900+ Affiliate Marketing Statistics and Trends 2023

Today, we’re rounding up the best affiliate marketing statistics for 2023 your business must know to create a powerful affiliate strategy to boost your marketing strategy.

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General Affiliate Marketing Statistics 2023

Affiliate Marketing Demographic Statistics 2023

1. 57.44% of all affiliate marketers are based in the US ( $4.5B ).

2. In the USA, 74% of online buyers check numerous affiliate websites before making a buying decision. 
3. 61% of the Australian affiliate market applies the last-click attribution model.
4. 42.97% of affiliate marketers are female.

5. 9.71% of all affiliate marketers are based in Canada.
6. 1.85% of all affiliate marketers are based in India.
7. 31.86% of all affiliate marketers are 35 to 44 years old.
8. the second top age group is 25-34 (28%), followed by 45-54 (22%), 55-64 (9%), 18-24 (5%), 65 or above (3%).
9. 33.67% of affiliate marketing experts are unmarried, and 11.01% widowed or divorced.
10. 62.35% of affiliate marketers have children.
11. 63.83% of all affiliate marketers’ primary traffic target is the US.
12. 75% of the Australian affiliate market is owned by one affiliate network called the Commission Factory.

The Global Growth of Affiliate Marketing in 9 Countries:

Affiliate Marketing Industry Statistics 2023

13. Affiliate Marketing Total spending in 2023 is estimated to be around $10 billion, and this growth trend is likely to continue in the following years.

14. 95% of affiliate marketers fail and quit.
15. 16% of all digital media earnings come from affiliate marketing.
16. 18.5% of marketers say that the top factor for choosing an affiliate program is relevancy.
17. 37% of online shoppers who have made their first purchase since April 2020 did it through an affiliate channel.
18. 40% of marketers consider affiliate marketing a valuable customer acquisition method.
19. 40% of all digital marketers believe affiliate marketing to be a crucial skill to learn and master.
20. 45% of content creators believe affiliate marketing to be a trusted method for earning, as it never affects the website’s user experience (UI).
21. 45% of millennials use voice assistants to purchase any products.
22. 50% of publishers with less than 5,000 UMVs say that affiliate marketing is their No. 1 revenue driver. Among them, 9% generated over $50,000.
23. 55% of consumers look at product reviews via video content. So, using videos can be a powerful method to promote affiliate products.
24. 56% of online shoppers visit Amazon before any other online shop.
25. 63.7% of affiliate marketers spend more than $500 before earning anything from their affiliate marketing efforts.
26. 65% of CFOs planned to invest into affiliate marketing more since the pandemic started.
27. 65% said a top benefit is that it drives additional revenue. While big publishers with more than 100,000 unique monthly views (UMV) generate revenue through display ads.
28. 67.32% of affiliate marketers use social media to connect with potential customers.
29. 71% of advertisers have a “join our affiliate network” button on their website to recruit new affiliates.
30. 74% of U.S. online shoppers check multiple affiliate websites.
31. 75% of Zen-G and Millennials customers follow and read reviews on social media platforms to purchase their interested products.
32. 76% Of Publishers Say Affiliate Marketing Makes Monetizing Their Websites Hassle-Free
33. 81% of all brands have affiliate programs, so you have plenty of room to break in.
34. 80% of customers follow influencers before making a buying decision.
35. 50% of shoppers come with digital coupons when shopping in-store.
36. Affiliate marketers target Gen Z customers 16 to 24 years old, as they use social media and search engines.
37. Affiliate marketing generates 5% to 25% of online sales for big brands

