{"id":158638,"date":"2023-05-09T00:05:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T05:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/?p=158638"},"modified":"2023-08-02T04:53:33","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T09:53:33","slug":"create-affiliate-marketing-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/create-affiliate-marketing-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Affiliate Marketing Website That Converts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"intro-txt\">Would you love to replace your regular \u201c9 to 5\u201d and eventually generate passive income even when you sleep? A successful affiliate marketing website can do just that, and even beginners can earn additional income from the comfort of their own&nbsp;homes.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of affiliate marketing involves advertising and promoting other people\u2019s products or services and receiving a commission for each sale. The key is to build a website that can be an authoritative, trusted source and provide helpful content for your audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone can build an affiliate marketing website earning at least four figures a month, but it\u2019s not as easy as just throwing up any old site. To succeed, you must build a solid foundation to get off on the right&nbsp;foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As someone who has built, managed, bought, and sold affiliate sites over the years, I am going to tell you how to create an affiliate marketing website that actually converts and starts earning you income within a matter of months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"intro-tok\" id=\"intro_tok\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"intro-title\">Contents<\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-dots\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"What is affiliate marketing?\" data-section=\"what-is-affiliate-marketing\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is affiliate marketing?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like a referral service, <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/become-affiliate-marketer\/\">affiliate marketing <\/a>involves promoting products or services from another person or company. You can earn money by joining affiliate programs and plugging products on your website, blog, or social platforms suitable for your target audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate marketing is used by e-commerce sites, brands, and private companies in various industries to grow their customer base, traffic, and revenue. From designer handbags to psychic readings, there is an opportunity to promote almost anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insiderintelligence.com\/content\/how-publishers-monetizing-through-ecommerce\">eMarketer<\/a>, 31% of U.S. brands said that affiliate marketing was the top revenue source in 2021. This should come as no surprise since affiliate marketing is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luisazhou.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-statistics\/#\">$12 billion industry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether with a private affiliate program or through an affiliate network like Amazon Associates, once approved, you will be provided individualized links to website placements. You earn a commission when a user clicks a link and purchases an&nbsp;item.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2082\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_1.png\" alt=\"Flowchart showing how affiliate marketing works\" class=\"wp-image-158827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_1.png 1600w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_1-327x425.png 327w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_1-768x999.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_1-1180x1536.png 1180w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_1-1574x2048.png 1574w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can be an affiliate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to become an affiliate marketer is open to everyone; however, you need specific skills, knowledge, and experience to succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to figure out the best niche for your site and what products to promote to get started. Then you\u2019ll need an SEO-optimized, accessible website that offers high-quality content to your audience to be considered as an affiliate partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s important to remember this is also a business. You\u2019ll need a solid business plan and business management skills to successfully scale your site long-term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"further-reading\"><div class=\"reading-title\">Further reading<\/div><div class=\"reading-content\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing\/\">Affiliate Marketing for Beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Why is affiliate marketing a lucrative business?\" data-section=\"why-is-affiliate-marketing-lucrative\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is affiliate marketing a lucrative business model?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Running an affiliate marketing website is an increasingly popular way to make money online. It is a desirable business strategy, as it can generate large returns with a small initial investment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why do so many people want to get into affiliate marketing? Let\u2019s look at some of the top reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low acquisition cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate marketing is a lucrative business concept for people looking to start a side business or earn an extra income due to its low initial cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the skills and knowledge to create an affiliate marketing website yourself and write the initial content it needs to get off the ground, it will cost nothing more than your time and initial setup fees for hosting and a domain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you choose to buy an established site to speed up success, the likelihood is your ROI will quickly exceed the cost of acquiring the&nbsp;site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"further-reading\"><div class=\"reading-title\">Further reading<\/div><div class=\"reading-content\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/start-affiliate-marketing-with-no-money\/\">How to Start Affiliate Marketing With No&nbsp;Money<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No shipping or inventory required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike e-commerce models, you don\u2019t have to worry about inventory or shipping as an affiliate marketer. Because the sponsoring retailer or business handles these tasks. As a result, you can focus solely on promoting the goods and services of your affiliate partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You can earn income reasonably quickly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you may not earn six figures straight off the mark (which is definitely achievable over time), you can earn a decent income or at least enough to cover the costs of running your site within a matter of months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2023, I started an affiliate website on an aged domain that is now (just) generating four figures in affiliate commissions per month. Although the site is only just getting off the ground, commissions are steadily increasing (along with traffic).