Affiliated Marketing Guide: What It Is & How to Do It

If you’re a blogger or influencer, passive income is the ultimate goal. 

Imagine earning money while you’re traveling, chilling out at home—even while sleeping!

That’s the promise of affiliate marketing. With well-placed links and some strategic marketing, you could be well on your way to making good money. Leading bloggers pull in five (sometimes even six) figures from monthly affiliate commissions.

Blogging isn’t the only way to make money from affiliate marketing. Social media, influencer, and video marketing are just a few other methods people use to generate an online income.

This comprehensive affiliate marketing guide will show you how to get started and maximize your income. I’ll also teach you how to set up a first-class affiliate marketing program if you run a business.

Key Takeaways

  • Affiliate marketing is a marketing model through which publishers earn a commission for every sale they generate for a merchant or retailer.
  • Four groups are involved in the affiliate marketing process: the affiliate, the merchant, the consumer, and the affiliate network.
  • You can drive traffic to affiliate links through several channels, including websites, social media, YouTube, and email.
  • Affiliate marketing has a lot of advantages. It’s low cost, easy to get started, and can result in big paydays for brands and marketers.
  • Affiliate marketing can take time to yield success, and income can be unpredictable. 

Table of Contents

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing involves promoting other people’s products in return for a small commission on each sale. 

You’ve probably seen headings marked “affiliate link” or “sponsored post” on many of the websites you visit.

Affiliate marketing is responsible for 16 percent of all online orders in the U.S., and it’s growing at a rate of 10 percent year over year (YoY).

To get started, you sign up for an affiliate marketing program and receive a unique affiliate link. 

You promote this link to your followers or customers, and if one of them clicks the link and makes a purchase, you get a monetary commission. This commission can be a percentage of the sale or a flat rate.

This amount varies depending on the program you sign up for and what you sell. As a general rule of thumb, know you’ll likely earn more for high-ticket affiliate marketing programs selling items like jewelry. 

Whereas standard affiliate marketing’s profitability requires a high volume of sales, high-ticket affiliating marketing is all about scoring fewer but significantly more lucrative sales. And that means larger, one-time commissions rather than relying on the accumulation of smaller, frequent sales.

How Does Affiliate Marketing Work?

Now that have an idea of what affiliate marketing is, you might be wondering how it works.

Affiliate marketing involves a number of different people and organizations, all working together to ensure products get sold and commission gets sent to the right people.

Let’s take a closer look at the four key players and how they work together. They are the:

  • Merchant
  • Affiliate marketers
  • Consumer
  • Affiliate network

The Merchant

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The merchant is the party that creates the product and pays the commission. They may also host the affiliate platform if they’re not using a network.

The merchant is also referred to as the creator, the seller, the brand, the retailer, or the vendor.

Anyone from a solo entrepreneur to a massive Fortune 500 company can host an affiliate marketing program as long as they have a product or service to sell.

The affiliate market is extremely competitive, so much so that merchants often need to offer healthy commissions to appeal to affiliate marketers. 

They also need to monitor their programs closely using data analytics tools to see which products sell the best and which affiliate marketers bring in the most sales. 

The Affiliate Marketers

An affiliate marketer (or publisher) promotes one or multiple affiliate products in exchange for a commission. They try to attract and convince potential customers of the product’s value so they buy it.

An affiliate marketer can be an individual or an organization. For example, BuzzFeed uses affiliate marketing links in many of its shopping articles.

Example of an affiliate marketing blog on BuzzFeed

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Affiliate marketing has changed a lot since its inception. In the past, affiliate marketers predominantly used blogs to promote products. 

Now, 67 percent of affiliate marketers use social media platforms to sell products.

Example of an affiliate marketer on TikTok

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The Consumer

The consumer (or customer) buys the products the affiliate marketers sell. 

Affiliate marketers need to market to consumers on the channels they use most frequently, whether that’s a social network or through a search engine using content marketing. Retargeting is also helpful in appealing to customers who may have already engaged with an affiliate.

The shift in consumer behavior has affected how affiliate marketers promote their products. 

For example, 5.17 billion people now use social media. That’s compared with 2.07 billion people in 2015. As people now use mobile phones more than any other device for online shopping, it’s vital that all affiliate marketing content is mobile-optimized and responsive.

