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Curated low-barrier programs, a practical getting-started playbook, and every term you'll run into — explained in plain English.
Getting started in 5 steps
01
Pick one niche you understand
Choose a niche where you can honestly evaluate products — your content quality (and conversions) depend on it.
02
Start with easy-approval programs
Networks like Amazon Associates, ShareASale and ClickBank approve beginners instantly and let you test what converts.
03
Create comparison & tutorial content
"Best X for Y" and "How to set up Z" content converts 3-5x better than general articles.
04
Prioritize recurring commissions
One referral to a 30% recurring SaaS program can pay you every month for years.
05
Always disclose your links
FTC rules require clear disclosure that you may earn commissions. It also builds reader trust.
Easiest programs to get approved for
Amazon Associates
Amazon.com Inc.
The world's largest affiliate program: earn 1-10% on anything across Amazon's catalog.
Commission
1–10% by category
Cookie
1d
EPC
$1.10
Real signup link revealed after email verification
Shopify
Shopify Inc.
The leading e-commerce platform. Earn up to $150 for each merchant who signs up for a paid plan.
Commission
Up to $150 per referral
Cookie
30d
EPC
$5.20
Real signup link revealed after email verification
HubSpot
HubSpot Inc.
All-in-one CRM, marketing and sales platform. Pays 30% recurring for up to a year on plans that can exceed $3,000/mo.
Commission
30% recurring (12 mo)
Cookie
180d
EPC
$4.50
Real signup link revealed after email verification
Canva
Canva Pty Ltd
Design platform used by 150M+ people. Up to $36 per new Canva Pro subscriber.
Commission
Up to $36 per Pro sub
Cookie
30d
EPC
$2.20
Real signup link revealed after email verification
Semrush
Semrush Inc.
All-in-one SEO suite. $200 per subscription sale plus $10 per trial via Impact.
Commission
$200/sale + $10/trial
Cookie
120d
EPC
$5.40
Real signup link revealed after email verification
Coinbase
Coinbase Global
Largest US crypto exchange. Earn 50% of referred users' trading fees for 3 months.
Commission
50% of fees (3 mo)
Cookie
30d
EPC
$3.10
Real signup link revealed after email verification
Glossary
Compliance resources
FTC Endorsement Guides
Official US rules on disclosing affiliate relationships in your content.
FTC Disclosures 101 for Influencers
Plain-language guide on when and how to disclose.
Amazon Associates Operating Agreement
Required disclosure language if you promote Amazon products.
GDPR Overview
If you have EU readers, understand cookie-consent requirements for affiliate tracking.
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