{"id":2171,"date":"2021-08-15T21:14:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-15T21:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/?p=2171"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:31:02","slug":"affiliate-marketing-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/affiliate-marketing-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Affiliate marketing UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Affiliate Marketing?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate marketing is a type of marketing where you are paid a commission for promoting someone else\u2019s product, service, or business. You act as a salesperson for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someone makes a purchase after visiting the site through your affiliate link, you get a commission. Many companies around the world, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/matched-betting\/more\/affiliates-programme\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OddsMonkey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, use affiliate marketers to provide more avenues for potential users to find the website.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve set up your content, affiliate marketing can be a relatively passive income stream. You will need to monitor things, though, to ensure your efforts are optimised and send as many leads as possible, similar to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/sell-etsy-setting-etsy-shop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">setting up an Etsy shop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does Affiliate Marketing Work?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate marketing is a combination of content, sales, and tracking. There\u2019s a lot that goes into becoming a successful affiliate. We\u2019ll briefly examine what that means for you in more detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, here\u2019s a quick rundown of how affiliate marketing works from a tech point of view:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business is offering an affiliate program. They use affiliate management software to keep track of things and set their terms, including commission on sales.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An affiliate joins the program, and the software generates a unique link or code for them to promote.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The affiliate creates and shares content to encourage visitors to click on their affiliate link.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a visitor does click, cookies are generated. Cookies are small pieces of data which are created when a user visits a website. They are placed on the user\u2019s device and then track movements which are related to that visit. That includes any future purchasing decisions\u2026Cookies usually remain on a device for 30 days but can be cleared by the user.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the click does lead to a purchase, the visitor becomes a customer. This is tracked by the cookies, and the information is relayed back to the business.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conversion is recorded by the software, and the business pays the commission to the affiliate.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve looked at how affiliate marketing works from a tech perspective let\u2019s look at what you need to do. And the work you\u2019ll have to put in to be successful.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Become An Affiliate Marketer In The UK<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><b>Choose a Niche<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do your interests lie? Some affiliate marketers find that they have more success if they stick to one area.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, If you&#8217;re wondering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/how-to-become-a-photographer-uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to become a photographer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you would only affiliate with camera-related businesses. Within that, there could be a few different affiliate opportunities. For example, look for companies that provide printing services, cameras, and camera accessories.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of niches to choose from. Depending on your interests, you could look at tech, Service as a Service, or book-selling businesses and find out more about their affiliate offerings.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Find Affiliate Programmes to Join<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your research when it comes to choosing an affiliate marketing UK programme to join. Terms can vastly differ between different affiliate schemes, so finding one(s) that work for you is important. Once you\u2019re happy with details such as the commission amount, payout terms, and payment date, it\u2019s time to join.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll take a look at some of the better affiliate providers and the fees involved a little later on in the article.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Create a Shop Window<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you plan to get customers to buy the products or services you\u2019re affiliated to?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is usually done in the form of creating your own website or using an existing platform.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Website<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites can take many forms. For example, a website can house written content, video, other media, a shop or all of the above. With a website, you can be a blogger, vlogger, review site, or e-commerce site. Or, again, all of the above.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t know anything about web development or how to build a website from scratch; you won\u2019t need to. There are lots of web-building services which offer templates, advice, or walk you through the whole process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squarespace, for example, lets you create a site using pre-built templates and drag-and-drop elements. Interestingly, Squarespace has a very active affiliate marketing program. For instance, if you\u2019re a regular listener of podcasts, you\u2019re bound to have heard an advert for someone promoting the service.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main benefits of building your own website as an affiliate marketer is that you have control over everything on there, a key skill for many side hustle ideas out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add affiliate links wherever you want. Although, do try to keep them with relevant content. That way, visitors are more likely to value your opinion, trust your motives, and ultimately be persuaded to click your link.