38. Affiliate marketing statistics further show that there was a 150% increase in the number of Amazon’s affiliate program publishers that applied in July 2020.
39. Affiliate markets need to spend no money on joining any affiliate program. But they should have authentic websites with legit content.
40. Affiliates also get a maximum of $1500 for every enterprise customer.
41. You can learn and master the skills to be a successful affiliate marketer at home.
42. Although the number may fall short of the 20% generated from paid searches, it almost equals sales driven by other marketing channels, such as email marketing.
43. Amazon offers between 1 and 10 percent commissions.
44. Around 7.5% of retailers’ digital spend is on affiliate marketing.
45. BigCommerce pays affiliate members a 200% commission for the client’s monthly payout.
46. Building an email list is an essential strategy for an affiliate marketer, as every email subscriber is worth an average of $1/month.
47. Content produced by affiliate marketers has increased by 175% in the last few years.
48. Convert Kit, an email marketing software, offers a recurring 30% of commission every month to every affiliate.
49. Cost per action (CPA) is the most frequently used payment model for affiliate networks
50. Currently, affiliate marketers focus on TikTok rather than Facebook for organic traffic. Also, some are going for paid advertisements.
51. Customers mainly use Pinterest and YouTube platforms for purchasing products.
52. Finch Sells, Missy Ward, Shawn Collins, Zac Johnson, Ian Fernando John Chow, Kirsty McCubbin, and Andrew Payne are the top affiliate marketer in the world.
53. For each dollar British firms invested in affiliate marketing, they got $16 back.
54. Fraud losses for advertisers are projected to reach $100 billion by 2023.
55. In this post COVID-19 era, affiliate marketing accounts for around 16% of all online orders received by ecommerce players.
56. Influencers who publish creative, valuable content are likely to get more affiliate sales than average content creators.
57. Marketers Are Expected To Lose $1.4 Billion To Affiliate Marketing Fraud In 2022.
58. Most affiliate marketers struggle because they choose the wrong niche and target the wrong keywords and audience.
59. Only 10% of affiliates make up 90% of sales.
60. Potential customers likely to purchase products from your blog always search with long queries.
61. Some highly paid affiliate programs reward affiliate marketers $50,000 in a single conversion (Gold IRA).
62. Some Marketing Affiliate Networks Have More Than 100,000 Affiliates.
63. The average monthly budget for running an intermediate-level affiliate program amounts to $3,500, including costs of traffic and online tools.
64. Quora is also one of the best social media platforms for affiliate marketers as they can directly paste affiliate links on their posts.
65. To succeed in affiliate marketing, you have to invest at least 16 productive hours every week for content creation, SEO, and maintaining your website.

Top Marketer’s Affiliate Networks 2023

66. (Excluding Amazon) CJ is the biggest affiliate network, with 15.7% of market share.

67. 54.92% of engagement comes from Facebook and a majority of the interest, is in business and industry.
68. 79% of advertisers attend events to look for affiliate partners. In the same study, 83% use affiliate networks.
69. 8 out of 10 brands, meaning 80% of businesses run affiliate marketing programs.
70. A company offers 1% to 60% (or more than that) commissions to an affiliate.
71. Affiliate marketing has played a role in the success of many companies. One of the most interesting stories comes from Groupon!
72. ShareASale’s parent company paid affiliates roughly 734 million dollars to affiliates in 2018. That revenue was shared between more than 100,000 affiliates.
73. Amazon Associates remain dominant in the affiliate marketing landscape with a market share of 39.30 percent.

74. Amazon Associates has over 900,000 active affiliates.
75. Amazon owns 21.65% of market share.
76. Awin generated $16 billion in revenue for its advertisers and $1.3 billion for its publishers in the financial year ending 2021.
77. CJ Affiliates (originally Commission Junction): The traffic overview of CJ Affiliates is: Total Visits 2.59M, Avg. Visit Duration 00:08:07, Pages per Visit 6.58 and 24.03% of all traffic is from the US.
78. CJ Affiliate has over 163,000 active affiliates.
79. ClickBank has over 100,000 active affiliates.

The top 6 major global affiliate players:

Top competitors	Websites	Market share
Amazon Associates	90,875	0.4468
CJ Affiliate	15,933	0.0783
Rakuten Affiliate Network	15,373	0.0756
ShareAsale	14,084	0.0693
SkimLinks	13,326	0.0655
VigLink	11,242	0.0553
AWIN	8,105	0.039
Refersion	3,033	0.0149
rewardStyle	2,844	0.013
Impact Radius	2,275	0.011