The Affiliate Network

An affiliate network is a platform that connects merchants and affiliates. It serves as a database of many products from which the affiliate marketer can choose which to promote.

Affiliate networks have benefits for both merchants and affiliate marketers. It makes it easier for merchants to promote their programs and means affiliate marketers can join multiple programs at a time.

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An example of a popular affiliate network is CJ Affiliate, which partners with merchants including J.Crew, Barnes & Noble, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

The Pros of Affiliate Marketing

The best thing about affiliate marketing is that it offers passive income opportunities for both merchants and publishers. 

Affiliate marketers can make money in their sleep once they’ve published content, and brands don’t have to spend money marketing their products—the affiliate marketers do the work.

When done right, affiliate marketing is highly cost-effective. EMARKETER estimates its return on investment (ROI) at $13 for every $1 dollar invested.

Merchants only pay when affiliates generate a sale, and affiliate marketers can earn with just a laptop and an internet connection. There’s no need to rent an office, offer customer support, or handle products. 

The Cons of Affiliate Marketing

While affiliate marketing can be profitable, it’s not for everyone. 

It can take months or even years to earn a significant amount of money through affiliate marketing, as you need to establish a loyal base of customers. Plus, income isn’t always guaranteed. If people don’t click on your links and buy, you don’t get paid.

Recent technology changes have also impacted the effectiveness of affiliate marketing. 

Cookie regulations and privacy changes have made it trickier for affiliate marketers to promote and track their products. For example, when Apple launched its App Tracking Transparency update in iOS 14.5, Facebook ads became less targeted.

However, evolving technology has its benefits, too. For example, server-side tracking is helping improve conversion accuracy, meaning affiliate marketers can optimize their campaigns more efficiently and not lose out on sales.

How to Become a Merchant

There are two ways to make money with affiliate marketing: by becoming a merchant or an affiliate marketer. 

If you’re a merchant, here’s my affiliate marketing guide to developing an awesome product idea and finding the perfect affiliate marketing network.

Step 1: Coming Up with an Affiliate Product Idea

The first step is to develop a product idea that appeals to not just affiliate marketers, but customers, too.

This might be a product you’re already selling or something completely brand new. A good starting point is to look at what products and services are already out there. Consider how you can improve upon them and add value to prospective customers.

I recommend focusing on a small market to start. Niche affiliate marketing is great, as you can target a highly specific group of customers and find passionate affiliate marketers to work with.

Tools can help you see what prospective customers are talking about. For example, AnswerThePublic uses autocomplete data from Google, Bing, and social media platforms to see what questions people are asking.

Data visualization on AnswerThePublic for the seed keyword 'BBQ sauce'

Finally, artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help you come up with great affiliate ideas. Enter a prompt into a generative tool like ChatGPT and see what it suggests.

Example of an affiliate marketing prompt in ChatGPT

Step 2. Validate Your Idea

OK, so you’ve come up with a great affiliate marketing idea. But how will you know if marketers will sign up for it and whether people want to buy it?

By validating it. 

This is when you ask prospective customers if they are interested in what you have to sell.

Social media is your friend here. Search social media platforms for keywords and hashtags related to your idea. Then, once you’ve found accounts that talk about related topics, tell them about your idea.

Make sure to ask them whether they would buy your idea—not just if they like it.

(Many people will say they like something just to be nice!)

Customer feedback platforms are great for getting quick feedback. SurveyMonkey, for example, has a market research platform that sends your survey to pre-selected people who match your criteria.

SurveyMonkey market research tool

Alternatively, you could create a landing page on your website and see how many people register their interest.

When you’re confident that people are interested in what you have to sell, you can start creating.

Step 3: Create the Project

Now, you need to actually formulate or create the product that you are going to build your affiliate marketing around. There are a lot of different forms that it can take, but ideally you are going to want something comprehensive and relevant to your audience. Online courses, e-books, and podcasts are popular digital options here. 

There are a ton of steps to follow for creating a product for affiliate marketing purposes, and this isn’t an entrepreneurship guide. 

I’ll point you in the direction of some excellent guides to get you started.

Online courses:

E-books:

Podcasts:


These are all great starting points. Creating digital products is a lot easier since it just takes time and sometimes a little financial investment, but usually not more than a service fee or a one-time price for software.

