This can be achieved through web content, social media, or a product integration. The affiliate gets a unique link (an "affiliate link") from which clicks can be tracked -- typically using cookies.
You will often come across the terms "cookie length" or "cookie life", which simply define how long the cookie will be tracking the user's online activity.
For example, if a cookie has a 30-day life, your referral needs to make a purchase within 30-days of clicking your affiliate link in order for you to get paid -- otherwise the lead will no longer be trackable.
There are many different types of affiliate programs, ranging from online courses to website builders to marketing and business affiliates.
Below are the high paying affiliate programs you should join.
PeerFly
Peerfly is one of the top CPA affiliate Networks out there with high-quality affiliate offers that can make you fast money. The best part about Peerfly is that they accept publishers from any part of the world. (Publisher is a term used for ‘affiliates’ in affiliate marketing terminologies)
However, they are very sensitive about how you promote their offers. Sharing their affiliate links on social media anyhow may get your account block because they are so much against spamming.
Equally interesting about Peerfly is that they have several offers like downloads that can get you paid easily. All your referral needs to do is download for free and you’ll get paid for that.
You don’t have to worry about getting paid with Peerfly. They do a direct transfer to your local bank account and also pay via Payoneer.
Commission Junction
Commission Junction is another affiliate network you can get started within Nigeria. But CJ is quite different from PeerFly. Once you’ve created an account with CJ you’ll need to individually request for affiliate offers you want to promote on the network from other Merchant. (Merchant is the owner of the products an affiliate promotes)
Some can be choosy and some can accept you immediately. But it’s overall usually easy to get accepted. There are various offers on Cj like digital products and physical products that can make you fast income too.
I’ve promoted their offers and have had some sales with them too. And you should know they pay directly to your bank account via direct transfer!
Shopify Affiliate
Shopify is an e-commerce website builder for creating an online store. Their affiliate program pays up to N700,000 ($2000) per single sign-up you refer to create a store with them. Crazy isn’t it?
However, don’t get carried away with the big figure as you going to need a lot of work to get that. Their basic payout is $58 per customer you sent their way to create a store with them. The downside to Shopify affiliate is that they only pay out via PayPal. But accepts affiliate from any part of the world.
But if you were able to promote their biggest package of $2000 you can get paid through wire transfer. While signing up you’ll be asked some certain questions on how to promote them if you give them the right answer you’ll be approved the following day.
Amazon Associates
You’ve probably heard the name amazon before because this is practically the biggest network. They virtually have tons of products to promote around any niche. They accept Nigerians and they equally do a direct transfer.
The downside to Amazon associate is that their commission is crazily low just like the popular Jumia in Nigeria. Another thing is, you must have a website and a reasonable amount of traffic to be successful with amazon associates.
If you’re looking for affiliate networks that pay crazily then Amazon shouldn’t be your go to. Except you have a niche blog around Amazon products and equally with high traffic.
Luno Affiliate Program
Luno affiliate program is also similar to Binance exchange, in fact, they pretty much do the same thing. The difference is that binance is actually bigger than Luno. However, with Luno, you can withdraw your bitcoin into cash and send directly to your bank account.
Luno is majorly known for buying of bitcoin with credit cards. They make it easy to buy bitcoin, ethereum and bitcoin cash easily with your credit. The downside to their affiliate program is the fact that their commission is very low. They pay just 200 Naira per referral and you’re paid via bitcoin.
You can cash out directly to your bank account from Luno.
Fiverr Affiliate Program
Fiverr is a large community for freelancers. Chances are you’ve heard about it before and the most popular ways to make money through fiverr is by offering your service. But for those that don’t have any service to offer they can also make money via the fiverr affiliate program.
Basically, fiverr connect people in need of service with those offering it. The service they render includes web development, content writing, SEO, SMM etc. For every referral you bring to get service on fiverr will earn you a commission.
Jumia Affiliate
I think everybody should be familiar with Jumia already since its home-based. Just like amazon, their commission is stupidly low. But the bright side is you don’t need a website to apply. You can sign-up now and get accepted immediately it’s easy to sign-up.
However, just because their commission is low doesn’t mean you can’t make some incomes with Jumia. In fact, I’ve listed other ways you can make money with Jumia here.
The secret to Jumia affiliate is that you need to build a whole website for that. Then work on getting massive traffics. It’s until then you can make a reasonable success with Jumia affiliate marketing. They also pay directly to your bank account.
There are many others. Commission Junction (CJ) contain many of them. So by being a member of CJ, you will be exposed to high paying affiliate programs all over the world. They can wire your earnings directly to your bank account.