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image4-2.png\" alt=\"Clicks and impressions, via GSC\" class=\"wp-image-158672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image4-2.png 1010w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image4-2-680x272.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image4-2-768x307.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Granted, this site has a high-paying private affiliate at $80\u2013$150 commission per sale (higher than most affiliate programs) in a specific but popular niche (low traffic with high conversion rates). But it shows it can be&nbsp;done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just for comparison, I also started another affiliate site around the same time in a different niche, which is solely monetized through Amazon Associates. This is also now earning affiliate commissions but at a significantly lower amount. Still, it\u2019s earning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1071\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1.png\" alt=\"Earnings of site monetized through Amazon Associates\" class=\"wp-image-158674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1.png 1071w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1-680x337.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image6-1-768x381.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Flipping niche sites is also a highly profitable business model that many friends in the SEO community have their hand in. The idea is (much like flipping a house) to either build a site from scratch and sell it or buy an existing site, do some work on it, and sell it for a profit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate sites sell now for anywhere between 30X to 40X their monthly income. That means if you can build a quality site that earns $1,000 a month within a few months, you can sell that site for anywhere between $32,000 and $40,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can sell your site (or pick up a new one) from a reputable website marketplace like <a href=\"https:\/\/flippa.com\/\">Flippa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.club\/\">Investors Club<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/empireflippers.com\/\">Empire Flippers<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sites will assess your site and do full checks on the quality of your content and backlinks. This is to ensure you get an accurate estimate for your site and that a potential buyer doesn\u2019t buy something that may be hit by a Google penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1295\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image15-2.jpg\" alt=\"Affiliate sites for sale\" class=\"wp-image-158676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image15-2.jpg 1295w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image15-2-680x257.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image15-2-768x291.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1295px) 100vw, 1295px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An example of some affiliate marketing sites for sale with Investors Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line is affiliate marketing allows you to make money without the hassle and expenses associated with traditional business models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"How to create an affiliate marketing website\" data-section=\"how-to-create-an-affiliate-website\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to create an affiliate marketing website in seven&nbsp;steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve covered what affiliate marketing is and who can become an affiliate marketer, I\u2019m sure you\u2019re chomping at the bit to find out how you can get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at everything you need to do to create an affiliate website that has a solid foundation and is set up for success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Identify your&nbsp;niche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To start an affiliate marketing website, you must identify your niche and target audience. The following steps will help you choose a&nbsp;niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider your expertise and interests<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More experienced affiliate marketers will usually choose a niche solely on commission rates and products available. But when creating your <em>first<\/em> affiliate site, you may want to choose something closer to&nbsp;home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a niche that you are knowledgeable about makes it easier to create relevant content yourself and stay interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you love fishing and are well versed in everything related to the topic. You are relatively knowledgeable about the different types of fishing rods, fishing gear, required permits, and licenses. Fishing becomes a great niche that you can focus&nbsp;on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1380\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image16.jpg\" alt=\"Fishing affiliate program\" class=\"wp-image-158679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image16.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image16-680x214.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image16-768x242.