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><b>Existing Platform<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people choose to avoid having their own website altogether. Instead, they use an existing platform. This could be as a vlogger, where you upload videos to YouTube or a similar video streaming platform. This option lets you include your affiliate links in a caption or onscreen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you choose to go down this route, you risk having your content taken down or blocked. There are different reasons why this could happen, such as copyright infringement if you use a certain song or affiliate links that may not be allowed. You may also be required to highlight the fact that you are sharing an affiliate link.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The point is that you aren\u2019t in complete control of your content and this can be a major problem for an affiliate marketer.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a platform is important. For example, if you choose Instagram, be aware that links in captions aren\u2019t clickable. So if you create a post and include your affiliate link in the caption, people who want to use it will have to copy and paste it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about how many friction points there are! Someone would have to really want the product to go to the trouble. This could cause you to lose out on potential commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a workaround for this problem.\u00a0 You can find out more in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/embedsocial.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-link-on-instagram\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embed Social posting links on instagram article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s really important to choose the right platform for your affiliate marketing venture.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Create Great Content<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where your creativity comes in handy. However, don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t think you\u2019ve got prior experience because there are so many tutorials and templates out there. Content comes in many forms:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written copy in long or short form (e.g. captions or reviews)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photos<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video (e.g., unboxing or reviews)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audio (e.g., podcasts)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media posts.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s up to you to find the best content form to fit both you and your target audience. For example, people who prefer to watch videos before making a purchasing decision aren\u2019t necessarily going to want to read a 5000-word review. They might well sit through an 8-minute video, though. But also, they might not. A maximum of 2 minutes might be enough to persuade them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to try a few things, do your research, and keep an eye on your analytics to see what works best. It is possible to gain more income from the content you are creating and write reviews for money!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Drive Traffic to your Affiliate Site<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing experience would be beneficial at this point but don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t think that\u2019s where your skills lie. There are lots of websites out there that can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An \u2018easy\u2019 way in would be to find interested parties on social media and build a following that way. However, this adds a step to the conversion process, which could be a problem.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to drive traffic to your site is through top SEO. Search engine optimisation takes into consideration both content quality and technical aspects of your site, such as loading speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By improving the quality of your site and content, you can attract a higher number and \u2018better\u2019 quality of visitors. \u2018Better\u2019, in this instance, would refer to someone who is more likely to click on your affiliate link and become a customer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid advertising on search engines and social media platforms can also help you target the right kind of traffic. Use Google Ads to bid on relevant keywords and show adverts for your website to your target audience. Whereas people focusing on organic search aim to sit in the first position of Google results, those doing paid sit above this.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide what works for you by setting up tracking and then analysing the results. As an affiliate marketer, this should be an ongoing part of your process.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Get Clicks on your Affiliate Links<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve attracted traffic to your site, it\u2019s time to get as many clicks on your affiliate links as possible. The more clicks you get, the more potential there is for people to make a purchase once they get to the business\u2019 site.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin.com\/us\/how-to-use-awin\/how-to-use-affiliate-marketing-to-drive-low-cost-conversions-for-your-brand\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Awin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the average conversion rate in the affiliate marketing industry ranges from 0.5% to 1%. So if you take that as a benchmark, you can get a quick idea of how well your affiliate site is performing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To calculate your conversion rate: conversions \u00f7 visits x 100%. You are hoping for 2 conversions to take place: affiliate clicks and then the purchase (which triggers your commission payment). Only one of those takes place on your site. However, you can track page visits vs link clicks and find your conversion rate. Depending on the software used by the affiliate programme you\u2019re part of, you may see the metrics around people who come via your link v. sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how do you do that? Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) is where you perform tests on aspects of your site and the user experience. For example, what works best regarding your site\u2019s CTA (call to action) buttons? Think and test things like shape, colour, size, copy, etc. However, that\u2019s just one example, and CRO is so much more than just split or A\/B testing, so take a look at that in more detail.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Convert Clicks to Sales<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a tricky part of the process but an important one too. In a way, your job is already done by the time the visitor clicks your affiliate link.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about it in terms of the AIDA (Awareness, Interest, Desire and Action) model:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab attention,<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pique Interest,<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel Desire for the product or service,<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage the Action of clicking.