Once you’ve created your product and people are buying, it’s time to open up the affiliate network.

Step 4: Finding Affiliate Program Partners

You have two options for setting up an affiliate program and finding program partners.

The first is to build your own. While this is harder and more expensive, you have full control over the platform and can build direct relationships with affiliate marketers.

One of my favorite affiliate marketing tools is Everflow. You can use it to recruit affiliates, optimize campaigns, and track revenue.

Everflow dashboard

The second is to join an affiliate network platform. This option is easier as the affiliate network program handles tracking and commission payouts. However, you have less control and may have to compete with similar businesses.

We’ve already mentioned CJ Affiliates, but here are some other major affiliate networks to get started with:  

Rakuten homepage

Once you’ve chosen a platform, it’s time to find affiliate marketers to work with. 

Search social media for related words and hashtags. Influencers can be great program partners as they have a loyal and dedicated following.

Alternatively, Google “RELATED KEYWORD + blog” to find people who blog in your chosen niche.

Google results for 'pet toys' blog

4 Steps to Become an Online Affiliate Marketer

We’ve looked at how to create an affiliate marketing program, but how do you become an affiliate marketer and start bringing in sales? 

Here’s how to get up and running as an affiliate marketer in four simple steps.

Step 1: Become Part of an Affiliate Program

The first step is to identify your niche. Be specific rather than broad with your choice. For instance, write about laptops rather than technology in general.

Next, it’s time to choose the right affiliate program.

It’s essential to do your research to get the best results. Affiliate marketers who choose products based on market research earn 47 percent more than those who choose based on commission and personal experience.

Google results for ‘golf affiliate program’

Start by Googling your niche and “affiliate program.” You can then look at the different affiliate programs and networks on offer. Ask yourself:

  • What is the commission rate?
  • How often is commission paid?
  • What currency is commission paid in, and through which payment gateway?
  • Is there a minimum payout threshold?
  • How long do cookies last? This determines how long you can earn commissions from a referral.
  • How detailed is the reporting on offer?
  • What are the unique selling points of the products?
  • What support and marketing materials are provided? For example, product descriptions, images, or videos.
  • Are there any restrictions in place? For example, some affiliate programs don’t let affiliate marketers use pay-per-click (PPC) advertising.

Most importantly, ask if you’d use the product yourself. Your marketing will be more effective and trustworthy if you’re promoting something you actually find valuable.

Step 2: Review Products in Your Niche

You’ve found a suitable affiliate program. Now, it’s time to create content and start recommending products.

No matter which platforms you choose to create content on, the important thing is to be original, honest, and even-handed.

If your reviews aren’t genuinely helpful, people will sense that you’re just trying to make a quick buck.

You can create affiliate content in the form of blogs and social media posts. Choose the platform your target audience is most likely to use.

Videos, especially short-form videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, are particularly popular with prospective buyers. They’re snackable and engaging, and you can showcase the products you want to sell.

Affiliate marketing video on YouTube Shorts

Coming up with content ideas is often the trickiest part of creating affiliate content. You don’t just want to write product reviews, as the lack of variety will likely bore your audience. 

I recommend using a keyword research tool like Ubersuggest to brainstorm content ideas in your niche.

If I have a website where I review golf clubs, for instance, I can enter the term “golf club” into Ubersuggest’s Keyword Ideas tool and get the following results:

Ubersuggest Keyword Ideas tool for the term "golf club"


There are tons of content ideas in this screenshot alone. I could create a post about the loft of different golf clubs, the range of golf clubs, or a guide on refinishing golf clubs.

When you mention products in your reviews or content, make sure you use an affiliate link to link to the products you promote.

You can recognize an affiliate link on other blogs by the long “/ref…” tail at the end of the URL.

Example of an affiliate link

When people click on an affiliate link, this stores a cookie on their device. This tracks their activity, and if they make a purchase before the cookie expires (typically between 30 and 90 days), you receive a commission for the sale.

Step 3: Build an Email List of Your Prospects

Email subscription form

A lot of affiliate marketers rely on traffic from search engines to earn commissions. There isn’t a problem with this, but you are at the mercy of the search engine and social media algorithms. 

That’s why I recommend collecting emails to connect with your audience whenever you want. Email is still one of the best marketing channels today, so don’t miss out.