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is choosing a niche you are interested in but not your life\u2019s greatest passion. If you\u2019re too invested, handing the ropes over to writers and editors down the line will be difficult. This is something you will need to do to scale your affiliate site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do research to find popular niches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you\u2019ve considered which niches you\u2019re interested in, you need to consider other factors like if they are seasonal, are highly competitive, and offer the opportunity to scale in the long&nbsp;term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A niche that is too broad may drive lots of traffic but will often have much lower conversions. Likewise, for a niche that is too specific, it will be hard to scale up over a number of years, as there simply may not be enough topics to&nbsp;cover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1909\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_2.png\" alt=\"Niche traffic and conversions\" class=\"wp-image-158828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_2.png 1600w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_2-356x425.png 356w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_2-768x916.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/affiliate-marketing-website_2-1287x1536.png 1287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"further-reading\"><div class=\"reading-title\">Further reading<\/div><div class=\"reading-content\">\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/find-affiliate-niche\/\">How to Easily Find a Niche for Affiliate Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-niches\/\">Best Niches for Affiliate Marketing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perform a competitor analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have identified a possible niche, you need to understand what sites are already out there and whether you can compete with them. That is where <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/seo-competitor-analysis\/\" data-ahr=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/competitive-analysis\/\">competitor analysis<\/a> comes&nbsp;in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By conducting competitor analysis, you&nbsp;can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn what works and what doesn\u2019t in the chosen niche.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find niche competitors\u2019 weaknesses and capitalize on&nbsp;them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find competitors\u2019 strengths and replicate them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand what SEO tasks to prioritize going forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand how difficult outperforming competitors on the SERPs (search engine results pages) is likely to&nbsp;be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This can give you a solid plan (as well as some inspiration) to get you started.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider niche profitability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a niche with a high profit potential is essential. Remember, it costs you the same to produce content for your site, regardless of the prices of the products you are promoting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re paying writers and editors to produce your content, you\u2019re going to want to promote products where the commissions can at least cover the cost of production for that article. If your chosen niche only offers products under $10, it\u2019s time to return to the drawing board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal scenario is to have a niche with multiple affiliate programs on offer, some of which should offer either a high commission percentage with high-ticket items (e.g., 10% commissions with items over $200) or a high set fee per commission (e.g., $100 per&nbsp;sale).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a newbie, you may have to use a beginner affiliate program with lower commissions to start. But knowing you have the option to move to a bigger and better program as your site grows is important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose the right affiliate programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re set on a niche and know it has high profit potential, it is time to narrow down the affiliate programs you can partner with. You can look into both private affiliate programs and affiliate networks that are open to beginners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-programs\/\">affiliate marketing programs<\/a> suited to your specialty and market by searching online. Consider factors such as commission rates, payment schedules, and the program\u2019s reputation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scouting affiliate networks is one of my favorite ways to find great affiliate programs.<strong> <\/strong>Affiliate networks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cj.com\/\">Commission Junction<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/shareasale.com\">ShareASale<\/a> are a great place to start. Affiliate programs can be found in different categories in these networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1227\" height=\"353\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image8-1.png\" alt=\"ShareASale merchant search\" class=\"wp-image-158683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image8-1.png 1227w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image8-1-680x196.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image8-1-768x221.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1227px) 100vw, 1227px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you search for a category, it will bring up several merchants with their key information, like commission per sale. Often, you can simply click a button and fill in a quick form to&nbsp;apply.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1222\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image19-1.png\" alt=\"ShareASale merchant example\" class=\"wp-image-158685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image19-1.png 1222w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image19-1-680x134.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image19-1-768x151.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1222px) 100vw, 1222px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Google is one of the easiest ways to find independent affiliate programs.<strong> <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most online businesses offer some form of an affiliate program. Use <code>site:domain.com + affiliate<\/code> or <code>(product name) + affiliate program<\/code> to find programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"881\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2-4.png\" alt=\"Google search for shoe affiliate programs\" class=\"wp-image-158687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2-4.png 881w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2-4-652x425.png 652w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image2-4-768x500.