinterest’s algorithm find and share your content with the right crowd.

3 Get Your Affiliate Links ReadyApply to affiliate networks and programs that suit your niche. Some of the top affiliate programs include Wayfair, Priceline, Home Chef, BH Photo Video, Amazon Associates, and Walmart. But don’t limit yourself — you can often find a retailer’s affiliate program by checking the page footer for “Partner Program” or “Become a Partner.”

Keep in mind that commission rates vary, with Wayfair’s 7% commission being a standout. Stll, even though Amazon’s commissions may be lower than they once were, conversions are great, making this the best option for making money. Trusted retailers like eBay, and Home Depot are great options, too.

4 Design Show-stopping PinsGrab your audience’s attention with visually stunning pins. Experiment with various pin formats:

• Static Pins: Showcase single products with high-quality images and text overlays.
• Idea Pins: Perfect for sharing step-by-step DIY projects or recipes.
• Video Pins: Get in on the billion videos watched daily on Pinterest with short, compelling videos.
• Rich Pins: Provide more data and automatically update info from your website.
• Collection Pins: Curate a set of products, ideas, or inspirations.
• Try On Pins: Pinners are 5x more likely to purchase from Try-On enabled pins, which allows the user to see a product on themselves using AR tech!

Pinterest Marketing ToolsUsing Pinterest marketing tools can help you streamline your efforts, save time, and ultimately increase your success on the platform. These tools can help you schedule and automate your Pins, analyze your performance, optimize your content for search, and more.

With the right tools, you can effectively manage your Pinterest account, create engaging content, and grow your audience and reach on the platform.

Canva: unleash your creative geniusThe graphic design tool that boosts your Pinterest game. With its array of templates, fonts, and graphics, Canva lets you create eye-catching pins that stand out from the crowd. And the best part? A free plan that meets your needs. Want more features? Paid plans start at a reasonable $9.99 per month.

Tailwind: Stay on top of timingThe social media scheduling tool that optimizes your pin timing, Tailwind is designed for Pinterest and Instagram. And it helps you post your pins at the best times for reach and engagement. You can also join Tailwind tribes to boost your audience growth.

With analytics and insights to track your platform performance, you’ll master Pin-scheduling in no time. Starting at $9.99 per month, it’s a valuable tool for any Pinterest user.

Pallyy: The Type A Pinterest schedulerPallyy is a sweet option that puts the power of detailed scheduling in your hands. Best of all, you can use it for any platform so your options aren’t limited to Pinterest.

With Pallyy you can:

• Manage multiple Pinterest boards
• Use the visual planner to see your pins come to life
• Track your performance with data-driven analytics

Pallyy also includes collaboration tools so you can work alongside VAs and assistants. I personally love the drag and drop calendar feature which makes the tool super easy to use.

You can experience Pallyy for free for 14-days. There is also a “free for life” plan for one single brand. If you upgrade to the premium plan it’s $15 per month.

Best Practices for Pinterest Affiliate MarketingSo, you’ve got your affiliate link and created your first pins to upload on Pinterest. But, like anything in affiliate marketing, there’s a right and wrong way to do things. The line between success and failure can be pretty thin, but don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with some best practices to keep your monetization strategy fresh and effective.

1 Rule #1: Play by Pinterest’s RulesSteer clear of dodgy tactics like cloaking links with bit.ly, neglecting FTC disclosure, or using multiple accounts to manipulate metrics. And always abide by your affiliate program’s guidelines — check out Etsy’s for example.

2 Trend-Spotting: Stay in the LoopIdentifying trends is an important part of affiliate marketing on Pinterest. Methods and strategies that worked years ago may not work today. Take hashtags, for example; this is a highly debated topic, but as you can see in the video below, search results are provided when you don’t use hashtags.

This shows how little importance hashtags have on the Pinterest platform these days.

Instead, focus on content quality, keyword research and most importantly engagement as this is what will determine the reach of your next pins.

Group boards were once popular, but Tailwind Communities are the new exclusive clubs for collaboration. You can join a Tailwind Community which functions much like a group board but is more exclusive so you know that the people there will be engaged and interested in collaborating.

3 SEO: Your Secret WeaponConnect the dots between your pins and trending keywords by optimizing for SEO. Use autocomplete to discover keyword opportunities and design pins accordingly.

Since Pinterest is a search engine at heart, the platform gives away what people are actually looking for. By putting “gardening” into Pinterest, we can see that people are looking for:

• Tips for beginners
• Ideas
• Aesthetic
• Hacks
• Outfits

So, if you create content around some of those topics, you already know that people are looking for this so you’ll have more visibility.

4 Supercharge with Rich PinsElevate your pins to the next level with Rich Pins. These powerful pins provide additional context and information to users, making your content even more engaging. With three types available — article, product, and recipe – you can choose which best suits your needs, or even add all three for maximum impact.

Think about why this works. Someone comes to Pinterest for a recipe, you give them the recipe and a super short teaser video.

Then they click through to your blog for more information where you have affiliate links that take them to some of the products and ingredients mentioned. Bingo, commissions for you.

The best part is that using Rich Pins on Pinterest is simple with the Rank Math plugin. Just go to your Pinterest settings and click “claim.”

In the Rank Math dashboard in Wordpress you’ll go to General settings > Webmasters > Pinterest verification ID field. Save changes.
Once you’ve done that, you can use the Rich Pins Validator to validate the URLs and you’re good to go!

5 Create Multiple Pins to Promote a Single Blog PostDon’t be shy — create multiple pins for a single post. Trying to game the data by creating multiple accounts is against the rules, but you can make as many pins as you want. By creating multiple pins for each piece of content, you increase the chances of your content being seen by Pinterest users.

This also presents you with a great opportunity to test multiple pin types. Test videos against static images. Rich pins against basic description pins. Test strong CTA pins against info focused content.

It doesn’t cost you anything but your time and once you know what works you can run with it.

Important note: Be careful not to spam the same link over and over! Pinterest can flag your account as spammy or low-quality if you do. Instead, focus on creating valuable pins that are different from the others. 6 Streamline your Pinterest Strategy with TailwindBeing consistent is important in Pinterest marketing, but who has the time to post every day? That’s where Tailwind comes in. It’s the best tool for scheduling and posting pins. With Tailwind, you can quickly make and schedule pins for the whole week in just 20 minutes.

7 Focus on EngagementEngagement is the #1 metric by which most social networks decide on how much distribution they give to your content.

So you should focus on getting people to interact with your content (like it, repin it, comment, click, anything.) Ask questions and add clear call-to-actions. Adding a call-to-action to your pin can increase engagement by 80%. Don’t think you need to be super creative or subliminal with this either. You can come right out and ask people to take action.

Be clear and transparent about what you want them to do, and create a buzz around your content. And don’t forget to engage with other content creators to become an authority in your niche.

8 Data Tracking: Keep Tabs on Your PerformanceKeep a close eye on your impressions, engagement, and pin clicks. Analyze high-performing pins and replicate their success. Consider promoting top pins to give them an extra boost.

With your “business” profile on Pinterest, your dashboard should look like this:

If you click analytics > overview, you’ll land on this page:

This is where you can track your impressions, engagement, and pin clicks over a period of time. Impressions occur when someone sees your pin, engagement is a comment, and a pin click occurs whenever someone clicks and opens up the pin.

We recommend you set a date every month (like the first Monday of every month) and review the stats on your dashboard and take note of what pins worked best and worst for you.

So next time you plan Pinterest content, emulate the pins that worked best for you and you should see steady growth in your reach.

In a NutshellFollow Pinterest’s rules and your affiliate program guidelines

Stay on top of trends and embrace new features like Tailwind Communities

Optimize your pins for SEO and use Rich Pins for added value

Create multiple pins for each post and schedule them with Tailwind

Engage with your audience and other content creators in your niche

Track your data and promote high-performing pins

Pros and Cons of Pinterest Affiliate Marketing Alright, let’s settle this with some overall pros and cons.

Pros of Pinterest Affiliate MarketingVisual Appeal: Pinterest’s visual nature encourages user engagement with eye-catching content. High-quality images can drive more traffic to affiliate products.

Tip: Use tools like Canva to design standout images and emulate your competition’s design.

High Commercial Intent: Users often browse Pinterest to discover and purchase products, making it an ideal platform for affiliate marketing.

Tip: Showcase product benefits, features, and use relevant keywords in pin descriptions to reach users with high purchase intent

Micro-niches: Pinterest offers a wide range of specific interests and audiences to target.

Tip: Research your niche, find relevant Tailwind communities to join, and share your pins for a wider audience reach.

Direct Affiliate Links: Pinterest allows direct affiliate links, simplifying click-through and purchase processes for users.

Tip: Disclose your affiliate relationship in the pin description.

Enjoyable Niches: Pinterest is perfect for passion-driven niches, such as travel, fashion, and home decor.

Cons of Pinterest Affiliate MarketingGraphic Design Skills: Success on Pinterest requires visually appealing pins and images, necessitating graphic design skills or hiring a designer.

Tip: Use user-friendly design tools like Canva or hire a freelance designer.

Dependency on Pinterest: Relying solely on Pinterest for traffic can be risky due to platform changes affecting visibility and reach.

Tip: Diversify traffic sources by promoting affiliate products on multiple platforms (e.g., blog, social media, email marketing).

Competition: The popularity of Pinterest for affiliate marketing may lead to stiff competition in your niche.

Tip: Create high-quality, unique content and stay updated on Pinterest best practices and algorithm changes.

Time Investment: Maintaining visibility and reach on Pinterest requires consistent pinning and engagement.

Tip: Use a scheduling tool like Tailwind for automation and regularly analyze pin performance to optimize your strategy.

Slow Growth: Building a following and consistent traffic on Pinterest can take time, especially for new affiliate marketers.

Tip: Be patient, persistent, and focus on creating valuable content and engaging with your target audience. Your hard work will eventually pay off with increased traffic and affiliate revenue.

Final ThoughtsTo make Pinterest affiliate marketing as easy to manage as possible, use Tailwind to plan and schedule pins. Ensure a constant flow of quality content to engage your audience.

That’s why it’s essential to create engaging graphics with a clear call-to-action that will grab your audience’s attention.

Check out Food Fire Friends for inspiration on Pinterest and on their affiliate site. They create a lot of valuable grilling and BBQ content on Pinterest but they also lead you to their blogs which are incredibly valuable and authoritative.

Remember, only using affiliate links on Pinterest may be a good way to start if you are strapped for resources but in the long run, we recommend you create a blog to provide value, establish expertise, and build a loyal following.

And we’re here to help.

Our free training can guide you through the process of setting up your own blog that can be used to drive traffic from Pinterest while also ranking well on Google for a double Kiss Kool effect.

FAQsHow can I use affiliate marketing on Pinterest without a website?You can use affiliate marketing on Pinterest without a website by simply adding affiliate links to your Pinterest pins. This is allowed by the platform but some programs (like Etsy) have particular restrictions.

Does Amazon allow affiliate links on Pinterest?Yes, Amazon allows affiliate links on Pinterest. To use Amazon affiliate links, you need to join the Amazon Associates program and follow their guidelines for disclosing your links.

Can I post Etsy affiliate links on Pinterest?Yes, you can post Etsy affiliate links as long as they’re the links provided directly by Etsy and that you create your own images and do not repurpose product images from the platform. This rule is to protect the intellectual property of the content creators on the platform.

Is affiliate marketing on Pinterest worth it?Affiliate marketing on Pinterest is absolutely worth it because it’s a great way to capitalize on traffic that already exists from within the Pinterest search engine.

Which niche is best for affiliate marketing on Pinterest?The best niches for affiliate marketing on Pinterest are visual-heavy niches like beauty, home decor, home improvement, gardening, pets, and technology.

Can I make money on Pinterest?You can make money on Pinterest with affiliate marketing, brand sponsorships, paid ads, and a variety of other avenues as well.

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Not so long ago, it seemed like every affiliate and his dog was focused – almost exclusively – on creating Amazon affiliate websites.

But with reduced commission rates – and product review related Google updates – Amazon’s program has lost some of its shine.

While it’s true that Amazon Associates may be past its heyday, it’s still one of the very best affiliate programs around. And affiliate marketing websites are continuing to make real money with it.

In this article, I’m going to take a look at seven Amazon affiliate website examples that are still crushing it in 2023 (and probably beyond).

But first, let’s address the elephant in the room…

Amazon Affiliate Websites AREN’T DeadThere is a general trend with larger affiliate programs: initially, the commissions start high and decrease over time as the company expands.

Why? Affiliate programs aim to attract new customers, especially in the early days. But as the company expands, they rely less on affiliate referrals. Eventually, someone crunches the numbers and suggests cutting commissions to save money. If the first cut doesn’t hurt the business, they’ll keep doing it.

And that’s exactly what’s happened/happening with Amazon. An excellent analysis by Geniuslink showed that the average commission rate on Amazon peaked in mid-2012 at 9.25% but had fallen to 3.14% in early 2020.

And while we can mourn the loss of such mountainous commission rates, we have to accept the fact that this is a trend that is likely to continue.

But despite this, Amazon Associates is not dead. Far from it.

In fact, there’s a case to be made that it is still the best affiliate program around.

Why?

Because it converts like crazy.

I use dozens of different affiliate programs for the niche websites I run and while Amazon is far from offering the highest commission rates, the conversion rate obliterates the competition.

Amazon Conversion Rate vs Other Affiliate ProgramsTo prove how good Amazon’s conversion rate is compared to other programs, here’s my actual data from 2022.

Amazon Associates (Top), Avantlink (Middle), Skimlinks (Bottom)In 2022, my Amazon affiliate links converted at an impressive 15.19%. To give that some context, the second and third most clicked affiliate programs I use frequently (Avantlink and Skimlinks) converted at a meager 0.89% and 1.09% respectively – which is pretty standard across the affiliate industry. That means Amazon converted 15x more sales than the rest of our affiliate programs.

So even if Amazon offered just a 1% commission rate, other programs would need to offer 15% just to make you the same earnings.

That’s why Amazon remains – arguably – the best affiliate program. And that’s before you even factor in other benefits such as their vast range of products, additional cart value (i.e. people purchasing items other than the products you recommend) and its global presence.

Amazon Affiliate Program: Pros and ConsPros:Highest conversion rates (by a mile)

Huge range of products

Multiple geos

Extremely easy to create links

Regular, automated payments

Cons:Not the highest commission rates

Short cookie life (24 hours)

Limited data and tracking capabilities for affiliates

PRO TIP: Use Amazon OneLink (free) or Geniuslink (paid) to ensure that people who click on your Amazon links are sent to their local Amazon store.

With all that in mind, you might be wondering: “Okay, so how do I start earning big with Amazon?”

A valid question, beautiful reader.

Luckily, we have plenty of real-life success stories to learn from about people actually making a killing on Amazon.

7 Amazon Affiliate Website ExamplesBelow, I’m going to run through seven sites that are absolutely crushing it with Amazon affiliates. We’ll explore their strategies and reveal insider tips that you can apply to your own business.

I’ll show you:

• Traffic stats for each site
• A breakdown of their Amazon game plan
• Words of wisdom from the website owners on why they chose Amazon affiliates
• Things you can apply to your own site

1 The Modest ManThe Modest Man is a fashion site dedicated to men on the shorter side. It’s one of my all-time favorite niche sites – and not just because I’m a “modest” 5’9 – but because this is beyond a “niche site”, this is a great example of a modern niche brand.

Ahrefs estimates the site attracts around 145,000 organic visitors per month (which I’d say is a hefty underestimation). But Similarweb paints a grander picture with 853,200 visitors in March 2023. About 72% of of those came from search traffic.

The truth is probably somewhere in the middle. The site gets around 20% direct traffic (a good sign that this is a brand people actually like). The rest was made up from social channels, including a YouTube channel with over 400,000 subscribers.

• Total Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 450,000
• Organic Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 250,000
• Domain Rating: 61

How The Modest Man Uses Amazon AffiliatesFashion advice websites and affiliate marketing go hand-in-hand. While Amazon might not be your first choice for clothing, it’s perfect for accessories like watches.

Watches are a great e-commerce product – they’re high value, small (easy to ship), usually come in single sizes, the styles are pretty timeless (pun absolutely intended) and there’s a vast selection on Amazon. The Modest Man, unsurprisingly, has an article called “31 Great Watches for Small Wrists”, with Amazon affiliates playing a central role in this post.

The post uses lots of custom graphics (e.g. which type of watch for which occasion), as well as providing lots of helpful information in a 1700-word article. But The Modest Man has made sure the recommended products are presented in eye-catching Lasso product boxes near the top of the article, as you can see below:

I also spoke to The Modest Man founder, Brock McGoff, about why he uses Amazon affiliates and his tips for getting the best results from the program. Here’s what he said:

Amazon sells everything, so the conversion rate is really high. That, plus the share of other cart items makes up for the short cookie life. It’s still one of my favorite affiliate programs to this day.

But don’t just link to Amazon. Ideally you’re giving readers two or three places to buy every product you mention. Amazon makes sense as a top recommended merchant for some things, but not everything.

As a publisher, you should know your ‘affiliate hierarchy’. For me, it’s individual relationship (i.e. a direct partnership with a brand), then Amazon, then aggregators (e.g. Skimlinks). Look at your numbers, figure out which program is best and prioritize it. These days, you can buy the same products from many different shops, so link to all of them, in order of importance.

