Many see affiliate marketing as simply an opportunity to make some quick cash. But I see it differently. For me, affiliate marketing, and specifically the Wealthy Affiliate (WA) program, is a path to creating a sustainable, long term and recurring income.

Tasks for this Lesson:

• Where to Find Your Affiliate Links
• Navigating the WA Affiliate Platform
• Exploring the Wealthy Affiliate Commission Structure
• Insights into the Las Vegas Incentive

We have been operating our affiliate program since 2005, have never missed a payment, and have paid out MANY of millions of dollars. Because our service here at Wealthy Affiliate is a recurring membership, this also means that as you start to generate revenue through the affiliate program here you are going to start to earn monthly recurring revenue…potentially forever.

I mean, who wouldn't want a source of earning that continues to pay month after month?

The first thing I want to discuss is the “commission structure”. These are the potential commissions that you can earn as a member, as you start to generate referrals, and as they start to upgrade.

Below is the commission schedule:

The focus of our affiliate program over the years has been to craft a plan that encourages growth, sustainability and mutual success. Your success is our success, and by creating an environment where you can thrive as an affiliate (and make lots of revenue), we can grow as a business.

It is a win/win scenario.

For instance, take the recurring commissions. With our affiliate program, every referral you make isn't just a one-time earning. Instead, we offer monthly and yearly recurring commissions from every Premium and Premium Plus+ member you introduce to the WA family.

The more people you bring in, the more your monthly income multiplies!

But it's not just about recurring commissions. Wealthy Affiliate rewards volume through an incentivized model, which essentially means that as you refer more, you have the potential to reach an exclusive Super Affiliate trip in Las Vegas (which I will be getting to). As your reach expands, so does the size of your pay check…and additional perks that come with that.

And there's yet another facet to promoting WA, and something that is an ongoing focus on our end - conversion rates. WA enjoys the most reputable company standing in the affiliate marketing industry, offering the most comprehensive service in the industry, at the most cost efficient price. This reputation translates into high conversion rates. Basically, with WA’s quality and reputation, your leads are more likely to convert into paying members, which ultimately means more money in your pocket.

The focus of our affiliate program and the broader commission structure is to ensure that everyone succeeds.

Now let’s have a look at how you can meet us in Las Vegas, the city of lights…and the home of our annual, super-exclusive, and “invite only” Super Affiliate Conference. But more about that in the next section...

The Las Vegas “Super Affiliate” Incentive. 300 Sales, You Are THERE!

Let’s juice things up a bit with something that is unique to the affiliate program at WA, and something that is absolutely worth building a business for — Las Vegas. This isn’t some random sweepstakes winning chance, this is an achievable goal that ANYONE can accomplish here and as you move through bootcamp and the build out of your website, your eyes should be fixated on this goal.

If you can make 300 sales in a calendar year (Jan 2024 - December 31st, 2024), you will get a full invite to Vegas, for an all-inclusive, ultra exclusive trip.

Sow what is included in this trip?:

• Airfare (from anywhere in the world)
• Luxurious 5-star Accommodation
• Entertainment tailored to offer a lavish experience
• Culinary experiences to write home about
• 3 days of round table meetings with some of the greatest affiliate minds in the world
• Exclusive WA Swag (it’s different every year)
• Private Meeting With Kyle & Carson
• Exclusive Tools and Beta Platform Access
• New High Value Bonuses Coming in January

This trip is literally worth $10,000+, and the networking that you are able to do, and the insights that we share could be worth $100,000’s (if not millions to your business).

What is it worth to you to work your butt off in the year ahead to make it to Vegas? Get there…you are just as capable as anyone!

This incentive underpins the ethos of Wealthy Affiliate—it's a learning journey. Along with the city’s bright lights, sights and sounds, you get exclusive sessions and training from the WA top brass.

These gatherings provide priceless networking opportunities. This is where you can converse with fellow Super Affiliates, exchange strategic ideas, and learn from their wisdom, join in on our discussions, have a few laughs, and frankly, build some lifelong friendships.

Set your sights on this referral target, and pack your bags… Las Vegas is in YOUR future.

Next let’s talk affiliate links, and linking strategies.

Why Technique Trumps with Your Affiliate Links

Let’s get to one of the most important aspects of your affiliate marketing campaigns, your affiliate link. This is the unique identifier (and unique link) that is given to you when you join Wealthy Affiliate, that allows you to promote Wealthy Affiliate and earn “tracked” commissions.

To get your affiliate link, there are a few ways this can be accomplished here at WA. The easiest way to capture it is from the main menu "$" icon, and you will see your affiliate link within that menu.

You can also get your affiliate links from the links and tracking page where you can create more sophisticated tracking links.

You can share your affiliate link right way, sharing this link with friends, family, business acquaintances and basically anyone that you know that would be interested in building a business online, doing something they love…and doing so within the top platform in the world that can help them do this.

If you are going to share your affiliate link with others, remember to educate. Before you share your affiliate link, make sure your audience knows the ins and outs of Wealthy Affiliate. Because an informed lead is always more likely to convert to a satisfied Premium/Premium Plus+ member

In summary, successful use of your affiliate links is not about spamming the world, but about providing ongoing value to your audience. Do that, and you will see your first of many commissions start to come in…

Got all that? Great! Now, let's bring this home...

Sky's Not the Limit, It's Just the Beginning…

What we've walked through today isn't just a structure or incentive outline, nor a few simple techniques. We have introduced you to the affiliate platform and tools available to you here within the WA Affiliate Program.

With the unique elements of the Wealthy Affiliate program, you're joining forces with a network that believes in, supports, and rewards your commitment and hard work.

To quote a famous saying, 'If the plan doesn't work, change the plan, but never the goal.'

The goal is a full time business, and the goal is getting you down in Vegas next year. Let’s make it happen!

Tasks for this Lesson:

• Where to Find Your Affiliate Links
• Navigating the WA Affiliate Platform
• Exploring the Wealthy Affiliate Commission Structure
• Insights into the Las Vegas Incentive