Key takeaways
- Start with the tools and products you already use and love.
- Check a company's footer for Affiliates or Partners, or just email and ask.
- Affiliate networks list hundreds of programs in one place.
- Prefer programs that pay fairly, fit your audience, and offer recurring commissions.
Transcript
The best affiliate income comes from promoting the right companies. So where do you actually find good programs? A few simple places. Start with the tools and products you already pay for. If you love them, check if they have an affiliate program. Warm recommendations convert best. Visit a company's website and scroll to the footer. Look for Affiliates, Partners, or Referral. No link? Just email and ask. Many say yes. You can also browse affiliate networks, marketplaces that list hundreds of programs in one place, with sign-up in a few clicks. Before you join, check three things: does it pay fairly, does it fit your audience, and is the product actually good. Skip anything you would not recommend for free. If you can, look for recurring commissions, especially with software, so one referral keeps paying you month after month. Pick a handful that fit, and go deep instead of wide. A few great programs beat a pile of random ones.