3 Ideas to ~~Steal~~ Borrow from The Modest ManBuild a brand, not an “affiliate site”: people can tell when they’re being sold to, so prove to people you care about your industry and you know what you’re talking about.

Don’t just link to Amazon: whenever possible, offer your audience multiple places where they can buy a product (ideally with the live price from each site). Google also recommends this, so it may even help your SEO.

Make your recommendations clear: often, people just want to jump straight to the products that you say are best, so make it easy for them. Product boxes with concise descriptions (and who the product is suited for) near the top of posts improves user experience and increase conversions.

2 Outdoor Gear LabGone are the days when you could whip up product round-ups and reviews without ever laying eyes on the actual product. Stock photos and generic text just won’t cut it anymore. Want to rank on Google for high-converting buying terms? You’ll need to step up your game.

Take a cue from Outdoor Gear Lab (aka GearLab). They’ve nailed the art of product round-ups by showcasing hands-on experience, rigorous testing, and data-driven results.

And the results are there for all to see…

• Total Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 2,500,000
• Organic Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 2,000,000
• Domain Rating: 73

How Outdoor Gear Lab Uses Amazon Affiliates“Outdoor gear” may sound relatively niche, but it’s a gigantic market with endless product round-up opportunities. It’s not just climbing and hiking, this website also covers cycling, skiing, water sports, fitness wear… you name it.

At the top of every page, GearLab has this note: “GearLab reviews are ad-free and entirely reader-supported.” This adds a huge trust factor for users and makes GearLab feel like a brand for the people.

But if readers keep going, they’ll see: “When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which helps support our testing.” Basically, they’ve managed to turn their compulsory affiliate disclaimer into a branding opportunity – and they’ve done it brilliantly, with a simple bit of smart copywriting.

We mentioned Outdoor Gear Lab has a huge niche at its disposal and having launched in 2010, it seems to be making the most of this, with over 7,000 articles on the site – almost all of which are product reviews or product round-ups. So make of that what you will, content ratio conspiracists.

This is an out-and-out affiliate site, but it leans into this fact with a clear brand – everything from the name (GearLab), tag line (“reviews you can rely on”) and each post screams that they are experts in testing outdoor wear.

But GearLab doesn’t bury the products in their articles, they still make it easy for the visitor.

Their product round-ups are very long, often coming in at around 5,000-10,000 words (this guide on “Best Ski Gloves” is a great example). But GearLab doesn’t bury their product recommendations, they still make it easy for the visitor.

Such articles are essentially broken up into two parts:

Part One – The key information for visitors:

• Display box highlighting top products
• Short introduction
• Product list with images, links, and scores
• Pros and cons to demonstrate impartiality
• 100-word real-world experience description
• Link to a full review and author image

This section accounts for around 25% of the total word count and may require frequent updates as products change.

The second part is more static. It can be written once and then essentially left as is indefinitely.

Part Two – Testing and additional information:

• Dynamic product comparison table
• “Why You Should Trust Us” section
• In-depth test analysis with tables and graphics
• “How to Choose [PRODUCT]”
• Feature breakdown

While word count isn’t everything, it helps to have comprehensive information formatted for an optimal user experience.

GearLab’s approach creates an outstanding user experience, demonstrating their dedication to research and industry knowledge – it’s an approach all affiliate sites should take.

3 Ideas to ~~Steal~~ Borrow from Outdoor Gear LabDeep dive: make the effort to test products in a way that other websites simply won’t. Product review efforts can be repurposed into multiple product round-ups. Tables and graphs are easy to make, but can look very impressive to a visitor.

Branding: use every opportunity you can to cement trust in your brand (even affiliate disclaimers can be used to your advantage).

Don’t limit yourself: pick a niche that has a lot of room for growth.

3 VersusI’ve been banging on about brands creating real hands-on reviews and brands with a personal touch. Versus isn’t that. Not even in the slightest.

But this site is getting close to 10 million visitors per month.

And that’s by barely writing an article…

• Total Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 8,000,000
• Organic Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 5,000,000
• Domain Rating: 70

How Versus Uses Amazon AffiliatesVersus is an epic example of programmatic content.

As the name suggests, Versus helps people – in its own words – “Compare everything”. Whether that be tech, apps, travel, household items or even seeds (yes, seeds), Versus enables you to pit similar products head-to-head.

By creating a database of products with data, Versus scores products on a variety of factors, enabling it to easily compare products quantitatively.

It then collates products into product round-up-esque pages (although it’s all data comparison, rather than opinion (such as “Best Smartphones”) and head-to-head posts comparing one product directly against another (e.g. AMD Ryzen 5 5500U vs Intel Core i5-1135G7).

The real magic lies in the scale of content Versus produces. With over 150,000 indexed pages, that’s equivalent to writing a post every day for 410 years!

Let’s break it down: while some websites create a single round-up post featuring 20 products, Versus takes it to the next level. They create 20 individual product pages and an additional 190 pages just by comparing each product against the others. That’s 211 pages versus 1 – no wonder they’re generating so much traffic!

And at the heart of these product-focused articles? Amazon links. Versus offers price comparisons for every product, but they always highlight the Amazon link in bright red at the top – even if it’s not the best price. It seems Amazon is their go-to affiliate store.

3 Ideas to ~~Steal~~ Borrow from VersusUse tech to your advantage: programmatic content can produce epic results if well thought and done correctly.

People like data: in a world of empty opinions, Versus cuts through the noise by providing users just the data behind every product.

Amazon wins: with a website like this, you can bet Versus have run endless data experiments to determine which affiliate program to use. The fact that Amazon is recommended on every page speaks volumes.

4 Pack HackerPack Hacker is a website that triggers me.

I feel like I have unfulfilled OCD (in that I long to be organized and tidy, but I’m just not) so looking at this website has me purring with admiration at the organization that it has achieved (especially the pictures).

But triggers aside, this is an awesome example of an Amazon affiliate site for several reasons, and a lot can be learned from it.

• Total Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 600,000
• Organic Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 300,000
• Domain Rating: 53

How Pack Hacker Uses Amazon AffiliatesSome people can feel a bit dirty at the thought of “salesy” affiliate marketing. But Pack Hacker has its visitors gagging to click on its affiliate links.

It achieves this by triggering (yes, that word again) a hunt-and-discover emotion in visitors.

Every post has a featured image in which the contents of a bag are laid out in that minimalist Instagrammable flat lay style.

As you scan the image, you’ll likely spot a few items that grab your attention. Naturally, you’ll want to hunt down those items on the page and find out what they are. And when you do, it’s almost guaranteed you’ll click on the affiliate link to explore the product further.

Chances are, you’ll make an impulse purchase through that Amazon affiliate link. This is the perfect type of audience for an Amazon affiliate business, as these shoppers are likely to add even more products to their cart, earning you extra bonus commissions.

3 Ideas to ~~Steal~~ Borrow from Pack HackerCreate intrigue: let people hunt down links on your page by presenting an intriguing image at the start of your post

Additional recommendations: a product round-up doesn’t simply have to follow the “best X for Y” format, you can create round-ups based around an activity or experience, so people aren’t comparing one product against another, but instead look for additional products that can provide value.

Clean UI: be intentional with your page design, especially when you’re presenting affiliate links – make the products easy to find and ensure the links pop!

5 Epic GardeningYou might have caught the Authority Hacker podcast where we talked about a gardening niche site that now rakes in eight figures a year.

The site’s founder, Kevin Espiritu, has skillfully leveraged social media and YouTube to grow the brand, while the website serves as a hub for affiliate content.

Thanks to Kevin’s epic branding efforts, he’s built a solid reputation and authority in the gardening world, which has opened doors in the affiliate realm.

• Total Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 600,000
• Organic Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 400,000
• Domain Rating: 71

How Epic Gardening Uses Amazon AffiliatesWhile the Epic Gardening brand is pretty incredible, the site’s affiliate content is pretty standard.

Sure, the content has been laid out well and there’s nice product boxes (using AAWP) and tables – but it’s not the most unique affiliate content you’ll ever see.

If this was your everyday faceless affiliate content site, it might not do too well. But thanks to the incredible brand that’s been built, this site can easily rank for such content.

Diversification is also a key to the success of Epic Gardening. The site gets traffic from multiple sources (social media, YouTube, email), it provides a wide variety of content (how-to guides, informational content, affiliate content) and it’s also monetized in many ways (affiliates and its own e-commerce store)

3 Ideas to ~~Steal~~ Borrow from Epic GardeningFront-load recommendations: use a table or summary box to present the best products and their key features.

Diversify: don’t just rely on a single monetization method. Affiliate marketing is great, but there are also ads you can embed and products/courses you can sell.

Make use of Amazon-related tools: Epic Gardening uses AAWP boxes to help make product recommendations really stand out. This is a quick and affordable way to increase your click-through rate (and hopefully commissions).

6 Swim UniversityIf you ever hear Swim University founder, Matt Giovanisci, talk about his business, you’ll know that affiliate marketing is far, far from the priority of his online business.

The focus of Swim University is selling digital maintenance courses and real pool products to pool owners – and it’s a great business. But that hasn’t stopped this website from, shall we say “dabbling”, with some Amazon affiliates.

• Total Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 160,000
• Organic Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 100,000
• Domain Rating: 67

How Swim University Uses Amazon AffiliatesAffiliate marketing may rank third in Swim University’s monetization methods, but it’s still a valuable asset to the business.

The site’s priorities are clear. Even product round-up pages (e.g. Best Chlorine Tablets) feature a primeabove-the-fold section dedicated to email list sign ups. The affiliate content on the site is actually very simple – but effective. There is little unique imagery but – a bit like Epic Gardening – an individual page can get away with this based on the overall strength of the brand.

The website design is very easy on the eye, though, and Lasso product boxes ensure that the product recommendations really pop.

Interestingly, only Amazon products are featured, likely because Amazon’s affiliate program is the most straightforward way to promote products with minimal hassle.

3 Ideas to ~~Steal~~ Borrow from Swim UniversityBuilding a brand gives you leeway: by having a strong and trusted brand behind you, you can enjoy producing simpler content that still converts

Don’t put your eggs in one basket: diversify your online business in any way you can, and if you can control your product offering – even better.

Amazon just works: if you’re looking for a simple solution for an additional monetization method for your website, Amazon affiliates is about as good as it gets.

7 Retro DodoThis is a wonderful example of the potential of a “one-man” niche website. There’s no big corporation here, Retro Dodo was created by Brandon Saltalamacchia in 2019 with the aim of “entertaining and educating retro games about the latest and greatest products within the niche”.

The site has done brilliantly since, with Brandon revealing Retro Dodo now gets over a million monthly visits and makes around $50,000 each month from the website. Plus it has a thriving YouTube channel (270k subscribers).

• Total Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 1,000,000
• Organic Monthly Traffic (Estimated): 800,000
• Domain Rating: 46

How Retro Dodo Uses Amazon AffiliatesRetro Dodo has many different income streams, including affiliates, programmatic ads (from Mediavine), YouTube ads, plus its own range of products (primarily real books). Interestingly, only 20% of their $50,000 monthly revenue comes from affiliate commissions – a relatively low percentage for an authority site like this.

That’s largely because much of Retro Dodo’s traffic goes to news, tips and how-to guides. But they have also covered their affiliate bases, so you’ll also see things like “Best 80s Toys Every 80s Kid Remembers”.

The product round-up pages themselves aren’t particularly spectacular. There’s no fancy product boxes or tables and the images look like they’ve been lifted from the product’s website and then applied to a generic Retro Dodo background.

But Retro Dodo does two things really well in their product round-ups:

• They kick off most round-ups with an informative, in-depth video from their YouTube channel, showcasing their expertise.
• They cover a TON of products. Their “Best PSP Games” post, for example, mentions 60 games and boasts a whopping 12,519 words!

I spoke to Brandon Saltalamacchia, founder of Retro Dodo, and he had some valuable insights as to why the Amazon affiliate program is so valuable:

I use Amazon Affiliates because it’s where most of my community go to buy products within my niche. It’s a trusted source with fast shipping which increases the chance of my audience buying the product.

Amazon compares poorly compared to other affiliates we use if you look at the earnings per sale, but actually over time, I find that my audience trusts Amazon more, and are even happy to pay a premium on Amazon compared to other cheaper marketplaces because of the brand trust. There’s also the chance that the user adds more to their basket than just the product we recommended increasing the commission even more.
My tip would be to use third party plugins or tools that show the Amazon product’s details on your website, a button just doesn’t cut it any more and it’s something I am looking into on my projects to increase click throughs.

Overall, Amazon affiliates brings in around 5-10% of Retro Dodo’s total income, making up about 40% of our affiliate income.

It may have terrible commissions compared to other affiliate programs, but it’s the easiest solution for your readers, and that’s what you should prioritize – not which marketplace seemingly earns you more. Put the reader first and the revenue will follow.

3 Ideas to ~~Steal~~ Borrow from Retro DodoDemonstrate expertise: show that you really know and care about what you’re talking about. Retro Dodo excels at this by creating epic YouTube videos and even producing beautiful books on the topic.

Simple can work: Retro Dodo’s product round-ups aren’t particularly fancy, but they give the user what they’re looking for and make it easy and don’t add any unnecessary fluff.

“Put the reader first and the revenue will follow.”

7 Things We Can Learn From These Amazon Affiliate Sites1. Feature top recommendations: Showcase your top product picks as high as possible on your pages, most “readers” don’t read your content and click directly on these links. 2. Diversify retailer links: Don’t limit yourself to Amazon; provide links to various retailers for a well-rounded shopping experience. 3. Establish a solid brand: Boost trustworthiness by building a strong and recognizable brand that resonates with your audience. 4. Leverage tools that improve your CRO: Utilize tools like Lasso and AAWP they have field-tested designs that will improve your conversion rates and bottom line.. 5. Optimize for international visitors: Employ Amazon Link or Geniuslink to automatically redirect global users to their local Amazon stores, enhancing their shopping experience. 6. Scale with programmatic content: Scale your content output with smart, programmatic solutions to rank for ultra-niche low-competition keywords. 7. Diversify income streams: Don’t just rely on Amazon! Expand your revenue channels by exploring other affiliate programs, display advertising, and – even better – creating and selling your own physical or digital products.

I could have easily listed 100 things we could learn from these Amazon affiliate website examples, but these seven points are the most pertinent. That said, there are two broader guiding principles if you want to enjoy sustained success with – not just the Amazon affiliates program – but indeed any authority site you want to create:

• Don’t be generic. Even if you rank for a “best X for Y” keyword, you won’t be there for long with boring product descriptions and stock photos.
• Do go that extra mile. Put the user at the forefront of your mind and think about what will benefit them most. That can mean great photos. That can mean a great user experience. That can mean a personal recommendation. That can mean a new twist on data analysis.

Conclusion: Start Your Own Amazon Affiliate SiteThe evidence is clear: these Amazon affiliate website examples have shown it is still possible to make serious money with the Amazon affiliate program – if you do it the right way.

If that’s something you’d like to do, we can help you create or grow your on highly profitable authority site, by:

• Uncovering obscure – but highly profitable – niches
• Learning how to rank quickly
• Start making real money while doing so

To get started, claim your 100% free Authority Hacker training today.

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We’re pulling back the curtain on blog income reports with a list of 153 real income reports to learn from.

What you’ll quickly realize is that while some bloggers cash in millions annually, others barely scrape by.

We’ll zero into three blog income reports to show you how you can dissect the details and learn from their progress and setbacks. Consider this your trusty guide to starting or scaling your blog and crushing your goals.

3 Blog Income Reports to Learn FromOne of the best ways to learn how to make money blogging is to read their income reports. The 153 blog income reports we collected were broken down by niche to highlight categories like business, making money, travel, food and more.

These aren’t random numbers. They’re real bloggers sharing success secrets, money-making methods, and lessons learned. We’re not just collecting data; we’re helping you master income report analysis.

By diving into these three income blog report case studies, you’ll learn how to:

• Read income reports like a pro, finding strengths in each blogger’s strategy
• Spot mistakes made by others, so you can sidestep potential pitfalls
• Apply best practices and tips from successful bloggers to supercharge your own blog

Let’s take a plunge into our case studies and start learning.

TLDR: What These 3 Blog Income Report Case Studies Taught Us Network and diversify for audience growth: Collaborate with like-minded individuals and explore various platforms to attract new audiences and drive traffic. Boost your income with sponsorships, online courses, and product sales.

Retain people with consistency and engagement: Prioritize regular content production and interact with your audience on social media to expand your reach and funnel traffic to your blog.

Improve content quality to increase reach: Enhance your production skills and focus on your content’s visual appeal to captivate your audience.

Generate high revenue with products on low traffic blogs: Maximize your income by developing a range of offers and products, as high-priced items can offset low traffic numbers.

Case study 1: Entrepreneurs on Fire Meet John Lee Dumas, the force behind the successful blog and podcast, Entrepreneurs on Fire.

Since its launch in 2012, Dumas went from an unknown newcomer to an authoritative figure by interviewing top entrepreneurs. His approach not only grew his audience but also secured sponsorship deals, transforming his passion project into a thriving venture.

In February 2023, Entrepreneurs on Fire reported a monthly income of $145,734.