80. ConvertKit pays a recurring 30 percent commission each month for every customer. 
81. CreativeLive rewards affiliates with a 20 percent commission rate for new customers. This is reduced to 10 percent for returning customers with a $1 payout for new registrations. 
82. Groupon – US based e-commerce company with 6,672 employees. It connects subscribers with local merchants offering activities, travel, and goods ad service. It generated US$2.6 billion in revenue in 2018. It has reached 50 million active users
83. Hostinger, Elementor, Cloudways, SiteGround, GreenGeeks, WP Engine, SEMrush, Kinsta, and Liquid Web are the top 10 high-paying affiliate programs to join.
84. In Udemy, the commission rate for new customer purchases is 15 percent.
85. Internet Brands – US-based media company. It operates online media, community, and e-commerce sites. It operates 200+ websites and generated revenue of US$258 million. It was acquired by KKE & Co. in 2014
86. Most companies charge zero money for joining their affiliate programs.
87. Rakuten Affiliate Network has over 150,000 active affiliates.
88. ShareASale currently offers more than 2,500 products from more than 2,000 merchants with 55.7% of the global sales.
89. ShareASale is highly regarded and rated at 4.5 stars by affiliates on ace affiliates. ShareASale is based in Illinois and started in 2000.

Top Traffic Sources for Affiliate Marketers 2023

90. SEO is the number one affiliate traffic source for affiliate marketers with 69.22%.
91. 10% of income that food bloggers make is from affiliate marketing.
92. 175% growth seen in content development by affiliate marketers.
93. 50% of affiliate-referred traffic comes from mobile devices.

94. Native Ads will be responsible for 74% of ALL ad revenue.
95. 80% of publishers track their mobile and desktop affiliate marketing sales.
96. 65% of affiliate marketers generate traffic through blogging.

97. According to a BigCommerce report, a 1-second delay in your website’s page load time can reduce conversation by 7%.
98. According to SimilarWeb, AI will increase affiliate marketing sales by 30%.
99. Always have a mobile-friendly website if you want to boost affiliate sales.
100. Cryptocurrencies have become one of the more promising verticals in affiliate marketing.
101. According to Neil Patel, if your website takes more than 3 seconds for page loading, 40% of customers will leave your website.
102. 83% of affiliate recruiters search for new affiliates through affiliate network dashboards

Top Categories Affiliate Marketers Prefer to Promote 2023

103. 81.4% of affiliates promote B2C products or services
104. In about 55% of cases, revenue share is the most popular advertising affiliate model in the gaming industry.
105. Most affiliates will promote 10 products or less.
106. Affiliate marketing is a balancing act for publishers. Obviously, the more products you promote, the more chances you have to make a commission. However, going overboard could turn readers off!
107. Only 19% of affiliate transactions fall under the CPA model. Some of the top markets for gaming affiliates include the UK (43%), the US (33%), and Asia (23%).
108. product categories with the most affiliate marketing growth in 2023 include toys with 109%, software with 103%,  home improvement with 86%,  housewares with 84%  and food/drink with 67%.

109. The health and wellness industry meanwhile is considered one of the best areas for affiliate marketing, projected to reach $6 trillion by 2025.
110. the web hosting industry has a lot to offer affiliates. Many hosting providers have successful affiliate programs. For example, Bluehost paid over 5 million dollars to affiliates in 2018
111. The investment that media companies are putting behind e-commerce drivers is good news for retailers, because publishers play an important role in the purchase funnel.
112. 41% of affiliate marketers prefer to promote products under the computers and electronics category

Most Profitable Niches for Affiliate Marketing Statistics

113. Fashion is the biggest niche in affiliate marketing — accounting for 23.27 percent of all affiliate programs on the web. Followed by Sports & Outdoors (18%), Health & Beauty (14%), Travel (11%). It means over 50% of total affiliate sales is in either of these four categories.
114. As for the clothing and apparel category, 39.84 percent of affiliate marketers prefer the niche. 
115. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency are becoming more common. This will uncover possibilities for more affiliate programs using cryptocurrency.
116. Despite being less popular than fashion, health is regarded by many affiliate marketers as the most profitable niche.
117. Despite its importance, affiliate marketing is the least mastered area of digital marketing by Chief Marketing Officers or CMOs
118. eCommerce, health care, and gambling are the new profitable niches in 2023.
119. new and experienced gardeners bought plants for their homes and outdoor spaces last year, growing their own food in the process, and contributing to 8.7% of all affiliate programs.
120. Only 30 percent of website owners think that there aren’t enough affiliate products that are relevant to their readers.
121. Revenue in the e-commerce market is projected to reach $907.8 billion (USA) and $4.15 trillion (Worldwide) respectively in 2022.
122. The pet care niche is expected to become a $100 billion industry soon, providing all kinds of animal-related products and services to pet owners.

