Getting Started as an Affiliate
Affilync connects you with brands looking for affiliates to drive traffic, leads, and sales. Earn commissions by promoting campaigns through tracking links.
How It Works
- Sign up at app.affilync.com/signup/affiliate.
- Complete your profile -- add your website, social channels, and audience info.
- Browse campaigns -- find offers in the marketplace that match your niche.
- Apply -- submit an application to join a campaign.
- Generate links -- once approved, create unique tracking links.
- Promote -- share links on your website, social media, email, or ads.
- Earn -- track clicks, conversions, and commissions in real-time.
Your Dashboard
After logging in, the affiliate dashboard shows:
| Section | What You See |
|---|---|
| Overview | Today's clicks, conversions, and earnings at a glance |
| Campaigns | Your active campaigns with quick-access link generators |
| Analytics | Detailed click and conversion data with charts |
| Earnings | Commission history, pending payouts, and payment settings |
| Links | All your tracking links with performance data |
| AI Tools | AI assistant and content wizard |
Complete Your Profile
A complete profile increases your approval rate:
- Website URL -- your primary traffic source.
- Traffic sources -- SEO, paid ads, social media, email, etc.
- Monthly traffic -- estimated visitors per month.
- Niche -- your area of expertise (health, finance, SaaS, etc.).
- Bio -- a short pitch for why brands should work with you.
Go to Settings > Profile to update.
Key Concepts
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| EPC | Earnings per click -- your average revenue per click |
| Conversion | A completed action (sale, lead, or call) |
| Cookie window | How long after a click you can earn credit for a conversion |
| Sub-ID | A custom tag you add to links for your own tracking |
| Payout threshold | Minimum earnings before a payout is triggered |
What You Need to Succeed
- A way to drive traffic (website, social following, email list, or ad budget).
- An understanding of your audience and what products resonate with them.
- Consistency -- the best affiliates test, optimize, and scale.