Breaking Down the Income ReportEntrepreneurs on Fire’s income report boasted the following sources of revenue:

• Sponsorship: $126,593
• Online Courses: $11,669
• Affiliate Income: $7,430
• Selling Own Product (Book): $42

These numbers reveal that Dumas has successfully diversified his income streams. Sponsorship contributes the lion’s share. That tracks because audience growth = sponsorship revenue and today, the podcast lists more than 10 sponsors. As of March 2023, the podcast had accumulated nearly 3,900 episodes and over 138 million listens.

The report emphasized the brand’s venture into podcast advertising. It aimed for a subscriber boost and Apple Podcasts ranking surge. Dumas had some reservations though: he wanted steady growth in quality subscribers who wouldn’t drop off.

The goal: The goal was to run 4 “subscriber campaigns” over 4 months to welcome new qualified subscribers to Fire Nation, increase the podcast’s ranking in the Business category (to #1), and improve visibility to attract more qualified subscribers.

What they did: They joined a network of podcasts called HPN and got a pretty good deal on podcast ads. They also hooked up with a company that helps podcasts grow. Over the four months, the blog spent $12k ($6k from HPN).

Result: Initially, they gained 25% more subscribers and hit #1 in Business three times over the course of the period. But they also faced budget mismanagement, big spikes and drops in subscribers, and targeting issues. In the end, the campaign confirmed their worries and they realized it was not a good fit for their show.

Key Takeaways for Aspiring Bloggers1. Tap into the viral loop: By interviewing guests with existing audiences, Dumas expanded his reach. When guests shared their interviews, new listeners joined, creating a snowball effect that fueled his success. 2. Experiment and measure success: Dumas’ podcast advertising experience shows the importance of trying new strategies and learning from them. Even if a campaign doesn’t yield desired results, it can provide valuable insights to refine your approach. 3. Embrace volume and consistency: With nearly 3,900 episodes, Dumas demonstrates that producing content consistently is crucial for standing out. Jon’s first few hundred episodes didn’t achieve his current success – the thousands that followed did. 4. Diversify your platforms: Don’t limit yourself to blogging. Dumas combined podcasting with blogging to drive traffic and build his brand. Explore other mediums and repurpose content to reach new audiences and promote your work. Authority Hacker does this with podcasts, YouTube, Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. 5. Monetize strategically: Dumas’ income report highlights the importance of diversifying revenue streams. From sponsorships to online courses, affiliate income, and product sales, find the right mix for your blog and audience. 6. Learn from the best: Be inspired by successful bloggers like Dumas and apply their strategies to your own journey. When interviewed in 2016, he had grown his income from scratch to nearly $300,000 earned in May 2016 in just 2.5 years. Check out the conversation at authorityhacker.com/eofire/.

Case study 2: Midwest FoodieMidwest Foodie, a popular food blog run by Kylie, has come a long way since its inception in June 2017. After focusing on SEO, Pinterest traffic, and improving her photography skills, Kylie and her partner managed to quit their jobs in May 2020 to live off the blog’s income.

The blog’s December 2022 income report shows an impressive $35,723 in earnings, with around 1 million pageviews per month for a total fourth quarter earning of $95,907.

Breaking Down the Income ReportMidwest Foodie’s primary monetization method is AdThrive, which significantly boosts the blog’s revenue. Social media drives 27% of the blog’s traffic, with visually appealing content on Pinterest and Instagram attracting 48.8k and 11.7k followers, respectively.

The blogger cleverly markets her Pinterest e-book by showcasing its earning potential. This effective strategy highlights the e-book’s value while simultaneously converting sales.

Key Takeaways for Aspiring Bloggers1. Focus on visual platforms for visual niches: Don’t just rely on Google for blog traffic; tap into the power of Pinterest and Instagram, especially for visual niches. Kylie’s well-organized Pinterest profile, with eye-catching images and ingredient lists, significantly drives traffic to her blog. 2. Stay patient and persistent: Building a full-time income from blogging requires time and dedication. It took Kylie three years of continuous effort to quit her job and live off her blog’s income. Success doesn’t come overnight – stay focused and keep pushing forward. 3. Boost your production value: Enhance your skills, like photography in Kylie’s case, to increase traffic and followers on platforms like Pinterest. Stunning step-by-step dish preparation images have become Midwest Foodie’s trademark, contributing to its incredible success. 4. Engage with your audience on social media: Actively connect with your readers on platforms like Pinterest and Instagram to drive traffic to your blog and expand your reach. 5. Promote your products using income report numbers: If you’re selling a product to your audience, such as an ebook, course, or service, showcase your income report numbers to demonstrate its effectiveness. For instance, Kylie highlights her Pinterest traffic and income before promoting her ebook on Pinterest strategies, creating a strong incentive for readers to buy and learn from her experience.

Case Study 3: By Leah ClaireBudget travel blogger Leah Claire, who started her journey in 2019, has a strong social media following, with 27.7k Instagram followers and 69.8k TikTok followers. Although her blog’s organic traffic remains low, she made an impressive $16,955 in earnings as of December 2022. How did she achieve this?

Breaking Down the Income ReportThe majority of By Leah Claire’s income comes from promoting blogging affiliate offers on her travel site, where she teaches people how to start a travel blog. She also sells an ebook on starting a profitable blog, which made $1,695.65 in December. The $37 ebook serves as an excellent lead generation funnel for her course. In early 2023, Leah launched the Blogging Freedom Academy, further expanding her income streams.

In this month, Leah also included her social earnings thanks to a viral Tiktok that sparked a spike in ebook and affiliate sales.

Leah’s success isn’t limited to her primary blog. She also operates two other blogs in the lifestyle niche. One of them, started in September 2022, brings in over $10,000 in income from affiliate sales and ads revenue, thanks to high organic traffic.

Key Takeaways for Aspiring Bloggers1. Diversify your blogging portfolio: Boost your success and income by running multiple sites, like Leah, whose lifestyle blog significantly contributes to her earnings. 2. Create a value ladder: Start with affiliate offers, then add products like a $37 ebook and a higher-priced course to increase revenue without needing more traffic. 3. Harness social media power: Drive traffic to your blog and affiliate links with engaging content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, in addition to relying on Google’s organic traffic. 4. Keep experimenting and innovating: Emulate Leah’s proactive approach to exploring new income streams and expanding her blogging empire to stay ahead in the competitive blogging world.

153 Blog Income ReportsWhy not do a little of your own analysis? Below, we’ve compiled a handy list of all 153 blog income reports that you can turn to to amplify your blogging strategy.

Lifestyle BlogsMonetizing a lifestyle blog can be challenging, as there are often many bloggers in the same space. One interesting trend that has emerged in the lifestyle blogging world is the practice of publishing income reports.

Many lifestyle bloggers have dedicated sections on their websites to share how they make money from their blogs and other passive income streams. By narrowing their focus and sharing their monetization strategies, these bloggers are able to stand out in a crowded space and potentially increase their earnings.

• A Modern Homestead – $12,750 (per month 2021); ads, affiliate, physical products
• Top Vincent – $1,200 (August 2021); affiliate marketing, services
• The Debtist – $99 (November 2021); affiliate marketing, ads
• Cassie Coggins – $7,914 (December 2020); affiliate, ads, info products
• Lifestyle With Leah – $587 (March 2020); info products, ads
• It’s A Lovely Life – $186,103 (December 2019); affiliate and info products
• The Fab 20s – $5,187 (October 2019); ads, affiliates, info products
• Fit Mommy In Heels – $11,562 (September 2019); sponsored posts, affiliates, services
• Nikki’s Plate – $5,867 (October 2020); ads, affiliate
• Heart’s Content Farm House – $4,292 (May 2021); ads, affiliates, physical products
• Thrifts and Angles – $6,586 (June 2022); ads, affiliates, sponsored posts
• Tory Stender – $1,264 (November 2020); ads, affiliate, digital products
• Lovely Refinement – $1,003 (October 2019); ads, affiliate, digital products
• Joanna Rahier – $3,278 (September 2020); ads, affiliate, digital products, services
• Italian Polish Momma – $3,998 (March 2019); affiliates, ads
• KaInspired – $896 (December 2019); ads, affiliate marketing
• Sophia Patel – £247 (April 2020); affiliates, advertising, sponsored posts
• The Sunshine Suitcase – $105 ( June 2021); ads, sponsored content
• The Keele Deal – $1,009 (November 2021); ads
• The Huntswoman – $3,541 (September 2021); affiliate, ads
• Imperfect Idealist – $1,387 (December 2021); affiliate, sponsored content, services, ads
• Women Blazing Trails – $4,250 (January 2020); ads, affiliate marketing, digital products
• Guitar And Lace – $7,723 (December 2021); affiliate, brand partnerships, product sales
• Carley Schweet – $12,406 (June 2021); affiliate marketing, other
• Beauty Brains Blush – $32 (December 2019); ads, affiliate, sponsored posts
• Any Mommy Can Make Money – $89 (June 2022); affiliate

Travel BlogsTravel is bouncing back post-Covid, but it’s still 63% shy of pre-pandemic levels. Navigating the diverse travel blog scene, from budget getaways to globe-trotting families, can reveal untapped potential for sponsored content.

Stay ahead of the curve as you explore the ever-evolving trends, challenges, and opportunities in this dynamic niche.

• Two Wandering Soles – $17,811 (June 2019); affiliate, advertising, sponsored posts
• Monica Lent – $3,916 (December 2021); ads and affiliate
• World Travel Family – $1,426 (December 2021); ads
• Kara And Nate – $49,695 (September 2019); ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored content, info products
• Amy Fillinger – $4,223 (June 2022); ads and affiliates
• Fun Life Crisis – $10,445 (April 2022); ads, partnerships, affiliate marketing, digital products
• Living The Dream TW – $8,625 (February 2023); ads mostly, little bit of affiliate marketing
• The Atlas Heart – $6,598 (June 2021); ads, affiliate
• Top Travel Sights – $539 (July 2021); affiliate, ads, sponsorships
• Ashley Abroad – $760 (November 2019); ads, affiliate income, info products
• Johnny Africa – $1,395 (December 2021); ads, affiliate, services, sponsorships
• Travel By Maya – $686 (November 2019); affiliate marketing, ads
• Affordable By Amanda – $4,475 (July 2019); affiliate, ads
• Nomad Numbers – $125 (March 2022); affiliate marketing + advertising
• Gathering Dreams – $1,292 (November 2020); ads + affiliate
• Happily Ever Travels – $591 (November 2020); ads, affiliate
• Nomad Life 101 – $8,650 (July 2022); affiliate marketing, ads, sponsors, info products
• Travel Blog Stories – $1,560 (January 2020); affiliate marketing, digital products, display ads, sponsored posts
• Mathers On The Map – $314 (April 2020); ads, affiliate, course
• Local Adventurer – $41,003 (October 2019); affiliate, sponsorships, ads
• Desk To Dirtbag – $4,376 (August 2019); affiliate + ads
• Wander Her Way – $405 (December 2020); ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts
• A Dangerous Business – $22,650 (August 2022); affiliate, ads, info products, partnerships
• Indian Girling – $3,323 (February 2019); ads, affiliates, info products, services, sponsored content
• Trekkn – $5,000 (July 2019); ads, affiliate marketing

Food and Recipe BlogsFood and recipe bloggers know how to turn visuals into blogging income. They reveal their traffic secrets in their income reports, showing how they dominate platforms like Pinterest and YouTube.

They also often share their wisdom with their readers through e-books or private strategy sessions which they plug in the income reports, helping aspiring bloggers level up their own game.

• Get On My Plate – $7,744 (July 2022); ads, affiliates, sponsored posts
• 40 Aprons – $31,225 (August 2019); ads, sponsored posts, services, affiliates
• Thyme And Joy – $6,363 (September 2022); ads, affiliates
• Hangry Woman – $8,600 (December 2021); ads, affiliate income, services, partnerships
• The Fiery Vegetarian – $9,753 (December 2021); ads, affiliate marketing
• Batternut Bakery – $7,896 (September 2019); ads, sponsored content, affiliates, services
• The Bettered Blondie – $9,027 (January 2020); affiliate, ads, sponsored content
• The Honest Spoonful – $787 (April 2019); info products, affiliates, services, ads
• Fork In The Road – $3,917 (September 2021); ads, affiliates, other
• The Win Cooking Project – $1,397 (June 2020); advertising
• The Clean Eating Couple – $14,000 (December 2019); ads, affiliate, sponsored posts, info products
• Stephanie’s Sweet Treats – $20,375 (March 2022); affiliates, sponsorships, food, services, ads
• Went There Ate This – $4,510 (December 2019); affiliate marketing, ads
• Midwest Foodie Blog – $23,381 (November 2022); ads, affiliates, info products, sponsored posts
• Salted Mint – $406 (April 2019); ads, affiliate marketing
• In The Kitchen With Matt – $1,015 (October 2020); ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts
• The Fit Delish – $570 (January 2020); sponsored posts, affiliate marketing

Business of Blogging The business of blogging niche is a lucrative field, and the numbers speak for themselves. With an average monthly income of $28,500 among the 39 blogs in this niche, it’s clear that writing about blogging and business can be a profitable venture.

These income reports can reveal some unique strategies that other niches might not be able to replicate. For instance, Adam Enfroy makes over $100,000 per month by selling his own course on blogging, One Hour Professor earns anything between $5,000 and $18,000 per month by offering consulting services on online business, and Ryan Robinson earned almost $18,000 for his Built to Blog Course Sales. These strategies allow them to monetize their expertise, authority, network, and influence in their niche.

It’s no surprise that product sales and affiliate marketing are huge in this niche, so expect to be pitched on some products and services as you explore these reports.

• Adam Enfroy – $281,776 (June 2021); affiliate marketing, courses, ads
• A Self Guru – $78,000 (March 2021); affiliate marketing + selling her own info products
• One Hour Professor – $20,144 (February 2023); multiple websites, affiliate marketing, services, courses, ads
• Anastasia Blogger – $40,000 (December 2022); multiple sites, ads, affiliate, most of it course
• Entrepreneurs On Fire – $182,899 (February 2023); sponsorships, info products, affiliate marketing
• Boss Girl Bloggers -$8,621 (December 2020); digital products, affiliate marketing, display ads
• Kevon Cheung – $4,175 (December 2021); info products, affiliate marketing
• The Side Blogger – $6,000 (December 2020); affiliate marketing, info products
• Perfection Hangover – $3,879 (October 2021); ad revenue, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, services
• Crochetpreneur – $2,507 (December 2020); ads, affiliate, product sales
• The Entrepreneur Ride Along – $16,146 (October 2021); affiliate marketing, digital product sales
• BloggersPassion – $13,403 (December 2021); info products, affiliate marketing
• BloggingForNewBloggers – $30,423 (May 2020); affiliate marketing, sponsored content, services
• Full Time Blog – $35,633 (October 2021); affiliate marketing, advertising
• The Tara Reid – $12,631 (March 2020); affiliate, digital products, but mostly services
• SmartNancials – $6,017 (July 2020); ads, affiliates
• FinSavvyPanda – $27,689 (March 2021); 3 sites, affiliate marketing, info products
• Shannon Mattern – $7,462 (December 2021); digital products, affiliate marketing
• Blog For Profit – $18,981 (January 2021); ads, affiliate marketing
• Open Up The Cloud – £242 (December 2021); ads, affiliate marketing
• Ryan Robinson – $35,218 (March 2021); course sales, affiliate marketing
• Carl Broadbent – $10,376 (January 2022); affiliate marketing, ads
• Cheers To Blogging – $550 (December 2021); affiliate marketing, info products
• By Laura Iancu – $246 (November 2021); affiliate marketing
• Arielle Phoenix – $1,037 (December 2021); several sites, affiliate marketing, ads
• Below Average Blogger – $1,833 (December 2021); affiliate marketing, ads
• CraftOfBlogging – $31,292 (December 2021); 8 sites, ads, affiliate marketing
• The She Approach – $16,719 (December 2022); affiliate marketing, info products, services, ads, sponsored content
• Easy Blog Emily – $2,503 (August 2021); affiliate, advertising, info products, services
• Fat Stacks Blog – $109,222 (June 2022); 15 sites, ads, and affiliate
• Skip Blast – $3,130 (June 2022); 3 sites, ads and affiliate
• Create And Go – $81,030 (December 2022); several sites, affiliate marketing, online courses
• YoYao – $5,230 (March 2021); multiple sites, affiliates, ads
• Helmi Hasan – $120 (December 2021); affiliate, display ads, services
• Passive Income Superstars – $5,733 (February 2020); ads, affiliate marketing, digital products
• Let’s Reach Success – $9,876 (April 2022); sponsored content, ads, affiliate marketing, info products
• Simply Hatch – $2,884 (November 2020); advertising, affiliate marketing
• Skip Blast – $3,925 (August 2021); multiple sites, ads, affiliates
• Blog Blossom – $930 (July 2022); affiliate marketing, ads

Self-Improvement and Health BlogsHealth and self improvement blog income reports can reveal how bloggers in this niche use their personal stories and practical tips to connect and inspire their audience.

While many of them draw in significant revenue through ads and affiliate marketing, these income reports reveal just how important products can be to your earning potential.