You don’t have to collect many emails to see success as long as your audience is keen and engaged. You can generate significant sales even with fewer than 500 people on your list.

Establish a regular cadence to ensure your customers look forward to your emails.

It doesn’t have to be all about the hard sell. Let customers know when you’ve posted a new review, and every now and then, send them a specific call to action to buy a product.

Here’s a top tip to help you manage your affiliate marketing email list, especially as it grows. Use audience segmentation to divide email subscribers into groups based on their preferences—this lets you send highly targeted emails.

Let’s go back to our golf club example. You could segment your audience by their location, skill level, the type of golf club they prefer, or even by whether they’ve bought something from you before.

Step 4: Grow Your Business with PPC Advertising

Once your affiliate marketing business starts making money, you can scale your growth with PPC advertising.

You can use PPC advertising to promote your products, encourage people to sign up to your email list, and showcase your most popular blog posts.

If you know a sales mechanism works, you can use PPC ads to drive more traffic to it, meaning more sales!

Here’s a comprehensive guide to Meta Ads and Google Ads to get you started. 

However, a word of warning: It’s vital to check the terms and conditions of your affiliate marketing contract to see if you can use PPC. 

Some merchants don’t let affiliates use PPC as they want complete control over their brand keywords. If you breach the terms and conditions, the merchant may void your sale or, even worse, ban you from the platform.

Affiliate Marketing Mistakes and Strategies to Avoid

One of the best things about affiliate marketing is that it’s a broad business model. You can promote pretty much any product using just about any channel.

That being said, I highly recommend you avoid a few strategies. Some will make it harder for you to succeed, and others could get you in trouble with merchants, leading to voided sales or even getting banned from affiliate programs.

  • Creating poor-quality content: Gone are the days when you could produce keyword-loaded content and dominate Google. Make sure everything you create provides value to prospective customers. 
  • Using the “hard sell” approach: Concentrate on relationship-building rather than pushing for sales. Once customers trust you, they’re more likely to buy what you recommend and listen to what you have to say.
  • Failing to check the legitimacy of products: That health product may sound impressive and pay high commissions, but does it do what it claims? Choose your products carefully, and read reviews online to make sure you aren’t promoting any scams.
  • Ignoring data regulations: If you collect personal data (for example, through an email marketing list), you need to adhere to relevant regulations like CAN-SPAM (Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing) and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • Misleading buyers: Making bold claims may get more click-throughs, but it’s unethical and could be illegal. As an affiliate marketer, your reputation is everything—you won’t earn money if your audience doesn’t believe you.
  • Relying on one merchant program: You don’t want to put all your eggs in one basket as an affiliate marketer. If your chosen merchant program closes or the commission rate changes, you could see your income plummet. 
  • Not following digital marketing trends: Search engine algorithm changes and changes in how tools like AI are used can potentially affect how you market your affiliate products.

How to Track Affiliate Marketing Success

There are several key affiliate metrics you need to pay attention to:

  • Traffic
  • Click-through rate (CTR)
  • Ad spend
  • ROI
  • Conversion rates
  • Net monthly sales
  • Overall revenue

These metrics will tell you how many people see your affiliate offers, how often people click on your links, and how frequently they buy.

Your affiliate program of choice will have its own metrics platform you can use to track results and see how many purchases customers have made. 

I also recommend using Google Analytics. It’s free to install on your site, and you can create custom reports for affiliate tracking.

Traffic acquisition report in Google Analytics

Another benefit of Google Analytics is that you can track traffic sources and multi-channel attribution, meaning you can see which touchpoints customers made before making that final sale.

This helps you see which marketing channels are most effective.

The Top 9 Drivers of Affiliate Marketing in 2025

Ready to get started with affiliate marketing? Here are nine of the most powerful affiliate marketing strategies for beginners and experts alike.

1. Influencer Marketing

Influencer marketing is decidedly different from affiliate marketing. Influencer marketing is about building brand awareness and credibility, while affiliate marketing is about generating revenue.

However, the two concepts go hand in hand, and influencers can share affiliate links with their followers in exchange for commission.

The great thing about influencer marketing is that there’s an account for everyone. 

Celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Selena Gomez, and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the world’s top influencers. However, many ordinary people like Khaby Lame, Huda Kattan, and Lele Pons have become famous because of their influencer status and ability to create engaging content.

