<b>Q: Where do I actually find good affiliates to recruit?</b>

<b>Q: Where do I actually find good affiliates to recruit?</b>

Stop waiting for them to apply and go to where your buyers already are. The best partners rarely fill out application forms; they're busy running their own traffic.

Productive sources, roughly in order:

— Your own customers. People who already love your product convert best; pitch your program in post-purchase emails
— Who already ranks for your category and 'best [category]' / review terms. Those publishers monetize with affiliate links by definition
— Niche communities and creators with engaged audiences in your vertical
— Competitor comparison content (the author is open to promoting your space)
— Existing partners' referrals, incentivized with a small finder's bonus

Reach out individually with a specific reason and your best offer, not a copy-paste blast.

Caveat: recruiting is slow, relationship work, not a numbers game. Ten well-chosen partners you personally onboard will out-earn five hundred who auto-signed up and went dormant. Resource it accordingly.

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