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens once people leave your site is out of your hands, right? In a way, yes. For example, if the site of the business you\u2019re affiliating for is clunky or confusing, chances are that the lead you worked so hard to send their way will leave without making a purchase. Worst case scenario. However, if your sales pitch was immense, you might have encouraged them to make the purchase despite any problems they encountered. The best case scenario would be for you to do a great job sending leads through and for those leads to have a seamless journey through to \u2018customer\u2019.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to foster that outcome would be to thoroughly vet the business\u2019 site before you become an affiliate. Are you happy with the content there? Or the user experience? If not, why not? As much as they can question your value as an affiliate, you should be doing the same.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once someone has used your affiliate link, you won\u2019t know if they convert unless you get a commission payment on the next payment date. And you most likely won\u2019t know which particular click led to the conversion. However, if you have hot maps and button tracking, you should have some insight into what is working in your affiliate content. Depending on the software the company you affiliate for is using, you may have access to a data dashboard. See what is generating the greatest amount of traffic, clicks, and, ultimately, sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Are The Best Affiliate Programmes?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s up to you to do your own research in order to find the best affiliate program. You need to find programs that fit you and your niche. What would you feel comfortable promoting? That\u2019s something only you know; check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/interview-instagram-tips-successful-influencer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interview with an Instagram influencer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to hear their story on promoting brands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some examples of affiliate marketing programs from some well-known brands.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>Amazon Associates<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the largest affiliate marketing programs in the world, and content creators can submit their website or mobile app for review.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If accepted, you can earn up to 12% for promoting over one million qualifying products. One interesting thing about this program is that when you use your Amazon affiliate link, you get credit for any product the user purchases in that session. It doesn\u2019t have to be the product you shared.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon also has the Amazon Influencer Program for people who have an established social media following.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission: 12% of qualifying purchases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>NordVPN<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NordVPN is a virtual private network service developed by NordSecurity. Once you\u2019ve signed up and been approved for the affiliate program, you\u2019ll get promo material and a dedicated account manager to help you convert visitors.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission: The commission you earn depends on the type of subscription plan that the person you refer chooses. For example, on a single-month offer, you would get 100% on a new sign-up and 30% on a renewal. On a 1 year offer, you\u2019d receive a 40% commission on a new sign-up and 30% on a renewal.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Shopify<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an e-commerce website builder, and the affiliate program is open to everyone from entrepreneurs to content creators. Shopify affiliates earn a commission on each new merchant that signs up for a paid Shopify plan through their affiliate link.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission: $150 for each successful merchant you refer that signs up for a paid plan.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify also run an affiliate scheme for apps where affiliates can earn up to 80% of revenue from sales made through the Shopify app.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>TopCashback<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TopCashback offers cashback on purchases made to any of the 6,000+ retailers featured on their site. If you are accepted to TopCashback\u2019s affiliate program, you will earn a commission on a \u2018Cost Per Activation\u2019 basis.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average affiliate earns over \u00a3300 a year.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that you will receive payment when someone signs up to TopCashback and makes their first eligible cashback transaction after using your affiliate link.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>TripAdvisor<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TripAdvisor is a travel review, price comparison, and booking site.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a member of their affiliate program, you can earn at least 50% commission. Send visitors to TripAdvisor via your affiliate link, and if they click out to one of TA\u2019s hotel booking partners within 14 days, you will receive payment.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commission: A minimum of 50%.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate Marketing FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><b>Is Affiliate Marketing Easy?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not something that\u2019s going to earn money straight away. There\u2019s a lot of work involved. At least if you want to do things \u2018properly\u2019. And especially if you\u2019re not a social media influencer with millions of followers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking at growing a social media following, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/how-to-be-a-youtuber\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to be a YouTuber guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You need to be prepared to lay a decent foundation in terms of building a site, an audience, and a level of trust. And you\u2019ll need to produce and update content in order to stay relevant and at the forefront of people\u2019s searches. This all takes time and effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, depending on your interests and skills, the elements that go into being a successful affiliate marketer may come easily to you. Once you\u2019re set up and seeing a return, it can become somewhat of a passive income stream.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Can Affiliate Marketing Make You Rich?