Best ten categories for Affiliate Marketing:

1. Fashion (apparel, accessories, footwear)
2. Sports & Outdoors (recreation, fitness, sports apparel, fan merchandise)
3. Health/Wellness & Beauty (supplements, health-related products, weight loss, skincare)
4. Travel (air, hotels, car rentals, etc)
5. Home & Garden (home furnishings, décor, kitchen, gardening, home improvement)
6. Computers & Electronics (computers, peripherals, ink, etc)
7. Education & Training (textbook rentals, education-related software)
8. Business (supplies, office furniture, marketing tools, etc)
9. Financial & Insurance (checks, credit-related services, loans, insurance, ID protection)
10. High-End & Luxury Stores

Payment Choices of Affiliate Marketers Statistics 2023

123. 20% of affiliate marketers prefer to use PayPal as a payment method.
124. 48.69% prefer direct payments.
125. Around 3% of affiliate marketers use Bitcoin as a payment method.
126. Most affiliate programs pay their affiliates once a month, but some also pay only when the affiliate’s net earnings exceed a certain level.
127. 49% of consumers make their purchasing decisions based on recommendations from social media influencers.
128. 51.3% of affiliates find the affiliate program information on the merchants website. Followed by “Affiliate manager reaches out to me directly” (42.2%), Searches on Google, Yahoo, etc. (38.6%), Affiliate or CPA network website (38%), “I check out my competitors websites” (25.9%).
129. Only bloggers or others who have high traffic websites should use Pay-Per-Click.
130. A single Influencer made $7 million in just a year.
131. 40% of Twitter users have made a purchase based on a tweet.

Affiliate Marketing Merchants and Advertisers Statistics

132. Over 80% Of Advertisers And 84% Of Publishers Run An Affiliate Program.
133. The Amazon Associates affiliate marketing network has over 900,000 active affiliates.
134. 50% of shoppers from the UK and Germany rely on eBay.
135. 6.49% tend to consider relevant marketing terms and conditions.
136. 60% of large merchants generated affiliate marketing earnings amounting to $5 million or more by investing smartly in the right affiliates.
137. About 74% of product users trust social networks to help them make purchase decisions.
138. Ace Affiliates give Amazon an overall rating of 4.5 stars, however when it comes to ease of use and payments, the company only rates at a one.
139. Affiliate software makes it easy to collect all of your affiliate marketing data in one centralized location like: ( Impact, PartnerStack, TUNE , Post Affiliate Pro).
140. Amazon Associates reduce commission rates due to the pandemic.
141. Amazon’s commission rates range between 1% and 10%.
142. Apple now runs an affiliate program for podcasters.
143. Around 90% of advertisers believe affiliate programs are essential.
144. Based on the affiliate marketing stats, 10.14% also look at the merchant’s reputation.
145. Commissions per sale for dating programs like Match.com and CougarLife in the US are as high as 80%.
146. eBay Partners: eBay Partner Network is one of the largest affiliate programs in the world. They offer 50,000+ items for sale in their marketplace.
147. In 2006, affiliate networks made £2.16 billion in the U.K. alone.
148. Instagram planned to launch affiliate and shop features for creators in 2021.
149. It’s an easy form of monetization for publishers. There are several reasons why website owners choose affiliate marketing over other forms of monetization. According to surveys, 76 percent choose it because it’s the easiest monetization method available. About 45 percent said that they like it because it doesn’t affect the reader’s experience on the site.
150. Organic visitors are more likely to make a conversion. For many affiliates, the top priority is to grow traffic and increase sales. Generating more buzz for your site is important, but your regular readers are more likely to make a conversion. Research shows that organic repeat visitors are about 5.66 times more likely to make a conversion compared to those who stumble on your site through a search engine.

Affiliate Marketing During COVID-19 Statistics

151. During COVID we’ve seen a worldwide increase in online sales.
152. COVID isn’t a death sentence for your business, marketing strategy, or affiliate program. On the contrary, it’s a chance to perform better than ever.
153. Affiliates and advertisers worldwide are working hard on creating opportunities during the pandemic, enabling each other to build key relationships with high-traffic volume and affiliate sales.