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply click the link to head to the affiliate page for full information and how to&nbsp;apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1330\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image17-1.png\" alt=\"Shoezone affiliate page\" class=\"wp-image-158689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image17-1.png 1330w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image17-1-680x170.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image17-1-768x192.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Affiliate programs can also be found by reading product reviews on a competitor\u2019s site. To find such sites, you can search for what a user is looking for.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image10-2.png\" alt=\"Product search example\" class=\"wp-image-158691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image10-2.png 858w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image10-2-680x298.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image10-2-768x337.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image9-1.png\" alt=\"Product review with affiliate link\" class=\"wp-image-158693\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are just starting an affiliate marketing website, being able to promote products through a private affiliate may not be an option. Many programs want to know if you will drive traffic their way before approving you as a partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this, you may need to (at least initially) join a beginner affiliate program so that once you\u2019ve built up traffic, sales, and commissions, you can show those metrics to a private affiliate as part of your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many affiliate programs suitable for newbies often have lower commission rates but are much more likely to accept you as a partner. Some top choices include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\"><strong>Amazon Associates Program<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The Amazon Affiliate Program is one of the earliest affiliate programs and is considered one of the best for beginners. Earn 1% to 20% referral fees when affiliates share links that lead to&nbsp;sales.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rakutenadvertising.com\/affiliate\/\"><strong>Rakuten<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The Rakuten network includes affiliate programs for popular retailers such as Macy\u2019s, Lego, and Wayfair. Products that are eligible for compensation through the Rakuten Affiliate Program are determined by each company and its Affiliate Program regulations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/impact.com\/\"><strong>Impact<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The Impact affiliate marketing platform connects customers with major brands such as Adidas, Uber, HSBC, and Airbnb. The company\u2019s automation tools are known for streamlining campaigns and increasing sales.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image7-1.png\" alt=\"Amazon Associates commission rates\" class=\"wp-image-158695\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Amazon Associates affiliate commissions by category.&nbsp;<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Build your affiliate marketing website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An affiliate marketing website requires a content management system (CMS), hosting provider, domain name selection, and plugin installation. If you would like to create a website for affiliate marketing, you should follow these&nbsp;steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Domain name selection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What\u2019s in a name? <\/em>I\u2019m sure Mr. Shakespeare wasn\u2019t talking about affiliate marketing websites, but it is quite an important decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Determining the best route for domain name selection will depend on a couple of factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you want to build a site from scratch or start with a leg&nbsp;up?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are building a site, are you hoping to flip it later or build a brand over several years?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you must choose whether to use a fresh domain, a dropped domain, or an aged domain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re also going to have to consider whether you want an exact match domain (one that has the keywords in the name like fishingrodreviews.com), a partial match domain (something like fishingfriends.com), or a branded domain (something relevant like anglingdreamer.com).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I recommend using a branded domain because not only is there no evidence of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.searchenginejournal.com\/google-no-seo-bonus-for-keyword-based-domains\/438324\/\">keyword-based domains offering any kind of SEO bonus<\/a>, but it will also help you with brand building as your business grows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a fresh domain (one you pick up from GoDaddy that has never been used before), you have the freedom to create whatever you want. If you\u2019re planning to create a site that you will make your long-term business, this could be the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fresh domain may mean you start from scratch. But if you have dreams of being the next big name in your niche (like Healthline or Gear Lab), creating the perfect brand from the get-go will be important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might not be such a big deal, however, if you are just building a site to flip&nbsp;later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With aged and dropped domains, you pick up a domain that was previously used and had a site on it. The benefits to this are that they often already have backlinks and some authority behind them, which could help you skip the elusive \u201cGoogle sandbox.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, both of these types of domains come with their risks. If you are thinking of building a site on an aged or dropped domain, you\u2019ll need to do full due diligence. Also, it is recommended to use a reputable marketplace like <a href=\"https:\/\/odys.global\/\">ODYS<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1260\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image20-1.png\" alt=\"ODYS marketplace\" class=\"wp-image-158697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image20-1.png 1260w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image20-1-680x210.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image20-1-768x238.