There are also micro-influencers, smaller accounts with a highly targeted and extremely dedicated following.

Example of a micro-influencer account

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Choose products that make sense for your brand or niche, and only share products you like. Your audience needs to trust that you have their best interests in mind.

2. Blogging

While social media is becoming more popular, blogging still delivers results, with 25 percent of merchants working with affiliate bloggers.

Bloggers generally specialize in a specific niche and share products or services with their audiences. For instance, a financial blogger writes about credit cards, while an internet marketing blogger writes about web hosting.

One example is Spencer Haws of Niche Pursuits. Besides his main site, he owns several profitable niche sites that make money through affiliate marketing links. 

Niche Pursuits website

It’s important only to share links that are useful and provide value to customers—don’t just go for the sale.

3. Microsites

Microsites, or mini-sites, are separate from a main website and are often used to target specific audiences. 

A microsite can be as small as a single page that promotes a specific product or campaign to a collection of pages pushing multiple products. 

It may have its own domain (micrositeexample.com) or be a subdomain of another site (campaign.examplesite.com).

To improve your chances of success with microsites, ensure you write detailed, media-rich content and offer a range of products at different price points.

4. Social Media Sites

Social media platforms are fantastic places for affiliate marketers to showcase their products and share links. 

They provide direct access to a huge audience, are designed for sharing engaging content like videos, and let affiliate marketers respond directly to customers.

Plus, there are many platforms available, depending on what you’re selling and who you’re selling to. For example, if you want to promote home decor items or kitchenware, Pinterest is a fantastic option.

Pinterest board for bedroom ideas

You can also use paid social advertising to extend your reach even further, but be sure that your ads adhere to merchant guidelines.

5. Email Lists

Email marketing lists let you promote your affiliate links to a warm audience—people who have already signed up to receive your emails.

These lists are great for sharing valuable content with your audience and offering time-limited, exclusive offers to your most loyal customers.

6. Videos and Webinars

Video content is easily consumable and perfect for showing people how they can use a product, how it can benefit them, and highlighting the pros and cons.

Example of a video on TikTok

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The best practice for promoting affiliate products by video is to pin URLs underneath the video on YouTube and add them to your bio. You can also mention the affiliate URL in the video—just make sure it’s easy to remember.

Remember to think about your video SEO. Many people use platforms like YouTube and TikTok like search engines to find answers to questions.

Webinars are also popular for generating leads, especially for business-to-business (B2B) audiences. For example, you can add people who sign up for your webinar to your email mailing list (with their permission, of course.).

7. Coupons

Coupons can be an effective affiliate marketing method, especially when you want to gain more first-time customers.

Example of a discount codes on Instagram

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Americans spend 13 million hours a week looking for coupons, so if they see that you’re offering one, they’re highly likely to buy using your affiliate link.

Coupons aren’t just great for affiliate marketers but merchants, too. Assign a unique code to each affiliate you work with, and you can track how much revenue each brings to your business.

8. Product Reviews

Product reviews are great for establishing trust with prospective shoppers—99.9% of customers read reviews before they make a purchase.

In affiliate marketing, product reviews are a great way to partner with bloggers, influencers, and user-generated content (UGC) creators to gather opinions about the product you’re promoting. You can also write detailed product reviews as part of a blog post.

Affiliate marketing product review on Headphone Addicts

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You can use reviews if you’re a merchant, too. You can require your affiliate to leave a review to help users make purchasing decisions.

Have them speak on the unique characteristics and their experience with the product to give the shopper a better idea of what to expect from your brand.

9. AI-Driven Content

When you’re an affiliate marketer, you often need to create content at scale. You need to develop fresh, innovative content to appeal to customers and stand out from other affiliate marketers.

AI is coming into its own as a way for affiliate marketers to quickly create high-quality content.

For example, you can use AI writing tools like AI Writer to create SEO-optimized content quickly or image generation tools like Midjourney to create stunning images to make your social media posts stand out.

Creating an article about golf club reviews in AI Writer

Of course, it’s important to double-check any AI content you generate to make sure it’s accurate, relevant, truthful, and reflects your own experiences.