Affiliate Marketing Fraud Statistics 2023

154. 15% of digital media advertising revenue can be attributed to affiliate marketing. Following that, 2% of all affiliate transactions are attributed to affiliate fraud.
155. Affiliate marketing fraud now a $3.4 Billion problem.
156. Artificial Intelligence & Advertising Fraud 2019-2023, advertisers’ total loss to fraud will rise to $100 billion by 2023. And most of it is to blame on affiliate scams.
157. Back in 2020, the cybersecurity firm showed that close to 10% of traffic coming from affiliate programs was fake, costing the industry $1.4 in losses.
158. Fraud is a big problem plaguing the affiliate marketing industry. Typically, it occurs when fraudsters take advantage of flaws in the tracking systems and attribution.
159. one of the more common types of fraud includes false ad clicks or so-called ‘app install farms’.
160. over 14% of all PPC clicks are estimated to be invalid. This results in businesses losing $20 billion on a global level.
161. PayPal also took a hit, after it had admitted to uncovering 4.5 million fake accounts in its systems.

Affiliate Marketing Revenue & Earnings Statistics 2023

162. As of 2022, the average salary for an affiliate marketer is $36,000–$72,000 per year

163. 12.35% of affiliates are making at least $20K USD per year
164. 30% of affiliates earn $40,000 or less per year.
165. 35% of publishers make their living from affiliate marketing.
166. 65% of merchants providing affiliate commission share that is make up 20% of their revenue
167. 73% of merchants confirm that revenue from affiliate marketing has met their expectations.
168. 86% of publishers expect that their affiliate revenue will stay consistent or increase in the future.
169. 9% of all affiliates earn over $50,000 per year
170. (3.7%)A small percentage of affiliates make more than $150,000 a year.
171. A UK-based affiliate marketer earns £34,641 per year.
172. 34% of publishers with less than 5,000 unique visitors make money through affiliate marketing.
173. Advanced marketers can make $10,000–$100,000 a month
174. Affiliates can earn between $10,000 and $400,000 annually.
175. Amazon brought revenue of $477.748 billion from 1 April 2021 to March 31 2022 which is 13.99% higher compared to the previous year.
176. ames Charles, a famous makeup vlogger, earns approximately $20 million annually.
177. Approximately 15% of all digital media industry’s revenue comes from affiliate marketing.
178. As few as 3% of overall affiliate marketers earned over $150,000 per year.
179. As of July 2022, the average earning from affiliate marketing in the US amounts to $154,983 per year.
180. Beginner affiliate marketers can make $0–$1000 a month
181. Influencers can make from $50 to more than $25,000 per month using affiliate marketing
182. Intermediate marketers can make $1,000–$10,000 a month
183. Lawrence Systems makes about $2,500 per month with YouTube affiliate marketing.
184. Less than 10% of affiliate marketers are responsible for 90% of sales in all affiliate programs.
185. Marketing programs meet the revenue expectations of 73% of merchants
186. On average, high-level affiliates earn more than $3,000 a day.
187. Stone made millions posting affiliate offers on his profile. He used fellow influencers to promote his posts, and he would do the same for them.
188. Don’t get too excited though. Just because you have a couple of thousand followers on social media doesn’t mean you can convert them to buyers. It takes skills and persistence.
189. Conversion rates are very low in the industry. The median rate is about 1 percent. To make any significant income, your site has to receive a lot of monthly visitors.
190. The average Amazon affiliate conversion rate is 0.5% to 1%.
191. The global affiliate marketing platform market size is expected to reach $36.90 billion by 2030.
192. The portion of affiliate marketers who expect their income to remain the same or increase is 86%
193. Typically, companies allocate the same amount for affiliate marketing. Paid display, social media, and traditional marketing take up the highest percentage (a combined 43%).

Affiliate Marketing failure stats 2023

194. more than 95% of newbies fail to do affiliate marketing with success.
195. People start out with very high expectations and end up in giving up because the money making part of their affiliate business is just not lifting off.
196. the most reasons for failure in this business are caused by the wrong mindset or the lack of proper skills.

The most common reasons why people fail doing affiliate business successfully in the following.

