What Is Affiliate Marketing? How It Works for Creators
What affiliate marketing is, how a commission is tracked and paid, who is who in the chain, and the rules to follow, explained in plain words for creators.
Guides for creators who sell with affiliate links
How to organize, share and track the products you recommend, on every platform your audience uses.
Featured
What Is an Affiliate Storefront? A Plain Guide for Creators
What is an affiliate storefront? A shoppable page of the products you recommend, each with your affiliate link. See how it works and how to set one up.
Guides
Affiliate Disclosure Examples for Posts, Videos and Stores
Affiliate disclosure examples to copy for posts, videos, Stories and storefronts, what the FTC asks for, and the exact Amazon affiliate disclosure statement.
How to Start Affiliate Marketing With No Money or Website
How to start affiliate marketing with no money and no website: free programs that accept social accounts, a $0 setup, Amazon without a site, and real costs.
What Is a Link in Bio? What to Put in It and Which Tool
What a link in bio is, why creators use one, what to put in it for Instagram and TikTok, and how to pick a link in bio tool, website or shop for your page.
How to Track Affiliate Link Clicks: Dashboards, UTMs, Pages
How to track affiliate link clicks with program dashboards, tracking IDs, UTM parameters and storefront analytics, and how to read the numbers you get.
How to Organize Affiliate Links Into a Storefront
How to organize affiliate links: group products by buyer need, keep one master list, add store options per product and clean up dead links monthly.
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: Make Money With Links
Affiliate marketing for beginners: how to start, which program to join first, what to promote, where to put links, how to disclose and what to track.
Platforms
Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners: 6 to Start With
The best affiliate programs for beginners: free to join, easy to get approved and full of products your followers buy. Six programs compared side by side.
Affiliate Marketing With Reels: From Views to Clicks
Affiliate marketing with Reels: what to film, how to point viewers to a clickable link, comment-to-DM replies, disclosure, and how to tell which Reels sell.
How to Use Affiliate Links on Facebook Without Spamming
How to use affiliate links on Facebook: profiles, Pages, groups and comments, what to write with each link, disclosure, program rules and link limits.
Amazon Affiliate Program: How to Join, Rates and Rules
How the Amazon affiliate program (Associates) works in 2026: signing up, commission rates by category, the 3 sales in 180 days rule, payouts and what changed.
Amazon Influencer Program: What It Pays and Who Gets In
What the Amazon Influencer Program is in 2026, how influencers earn, who qualifies, how it differs from Amazon Associates and whether it's worth applying.
AliExpress Affiliate Program: How to Join and Earn
How the AliExpress affiliate program works: joining AliExpress Portals, how commission varies by product, the link tools, payouts and where to share links.
How to Get an Amazon Affiliate Link (Desktop and App)
How to get an Amazon affiliate link with SiteStripe or the Amazon app, where you can share it, what Amazon bans, and how commission rates work by category.
Linktree Alternatives: 5 Free and Paid Options Compared
Linktree alternatives compared: Beacons, Stan, Carrd, Later and Zelect, with free plans, prices, fees and who each one suits better than Linktree.
Linktree Pricing: Free vs Starter, Pro and Premium
Linktree pricing explained: what Free, Starter, Pro and Premium include, the fees on your own sales, and when Linktree Free vs Pro is worth the upgrade.
Pinterest Affiliate Marketing: How to Add Links to Pins
Pinterest affiliate marketing step by step: how to put affiliate links on Pins, Pinterest's rules on disclosure and shorteners, and where a storefront fits.
SHEIN Affiliate Program: How It Works and Who Gets In
How the SHEIN affiliate program works: who can apply, why applications get turned down, the 45-day pending period, the $20 cash-out and where to share links.
Temu Affiliate Program: How It Works and How to Join
How the Temu affiliate program works in 2026: signing up, the download reward and order commission, the time windows, payout checks and where to share links.
TikTok Shop Affiliate Program: Requirements and How to Join
TikTok Shop affiliate program requirements in the US: 1,000 followers, age 18, the pilot limits under 5,000 followers, how to apply and how commission works.
Walmart Affiliate Program: Affiliates vs Walmart Creator
The Walmart affiliate program has two doors: the Impact affiliate program and Walmart Creator with a storefront. How each works, how to join and get paid.
Creator Storefronts Compared: LTK, ShopMy, Amazon, Zelect
Creator storefronts compared: how LTK, ShopMy, Amazon Storefront and Zelect differ on approval, stores, commission share and control, with sources.
