Finding & Joining Programs

 Finding & Joining Programs

✅ 1. Types of Affiliate Programs

Type	Examples	Best For
Retail	Amazon, Walmart, Flipkart	Beginners, physical products
Digital Products	ClickBank, Digistore24, JVZoo	High commissions, global reach
Software/SaaS	Canva, Bluehost, SEMrush, Shopify	Recurring commissions, tech niches
Courses/Info	Coursera, Udemy, Teachable	Education & skill-building niches
Private Programs	Brand-specific (e.g., Nike, Grammarly)	High trust & brand loyalty

✅ 2. Where to Find Programs

🔹 Affiliate Networks (Multi-brand platforms)

• ShareASale – Large product variety

• CJ Affiliate – Big brands & global reach

• Impact Radius – Premium programs (Canva, HubSpot)

• Rakuten Marketing – Big eCommerce brands

• PartnerStack – SaaS & B2B products

🔹 Search on Google

Use queries like:

• product name + affiliate program

• best affiliate programs for [niche]

• high paying affiliate programs

🔹 Check Company Websites

Scroll to the bottom/footer of most websites — look for links like:

• “Affiliate”

• “Partners”

• “Referral Program”

✅ 3. How to Join a Program

1. Apply on Their Platform
   Fill out a form with basic info about your site, audience, or promotional method.

2. Get Approved
   Some programs approve instantly, others manually review (especially higher-ticket or private programs).

3. Get Your Unique Link
   You'll receive a tracking link or dashboard to manage links and track performance.

4. Start Promoting
   Use blogs, social media, email, or paid ads based on their terms of use.

✅ 4. Best Practices Before You Apply

• Build a simple blog/website or social media page

• Choose a niche and prepare a content strategy

• Be honest about how you’ll promote (no spam)

• Read the program’s terms and payout thresholds

✅ 5. What to Look for in a Good Program

• 🤑 Commission rate (15–50% is great for digital)

• 🔁 Recurring income (for SaaS products)

• 🧾 Cookie duration (longer = better, e.g., 30–90 days)

• 💳 Minimum payout & payment method (PayPal, bank)

• 📊 Good tracking and reporting tools