1. THEY DON’T GO FOR OUTSTANDING VALUE
2. THEY DON’T REALLY KNOW THE PRODUCTS THEY PROMOTE
3. THEY UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS
4. THEY GO FOR SELLING, NOT FOR HELPING
5. THEY ARE EXPOSED TO TOO MUCH COMPETITION
6. THEY START WITH MULTIPLE NICHES ATTEMPTS
7. THEY DON’T CHOOSE PROPER AFFILIATE PRODUCTS
8. THEY RUN INTO FAKE TRAINING- AND AFFILIATE PROGRAMS
9. THEY FORGET TO TEST AND TWEAK
10. THEY RUN INTO DISTRACTION AND PROCRASTINATION
11. THEY DON’T BRING IN ENOUGH PERSISTENCE
12. THEY DON’T HAVE ENOUGH PATIENCE

Affiliate Marketing Conversions and ROI

197. Google searches for “affiliate marketing” are at a record high level since tracking began in 2004.

198. Half of the customers use voice search rather than typing. Therefore, affiliate marketers should optimize their content as per voice search optimization.
199. Micro-niche websites can generate good money in less time in affiliate marketing, as they get target audiences. Though, these websites get less traffic.
200. Nowadays, customers prefer to consume video content and stories rather than reading blog posts.
201. On a national level, most searches come from Bangladesh, followed by Nigeria and Jamaica.
202. Only 35% of affiliate marketers are eager to invest in PPC, pay-per-click.
203. Prominent brands generate about 5% to 25% of their online sales through affiliate marketing.
204. You have to target long-tail, low difficulty, and high volume keywords to optimize your content.
205. You need to give your affiliate program between 3-6 months to really gain some traction with affiliates
206. 84% of businesses rate affiliate marketing ROI as better than other marketing channels

207. 0.5% to 1% is the average affiliate marketing conversion rate
208. 3.6% of Science and Technology videos contain affiliate content, making it the most popular Youtube category for affiliates.
209. 62.32% of affiliate marketers late advertisers to display advertisements on their website free of cost.
210. A total of 0.85% of Pinterest posts contain at least one affiliate link.
211. About 0.67% of Youtube videos contain at least one affiliate URL.
212. Affiliate marketing is an excellent way to grow leads and sales for your business. In addition, it is more economical than advertising.
213. Affiliate marketing ROI in the UK amounts to £15 per every £1 spent; with 4 out of 5 Britons involved.
214. Affiliate marketing spend in the United States have an annual growth rate of 10%.
215. Fitness and health products can earn affiliate commissions ranging from 15% to 40%.
216. For Pinterest, the most popular category is Women’s fashion, with 4.62% of posts containing affiliate links.
217. 83% of the advertisers are using affiliate marketing to increase brand awareness.

Affiliate Marketing Growth Statistics 2023

218. A dedicated affiliate should be aware of the fact that the online gambling market is expected to grow from $516.03 billion USD to $674.7 billion USD in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%.
219. Advertisers increasingly understand how purchase decisions are made: 80 percent of marketers tracked desktop and mobile sales, 66 percent tracked catalog-driven sales and 57 percent tracked those from brick and mortar stores.
220. Affiliate marketing is a rapidly growing industry globally.
221. Amazon offers more than 3 billion items for sale.
222. CJ Affiliate comes in second place with 1,709 affiliate programs.
223. Japanese retail giant Rakuten’s affiliate network gets third place for hosting 1,412 programs.
224. Marketers use affiliate programs at all stages of the customer journey: 83 percent targeted consumers during the discovery and awareness phase, 79 percent during conversion or purchase and 79 to create ongoing customer engagement.*
225. More than $120 billion was spent via apps in 2020
226. More than 80,000 companies using the Amazon Associates program
227. Over 80 percent of advertisers and 84 percent of publishers surveyed ran an affiliate program.
228. Year after year, affiliate marketing revenue increases. The market is now 52% bigger than it used to be just 5 years ago.