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side hustles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s always someone claiming to make thousands of pounds a second. In comparison, some people are happy to have a steady trickle coming in alongside their main source of income.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Glass Door, the national average salary for affiliate marketing UK is \u00a328,225.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some affiliate marketers do this as their main career, whereas others do it as a side hustle.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However you decide to approach affiliate marketing, other factors come into play when looking at if it can make you rich, such as the value of commission offered as part of the affiliate programme or the number of sales you facilitate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for more ways to make money, a good idea could be to look into Cash for Clothes websites and services available to use.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Do You Have To Pay Taxes?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate marketing UK tax information states that you will need to complete a self-assessment form if you are earning over \u00a31,000 from self-employment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UK tax year runs from April to April; if you miss the deadline for self-assessment declaration, you could receive a fine. Check the HMRC site for more information.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Is Affiliate Marketing Legit?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate marketing in the UK is a legitimate and real way to make money online. However, beware of scams. The main way to do this is to research companies properly and only affiliate with brands you know and trust.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate Marketing Vs Other Marketing Types<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a quick look at how affiliate marketing compares to referral marketing and influencer marketing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>What Are They?<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><b>Affiliate Marketing<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where you act as a brand advocate and send customers to a business in return for a flat fee or commission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Referral Marketing<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current customers are rewarded for encouraging friends and family to try a product\/service via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/refer-a-friend\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refer a friend schemes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><b>Influencer Marketing<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An online influencer collaborates with a brand to talk about one of its products or services.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Similarities<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these types of marketing reward people for promoting a business service and\/or products to other people. The idea is that if someone trusts a business or brand enough to advertise with them, they must be worth a look.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate, referral, and influencer marketing advertise brands in return for a reward.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Spreading the Word<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to sharing an affiliate link or referral code, all three are relatively simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affiliate marketers generally sit links within the long-form copy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referral marketing is possibly the easiest to share as it\u2019s usually just a word that you tell to friends and family. You don\u2019t have to faff around with complicated URLs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the influencer\u2019s arrangement, they will similarly have a code or link to share with people.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Rewards<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rewards can vary from commission or cashback to discounts or free products.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an affiliate marketer, you\u2019ll most likely be looking to earn money, so make sure you choose something with the \u2018right\u2019 reward for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Relationship with the Audience<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main aim of everyone in marketing should be to build some sort of relationship with their audience. Through the content you create, you\u2019re trying to teach them something they didn\u2019t know before. Or you want to share something with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out of the three, referral marketers possibly have the closest relationship with their audience because they usually recommend things to friends and family. Therefore the trust level is already quite high, and it can be easier for them to build a strong customer base more quickly.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>Customer Loyalty<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, referral marketers possibly \u2018win\u2019 in this area too. However, it\u2019s because they\u2019re generally marketing to people they already know. Because of this, there\u2019s more chance of customers sticking around. And perhaps even becoming repeat customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In affiliate and influencer marketing, the trust level isn\u2019t as high, so there\u2019s a higher possibility of sales not taking place or customers drifting away over time. Also, people are perhaps more likely to use a code given to them by a close contact as opposed to remembering to use a specific URL.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other Ways To Make Money Online<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OddsMonkey is a matched betting site, and Premium members can join the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/matched-betting\/more\/affiliates-programme\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OddsMonkey affiliate program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll receive a 50% share of net revenue every time a member that you refer pays for monthly or annual Premium access.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about how matched betting works. It\u2019s an online money-making technique that allows you to make a profit from the free promotional bets offered by bookmakers. Because you bet on and cover all potential outcomes, the only way you can lose money is if you make a mistake. Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/matched-betting\/what-is-matched-betting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018What is matched betting?\u2019 guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out what you need to do to get started.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate marketing is a type of marketing where you are paid a commission for promoting someone else\u2019s product, service, or business. 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