Amazon Influencer Storefront: How to Create One in 2026
How to create an Amazon influencer storefront: who qualifies, how to become an Amazon influencer, the setup steps, and what to do if Amazon says no.
How to Share Affiliate Links on WhatsApp Without Spamming
How to share affiliate links on WhatsApp: Status, Channels, groups and broadcast lists, what to write with each link, disclosure, and program rules.
Amazon Storefront Alternative: When to Build Your Own
Looking for an Amazon storefront alternative? Compare Amazon's creator storefront with a storefront you own that mixes Amazon, Shopee and other stores.
Affiliate Marketing on Instagram: Bio and Story Links
Affiliate marketing on Instagram: how it works, where links are clickable, how to add them to your bio and Story stickers, and how to disclose them.
How to Promote Affiliate Links on YouTube Without Spamming
Promote affiliate links on YouTube the right way: where links are clickable, why Shorts differ, which videos fit and how to disclose them.
How to Put Affiliate Links in Your TikTok Bio
TikTok bio link rules for affiliates: who qualifies, the steps to put affiliate links in your TikTok bio, what to link to and how to disclose it.
Best Affiliate Programs for Creators: Amazon to AliExpress
The best affiliate programs for creators: how Amazon, Shopee, Mercado Livre and AliExpress compare, which pay the most, and how to pick your first one.
Strategy
Black Friday Affiliate Marketing: A 3-Week Plan for Creators
Black Friday affiliate marketing for creators: when to start, which products to pick, how to post deals people buy today and how to keep links up to date.
How Many Products Should an Affiliate Storefront Have?
How many products an affiliate storefront needs: 12 to 30 to launch, 4 to 12 per category, and when to add, cut or split. With limits per Zelect plan.
How to Make a Gift Guide with Affiliate Links
A gift guide with affiliate links works best for one recipient. Here's how to pick giftable products, write short entries, disclose and publish in time.
How to Convert Followers Into Buyers With a Storefront
How to convert followers into buyers: match each post to one product page, show real use, disclose clearly and track clicks to see what sells.
Affiliate Storefront SEO: What Helps Your Pages Get Found
Affiliate storefront SEO explained: what Zelect sets up for search engines, which fields you should write yourself and how to check if pages are indexed.
How to Get More Clicks on Your Link in Bio as an Affiliate
Get more clicks on your link in bio with a specific call to action, a page that matches your content and per-product click data. A practical affiliate guide.
Content Calendar for Affiliate Marketing: A Yearly Plan
Build a content calendar for affiliate marketing: the US retail dates to plan around, how early to prepare, what to post between peaks and how to review it.
Niches
Best Affiliate Niches for Creators (and How to Pick One)
The best affiliate niches for creators: beauty, fashion, home, tech, fitness, pets and more, with what sells in each and a 4-question test to pick yours.
Fashion Affiliate Marketing: A Practical Guide for Creators
Fashion affiliate marketing, step by step: pick a style lane, find programs, show honest sizing, disclose links and sort outfits so followers can shop.
Home Decor Affiliate Marketing: How to Earn From Your Space
Home decor affiliate marketing, step by step: pick a style or room, find programs, show products in your real space, disclose links and sort your picks.
Tech Affiliate Marketing: A Guide to the Gadgets Niche
Tech affiliate marketing for creators: choose a gadget sub-niche, find programs, handle changing prices, review honestly and build a storefront people trust.
Affiliate Marketing in the Beauty Niche: A Practical Guide
Affiliate marketing in the beauty niche, step by step: pick a sub-niche, find programs, make safe skincare claims, disclose links and organize your picks.
Zelect
Best Link in Bio for Affiliate Marketing: 5 Tools Compared
The best link in bio for affiliate marketing depends on what you share. Linktree, Beacons, Stan, Amazon's storefront and Zelect compared from official pages.
Linktree vs Storefront for Affiliates: A Fair Comparison
Linktree vs a storefront for affiliates: what Linktree does well, where a dedicated storefront like Zelect fits better, and how to choose or use both.
How to Choose a Storefront Theme: Classic, Minimal or Bold
How to choose a storefront theme in Zelect: what Classic, Minimal and Bold actually change, which fits your photos and niche, and how to test one.
How to Create an Affiliate Storefront, Step by Step
How to create an affiliate storefront: plan your categories, add products with photos, prices and your links, then share one URL. A step-by-step Zelect setup.