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a&nbsp;host<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reputable hosting companies to choose from. The ideal option is to choose a host that is super fast and offers everything that you need, such as automated backups and a CDN. However, some of these hosts may not be the most budget-friendly for those just starting out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to start with a beginner option like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.siteground.com\/\">SiteGround<\/a>, which is a good option for sites that don\u2019t have a lot of traffic, and then upgrade once your site gets off the ground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set up a content management system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding which content management system to use when building any website is crucial. There are many options out there, like Wix, Squarespace, and Shopify. But when it comes to affiliate marketing websites, WordPress is the best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/earthweb.com\/how-many-websites-use-wordpress\/\">43%<\/a> of websites on the internet use WordPress, making it the most popular CMS. As one of the most versatile CMSes, it offers functionality, customization, and versatility, making it ideal for affiliate websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Themes and plugins need to be installed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When working with WordPress, you will also need to choose a theme to get started. Choosing a theme that offers a professional and visually impressive user experience is important to gain trust with new&nbsp;users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of free options, but I personally prefer the <a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-fish.com\/\">AffiliateFish theme<\/a> since it basically provides you with an affiliate site in a box. It is a paid theme, but it has everything you need, e.g., custom product boxes, comparison tables, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1256\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image12-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"AffiliateFish theme\" class=\"wp-image-158699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image12-2-1.jpg 1256w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image12-2-1-680x285.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image12-2-1-768x322.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1256px) 100vw, 1256px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as plugins are concerned, you\u2019ll want to limit how many you use, as they can slow down your site. Cache plugins, SEO plugins, and backup plugins are essential plugins. These plugins can improve your website\u2019s functionality, safety, and search engine ranking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are some non-essential plugins that can help you when getting started with an affiliate site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My top choices include the <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/wordpress-seo-plugin\">Ahrefs plugin<\/a> to audit content and optimize for organic traffic, <a href=\"https:\/\/linkwhisper.com\/\">Link Whisper<\/a> to automate internal links, and affiliate link cloaking plugins like <a href=\"https:\/\/prettylinks.com\/\">Pretty Links<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/thirstyaffiliates.com\/\">ThirstyAffiliates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Design your website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For affiliate marketing, high-quality website design is vital for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Branding <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>Designing your website can establish your brand identity and differentiate you from your competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User engagement <\/strong>\u2013<strong> <\/strong>Engagement and user experience can be affected by the design of your website. A clean and organized layout can make user navigation easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trust and credibility <\/strong>\u2013 A well-designed website is the first step in building trust and credibility with your audience. A visually appealing and professional website can enhance your audience\u2019s perception of your recommendations and create a positive first impression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversion rates <\/strong>\u2013 Your affiliate marketing strategy\u2019s conversion rates can be affected by the design of your website. Users who click on your affiliate links will be more likely to purchase if you have a clear call to action (CTA) and a user-friendly checkout process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Create content that generates traffic and converts visitors into customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating content is the bread and butter of any affiliate marketing site. It\u2019s what gets your audience enthusiastic about the products you recommend enough that they click through to your partner site and earn you those all-important affiliate commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-keyword-research\/\">Researching keywords<\/a> is the first essential step in creating killer content. The three main types of keywords you need for any affiliate site&nbsp;are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>General comparisons<\/strong> \u2013 Best dog bowl, best tarot cards, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Branded comparisons<\/strong> \u2013 Nike Air Max vs. Adidas Stan&nbsp;Smith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product reviews<\/strong> \u2013 Samsung Tab A7 Lite review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s important to do keyword research for any site. But with affiliate sites, by focusing on keywords with the right search intent, you can drive higher volumes of better-qualified traffic to your site that has a higher conversion rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I mean by this is someone searching for a \u201cSamsung Tab A7 Lite review\u201d or \u201cSamsung Tab A7 Lite vs. S6 Lite\u201d clearly already has their eye on the product. They are simply looking for a deeper understanding of the product features and pros and cons before purchasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These types of content have much higher conversion rates because the reader has already decided they are looking to buy something.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find these types of keywords pretty easily using Ahrefs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\">Keyword Explorer<\/a>. Simply enter a list of brands or specific products, go to the <strong>Matching terms<\/strong> report, and select \u201cPhrase match.