Affiliate marketing guides

How to promote software as an affiliate, choose programs that pay recurring commissions, and grow a SaaS affiliate program. 14 guides, based on the real programs listed on AffiDex.

• How to Make Money on YouTube with Affiliate Marketing (Before Monetization)

  Earn from YouTube without the Partner Program: channel types that fit affiliate links, how to pick software programs, disclosure and a 90-day plan.

  October 25, 2026

• Is This Affiliate Program Legit? How to Know If It Actually Pays

  A checklist to vet an affiliate program before you promote it: tracking, payout terms, holding periods, hidden rules, red flags and a small test.

  October 25, 2026

• Lifetime Recurring Affiliate Programs: SaaS That Pays You for Life

  Lifetime vs limited recurring commissions explained, plus SaaS affiliate programs that pay for as long as the customer stays subscribed.

  October 25, 2026

• How to Promote Affiliate Links in a Newsletter (Without Losing Readers)

  Five ways to place affiliate links in a newsletter, how to write recommendations readers act on, and which SaaS programs pay best for email audiences.

  October 24, 2026

• How to Promote Affiliate Links on TikTok (Without a Clickable Link)

  Can you use affiliate links on TikTok? Where your link can go, the short-form formats that drive software signups, and which SaaS programs fit.

  October 17, 2026

• How to Promote Affiliate Links on YouTube (SaaS & Software Guide)

  Where to put affiliate links on YouTube and Shorts, the video formats that convert for software, and how to pick SaaS programs that pay recurring.

  October 10, 2026

• Best SaaS Directories to Submit Your Startup (2026 List)

  The SaaS directories worth submitting to in 2026: launch platforms, review sites, AI and affiliate directories, plus how to get the most out of each listing.

  October 6, 2026

• Affiliate Recruitment for SaaS: How to Recruit Affiliates for Free

  How to recruit affiliates for your SaaS for free: who to target, where to find them, what to say in your outreach, and how to keep them promoting.

  October 6, 2026

• SaaS Affiliate Marketing: How to Make Money Promoting Software (2026 Guide)

  How SaaS affiliate marketing works, how to pick recurring programs worth promoting, the best channels, a 30-day plan and realistic earnings.

  October 3, 2026

• How to Find Affiliates for Your SaaS Product

  Where to find affiliates for your software, how to reach out without being ignored, and how to turn sign-ups into affiliates who actually promote you.

  October 3, 2026

• SaaS Backlinks: 10 Ways to Get Links to Your SaaS

  Ten practical ways to earn backlinks for a SaaS, from directories and integrations to comparison pages, free tools and original data, plus what to avoid.

  October 3, 2026

• High-Ticket Affiliate Marketing: Programs, Niches & Strategies

  Discover the best high-ticket affiliate programs in SaaS and AI. Compare commissions, cookie durations and payouts, plus the niches that earn the most.

  October 1, 2026

• Highest Paying Affiliate Programs for Maximum Revenue

  Explore the highest paying affiliate programs, understanding commission structures, cookie durations, and reliable payout methods to maximize your affiliate marketing income.

  August 28, 2026

• Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners: A Data-Driven Guide

  Discover the best affiliate programs for beginners, focusing on high-commission SaaS tools with clear payout methods and supportive structures.

  August 28, 2026