With so many sub-niches in the self-improvement and health space, it can be challenging to stand out. However, sharing monthly blog income reports can provide an additional revenue stream and offer insights into how to monetize a blog in this niche.

• About Social Anxiety – $2,097 (December 2021); affiliate, digital products
• Ironwild Fitness – $754 (June 2020); ads, affiliate marketing, digital products
• Lifting Motherhood – $394 (June 2020); affiliate, ads, digital products
• A Natural Endeavor – $330 (June 2021); affiliate marketing, ads
• Vigor It Out – $1,906 (December 2018); affiliate, ads, info products
• Fit Mom Journey – $10,124 (December 2018); ads, affiliate, info products
• Kath Kyle – $15,535 (January 2018); ads, affiliate marketing, digital products
• Hot Beauty Health – $9,655 (September 2018); affiliate, ads, sponsored posts

Making and Saving Money BlogsContent about money makes money.

Money and saving money blog income reports can reveal how bloggers in this niche use their income and expense reports, budgeting and saving tips, and financial goals to help their audience manage their finances better.

They also show how they provide valuable resources and tools, such as calculators, templates, guides, etc. to grow their email list or earn affiliate income.

• Dollar Sprout – $167,390 (February 2023); affiliate, digital products
• Club Thrifty – $85,833 (December 2019); affiliate marketing, ads, digital products, services, sponsored posts
• PassiveIncomeUnlocked – $50,750 (June 2022); several sites, display ads, affiliate marketing
• BeeMoneySavvy – £2,509 (May 2022); sponsored posts, affiliate marketing, ads
• Money From Side Hustle – $3,626 (December 2021); ads, affiliate
• The Money Ninja – $10,385 (March 2020); ads, affiliate marketing, sponsored content, services, digital products
• My Money Yard – £1,343 (December 2021); affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, ads, other
• I Like To Dabble – $2,490 (December 2019); ads, affiliate marketing, digital and physical products, services
• Project Financially Free – £3,786 (August 2020); ads, affiliates
• Side Hustle Directory – £3,628 (April 2022); services, affiliate marketing
• Swift Salary – $2,627 (October 2022); affiliate, advertising, info products
• FinancialFlamingo – $938 (July 2020);affiliate marketing, info products, ad revenue
• Frugal Mom Guide – $200 (March 2019); ads, affiliate marketing
• Wallet Squirrel – $198 (May 2022); display ads, affiliate marketing
• The Millenial Bull – $599 (April 2021); affiliate, display ads, digital products
• Freedom In A Budget – $1,735 (September 2022); affiliate, digital products, display ads, services, donations
• Money Q&A – $2,806 (November 2019); ads, affiliate, sponsored posts
• On Budget Moms – $513 (January 2020); ads, affiliate
• SadieSmiley – $17,521 (February 2022); affiliate marketing, ads, info products
• This Online World – $7,717 (December 2021); advertising, affiliate marketing
• Wealthy Nickel – $3,049 (December 2020); affiliate, display ads, sponsored posts
• Budgeting Is A Challenge – $2,056 (June 2020); affiliate marketing, informational products
• Single Moms Income – $3,013 (March 2019); ads, affiliate, sponsored posts
• Lylia Rose – $6,111 (December 2021); ads, collabs, affiliate marketing, sponsored posts
• The Female Business – $2,047 (April 2020); affiliate marketing, ads
• Out Of The 925 – $1,182 (January 2021); affiliate marketing
• My Income Nook – $351 (June 2022); affiliate, display ads, digital products
• Money Dot Calm – $720 (December 2020); ads
• Smart Pennies – $148 (November 2019); affiliate marketing
• Minted Empire – $3,722 (September 2022); ads, affiliate marketing
• Making Sense Of Cents – $37,878 (December 2022); total after 11 years of blogging, affiliate, info products
• The Financial Cookbook – $6,836 (January 2022); affiliate marketing, info products
• The Baller On A Budget – $3,802 (December 2019); sponsored posts, digital products, ads, affiliate
• Pro Smartpreneur – $7,114 (September 2021); ads, affiliate marketing
• Reverse The Crush – $183 (October 2021); affiliate, ads
• Passively Wealthy – $2,097 (December 2021); affiliate, digital products

Hobby Blogs Brutally Honest Microstock – $480 (December 2021); services, digital products * Crochet 365 – $14,277 (September 2020); ads, physical products, digital products, affiliate income*

How do bloggers make money?When analyzing these 153 monthly blog income reports, we see that bloggers make money from display ads, affiliate marketing, digital products, services, and sponsored content. Regardless of what stage your blog is in, strategizing your monetization method is something you cannot ignore.

Display adsIf you want to get the best earnings with the least amount of work, your best chance is to join a premium advertising network. But, make sure you have significant traffic, as more views equal higher earnings, and top ad networks require at least 50,000 monthly visitors.

The best ad networks are AdThrive, Mediavine, and Ezoic, offering high-quality ads and premium rates. Keep in mind their traffic requirements:

• AdThrive 100k traffic minimum
• Mediavine 50k traffic minimum
• Ezoic doesn’t have a traffic threshold but you can expect a drop in quality and payout at their lowest level.

Ad networks feature payout tiers, so as your traffic grows, your payouts increase. Most site owners can expect RPMs between $20 and $60.

Ads are your best bet if you don’t have any of the other 3 monetization methods in place as they tend to be the lowest earning form of monetization.

Affiliate marketingOne of the greatest perks of affiliate marketing? No need to create your own products. Simply earn a commission every time a reader clicks your affiliate link and buys a product.

Take a look at Get on my Plate’s income report in which the blogger plugs their affiliate link for Rank IQ alongside their insights.

While many bloggers opt for Amazon or popular affiliate networks, connecting directly with individual brands can boost your commission rates. Just remember, as a newbie, you’ll need to apply and be accepted into affiliate marketing programs.

The key to success: persuasive content and the right traffic (people already looking to buy or looking for a solution to a pressing problem). You will often do better with less traffic but better traffic so don’t just run after website visits, think about the motivations of the people visiting your site.

Digital productsThese blog income reports reveal a trend: those offering blogger courses or insider memberships have the potential to rake in serious cash. Take A Self Guru’s March 2021 income report for example.

The blogger and lawyer made $67,375 from her 25 DIY legal templates and services.

By launching your own digital product, you gain full control over pricing. And with a solid email list, your product’s earning potential spikes.

ServicesAre you a skilled writer who ventured into blogging? You can monetize your writing talent while working on your blog. Bloggers with expertise in areas like coding, social media, photography, and marketing can make bank by selling their skills. Some go it alone, while others have a crack team to deliver top-notch services. Either way, monetizing your know-how is a no-brainer.

Many food writers offer their SEO ghostwriting skills, such as Thyme & Joy, who at the time of writing was fully booked.

Services don’t have to be limited to writing however, as Johnny Africa proves with his blog income report. He makes money by crafting custom itineraries for travelers who want to explore the Southern Hemisphere.

Sponsored contentWhen your website starts attracting significant traffic, other websites and brands may come knocking, eager to publish sponsored content on your blog.

This could be in the form of reviews or partnership pieces, with payment structures ranging from one-time fees to commission-based deals.

In their income report, Local Adventurer reveals they make most of their income through sponsored content. Take this post for example, sponsored entirely by Pilot Flying J gas stations.

As a fledgling blog, you can proactively seek out sponsored content opportunities, showcasing the value your website offers to potential partners. Once you’ve established your blog and boast impressive traffic numbers, expect brands to come calling.

Why do bloggers publish blog income reports?If you want to fully understand why bloggers publish blog income reports, all you have to consider is this:

Why are you reading this?

As a blog owner or aspiring blogger, learning the money-making aspect is crucial.

Bloggers know this, and they capitalize on your curiosity to drive traffic, sell tools (think blogging classes and SEO software), and promote their own digital products. Blog income reports are more than just numbers – they’re a smart business strategy.

ConclusionWhen you really take a deeper look at the details, blog income reports can teach you a hell of a lot about success in the blogging world. We get that you’re here to see the numbers, which is why we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of these income reports for your convenience. Bookmark it, learn from it, and keep it handy for your own site’s success.

And while you’re at it, don’t forget to apply these valuable insights to your own blog…

1. Implement proven strategies: Keep an eye out for successful bloggers sharing their winning tips and strategies. Adapt and tweak them to fit your unique situation and boost your success.
2. Explore monetization methods: Blog income reports often detail various revenue streams like affiliate marketing, sponsored content, or digital product sales. Identify new income sources and assess their potential for your blog.
3. Be inspired by success stories: Blog income reports showcase real-life success, motivating you to work hard, persist, and apply the right strategies to achieve financial success through blogging.
4. Don’t forget expenses: When assessing a blog’s profitability, consider expenses like web hosting, software subscriptions, SEO tools, and taxes. This helps you make informed decisions about your own budget and spending, ensuring a more accurate picture of your blog’s financial health.

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On the face of it, B2B affiliate programs might not sound as enticing as their B2C counterparts.

Because business products are boring, right? Factor in longer sales cycles and it’s not hard to see why some affiliate marketers are put off.

But here’s something that might change your mind: in the US alone, business-to-business ecommerce sales are expected to reach $1.8 trillion by the end of 2023. That’s a considerable sum. And it’s just a fraction of total B2B sales.

Moreover, because B2B products and services tend to be expensive, commission rates are generally (much) higher than the average B2C affiliate program.

Got a business-friendly audience? Looking to turn your affiliate traffic into clicks and cash? Dive into our data-driven review of the best affiliate programs in the B2B world…

B2B Affiliate Programs1. Shopify 2. Cloudways 3. MailerLite 4. QuickBooks 5. Notion 6. HubSpot 7. Time etc 8. FreshBooks 9. Semrush

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1 Shopify There are an estimated 12 – 24 million ecommerce stores worldwide, with and the numbers keep growing every day. By 2026, those stores are expected to generate revenues of $8.1 trillion.

With so much business floating around, online retailers need a robust ecommerce platform. About one in four have selected Shopify, making it the second-most popular solution on the market.

Millions of ecommerce merchants across 170+ countries use Shopify to power their online stores, with the platform generating over $444 billion of global economic activity to date.

Shopify’s affiliate program pays commissions of $150 – $500, depending on the type of service you sell (learn more about commission rates in our Shopify affiliate program review). It has a 30-day EPC of $12.36 — higher than any other program in Impact’s B2B category.

But heads up – Shopify won’t just accept any affiliate marketer. To get in, you’ll need an active website with an established audience, create original and relevant content, and have experience using Shopify or another ecommerce platform.

• URL: Shopify affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $150 – $500 per sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Products/Services sold: Ecommerce software
• Payment methods: PayPal, direct deposit
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Deep linking, creative assets, lead magnets,

2 CloudwaysIt’s hard to imagine a business that could thrive today without a website, which explains why the global web hosting market is expected to be worth $183.05 billion by 2027.

One of the industry’s leading players is Cloudways, a cloud hosting provider trusted by 80,000+ agencies, developers, and businesses. It’s rated as the #1 hosting provider for small and medium businesses by G2 and has an industry-leading NPS of 73, so it’s clearly good at keeping customers happy.

Cloudways operates one of our favorite recurring affiliate programs, with its “Hybrid” model offering a $30 bounty payment plus 30% lifetime commissions. Cloudways cites an “industry beating” churn rate of <3%, so there’s a good chance your referrals will keep paying — which means more recurring commissions.

Alternatively, affiliates can choose the “Slab” model, which pays $50 – $125 per sale, based on volume.

Experienced affiliate marketers who are confident of consistently driving high numbers of referrals (like 50+ per month) will be slightly better off with the Slab approach. But for everyone else, Hybrid looks the better option.

• URL: Cloudways affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: Up to $125, or $30 per sale + 7% lifetime commission
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Cloud hosting plans
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Promotional banners, exclusive deals, seasonal campaigns, dedicated affiliate manager, onboarding emails and guides, monthly affiliate marketing newsletters, landing pages

3 MailerLiteEmail is a key element of almost every B2B marketing strategy. And it’s easy to see why, with the channel delivering an average ROI of 36:1.

That explains the popularity of tools like MailerLite, an email marketing platform that helps businesses create emails, landing pages, signup forms, and automations to supercharge their audience and revenue growth.

The good people at EmailToolTester rate MailerLite 5/5 for ease of use and also named it “one of the more affordable email providers on the market”, making it an ideal fit for businesses with smaller marketing budgets and limited technical expertise.

Join the company’s in-house affiliate marketing program to earn a 30% recurring commission on every sale, allowing you to turn consistent monthly sales into a decent passive income stream.

• URL: MailerLite affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 30% recurring commissions
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Email marketing tools
• Payment methods: Paypal
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Professional branding and marketing assets, dedicated partner support, affiliate dashboard

4 QuickBooksSmall business owners spend almost five hours per pay period calculating, filing, and paying payroll taxes — equivalent to 21 days a year. So it’s easy to see why many businesses seek more efficient alternatives.

QuickBooks is one such alternative. With a 28% market share, it’s America’s most popular accounting platform, and it also owns QuickBooks Payroll — an affordable payroll service used by 1+ million businesses.

This is one of our favorite B2B affiliate programs because it allows you to earn commissions for free trials. That’s right: you get $5 per trial of the company’s payroll software, even if your referrals never pay QuickBooks a single cent. Of course, higher earnings are available if those free trialists convert into paying customers.

Speaking of which, QuickBooks boasts excellent conversion rates of up to 7% and a sky-high three-month EPC of $204, placing it firmly in the top five “productivity tools” on the CJ Affiliate network in terms of potential earnings.

• URL: QuickBooks affiliate program
• Managed by: CJ Affiliate
• Commission rate: $5 per free trial signup, $50 per sale
• Cookie duration: 45 days
• Products/Services sold: Accounting and payroll software
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Affiliate-exclusive discount codes

5 NotionIf you spend as much time in front of screens as we do, you’ll have noticed that practically every task requires a different tool (and a different browser tab). You might use Slack for communication, Google Drive for writing, and Trello for project management… and that’s just for starters.

Enter Notion, a productivity tool that aims to combine many of those elements into an “all-in-one workspace” incorporating product roadmaps, design repositories, task lists, and more. It’s been backed by prominent investors like AngelList founder Naval Ravikant and has even become an unlikely viral sensation on TikTok.

Notion is another brand operating a recurring affiliate program, offering affiliate partners a generous 50% cut of their referrals’ spending for the first 12 months.

With business plans starting at $15 per user per month, selling a 10-person Notion package will earn you monthly commissions of $75+ for a year.

• URL: Notion affiliate program
• Managed by: PartnerStack
• Commission rate: 50% recurring revenue for 12 months
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Project management and productivity software
• Payment methods: PayPal, Stripe
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Promotional best practices, guides, videos

6 HubSpotThe global marketing automation niche is expected to be worth over $12 billion by 2030 — and HubSpot is the single biggest player, with a market share of 37.35%.

But automation is only one of many feathers in HubSpot’s metaphorical cap. The platform also helps business users run email marketing campaigns, manage information on leads and customers through its CRM suite, and deliver better customer service.

Each of HubSpot’s sales, marketing, customer service, CMS, and operations tools can be purchased as standalone products. But they really come into their own when bought as a package, which means lots of upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

Like CloudWays, HubSpot’s B2B affiliate program offers two payment models — either 100% of the first month’s revenue or 15% recurring commissions for 12 months.

With price plans ranging from $50 – $3,000+ per month, HubSpot boasts an average payout of $276, making this one of the highest-paying B2B affiliate programs around.

• URL: HubSpot affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: 100% of first month’s revenue or 15% recurring commissions for 12 months
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Email marketing software, marketing automation, CRM
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Deep product linking

7 Time etcAccording to Asana, the average business leader loses almost two-thirds of each workday to repetitive, mundane tasks.

That’s where Time etc comes in, connecting business owners and entrepreneurs with US-based executive assistants who can handle all those distracting, low-value activities — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time assistant.

To date, the company claims to have helped 22,000+ customers save over 1.5 million hours of lost productivity, freeing them up to play golf (or whatever executives actually do with their time).

For each customer you refer through Time etc’s affiliate program, you’ll earn $250. Best of all, payments are instant: as soon as someone becomes a paying client, you get your commission.

• URL: Time etc affiliate program
• Managed by: ShareASale
• Commission rate: $250 per sale
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Virtual assistants
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Banners, bonus campaigns, coupons and deals, affiliate marketing newsletters, dedicated affiliate and publisher support team

8 FreshBooks Like QuickBooks, FreshBooks is one of the leading service providers in the accounting software market, with over 30 million customers using its tools to save up to $7,000 in billable hours per year.

FreshBooks prides itself on customer service, with its support team achieving a rating of 4.8/5 from more than 120,000 reviews.

The platform’s tools integrate with more than 100 other apps, helping businesses improve collaboration and streamline accounting and invoicing processes.

Want a helpful “hook” for your sales messaging? FreshBooks offers a free trial of its services, making it easier to close the deal. Best of all, you earn up to $10 for each trial you refer — and if those trialists go on to become paying customers, you’ll receive up to $200 per sale.

FreshBooks boasts one of the highest EPCs of any B2B affiliate program we’ve seen, at $258.32, so there’s plenty of earning potential here. It also offers a super-long 120-day cookie window, allowing plenty of time for your clicks to convert into sales.

