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Affiliate Marketing Setup

Affiliate Marketing Setup

Set up affiliate links the right way: pick programs that suit your audience, place links where they help, disclose them clearly and track which recommendations work.

Starting from 170 credits Choose your skill level
  • 4 skill levels
  • Category: Monetization Techniques
  • Each level is unlocked separately with credits
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Levels are unlocked with credits from your account balance. You can buy more credits whenever you need them.

About this e-learning material

Affiliate marketing lets creators earn a commission when followers buy through a personal link. It works best when recommendations are genuine and the setup behind them is organised, so links are easy to find, clearly disclosed and measured.

What this material covers
• How affiliate programs and commission structures generally work
• Choosing products you would recommend anyway
• Placing links in bios, descriptions, stories and link pages
• Writing honest affiliate disclosures
• Tracking clicks and conversions to see what your audience values

Who it is for
Creators who want to add affiliate income alongside their content, and anyone who has signed up to programs but never organised how they use them.

Use the steps here to build a simple affiliate setup you can review and adjust as your content changes.

Choose your skill level

Each level is unlocked separately with credits

  • Beginner

    170 credits

    • What you will learn

      You will study key terms such as commission, cookie window and conversion, how affiliate programs are usually structured, and how to choose products you would genuinely recommend. Writing a clear, honest disclosure is introduced with simple examples.

    • Purpose of this level

      Designed for creators who are new to affiliate marketing, this level explains how affiliate links and commissions work in plain terms. It helps you understand the basics before signing up to any program.

    • Expected outcome

      You should be able to explain how an affiliate program works and select a few products that genuinely fit your content. You will also be ready to write a basic, honest disclosure for your first affiliate link.

  • Intermediate

    490 credits

    • What you will learn

      You will work on placing links in bios, video descriptions, stories and link pages, creating content that introduces products naturally and grouping recommendations by theme. Solving common issues, such as links that get clicks but few purchases, is also covered.

    • Purpose of this level

      Intended for creators who already have a few affiliate links, this level helps you organise them so followers can actually find and use them. The focus is on placing links well and connecting them to your everyday content.

    • Expected outcome

      By the end of this level, you should be able to build an organised affiliate setup across your main channels. You will be better prepared to create content that recommends products honestly and clearly.

  • Advanced

    750 credits

    • What you will learn

      You will study tracking clicks and conversions by link and platform, comparing programs on terms and reliability, and building evergreen content such as reviews and comparison guides. Managing many links without confusing your audience is also explored.

    • Purpose of this level

      This level is for creators running affiliate links across several platforms and programs who want clearer insight into what works. It focuses on tracking, comparison and combining affiliate content with other formats.

    • Expected outcome

      You should be able to read your affiliate data and decide which products and programs deserve more of your focus. You will be ready to plan review and comparison content that stays useful long after it is published.

  • Expert

    1,060 credits

    • What you will learn

      You will explore building affiliate systems around content libraries, negotiating improved terms with brands, handling program changes and deciding when affiliate content could weaken credibility. Reviewing the whole setup on a regular cycle is also covered.

    • Purpose of this level

      Created for experienced creators who treat affiliate marketing as a core part of their business, this level examines long-term strategy and the trade-offs behind it. It suits those balancing affiliate income with sponsorships and audience trust.

    • Expected outcome

      By the end of this level, you should be able to design an affiliate strategy that fits your wider business and protects your reputation. You will be better prepared to adapt calmly when programs or platforms change.