The Role of AI in Affiliate Marketing

We’ve looked at how affiliate marketers can use AI to generate fresh content, but you can also use AI to power affiliate marketing strategies in other ways. Tierney Brannigan, Associate Director of Content Strategy at NP Digital, goes into further details:

“Another way AI can help affiliates is through enhanced analytics and tracking. From filtering out fraudulent traffic to revealing which deals drive the most conversions to creating customer segments, an AI-powered analytics platform can give marketers a deeper understanding of who your most valuable customers are and how to optimize your campaigns accordingly.”

Other roles include:

  • Keyword research. AI can help understand the intent behind specific keywords and predict future keyword trends.
  • Content personalization. AI can create product descriptions, email campaigns, and other content based on individual user behavior and preferences.
  • Chatbots. AI can answer frequently asked questions on websites and social media.

AI is an insightful tool that can help affiliate marketers save time and resources and create highly targeted content for prospective customers—and its power will only grow over time.

How to Navigate Privacy Regulations in Affiliate Marketing

It’s essential to protect your customer’s personal information when carrying out affiliate marketing and tracking their data. Any security breaches will not only get you into trouble but also reflect poorly on the merchant you partner with.

While Google Chrome has relaxed its policy on third-party cookie depreciation, it’s still important to stay compliant. Here are my expert tips:

  • Understand which data regulations you are bound by. For example, if you’re in California or do business with consumers in California, you may be affected by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
  • Develop a clear privacy policy for your website that details how you will use personal data, who you will share it with, and how long you will keep it.
  • Don’t collect data you don’t need.
  • Offer a straightforward way for customers to unsubscribe from your marketing emails and request the removal of their personal data.
  • Work with reliable, credible merchants.
  • Keep on top of alternative ways to track customer data, such as server-side tracking or universal IDs.

How to Pick the Right Affiliate Marketing Strategy for Your Business in 2025

Affiliate marketing is a viable monetization method, but success relies on choosing the right strategy. Here’s how to pick the right affiliate marketing strategy for your business.

  • Understand your target audience. What platforms do they use, what content do they prefer, and what pain points do they have?
  • Choose the right marketing platforms. It’s essential to choose channels that your target audience uses and that work well together. For example, if you have a website, you can use retargeting ads to entice customers back.
  • Review your choices. Your affiliate marketing strategy will change over time. Monitor the data, test different things, and constantly optimize for success.
  • Stay up to date with new developments. Look at new marketing strategies and see if you can use them to your advantage. 

FAQs

How do I get started in affiliate marketing as a beginner?

Start by identifying your niche. What do you want to sell, and to whom? From here, you can research which affiliate marketing program (or programs) to partner with. 

Next, decide which content and marketing platforms you want to use to promote your affiliate marketing links.

How do I find affiliate marketing partners?

Compare the types of products, commissions, and payment methods—no two affiliate partners are alike.
Another way is to research well-known sites in your niche and see if they have an affiliate program. Or just search for “YOUR NICHE + affiliates” and go through the results.

If you’re stuck, look at the tools and products you already use. Hosting companies, E-commerce platforms, and marketing tools often have affiliate programs.

What type of content is best for affiliate marketing?

It depends on the products you sell and your target audience.

Types of content that are successful include:

  • Blogs
  • PPC advertising
  • Social media posts
  • Email newsletters
  • Videos and webinars

Think about how your different content channels will work together—chances are, prospective customers will look at several pieces of content before they make a purchase.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of affiliate marketing for merchants?

It’s cost-effective since affiliates market your business on your behalf, and you only have to pay people when they make a sale. However, businesses are unlikely to be able to rely on affiliates alone to promote their products, and some affiliates can bring your brand into disrepute by making false promises.

How do affiliate marketers get paid?

Affiliates get unique links for each product they sell, which they promote on their marketing channels.

When a prospective customer clicks on this link, it stores a cookie on their device. This tracks their activity and if they make a purchase before the cookie expires, logs a sale on the affiliate’s behalf. 

The affiliate then receives a commission. This is either a flat rate or a percentage of the sale value.

Conclusion

Affiliate marketing is a straightforward way to monetize your marketing efforts and build an online income.

However, it’s essential to do your research before you dive in. Choose the right niche, affiliate partners, and marketing channels, and you’re more likely to see success.

Remember that affiliate marketing is all about trust. Build solid relationships with your audience, engage with them, and use personalization to appeal to their specific needs, and they’ll come back to you time and time again.

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Neil Patel

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