• URL: FreshBooks affiliate program
• Managed by: ShareASale
• Commission rate: Up to $10 for free sign-ups, up to $200 per sale
• Cookie duration: 120 days
• Products/Services sold: Accounting software
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Creative assets, affiliate marketing newsletters

9 SemrushLast up is another digital marketing platform, Semrush.

Whereas the likes of MailerLite and HubSpot are built around automation and email marketing, Semrush is (largely) about search engine optimization, having won 21 international awards for “best SEO software suite”.

However, it also offers social media, PPC, content marketing, and competitive analysis tools — leading one reviewer to describe it as “like a keyword research tool, Google Trends, Moz, Hootsuite, and SimilarWeb in one”. Over 10 million marketing pros use Semrush as their go-to marketing tool, including 30% of Fortune 500s.

Semrush’s affiliate program theoretically boasts one of the longest cookie windows we’ve seen in any niche at 370 days, putting most affiliate programs to shame. In other words, even if someone takes a full year to convert after clicking your unique affiliate link, you still get paid.

Its commission rates are pretty generous too, at $10 per free trial and $200 per sale.

The only “catch” is that your referrals must sign up for a free account within 120 days — otherwise you’re ineligible for free trial or paid subscription commissions.

• URL: Semrush affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $10 per free trial sign-up, $200 per subscription sale
• Cookie duration: 370 days
• Products/Services sold: Digital marketing tools
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Dedicated account managers, unique promo codes, deep product linking, detailed product catalog

ConclusionB2B sales are complex affairs.

For instance, Gartner research found the average buying team spends over 16 months planning and completing a new IT purchase.

To succeed in B2B affiliate marketing, you need to be seen as a trustworthy (and impartial) subject-matter expert who understands the needs and pain points of your target audience. In short, you need to build a website packed full of the types of information B2B buyers are searching for.

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Wholesale affiliate programs aren’t the most obvious niche.

The buying process is a bit more complex than your standard B2C affiliate programs (for example, customers usually need to sign up as members to make purchases, sometimes even paying a fee). This inevitably leads to a smaller target audience.

Still, there’s lots to like about the wholesale industry — not least the earning potential. The market was valued at $46 billion in 2022 and is expected to exceed $65 billion by 2026.

Plus, a smaller audience can work in your favor. With fewer potential customers, there’s less competition, making it easier to rank high in search results and drive traffic to your site.

If that sounds appealing, read on for our data-backed roundup of the 10 best wholesale affiliate programs…

Wholesale Affiliate Programs1. BJs Wholesale Club 2. Wholesale2B 3. Global Industrial 4. Wholesale Chess 5. FiftyFlowers 6. Wholesale4Fashion 7. Microfiber Wholesale 8. SaleHoo 9. Global Crafts 10. NutriCargo

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1 BJs Wholesale ClubGot a big audience on the Eastern Seaboard? BJs Wholesale Club could be the perfect wholesale affiliate program for you.

The retailer operates 230+ membership warehouses in 17 eastern states from Maine to Florida, giving it terrific brand awareness throughout the region — making your job as an affiliate marketer a cinch.

BJs members enjoy benefits like exclusive discounts and competitive prices on brand-name products. So it’s hardly surprising the company has signed up six million members to date.

Talking of memberships, they present the most attractive opportunity for affiliate marketers: for each BJs Wholesale Club membership you sell, you receive a 16% commission.

BJs also pays 1% – 2% on “regular” sales, allowing you to earn multiple commissions from the same customer.

• URL: BJs Wholesale Club affiliate program
• Managed by: CJ Affiliate
• Commission rate: 1% – 2% per sale, 16% per membership signup
• Cookie duration: 14 days on memberships, 30 days on product sales
• Products/Services sold: Groceries, furniture, electronics, books, jewelry, appliances, and more
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Dedicated affiliate management team, product feed

2 Wholesale2BDropshipping has quickly grown from a niche pursuit to an essential part of the global ecommerce industry. And sales are expected to double from $243 billion in 2023 to $476 billion in 2026.

Enter Wholesale2B, a platform that equips drop-shippers with over one million wholesale products — and the tools to sell them.

Drop-shippers can simply import Wholesale2B products to their store or marketplace. When a customer makes a purchase, Wholesale2B handles all the tricky stuff (like shipping), and the seller keeps the profits.

If you write about topics like entrepreneurship and how to earn money online, this affiliate program could be the ideal fit. Especially because the terms and conditions are so attractive: you get a lifetime cookie window and 30% recurring commissions for each customer you refer.

For context, if you send 500 signups to Wholesale2B with an average monthly fee of $39.99, you’ll pocket $4,000 in commissions every month.

There’s only one catch: ShareASale’s data shows the most recent transaction was back in 2021. Maybe Wholesale2B just isn’t working with the right affiliate marketers — or maybe the site has a major conversion rate problem.

• URL: Wholesale2B affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house, ShareASale, UpSalo
• Commission rate: 30% recurring monthly commissions
• Cookie duration: Lifetime
• Products/Services sold: Dropshipping products and selling tools
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Banner ads, text links, coupons and deals, affiliate marketing newsletters

3 Global IndustrialAdmittedly, Global Industrial sounds like a shadowy front for a comic book supervillain’s evil schemes. But it’s actually a major player in the world of industrial and commercial supplies, with a 70 year history and a catalog of over 1.7 million products across 21 categories.

Global Industrial memberships unlock a range of benefits, including the ability to create and manage multiple order lists, auto re-orders, and subscriptions.

Members also get a faster and more personalized checkout — a key selling point given that 61% of customers expect brands to tailor experiences based on their preferences.

Global Industrial pays 4% on wholesale purchases and offers a 60-day cookie window, which is longer than most wholesale affiliate programs we’ve seen.

The company boasts a high average order value of $300 — equivalent to an average commission of $12 per transaction.

• URL: Global Industrial affiliate program
• Managed by: CJ Affiliate
• Commission rate: 4% per sale
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Industrial & commercial supplies, medical equipment
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US, CA
• Additional resources: Quarterly affiliate incentive promotions

4 Wholesale ChessOkay, we’ll admit that promoting wholesale chess club supplies isn’t for everyone. But hear us out, because interest in chess has surged since The Queen’s Gambit hit Netflix back in October 2020:

And with UN figures showing that 605 million adults play chess regularly, there’s clearly an opportunity here.

That brings us neatly to Wholesale Chess, which sells a giddying array of chess-related products, from pieces and boards to clocks and books. The company accepts purchase orders, making it an excellent fit for any affiliates targeting chess clubs, government entities, and other organizations.

The Wholesale Chess affiliate program pays a solid 10% commission on all sales originating from your affiliate link that convert within the 30-day cookie window.

• URL: Wholesale Chess affiliate program
• Managed by: Ascend by Partnerize
• Commission rate: 10% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Chess boards, chess pieces, chess club supplies, other chess products
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Banners, text links, coupons

5 FiftyFlowersFlowers are big business, with Americans splurging $2 billion on them just for Valentine’s Day.

There are also signs that it’s becoming more popular with younger consumers. One survey found that 14% of 18 to 29-year-olds in the US had purchased flowers from an online retailer in the previous 12 months.

FiftyFlowers is one such online retailer, shipping flowers direct from farms to the customer’s door (or to the object of their affection). It prides itself on delighting customers, helping the company be ranked by Newsweek as one of America’s top brands for customer service.

Sign up for the FiftyFlowers affiliate program through ShareASale to earn commissions of 2.5% – 5% per sale.

ShareASale’s 30-day figures show an average sale of $278+, a strong conversion rate of 3.75%, and an EPC of $23.40 — higher than any other flower affiliate program on the network.

• URL: Fifty Flowers affiliate program
• Managed by: ShareASale
• Commission rate: 2.5% – 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Flower delivery
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Banner ads, text links, videos, product data feed, bonus campaigns, coupons & deals, affiliate marketing newsletters

6 Wholesale4FashionAt first glance, Wholesale4Fashion doesn’t look too promising. Most glaringly, it hasn’t converted its website to HTTPS — what is this, 2015? And its homepage is riddled with typos.

But hear us out, because there’s still plenty for wholesale affiliates to like here.

As an online store selling wholesale fashion products, the company stocks thousands of items and caters to a wide range of customers, including personal buyers, store owners, resellers, and B2B wholesalers looking for suppliers. It also claims to be up to 90% cheaper than regular retailers.

Create an affiliate account through Wholesale4Fashion’s simple online form to earn a 5% commission on all referred sales.

• URL: Wholesale4Fashion affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Wholesale apparel, shoes, accessories, home textiles
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, bank transfer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Unlisted

7 Microfiber WholesaleFinally, a cheaper way to buy microfibers!

I’ll level with you: I didn’t know what microfibers were until five minutes ago. Turns out they’re incredibly fine synthetic fibers with various characteristics (softness, strength, absorption) that make them superb cleaning products.

It also turns out that microfibers are a massive industry, with global sales expected to reach almost $750 million by the end of 2026. Who knew?

Microfiber Wholesale is the answer to all your microfiber needs, stocking professional-quality microfibers for everyday cleaning.

The family-owned business works hard to build relationships with pro cleaners, even offering limited free product samples to verified companies. So if your target audience includes a lot of cleaners (or you write about cleaning-related topics), this affiliate program is a great fit.

Microfibers Wholesale pays an attractive 10% commission rate on all sales. It offers discounts of up to 40% on bulk orders, so there’s plenty of upsell potential here.

• URL: Microfiber Wholesale affiliate program
• Managed by: Refersion
• Commission rate: 10% per sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Products/Services sold: Microfiber products
• Payment methods: PayPal, Trolley, gift card
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Discount codes, free product samples

8 SaleHooWe’ve already spoken about the immense size of the dropshipping industry. But it’s hardly a license to print money. Drop-shippers face any number of headaches — including the perpetual struggle to find high-quality products and reliable suppliers.

SaleHoo strives to tackle those problems by pre-vetting 8,000+ suppliers and more than 2.5 million products, giving would-be drop-shippers all the tools they need to succeed. And the message seems to be getting through, with over 137,000 entrepreneurs using SaleHoo to source suppliers and products.

The platform’s affiliate program pays a base recurring commission rate of 50%, although top-performing affiliates can earn up to 70% by hitting specific sales targets. That’s more than double the commissions of Wholesale2B, one of SaleHoo’s biggest competitors.

According to SaleHoo, it’s possible to make $500+ per year from a single sale, making this one of the highest-paying affiliate programs in the wholesale niche out there.

• URL: SaleHoo affiliate program
• Managed by: ClickBank
• Commission rate: 50% – 70% recurring commissions
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold:
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Custom marketing materials, email swipes, example reviews, autoresponder sequence, PPC keyword list, dedicated affiliate manager

9 Global CraftsIn a world where three in four consumers have split up with brands over a conflict in values, it pays to work with ethical wholesalers.

Global Crafts is one such business, working directly with village artisans in countries like Haiti, India, and Kenya to source beautiful, handmade products for the wholesale market.

The company operates on the principles of Fair Trade, ensuring its artisan partners benefit from good working conditions, fair wages, and the opportunity to build a sustainable income. Purchases through the platform ultimately support a wealth of community projects, from schools to healthcare facilities.

Global Crafts pays commissions of 5% per sale and offers a generous 90-day cookie window. With typical wholesale orders totaling around $500, affiliates can expect to earn around $25 per transaction.

Before creating your Global Crafts affiliate account, be aware this is strictly a wholesale program, so you won’t get paid for retail orders. Commissions are also limited to one sale per customer, so there’s no opportunity for repeat purchases here.

• URL: Global Crafts affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Wholesale handmade products & gifts
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Branded assets

10 NutriCargoThe wholesale food ingredients market was worth nearly $809 billion in 2021 and is expected to surpass an eye-watering $1 trillion by 2026.

One of the niche’s many players is NutriCargo, which supplies a wealth of weird-and-wonderful natural ingredients and extracts, from bladderwrack to winged kelp.

Offering discounts of up to 10% on bulk purchases and free US shipping on transactions over $100, the retailer provides plenty of scope for affiliates to drive substantial orders. It also boasts a coveted A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau — a major trust factor to help you close the deal.

Speaking of which, NutriCargo’s affiliate program pays 5% per sale, which isn’t particularly inspiring. However, the website describes this as its “standard” rate, suggesting higher commissions may be available to top performers.

• URL: NutriCargo affiliate program
• Managed by: In-house
• Commission rate: 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold:
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, bank transfer
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Unlisted

ConclusionWant to know our favorite thing about wholesale affiliate programs?

Because products are typically cheaper than regular retail prices, customers are encouraged to buy in bulk, which translates to higher average order values — and higher commissions.

But if you’re going to make it as an affiliate marketer in the wholesale space, you need a reliable traffic source. In short, you need a website.

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Pay-per-free trial affiliate programs offer a refreshing twist on traditional affiliate marketing. Instead of convincing your audience to spend their hard-earned cash for a product or service, you’re encouraging them to take that product for a spin — without paying a cent.

Sounds like money for nothing, right?

Of course, the advertisers running these programs are no fools. As FirstPageSage points out, conversion rates from free trials to paid subscriptions range from 17.4% – 51%, depending on traffic source and trial type:

In other words, one-sixth to one-half of free trialists will become paying customers.

In essence, the pay-per-free trial model is a clever spin on the pay-per-lead affiliate approach. No wonder big names like Grammarly and LinkedIn pay good money to affiliate marketers who generate free trials.

Want to be one of those affiliates? Consider promoting these high-quality pay-per-free trial affiliate programs…

Pay-Per-Free Trial Affiliate Programs1. Semrush 2. QuickBooks 3. Pluralsight 4. LinkedIn Learning 5. Audiobooks.com 6. Constant Contact 7. Sendinblue 8. Grammarly 9. FreshBooks 10. Noom 11. Buildium

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1 Semrush Got an audience that’s interested in digital marketing-related topics and advice on how to optimize a website? Semrush is a perfect fit.

The platform combines various SEO, content marketing, social media, PPC, and competitor research tools. It’s the platform of choice for 10 million marketers, including 30% of Fortune 500 companies — among them Amazon, Tesla, and Walmart.

Semrush’s cookie window puts most affiliate programs to shame, regardless of niche. You’ll earn a $10 commission provided your referrals sign up for a free trial within 370 days of clicking your affiliate link, giving you a superb chance of turning clicks into cash.

Plus, if a customer you refer goes on to buy from Semrush within 400 days, you earn a cool $200.

There’s just one tiny catch:your referrals need to register for a (free) Semrush account within 120 days for you to be eligible for free trial or first-purchase commissions. But honestly, that’s still pretty generous.

• URL: Semrush affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $10 per free trial sign-up
• Cookie duration: 370 days
• Products/Services sold: Digital marketing tools
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Dedicated account managers, unique promo codes, deep product linking, detailed product catalog

2 QuickBooksQuickBooks is America’s favorite accounting software, with a market share of almost 28%. The Intuit-owned platform also offers QuickBooks Payroll, an affordable and user-friendly payroll service trusted by over one million businesses.

With small business owners spending a mind-numbing 21 days a year calculating, filing, and paying payroll taxes, it’s easy to see why QuickBooks’ tools are in high demand.

The pay-per-free trial element of QuickBooks’ affiliate program focuses solely on the company’s payroll software.

While the $5 commission rate is pretty uninspiring, the company enjoys strong conversion rates of 4% – 7% (with the peak coming in Q1, in the run-up to tax season). That translates to a superb three-month EPC of $204, placing QuickBooks in the top five of all productivity tools on CJ Affiliate in terms of earning potential.

• URL: QuickBooks affiliate program
• Managed by: CJ Affiliate
• Commission rate: $5 per Intuit QuickBooks Payroll free trial signup
• Cookie duration: 45 days
• Products/Services sold: Accounting and payroll software
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Affiliate-exclusive discount codes

3 PluralsightA growing number of jobs demand at least some understanding of new technologies. Yet one in three Americans lacks crucial digital skills. To make matters worse, less than 20% of managers feel like they’re advancing their digital know-how in the workplace.

Enter Pluralsight, a technology learning platform that empowers individuals to level up their technical prowess and bridge skill gaps in business-critical fields like data, web development, and cloud computing.

Founded in 2004, Pluralsight is trusted by 70% of Fortune 500s to upskill their workforces.

Pluralsight’s affiliate program pays $5 for every referred user who signs up for a free trial.

Again, that might not sound spectacular, but the program has a 30-day EPC of $8.26, which compares extremely favorably to other learning-related affiliate programs on the Impact network.

For instance, it’s over 10 times more than Coursera and a staggering 413 times higher than LinkedIn Learning.

• URL: Pluralsight affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $5 per free trial signup
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Online tech training
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Optimized banner ads, monthly affiliate marketing newsletter, free trial to relevant Pluralsight courses

4 LinkedIn LearningSpeaking of LinkedIn Learning…

You likely already know that LinkedIn reigns as the world’s largest professional social network, with over 900 million members in 200+ countries and territories.

Its aptly named online learning platform capitalizes on all that brand recognition, which should make it a comparatively easy “sell”. LinkedIn Learning specializes in honing business, tech, and creative skills, with over 14,000 courses taught by subject-matter experts.