\u201d For branded comparisons, you can use the \u201cInclude\u201d filter and enter \u201cvs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image18-1.png\" alt=\"Branded comparison keywords, via Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer\" class=\"wp-image-158701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image18-1.png 1320w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image18-1-680x244.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image18-1-768x276.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For product review keywords, simply change the \u201cInclude\u201d filter to \u201creview.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1322\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image14-2.png\" alt=\"Product review keywords, via Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer\" class=\"wp-image-158703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image14-2.png 1322w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image14-2-680x232.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image14-2-768x263.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1322px) 100vw, 1322px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, with keywords at the ready, you can start producing highly engaging, <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/evergreen-content\/\">evergreen content<\/a> that your audience wants to read and&nbsp;share.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div style=\"display: contents;\">\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-mmhn3laa2_g\" style=\"max-width:900px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:500\/281\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.200000%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer 'none';autoplay 'none';bluetooth 'none';browsing-topics 'none';camera 'none';clipboard-read 'none';clipboard-write;display-capture 'none';encrypted-media 'none';gamepad 'none';geolocation 'none';gyroscope 'none';hid 'none';identity-credentials-get 'none';idle-detection 'none';keyboard-map 'none';local-fonts;magnetometer 'none';microphone 'none';midi 'none';otp-credentials 'none';payment 'none';picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create 'none';publickey-credentials-get 'none';screen-wake-lock 'none';serial 'none';summarizer 'none';sync-xhr;usb 'none';web-share;window-management 'none';xr-spatial-tracking 'none';\" allowfullscreen class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-mmhn3laa2_g\" data-lenis-prevent data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/MmhN3laA2_g?list=PLvJ_dXFSpd2vBOn-szyf73Z3Ll3tCBTRc&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"505.8\" loading=\"lazy\" name referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/MmhN3laA2_g?list=PLvJ_dXFSpd2vBOn-szyf73Z3Ll3tCBTRc&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" title width=\"900\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what niche or what products you\u2019re promoting, there\u2019s one thing every piece of content should have in common: greatness!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each article should be of top quality, i.e., well written, fun, and engaging. All of your content should be helpful and go the extra mile (where you can!). It should do more than regurgitate Amazon reviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will encourage readers to buy recommended products and build a loyal audience who keeps returning to your site and sharing your content with others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of my favorite examples of a quality affiliate site is MyGolfSpy. This article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/mygolfspy.com\/buyers-guides\/putters\/best-blade-putters-2023\/\">\u201cBest Blade Putters\u201d<\/a> is a great example of high-quality commercial content for a couple of reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it starts the article by answering the question in the title and meeting search intent by listing its top putter choices broken down into categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1087\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image1-3.png\" alt=\"Tl;dr product roundup\" class=\"wp-image-158704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image1-3.png 1087w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image1-3-680x314.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image1-3-768x355.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1087px) 100vw, 1087px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting an article with a tl;dr (too long, didn\u2019t read), quick product roundup, or \u201cjump to review\/recipe\/etc.\u201d section allows readers to get the answers they want quickly (meeting search intent) and encourages quick conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, the article runs side-by-side comparisons of the top five putter choices for each category (best overall, best from 5 feet, best from 10 feet, etc.) and reviews the different putters\u2019 features.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"826\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-2.png\" alt=\"Side-by-side product comparison\n\" class=\"wp-image-158705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-2.png 826w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-2-653x425.png 653w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/image13-2-768x500.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It also covers an in-depth guide on what you should be looking for in terms of weight, feel, length, and so on. 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Rinse, repeat, and&nbsp;scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re doing all the right things and driving traffic to your website, the only thing left is to keep going\u2014but go bigger!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Double down on producing quality content, keep your technical and on-page SEO up to scratch, build more links, and keep promoting what you\u2019re doing via social media. The more you do this, the more traffic you will drive to your site, and the more commissions you will&nbsp;earn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you start scaling up your operation, you may want to start building a team to help you. That may be just someone to upload your content, an additional writer, or a social media assistant to start with. Every extra pair of hands helps you grow your business faster.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an affiliate marketing website is an incredibly lucrative business model. 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