LinkedIn Learning pays a solid $10 commission, but the 30-day cookie window is a little stingy compared to other pay-per-free trial affiliate programs. And, as we’ve already noted, it has a far lower average EPC than another big player in the online learning niche, Pluralsight.

• URL: LinkedIn Learning affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $10 per free sign-up
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Online learning
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Dedicated affiliate program team, deep linking, product catalog

5 Audiobooks.comAbout half of all Americans have listened to at least one audiobook, while revenue from audiobook sales hit $1.6 billion in 2021.

That makes audiobooks a pretty attractive affiliate marketing niche — and Audiobooks.com is one of the biggest players, with a catalog of over 375,000 premium audiobooks.

As well as browsing classics and new releases in their favorite genres, members can access curated book lists such as Perfect First Listens and New York Times Best Sellers.

According to CJ Affiliate, the Audiobooks.com affiliate program pays a flat $4.50 per free sign-up.

However, the Audiobooks.com affiliate landing page also references a tiered commission structure based on sales volumes, with the ability to earn up to $25 per free trial. That’s a far higher commission rate than most pay-per-free trial affiliate programs, but you’ll have to refer a ton of free trialists (500+ per month) to unlock it.

• URL: Audiobooks.com affiliate program
• Managed by: CJ Affiliate
• Commission rate: $4.50 per free trial sign-up
• Cookie duration: 45 days
• Products/Services sold: XX
• Payment methods: Bank transfer, PayPal, cash, check
• Market(s): US, UK, CA, AU
• Additional resources: Promotional images, banners, links, special offers, dedicated affiliate manager

6 Constant ContactEmail marketing is hard to beat when it comes to generating ROI, delivering an average return of $36 for every $1 invested.

So it’s easy to see why marketers are drawn to tools like Constant Contact, a digital marketing platform that helps brands engage their audiences and drive sales. It’s predominantly an email tool, but offers some social media and SMS marketing functionality.

With a massive library of hundreds of email templates, the platform makes it easy for marketers to create professional-quality emails without requiring any coding or graphic design skills.

Constant Contact’s affiliate program has a 45-day cookie window and pays $5 per email lead. And if your leads go on to convert within 75 days, you earn a tasty $105 per sale.

• URL: Constant Contact affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $5 per email lead
• Cookie duration: 45 days
• Products/Services sold: Digital marketing tools
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US, CA, UK
• Additional resources: Deep product linking, product catalog, creative assets, support from experienced program managers

7 SendinblueSticking with the digital marketing theme, next up is Sendinblue, another platform that helps brands connect with potential customers through email, social media, and SMS.

Sendinblue’s major draw is its free product tier: without paying a single cent, users can send up to 300 emails a day to unlimited contacts. In comparison, Mailchimp — the world’s most popular email marketing platform — only offers 1,000 monthly sends to 500 contacts on its free tier, while Constant Contact doesn’t even have a free plan.

That should make it comparatively easy for affiliate marketers to generate free trial signups for Sendinblue. You’ll earn €5 for each free account signup you refer. And, similar to Constant Contact, if your referrals upgrade to a paid plan, you’ll bag an extra €100.

There’s just one catch: you won’t get paid for any free trial signups until you refer at least one paid subscription.

• URL: Sendinblue affiliate program
• Managed by: Tapfiliate
• Commission rate: €5 per account signup
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Email marketing tools, digital marketing automation
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Affiliate marketing advice

8 GrammarlyDid you know 59% of recruiters reject candidates because of poor grammar or spelling errors? Or that three-fifths of consumers ditch companies with glaring typos in their marketing materials?

Fortunately, for those of us who don’t write words real good, there’s Grammarly. The platform helps users write confidently on 500,000+ websites and apps, including email clients and word processors.

Every day, Grammarly’s tools are used by over 30 million people and 50,000 teams, including us. So we can confirm it’s a great tool (and we’re not even getting paid for this).

We’ve got good news and bad with the Grammarly affiliate program. On the downside, it pays a measly $0.20 per free account signup, which is barely worth your effort.

Indeed, we wouldn’t have included them on this list without the $20 commission for each premium plan purchase. Coupled with high conversion rates of 20% – 30%, there’s decent earning potential here — just not from free trials alone.

Grammarly also offers cash bonuses, exclusive discounts, and increased payouts for top-performing affiliate marketers.

• URL: Grammarly affiliate program
• Managed by: HasOffers
• Commission rate: $0.20 per free account signup
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Writing tools
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, wire transfer
• Market(s): Global
• Additional resources: Affiliate links, banner ads

9 FreshBooksWe’ve already looked at one of the biggest names in the accounting software market, QuickBooks.

Next up is one of the market’s feistiest disruptors, FreshBooks. What it lacks in market share, it makes up for in functionality, with the tool enabling users to save up to $7,000 in billable hours every year.

(We should also note that while FreshBooks is a lot smaller than QuickBooks, it’s hardly an unknown, with over 30 million people using the platform.)

FreshBooks pays up to $10 per free trial signup, although the commission depends on your referral’s location. If they’re based in the US or Canada, you’ll get the full amount, but lower sums are paid for referrals in other markets like the UK, Australia, and South Africa. FreshBooks also rewards affiliates with commissions of up to $200 for paid plan sales.

Most attractive of all, this affiliate program has a 30-day EPC of $250.93, which is even higher than QuickBooks (albeit they’re on different affiliate networks, so it’s not a true side-by-side comparison).

• URL: FreshBooks affiliate program
• Managed by: ShareASale
• Commission rate: Up to $10 for free sign-ups
• Cookie duration: 120 days
• Products/Services sold: Accounting software
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): Various
• Additional resources: Creative assets, affiliate marketing newsletters

10 NoomThe weight loss and weight management market hit $224 billion in 2021 — and is set to reach $405+ billion by 2030.

Which brings us nicely to Noom. More than just a stupid name, it helps users lose weight (and keep it off) through daily, psychology-based lessons, one-on-one coaching, and tracking tools for food and exercise.

Noom tailors its content to each user by having them take a quiz to evaluate their weight loss goals and health-related vital statistics.

Unlike many of the affiliate programs in our roundup, Noom only pays for free trial signups. The $10 commission is pretty decent, but with no possibility of upsells down the line, there’s limited earning potential here.

• URL: Noom affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $10 per free trial sign-up
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Weight loss tools
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US, CA, UK, AU, NZ, IE
• Additional resources: Unique promo codes, deep product linking, product catalog

10 BuildiumProperty management software is big business, with the market expected to be worth almost $5 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research.

Buildium is one of the industry’s best-known names. And it claims to be the only solution of its kind that helps real estate pros win new business from community associations and property owners.

But it’s not all sell, sell, sell. The platform also assists with more mundane tasks like handling payments, updating financial information, and approving lease applications.

As well as paying $10 per free trial signup, Buildium’s affiliate program offers a $10 reward for demo requests and a 25% commission for each paying customer who buys a premium plan. All actions carry a generous 60-day cookie window.

The program is open to anyone with a relevant website, but Buildium is especially interested in partnering with affiliate marketers who promote its software through PPC campaigns or ads on real estate-related sites and blogs.

• URL: Buildium affiliate program
• Managed by: Impact
• Commission rate: $10 per free trial
• Cookie duration: 60 days
• Products/Services sold: Property management software
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only
• Additional resources: Product catalog

ConclusionFrom audiobooks to weight-loss programs to digital marketing and accounting tools, there are pay-per-free trial affiliate programs to suit a vast range of audiences.

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We surveyed 3,812 digital marketers to find out exactly how they’re leveraging AI. We asked them 27 thought-provoking questions to paint a detailed picture of this rapidly evolving landscape.

Key Takeaways From The SurveyHere’s a summary of the most interesting findings and key statistics:

75.7% of marketers are now using AI tools for work. This shows just how fast AI has been adopted in the industry.

AI is being used regularly too, with 49.5% of marketers using AI tools multiple times per week or more.

69% of marketers are using ChatGPT, largely due to OpenAI making it widely available for free to everyone.

AI content quality is already seen as really good. 65.8% of people think AI content is equal to or better than human writing.

63% of AI adopters cite inaccuracies in AI content as a major challenge. This is widely known but hasn’t put many people off using AI.

85.1% of marketers are using AI for article writing. This is a very large percentage and shows just how popular AI content creation has become in a short amount of time.

It is becoming incredibly important to know about AI for your job. 98.1% of marketers acknowledge that some understanding of AI is important for their job.

AI is putting some jobs more at risk than others. 81.6% of marketers think content writers’ jobs are at risk because of AI.

Companies are already replacing people. 32.9% of businesses have already replaced some human tasks with AI solutions.

60% of marketers feel positive about the rise of the AI industry. The sentiment is largely positive as marketers have lots to gain from using this technology.

Just recently, many marketers were worried about losing search traffic to AI. Now only 30.1% of Marketers think AI will negatively impact search traffic in 5 years.

There is concern about service providers not disclosing the use of AI in their work. 54.9% of respondents suspect they’ve received undisclosed AI content from a service provider.

About This SurveyWe created a 27-question survey to learn more about how digital marketers are harnessing AI technology. To reach a broad audience, we promoted the survey to our 100k email subscribers, shared it on Twitter, dropped it in our Podcast, and hit up our Facebook and Discord communities. We also ran a few paid ads on Facebook and Twitter to boost responses.

In just seven days, we collected 3,812 responses – five times more than any other survey we have run. No surprise there, given the surge in interest in AI right now.

Just over 50% of respondents were website owners, while freelancers made up one-fifth. The rest were a near even mix of agencies, in-house employees, and other marketers.

At Authority Hacker, our content caters to website owners. So it makes sense that half of the survey participants fall into this group.

We also tracked the geographic distribution of participants and found an impressive representation from 134 countries. We categorized these by region. North America, Europe, and Asia made up the majority of the participants.

75.7% of Marketers Are Now Using AI Tools for WorkWe’ve all seen the headlines that ChatGPT is the fastest growing app of all time. But our survey reveals that a staggering 75.7% of online marketers already use AI tools in their daily work.

Let that sink in for a moment. AI isn’t some future tech – it’s here, now, and actively being used by a vast majority of people in the online marketing landscape

We can only see this number increasing as more people unlock its potential at work.

49.5% Of Marketers Are Using AI Tools FrequentlyWe split out the respondents who said they are using AI and found that 30.3% use it daily. A further 33.8% use it several times per week.

When compared to all survey respondents, the combined total (64.1%) equates to 49.5% of all marketers.

It appears we’ve moved beyond early adopters just testing it out into an era where AI is becoming a core component of work for many professionals. It’s hard to imagine this trend slowing down any time soon either.

Lack Of Knowledge And Lack Of Time Are The Two Biggest Reasons Against Using AI ToolsWe wanted to understand why 21.1% of survey respondents haven’t embraced AI. Their main reasons?

The majority 45.2% cited a lack of knowledge as the barrier. The learning curve for using tools like ChatGPT is really small. Most users grasp it after just a few prompt-writing attempts.

Its natural language interaction also makes it very user friendly. I suspect that many people perceive the learning process will be more challenging than it actually is.

Lack of time held back others, which is ironic considering AI’s time-saving capabilities. It’s possible that people believe it will take too long to learn how to use it effectively. Anecdotally, I’ve seen technophobes like my mom pick it up in 15 minutes or so.

Lastly, 13.9% worried about the accuracy of AI data or content. This is a valid concern as AI frequently makes stuff up. And it sounds very confident when it does. To combat this, ask the AI to give you a confidence score for something it’s said. This will reveal its true position in a more objective manner.

69% Of Marketers Are Using ChatGPT, Making It By Far The Most Popular AI ToolChatGPT is 4 months old at the time of writing. Yet 89.3% of all AI adopters are using it already. That woks out to 69% of all marketers. This beats all other AI tools by a significant margin.

Why the rapid adoption? This is likely due to ChatGPT’s free basic account and affordable paid options, making it accessible to all. I’m personally glad OpenAI decided to go with this approach rather than gate it behind some exorbitant enterprise pricing.

While ChatGPT reigns supreme, other free and paid tools still thrive. Jasper (formerly Jarvis), Frase, and Copy.ai are a few of the notable commercial tools that have been around since the underlying GPT-3’s debut in 2020.

When we looked at just AI image-generation tools, Midjourney (54.4%) and DALL-E-2 (33.7%) were dominating that segment of the market.

Interestingly, ChatGPT and DALL-E are both owned by OpenAI, but it seems they still have some way to go in dominating the image-generation market.

85.1% Of AI Users Are Using It For Blog Content CreationWe asked our AI using respondents what they use AI for. A whopping 85.1% reported using it for article or blog writing, while 47.8% put it to work for copywriting. Admittedly there is some overlap between these two use cases, but it’s clear that AI tools are being used predominantly for content creation.

SEO keyword research is another AI favorite with 37.5% harnessing its power. AI is brilliant in generating seed keyword ideas, though in our experience it’s less adept at completing a full set of keyword research.

As users become more proficient with AI, it’s likely that we’ll see an increase in more complex prompts and use cases too.

Check out our recent podcast where we dish out 9 ChatGPT prompts for content creation, keyword research and link building.

65.8% Of People Think AI Content Is Equal To Or Better Than Human WritingWhen GPT-3 was first released, many commentators, myself included, claimed it couldn’t outwrite humans. Well, GPT-4 has proved us wrong. Indeed, nearly two-thirds of people in our survey now believe AI is just good or even better than humans at crafting content.

This is very significant.

The quality of the content ultimately depends on the quality of the prompt and guidance you feed the AI. But even a mediocre input can generate impressive AI output.

Recently, Google has changed its stance to declare it doesn’t care if content is AI generated or not, so long as it’s high quality. This has given publishers the green light to embrace AI with open arms.

But what does this mean for writers? Job security could be at risk in the very near future, although there is evidence that many writers are already enlisting AI to produce content (more on that later)…

63% Of People Are Worried About Bias Or Inaccuracies In AI-Generated ContentOur survey revealed that 63% of respondents identified bias and inaccuracies in AI-generated content as their biggest challenge.

AI’s convincing writing can be problematic when it gets basic facts wrong because it’s not obvious.

Most teams we’ve spoken to tackle this by incorporating checks to their editorial process. However even major publishers are getting it wrong. CNET.com famously created an AI article with wildly incorrect interest rate information.

While human editors also occasionally let mistakes slip, marketers seem to trust them more than AI tools.

Fortunately the vast majority 88.1% of respondents said they verified the accuracy of AI-generated content.

But having seen inside countless teams’ editorial processes, I can say for sure that the thoroughness of these checks will vary wildly from company to company.

It’s one thing to have a process to fact check. It’s another for that process to be robust and tightly followed.

What’s concerning is the 11.9% of marketers who are not fact checking their AI-generated content. AI is notorious for making up facts and this segment of people have no qualms about publishing that unchecked.

This may be a small percentage of users, but given their near unlimited ability to generate lots of content, this poses a risk for the industry.

Only 14.03% Of Users Trust Keyword Data From AI ToolsIn a previous question about AI uses, 37.5% of people were using it for keyword research. However, we found that only 14.03% of these users trusted the keyword data from AI tools.

This is understandable as it’s easy to replicate a scenario where AI simply makes up the data. Try asking AI to find keywords and their volumes for a number of keywords related to a topic. Check the numbers. Then repeat the process. Chances are, you’ll get completely different numbers each time.

While 100% accuracy is impossible, AI’s wild data variances leave users skeptical and rightfully so.

Only 32.5% Of Users Trust AI-Generated Search ResultsBing pioneered search integration but many doubt that AI can provide them with the information they need.

Google and other search engines have long utilized AI technology to improve organic search results. So this question focuses more on the switch from traditional search interfaces, to the perception of an AI interface.

Google has positioned its Bard AI service as distinct from Google Search, mitigating any initial trust issues that users may have when using it. If users dislike Bard, they won’t perceive traditional Google Search as declining in quality.

98.1% Of Marketers Acknowledge That Some Understanding Of AI Is Important For Their JobsThe vast majority of respondents (89.1%) said that it was at least slightly important for marketers to have an understanding of AI for their jobs.

But 79.98% said it was very important or extremely important. This is quite an extreme result and shows how marketers see AI becoming an integral part of their jobs.

AI is already becoming an entwined is popular business tools like Microsoft Office and Notion. I’d go as far as to say that most office jobs will require some basic AI skills in the near future.

For marketing, this is arguably more important. The zero-sum game nature of SEO, means that there are only 10 websites that can claim the coveted spots on the first page of Google. Not to ignore cost, but this competition may be the driving force behind the fast AI adoption we’re seeing in online marketing.

90% Of Marketers Are Confident In Their Ability To Learn And Adapt To New AI Tools And TechnologyThe good news is that 90% of marketers are confident in their ability to learn and adapt to new AI tools and technologies.

AI tools are easy to get the hang of. No coding or complex commands are required since all instructions can be given in plain English. So it makes sense that most marketers feel confident in their ability to use new AI tools.

Online marketers tend to be quite tech savvy and therefore should find it easier to pick up new technology faster than the general population.

Although basic tasks are simple with AI, it can very quickly get more complex. Long, detailed prompts require lots of experimentation to get right.

I think that we’ll quickly start to see two levels of AI usage. A basic level for simple tasks that everyone can do. And a far more advanced level for complex tasks that few can master. Think of Excel: you can use it for basic calculations, or you can use it for complex formulas and macros. Far fewer people have mastered everything it’s capable of.

81.6% Of Marketers Think Content Writers’ Jobs Are At Risk Because Of AIWe asked our respondents which jobs they felt were most at risk of being replaced by AI. 81.6% said that Content Writers’ jobs were at risk. That is significantly more than any other profession.

There are two tiers of writers in the marketing world. There are topic experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and command high prices. Then there are “SEO writers” who lack specialist skills and simply write on any topic with a quick Google search.

This second group is most at risk in the immediate future because they don’t often add value. They just rehash what’s already ranking. That is exactly what AI is doing behind the scenes when you ask it to write something. And while it gets some facts wrong, the end result is usually well-crafted. I think it will be a lot longer before topic specialists and expert writers are replaced by AI.

Smart writers are probably already using AI themselves to help them churn out content faster.

But it’s not just writers who should be on high alert: other roles involving content creation such as email marketing and social media marketing could see job losses too.

Over Half Of Marketers Have Some Concerns About AI Replacing Them In Their Own JobsHalf of marketers (50.6%) are concerned or somewhat concerned about AI taking their jobs. Though the number who are most concerned is lower at only 8.1%.

This could be because it’s just too early to say how this will impact jobs. While it’s almost inevitable that there will be an impact, and possibly a big one, it is less clear how exactly this will be felt.

If we look back to the later parts of the 20th century, the rise of computers and the internet led to job losses. However many more new jobs were created that could not have been predicted, including many of the jobs that the respondents of this survey now possess.

Those who are adaptable and embrace AI technology will stand the best chance of thriving in any AI influenced job market.

32.9% Of Businesses Have Already Replaced Some Human Tasks With AI SolutionsChanges to the job market could come much sooner than you think – 32.9% of respondents said their business had already swapped out some human tasks with AI solutions.

This shows just how quick businesses are at adopting AI tech. Big changes are already in motion here. We’d expect this number to increase significantly over the next 12 months too.

We’re also likely to see the scale of AI replacing human tasks increase as marketers get better at prompt engineering and getting AI to perform bigger tasks. We’re still in the Wild West phase of AI development, where everyone’s racing to figure out its potential. The future is still anyone’s guess.

60% Of Marketers Feel Positive About The Rise Of The AI IndustryWe surveyed people’s sentiments towards AI and discovered that 60% view AI positively, 32.2% have neutral feelings, and only 7.7% see it negatively.

This comes as a surprise, considering the AI-related doom often portrayed in the media. At least for now, few marketers share these concerns.

It’s likely because marketers and small publishers stand to benefit significantly from the use of AI technology in their businesses.

When AI search first emerged, we observed a level of anxiety in our community. The usual “SEO is dead” rhetoric reared its head. Yet as we move through 2023, AI’s impact on marketing has been mostly positive with search traffic remaining strong.

ChatGPT in particular has made AI accessible to all marketers. This is likely driving a lot of the positive sentiment.

Less Than 20% Of Marketers Think AI Tools Will Have A Negative Impact On Content QualityA previous question highlighted concerns about the accuracy of facts in AI content. We wanted to know how respondents thought AI tools will affect overall content quality in the next five years.

Almost half (49.7%) of marketers believe AI tools will boost content quality. A further 30.4% foresee no impact on content quality. And a mere 19.9% predict a negative outcome.

For those expecting a decline in quality, this is likely due to the potential flood of content. Throwing that out there without any kind of quality checks would result in a lot of bad content.

But the majority remains optimistic. Roughly half of the respondents see AI having a positive impact, likely due to its writing capabilities. Right now, you still need to hand hold it with certain facts and data. But it’s reasonable to assume its accuracy will only improve over the next five years.

Only 30.1% Of Marketers Think AI Will Negatively Impact Search Traffic In 5 YearsJust a few months ago, there were countless blog posts and videos (including ours) worrying about AI taking away a significant portion of search traffic. After all, if AI could give you the answer on the search results page, why would you need to click through to any website?

Anecdotally, we’ve seen fewer people worry about it in the past couple of months. There seems to be more of a positive attitude toward how AI will affect the world of online marketing.

Our survey confirms this. Almost half (49.1%) of marketers think AI will have a positive impact on search traffic. And one-fifth (20.8%) think it will be neutral. In both these cases, this could be because marketers are weighing up their increased productivity and output against any traffic that AI in search engines may take away from them.

However, a solid 30.1% still think that AI will have a negative impact on search traffic. That is understandable as we still don’t know what the full potential of AI in search is just yet.

Publishers can take comfort in the fact that AI will still need them to create content for quite some time. AI needs source material to learn from. If you take that away, the AI has worse answers and that would cause less people to use it. It’s clear there is a symbiotic relationship between publishers and AI, which according to Microsoft’s CEO would “live or die” based on its ability to drive people to publishers’ content.

72.6% Of People Are Concerned About AI Content Becoming Indistinguishable From Human-Written ContentEarlier we established that most people think AI content is at least as good, if not better than, human content. We wanted to understand if marketers were concerned about AI content becoming indistinguishable from human content.

While 72.6% of people expressed some concerns, only 20.2% were very or extremely concerned. As many publishers benefit from this, it’s understandable they are less concerned. We’d expect that if this question was run to content consumers, there would be a greater level of concern.

Google’s stance on this is to evaluate content based on its quality, not how it was made. But individuals are still concerned about not knowing what is and what is not produced by AI.

54.9% Of Respondents Suspect They’ve Received Undisclosed AI Content From A Service ProviderWhen AI content first emerged, there were numerous tutorials showcasing how to generate and sell AI-written articles. Back in September 2021, we did an experiment and discovered AI content outperformed many cheaper writers. And the technology has only improved since.

More than half of our survey respondents (54.9%) believed they’d received undisclosed AI-generated content from service providers.

This sparks debate on whether the content’s creation method matters. I’m sure service providers would argue that clients pay for the end product, not the time it takes to create it. This could have a downward pressure on prices if the supply of content can be ramped up considerably.

And a solid case could certainly be made for providers to disclose their use of AI-generated content. We’ll explore that later in this article.

37.4% Of Marketers Are Using AI Detection ToolsIt makes sense that managers and business owners would want to know if their employees or service providers use AI tools to do their work.

We found that 37.4% of marketers utilize AI detection. Tools such as Content At Scale and Originality.ai claim to be able to determine if content is written by AI or not.

OpenAI has its own AI classification tool too. However it only correctly identifies 26% of AI-written text correctly.

A recent article in NewScientist takes it a step further, stating that reliably detecting AI-generated text is mathematically impossible.

It is worrying that so many people are using AI detection tools which are known to be wildly inaccurate. We’ve spoken with agencies who have had clients use these tools and incorrectly claim that the work was carried out by AI when it was not.

59.5% of Marketers Oppose Mandatory AI Content DisclosuresA big part of the uproar when Gael broke the news that CNET generated AI-written content was how it obfuscated the fact it was written by AI. In some cases, disclosing it only after clicking through to the author page.

Understandably, readers want to know who’s behind the articles influencing their decisions..

Our survey participants were primarily creators, not readers. So it was interesting to see that a majority (59.5%) opposed mandatory AI content disclosures.

Of the 1,542 (40.2%) of respondents who supported mandatory AI content disclosures, we asked a follow-up question about whether they would disclose their own use of AI on their website.

While 71.2% said yes, a noteworthy 28.8% said they would not. Given that these were all people in favor of mandatory disclosures, it does look like there were some double standards here.

Quite how any such laws could be enforced is anyone’s guess.

Over to YouThe results of this survey surprised us. AI adoption and usage among marketers is far more prevalent than we anticipated.

While we can’t ignore the risks of AI, it seems that we are already in a place where most marketers are already making heavy use of it. There are clear benefits to businesses who are at the forefront of this revolution – cost savings, improved quality and speed of execution. But it may be some time before we know the true cost and impact of this technology.

Looking back, I’m reminded of the incredible article on Wait But Why published 8 years ago now. Author Tim Urban explained how AI was getting exponentially faster, and that perceiving its growth accurately was challenging for us humans.

In 2015, at the time AI was slightly smarter than an ant. This year we’ve seen AI pass the US Medical Licensing Exam and the bar exam. What happens next is anyone’s guess…

But what’s your take on our findings?

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Looking to make waves in the world of affiliate marketing? Turn your passion for all things nautical into hard cash with boating affiliate programs.

With the global leisure boat market valued at almost $43 billion and set to reach nearly $65 billion by 2030, there’s no shortage of opportunities in this niche.

North America leads the charge, with almost 12 million registered recreational boats in the US alone.

And with boat owners investing heavily in maintenance and creature comforts, there’s a plethora of high-quality products to promote.

Cast off into our data-driven analysis of the top boats and yachts affiliate programs to float your affiliate strategy.

Boating Affiliate Programs1. Wholesale Marine 2. West Marine 3. Marine Products 4. Lowrance 5. Waveinn 6. Cabela’s 7. Bass Pro Shops 8. Seal Skin Covers 9. Sea Eagle 10. BoatUS 11. Better Boat 12. Boatbookings 13. Sailing Europe

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1 Wholesale MarineWhen it comes to sourcing top-notch boating equipment, parts, and supplies at prices that won’t sink your wallet, Wholesale Marine is a true winner. Not only did it make Newsweek’s 2021 list of America’s Best Trending Online Shops, but it’s also a go-to source for budget-conscious mariners everywhere.

The site features known brands like Attwood, Bennett Marine, Interlux, and Solas — so hardcore boaters will see names they know and trust from your affiliate links.

Wholesale Marine’s affiliate program through AvantLink offers a sweet 14-day cookie window and commissions ranging from 2% to 5% per sale, depending on the item order. And with access to official banners, text links, product data feeds, and a dedicated affiliate support team, you’ll be ready to take your campaigns to the high seas in no time.

• URL: Wholesale Marine affiliate program
• Commission rate: 2% – 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Products/Services sold: Boat parts & supplies
• Payment methods: Direct deposit/ACH, wire transfer, PayPal
• Market(s): US only

2 West MarineThose in the market for a boating, sailing, fishing, or paddling fix, look no further than West Marine. This venerable brand has been serving up high-quality gear since 1968, when it started as a mail-order business called West Coast Ropes.

Today, it stocks over 100,000 products for every kind of water adventure. And with free shipping (no pun intended) on orders over $99, it’s a lure for enthusiasts looking to kit themselves out for their next aquatic escapade.

West Marine’s affiliate program is managed through the Pepperjam network and pays a flat commission rate of 5% per sale, with a generous 30-day cookie window to boot.

• URL: West Marine affiliate program
• Commission rate: 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Boat parts, sailing products, water sports equipment
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, direct deposit
• Market(s): US only

3 Marine ProductsThe clue is in the name: Marine Products sells, you guessed it, marine products. It’s a specialist in water sports gear, wakeboards, waterskis, wake-foils, and more, plus marine hardware, boat parts, wet suits, and life vests.

The retailer has won four Dealer of the Year Awards from the Water Sports Industry Association, so it’s safe to say they know what they’re doing.. Trust factors like this can be a valuable tool for turning traffic into clicks and sales.

Join their affiliate program on AvantLink, and you’ll get a 30-day cookie window, 5% commission rate on all sales.

The reported average order value of $250 means you could make around $12.50 per sale.

Marine Products provides various marketing materials and resources, including a monthly supply of fresh creatives and a price-match guarantee on all current model years.

• URL: Marine Products affiliate program
• Commission rate: 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Boating gear, water sports equipment, accessories
• Payment methods: Direct deposit/ACH, wire transfer, PayPal
• Market(s): US only

4 LowranceNow a staple in the angler’s marine arsenal, consumer fish finders were first invented by Lowrance, which introduced the Little Green Box in 1957.

Today, Lowrance is a trusted name in consumer marine electronics technology, with innovative products including a high-definition 4G-powered radar for enhanced navigation in tricky conditions. The company also manufactures and sells fish finders, chart plotters, trolling motors, and more.

The Lowrance affiliate program is managed through Awin. It has a 30-day cookie window, a 5% commission rate, and a high average order value of over $330 — so a typical conversion will net you an approximate commission of $16.50.

Lowrance provides various promotional resources, including a product data feed.

• URL: Lowrance affiliate program
• Commission rate: 5% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Fish finders, chartplotters, trolling motors, sonar, depth finders
• Payment methods: SEPA, BACS, ACH, domestic payments, international wire transfer
• Market(s): US only

5 WaveinnCombining nautical gear, equipment and apparel in one place, Waveinn has an inventory of 700,000+ products from top brands like Daiwa, Helly Hanson, and Shimano.

The company is part of Tradeinn, a network of 15 online sports equipment stores. So if you join this affiliate program, you also get to promote over a dozen other brands, helping you target a wider audience. All Tradeinn stores offer fast worldwide shipping and a 30-day returns policy.

Affiliate signup for Waveinn’s program is managed through the CJ Affiliate network. The program has a 30-day cookie window and a 6% commission rate.

An average order value of $150+ translates to a commission of around $9. However, only US, Canadian, and Latin American transactions are commissionable.

According to CJ Affiliate, Tradeinn’s combined affiliate program has a three-month EPC of $1.03.

Waveinn affiliates can access various marketing materials and tools, including a product data feed.

• URL: Waveinn affiliate program
• Commission rate: 6% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Fishing equipment, boating gear
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US, CA, Latin America

6 Cabela’sFor outdoor gear that’s both rugged and refined, Cabela’s carries everything from motors to electronics to accessories.

The brand was founded by brothers Dick and James in 1961 and was acquired by outdoor gear giant Bass Pro Shops in 2017, Cabela’s is now backed by big business infrastructure.

Join the Cabela’s affiliate program through Impact Radius and take advantage of its sliding commission scale, which pays up 1% on firearms, 2% on ammunition, and 3% on all other products. Plus, with a 14-day cookie window, you’ll have plenty of time to reel in sales.

According to Impact, Cabela’s has a 30-day EPC of $0.41.

Cabela’s provides a wide range of marketing material, including high-quality creatives, affiliate newsletters, and pre-written content. It also employs a dedicated affiliate management team.

• URL: Cabela’s affiliate program
• Commission rate: 1% – 3% per sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Products/Services sold: Marine electronics, trolling motors, kayaks & canoes, boat accessories
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only

7 Bass Pro ShopsSpeaking of Bass Pro Shops…

BPS is a privately owned US retailer specializing in various outdoor gear categories, including hunting, fishing, and boating. Customers get free shipping on orders of $50+.

The company operates 177 stores across North America across the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s brands.

Like Cabela’s, the Bass Pro Shops affiliate program is managed through Impact and pays a 1% commission on gun sales, 2% on ammo, and 3% on other items. It also has a 14-day cookie window.

Bass Pro provides various marketing materials and assets, including a product catalog feed, constantly updated sales promotions, and a dedicated affiliate management team.

• URL: Bass Pro Shops affiliate program
• Commission rate: 1% – 3% per sale
• Cookie duration: 14 days
• Products/Services sold: Outdoor gear, boating equipment & accessories
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only

8 Seal Skin CoversOne of the most important investments a boat owner can make: an all-weather boat cover, designed to withstand the elements.

Seal Skin Covers knows that protecting your boat from the elements is crucial, which is why they specialize in high-quality all-weather covers made from five waterproof layers. These covers are ultra-durable and come with a 10-year warranty, plus free shipping anywhere in the US.

The Seal Skin Covers affiliate program, managed through ShareASale, is a standout in the boating niche. With a generous 90-day cookie window and base commission rates starting at 12%, climbing as high as 15% based on performance, it’s a great opportunity for affiliates.

ShareASale’s 30-day stats show an average order value of $136.36, an EPC of $103.31, and a strong 6.78% conversion rate. Plus, affiliates with sizable audiences in the automotive or boating niches can access extra cash rewards, free product samples, and sponsored content opportunities.

Marketing materials include high-quality creatives, regular deals and coupons, affiliate newsletters, and a product data feed.

• URL: Seal Skin Covers affiliate program
• Commission rate: 12%+ per sale
• Cookie duration: 90 days
• Products/Services sold: Boat & car covers
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only

9 Sea EagleSea Eagle is a leading player in the inflatable boat, kayak, and paddle board niche, with over 50 years of experience under its belt.

Its impressive reputation is backed up by a 96% satisfaction rating from customers. With nine in 10 consumers reading reviews before making a purchase, this is a big selling point.

The online, family-owned business offers free shipping to the lower 48 states and a 180-day money-back guarantee.

Join the Sea Eagle affiliate program through AvantLink to access a 120-day cookie window and a generous 9% commission rate.

The program offers a great opportunity for affiliates, given the high average order value of over $650. You could earn over $58.50 from a single sale. Plus, Sea Eagle allows PPC campaigns as long as you follow the brand’s guidelines.

• URL: Sea Eagle affiliate program
• Commission rate: 9% per sale
• Cookie duration: 120 days
• Products/Services sold: Inflatable boats, inflatable kayaks, stand-up paddle boards
• Payment methods: Direct deposit/ACH, wire transfer, PayPal
• Market(s): US only

10 BoatUSThe sea can be a cruel mistress. So safety is a key aspect of boat ownership — and BoatUS specializes in insurance and towing among its many benefits and services.

The organization offers various benefits and services to its 700,000+ members, including savings opportunities across more than 30 national partners and over 1,200 businesses.

BoatUS runs an in-house affiliate program with a sliding commission scale, paying…

• $10 per Basic Membership
• $20 per Unlimited Freshwater Towing Membership
• $25 per Unlimited Saltwater or Gold Towing Membership sold

…plus a further $5 if customers add Trailer Assist to their membership purchases.

The affiliate program is open to anyone with an active marine or boating-related website.

• URL: BoatUS affiliate program
• Commission rate: Up to $30 per sale
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Memberships
• Payment methods: Unlisted
• Market(s): US only

11 Better BoatBetter Boat is a family-owned online business specializing in boat care products, safety gear, and accessories. Better Boat’s soap, polish, wax, and cleaning tools are must-haves for every boat owner, ensuring repeat purchases for affiliates.

With over 500,000 satisfied customers, Better Boat has strong brand recognition and offers free shipping on orders over $25 and a 100% money-back guarantee.

Join the Better Boat affiliate program through Refersion and earn 12% commissions on all conversions that close within the 21-day cookie window.

Commissions are paid 30 days after the sale, provided you have a minimum balance of $10.

Better Boat is looking for affiliates with active audiences, including bloggers with traffic and YouTubers or social media influencers with 1,000+ followers.

• URL: Better Boat affiliate program
• Commission rate: 12% per sale
• Cookie duration: 21 days
• Products/Services sold: Boat care products
• Payment methods: PayPal, Trolley, gift card
• Market(s): US only

12 BoatbookingsBoatbookings claims to be the world’s leading online broker for yacht charters, and with their fleet of luxury vessels, it’s easy to see why they’re trusted among boat lovers.

These guys organize crewed yacht charter vacations, experiences, and adventures for the elite, from motor yachts to sailing boats, and even static charters for corporate entertainment.

Join their in-house affiliate program with a 30-day cookie window and earn 20% commission on completed charters, with higher rates for top performers. Get paid one month after each successful charter.

To join the program, you must have an audience interested in chartering yachts or a related niche, such as luxury goods, concierge services, or travel.

• URL: Boatbookings affiliate program
• Commission rate: 20% of commissions earned by Boatbookings
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Bareboat and crewed yacht charters
• Payment methods: Bank transfer
• Market(s): Global

13 Sailing EuropeSailing Europe is one of the leading lights of the charter industry, offering customers access to 12,000+ character yachts in some of the world’s top sailing destinations, from Croatia to Cuba.

As well as operating its own charter agency, the company maintains its own fleet of sailing boats and catamarans based at the Croatian port village of Rogač.

Sailing Europe’s in-house affiliate program pays a flat €50 commission on all charter bookings, plus a bonus €50 payment for every fifth sale. Commissions are paid monthly for sales generated in the previous month, with a minimum threshold of €100.

You must have your own website to join the affiliate program. Once approved, you’ll get access to various marketing materials, including text links and banners.

• URL: Sailing Europe affiliate program
• Commission rate: €50 per sale
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Yacht charters
• Payment methods: PayPal
• Market(s): Global

ConclusionWe could have listed dozens of boat affiliate programs, but we only recommend the best of the best.

So we analyzed the programs promoted by 10 of the most established sites in the boating and yachting niche, including Motor Boat & Yachting, DIVEIN, Ride the Ducks of Seattle, and Boat Safe.

These sites are cashing in, and so can you.

All you need is your own affiliate site, and that’s where we come in. At Authority Hacker, we’ve built successful sites in countless niches. We’ve learned a lot along the way. And because we’re decent folk, we’d love to share our insights with you.

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There’s a lot to like about home improvement affiliate programs. Global spending in the home improvement niche surpassed $333 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach almost $515 billion by 2028, representing a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%.

Americans are particularly keen on home improvement, with the average household spending $3,000 a year on souping up their properties. According to Angi, the most popular US home improvement projects are:

Because home improvement work can be stressful and complicated, many search for advice online. That’s where you come in as an affiliate marketer: recommending the right tools and services for your audience.

But what, exactly, should you promote?

To help you out, we dived into the data to bring you the 14 best affiliate programs in the home improvement niche…

Home Improvement Affiliate Programs 1. Home Depot 2. Houzz 3. Lowe’s Home Improvement 4. Modern Bathroom 5. Build with Ferguson 6. HomeAdvisor 7. Acme Tools 8. Wayfair 9. Toolbarn 10. Harbor Freight Tools 11. Ace Hardware 12. Modernize 13. The RTA Store 14. LL Flooring

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1 Home DepotThe Home Depot is a giant in the home improvement market in the US, with an extensive catalog of tools, construction products, appliances and services.

What’s more, it’s earned superb brand awareness and trust among its target market, which includes both home DIYers and professionals too. Morning Consult even named the company as one of America’s most trusted brands, making it one of only two retailers to make the top 10. In other words, you shouldn’t struggle to convince your audience to buy from Home Depot.

The retailer runs two home improvement affiliate programs through the Impact Radius network.

The “standard” Home Depot affiliate program has a one-day cookie window and pays flat commissions of 1% – 8% per sale, depending on the types of products purchased.

Meanwhile, the Home Depot Services program — covering services like HVAC maintenance and cabinet makeovers — offers a 30-day cookie duration. It pays commissions of up to $15 per appointment and $30 per web traffic lead.

| Network | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | Impact (Home Depot) | 1% – 8% | 1 day | US only | Sign Up | | Impact (Home Depot Services) | $10 – $15 | 30 days | US only | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Home decor products, tools, home improvement services
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer

2 HouzzHouzz describes itself as the “leading platform for home remodeling and design”, with products, materials, and services across a wide range of tastes and price points. However, it’s most popular with younger homeowners, with 25 to 34-year-olds representing one-fifth of the site’s audience.

The site offers various innovative features, including “View in My Room 3D”, which allows shoppers to virtually position an item in their house before they buy. Houzz also connects homeowners with local construction professionals, interior designers, roofers, and other home improvement professionals.

Sign up for the Houzz affiliate program through ShareASale to receive a 30-day cookie window and a 3% commission rate on all sales.

ShareASale’s 30-day figures show an average order value of $704.60, a $17.45 EPC, and a 0.77% conversion rate.

Alternatively, agencies can choose the Houzz partner program to earn commissions from every client who purchases a Houzz Pro subscription.

| Network | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | ShareASale | 3% | 30 days | US, CA | Sign Up | | PartnerStack (partner program) | Unlisted | 30 days | Unlisted | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Home improvement interior decor products & services

3 Lowe’s Home Improvement Like The Home Depot, Lowe’s is an industry leader in the home improvement space, operating 2,000+ stores across the US and Canada. As a large and trusted retailer, it should be a comparatively easy sell for your audience.

The company’s catalog features items in popular categories such as power tools, appliances, hardware, and home decor. It also provides professional installation services.

Find the Lowe’s affiliate program through two networks: CJ Affiliate and FlexOffers. The CJ Affiliate program offers better terms but specifically targets the Canadian market.

Whichever network you choose, you’ll get access to marketing materials and resources, including robust data feeds, exclusive affiliate promotions, and regular newsletters.

| Network | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | CJ Affiliate | 2% | 1 day | CA | Sign Up | | FlexOffers | 0.8% | 1 day | Unlisted | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Home improvement products and services

4 Modern BathroomFor bathroom focused blog posts or sites dedicated to bathroom remodeling, Modern Bathroom‘s online store features plenty of products to promote, from sinks and faucets to vanities and storage solutions.

The retailer stocks products from big names like Fairmont Designs, Design Element, Toto, MTI, and Danze, as well as its in-house Modern Bathroom and Wyndham Collection brands. Customers get free shipping on all orders.

Find the Modern Bathroom affiliate program on CJ Affiliate. The program has a generous 120-day cookie window and pays commissions of 4% – 8% per sale, depending on product type and brand. With an average order price of $1,500 and a three-month EPC of $62.54, there’s real earning potential here.

Modern Bathroom runs a monthly bonus program for top-performing affiliates and pays a $50 first-sale bonus.

Affiliate partners can leverage a variety of text links and banner ads, including mobile-friendly assets.

Modern Bathroom also offers regularly updated data feeds and dedicated affiliate management through affiliate marketing agency PartnerCentric.

• URL: Modern Bathroom affiliate program
• Commission rate: 4% – 8% per sale
• Cookie duration: 120 days
• Products/Services sold: Bathroom remodeling products
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US, CA

5 Build with FergusonBuild with Ferguson has a huge selection of interior decor and design products, including lighting, fixtures, and doors. It’s owned by Ferguson Enterprises, a major distributor of construction and industrial products and services.

The brand is known for exceptional customer experience and expert advice, employing a team of US-based product specialists to help customers find precisely the right products.

Build with Ferguson’s affiliate program is managed through Impact Radius and pays a flat 2% commission rate, with a one-day cookie window. Impact cites a 30-day EPC of $1.32.

To partner with the retailer, you must have a website in the home improvement niche generating US traffic. The company is open to working with influencers and paying for content placements.

Affiliates can access various marketing materials and resources, including deep product linking, unique promo code tracking, and a regularly updated product catalog.

• URL: Build with Ferguson affiliate program
• Commission rate: 2% per sale
• Cookie duration: 1 day
• Products/Services sold: Home improvement hardware and interior decor
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only

6 HomeAdvisorWhen only a specialist will do, HomeAdvisor is a search engine for home repair and improvement services, connecting homeowners with vetted local professionals. You’ll get up to four recommendations per project, free of charge.

The platform’s database comprises 100,000+ contractors in various repair and improvement niches, from architects and remodelers to plumbers and landscapers. Once matched with a professional, homeowners can read reviews from previous customers.

Join HomeAdvisor’s affiliate program through the CJ Affiliate network. It offers a one-day cookie window and commissions of up to $16 per lead, dependent on the service category.

While the commissions aren’t spectacular, CJ Affiliate reports a three-month EPC of $59.55, indicating that customers often make multiple purchases through the platform.

• URL: HomeAdvisor affiliate program
• Commission rate: Up to $16 per lead
• Cookie duration: 1 day
• Products/Services sold: Home repair and improvement services
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only

7 Acme ToolsAcme Tools is an authorized power tool and equipment retailer offering 70,000+ high-quality products from recognized brands like DeWalt, Honda, and Makita. It’s in an attractive niche, with global power tool sales projected to grow from $26.6 billion in 2022 to over $35 billion by 2029.

The company claims to provide the guaranteed lowest prices on cordless tools, generators, heavy equipment, and more. This pledge is backed by a price protection promise: if Acme drops its prices within 30 days of the purchase date, it will refund customers the difference.

The Acme Tools affiliate program is managed through Impact Radius and pays a standard 2% commission rate, with a 15-day cookie window. However, the Acme website references commissions of up to 3%.

As an approved affiliate marketer, you’ll get access to marketing materials, including exclusive promotions and coupon codes.

Acme Tools also provides custom text links, banner ads, remarketing images, and a complete data feed.

• URL: Acme Tools affiliate program
• Commission rate: 2% per sale
• Cookie duration: 15 days
• Products/Services sold: Power tools and equipment
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only

8 Wayfair As one of North America’s largest online furniture and decor retailers, Wayfair offers plenty of choice in its catalog of over 40 million products.

The company is well known and trusted, with 22+ million active customers, and generated net revenues of $12.2 billion in 2022. It also offers free shipping on orders of $35+.

Sign up for Wayfair’s affiliate program through FlexOffers or CJ Affiliate. You’ll get the best terms through FlexOffers, which has a seven-day cookie window and a decent 9.6% commission rate — way above the 2.8% average for the home goods and furnishings niche.

According to CJ Affiliate, the website boasts an average order value of $300, so expect to earn average commissions of around $21 – $29.

Wayfair provides various affiliate marketing materials and resources, including data feeds containing over two million products.

| Network | Commission | Cookie | Market | URL | | FlexOffers | 9.6% | 7 days | US, CA | Sign Up | | CJ Affiliate | Up to 7% | 7 days | US, CA | Sign Up |

• Products/Services sold: Furniture, home decor products, lighting, kitchen fixtures & appliances

9 ToolbarnToolbarn sells thousands of tools and replacement parts from major brands and specialist manufacturers, including fasteners, blades, and accessories.

The online retailer is owned by Japanese industrial products and electronics giant Kyocera and offers free shipping on most orders over $199. Its audience trends slightly younger than Acme Tools’, with 35 to 44-year-olds representing its largest demographic.

Sign up for Toolbarn’s affiliate program through Impact Radius. The program has a 45-day cookie window and pays a flat commission of 3% per sale, with Impact’s figures showing a 30-day EPC of $2.07.

The website has an average order price of $75, equating to an average commission of around $2.25 per action.

Toolbarn is open to working with influencers in the home improvement niche, so if you have an established social media following, this program could be a strong fit.

The retailer provides various marketing tools, including high-converting text links, banner ads, and a complete data feed containing all Toolbarn products.

• URL: Toolbarn affiliate program
• Commission rate: 3% per sale
• Cookie duration: 45 days
• Products/Services sold: Tools and replacement parts
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only

10 Harbor Freight ToolsHarbor Freight Tools sells 7,000+ tools and generators at great prices, up to 80% cheaper than rival brands.

The company has been in business for 40+ years and has served approximately 40 million customers across its website and network of 1,100 store locations across the US.

Harbor Freight’s affiliate program is managed through CJ Affiliate. It has a 30-day cookie window, a 3% commission rate, and an average order value of $120+, resulting in an average commission of around $3.60 per sale.

CJ Affiliate says the website boasts a three-month EPC of $1.28.

Affiliate partners can access various marketing tools, including affiliate-only promotions and coupons.

• URL: Harbor Freight Tools affiliate program
• Commission rate: 3% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Tools & power equipment
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only

11 Ace Hardware There’s no shortage of products you can promote to your audience with Ace Hardware, the world’s largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative. Among the brands people will know and love are Weber, Tregar and Yeti — perfect for blog posts plugging outdoor entertainment improvements.

The company prides itself on delivering excellent customer service and was ranked highest in customer satisfaction among home improvement retailer stores by JD Power.

Find the Ace Hardware affiliate program on Impact Radius. The program has a 10-day cookie duration and a 2% commission rate, with Impact citing a 30-day EPC of $0.23.

Affiliate marketers can access all the resources they need through the Impact platform, including reporting tools, banner ads, and text links.

• URL: Ace Hardware affiliate program
• Commission rate: 2% per sale
• Cookie duration: 10 days
• Products/Services sold: Tools, paint, home decor products, hardware, lighting & electrical products
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only

12 ModernizeLike HomeAdvisor, Modernize helps people find home improvement and construction professionals in their area.

The platform connects 25,000+ homeowners with local professionals weekly and has helped more than two million customers complete their home improvement projects.

Modernize’s in-house pay-per-lead affiliate program offers commissions for HVAC, roofing, solar, window, and other trade-related leads. Payouts vary depending on the trade and the specifics of the project.

The program is open to all affiliate marketers, but Modernize prioritizes those with home improvement and/or design-focused websites. Approved affiliates can access a large selection of high-quality creative assets.

• URL: Modernize affiliate program
• Commission rate: Unlisted
• Cookie duration: Unlisted
• Products/Services sold: Home repair and improvement services
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only

13 The RTA StoreThe RTA Store specializes in ready-to-assemble bathroom and kitchen cabinets.

The family-owned business launched in 2009 as an alternative to big box stores, focusing on delivering excellent customer service. Since then, it has secured high-profile partnerships with home makeover shows on the DIY Network and other broadcasters, including Kitchen Crashers, The Vanilla Ice Project, and Kitchen Impossible.

Sign up for The Rate Store’s affiliate program through ShareASale. It offers a 30-day cookie window and a standard commission rate of 2% per sale, climbing to 25% on select deal creatives.

ShareASale’s figures show an average order price of $3,513.38 and a 30-day EPC of $42.05.

Affiliates can access tracking tools, text links, banner ads, and more via ShareASale’s affiliate dashboard.

• URL: The RTA Store affiliate program
• Commission rate: 2%+ per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Bathroom and kitchen cabinets
• Payment methods: Check, direct deposit, international direct deposit, wire transfer, Payoneer
• Market(s): US only

14 LL FlooringLL Flooring — formerly known as Lumber Liquidators — is a large retailer of hard-surface flooring, with 400+ stores across the US and Canada. Turns out this is something of a growth niche, with the global market expected to grow at a compound rate of over 5% from 2022 – 2030.

The company serves professionals and DIY customers, and has a catalog of over 400 flooring products at comparatively low prices.

LL Flooring’s affiliate program is managed through Impact Radius and pays a flat 1% commission on all sales, with a 30-day cookie window. Impact’s figures show a 30-day EPC of $0.54.

Affiliates can access various marketing materials and resources, including deep product linking, a detailed product catalog, and unique promotional codes.

• URL: LL Flooring affiliate program
• Commission rate: 1% per sale
• Cookie duration: 30 days
• Products/Services sold: Hard-surface flooring
• Payment methods: PayPal, check, wire transfer, direct deposit, ACH transfer
• Market(s): US only

ConclusionThere are dozens more home improvement affiliate programs we could have recommended.

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