Affiliate Marketing Market Stats

229. Nearly 65% of affiliate marketers generate traffic by blogging. 
230. 94% of publishers use multiple affiliate marketing networks. 
231. Affiliate marketing is responsible for 16% of global ecommerce sales. 
232. At the same time, increased affiliate marketing passive income incentivizes those publishers (84%). 
233. Brands around the world have become so dependent on affiliate marketing that 81% of them use such programs. 
234. Affiliate marketing industry trends show that fashion accounts for 23% of all affiliate programs and is the leader in the industry. 
235. Affiliate marketing statistics further show that 83% also use it to increase overall brand awareness. 
236. Affiliate marketers are not necessarily bloggers, but seeing how effective content marketing is, 64.48% of them rely on good content to boost their campaigns, as blogging stats reveal. 
237. Blogging affiliate marketing statistics further show blogs have become an integrated part of affiliate marketing strategies which is why their usage has grown by 175%. 
238. Successful affiliate marketers further report a 240% revenue increase thanks to content marketing. 
239. More than 40% of marketers in the country say affiliate programs are their top customer acquisition channel. 
240. The reputation of the affiliate marketing program influences their decision with 15.97%, the tracking platform with 11.58%, while merchant reputation has a 10.14% impact on the final decision. 
241. Revenue from affiliate marketing is increasing year after year, and according to the affiliate marketing industry report, it reached $6.4 billion in turnover in 2019 alone. 
242. Since 2015, affiliate marketing revenues jumped 52% and the market is projected to expand to $6.8 billion by the end of 2020. 
243. Affiliate marketing spending increases at an annual rate of 10% with retailers accounting for 25%. 
244. Global affiliate marketing statistics show that the industry is currently estimated to be worth $12 billion. 
245. Another proof that affiliate marketing is becoming a massive global industry is that digital media have no problem allocating 15% of their revenue for it. 
246. The top affiliate marketers show strong favoritism towards ShareASale which leads the market share with 55.7%. 
247. Affiliate marketing statistics further point to Rakuten LinkShare as the second favorite affiliate network for marketers with a 40.64% market share, followed by Avangate with a 31.08% share, and eBay Network with 30.32%. 
248. Paid searches, for example, drive 20% of online orders which is nearly the same as orders delivered by other techniques such as email marketing. 
249. Affiliate marketing statistics show that the industry generates around 16% of all ecommerce sales globally. 
250. Affiliate marketing statistics show 73% of merchants believe affiliate marketing programs meet their revenue expectations. 
251. Around 65% report they are happy with the fruits of their investment while affiliate marketing stats reveal the size of their annual revenue ranges from 5% to 20%. 
252. More good news is that 60% of large merchants generated affiliate marketing earnings amounting to $5 million or more by investing smartly in the right affiliates. 
253. Affiliate marketing facts suggest that nearly 90% of publishers expect to see a steady flow or a significant increase in their affiliate revenue further emphasizing the effectiveness and reliability of affiliate marketing. 
254. Meanwhile, a whopping 91% of merchants plan to keep or increase their affiliate marketing budgets, according to a report by Viglink. 
255. Those that make more than $50,000 annually, according to affiliate marketing stats, comprise as little as 9% of all professionals in the industry. 
256. Affiliate marketing spending is projected to grow by over 10% in the next couple of years. 
257. Globally, the USA has the largest market share in the affiliate industry, with over 39% share. 
258. Affiliate marketing accounts for over 16% of all eCommerce orders in the USA and Canada. 
259. Nearly 65% of affiliate marketers worldwide generate traffic by blogging alone. 
260. Affiliate marketing accounts for over 15% of all digital media revenue. 
261. Statistics reveal that 94% of publishers use multiple affiliate marketing networks. 
262. The latest affiliate marketing trends show that 94 percent of publishers are using multiple affiliate marketing networks, according to Affise. 
263. BloggingX reveals that 40 percent of marketers worldwide consider affiliate marketing a crucial skill to learn. 
264. According to Get Cake, 79 % of marketers use affiliate marketing to engage existing customers. 
265. Statistics from the same source further show that 83% of affiliate marketers also use it to increase overall brand awareness. 
266. 65 % of affiliate marketers rely on content marketing to generate traffic, according to. 
267. Global affiliate marketing statistics from Backlinko reveal that 40% of US merchants report affiliate programs as the top customer acquisition channel. 
268. That’s why product relevance, at 18.5%, is the leading factor for marketers to choose a program. 
269. The affiliate marketing program’s reputation influences their decision, while merchant reputation has a 10 % impact on the final decision. 
270. Affiliate marketing trends from reveal that over 65% of affiliate marketers connect with their customers on social media. 
271. Furthermore, affiliate marketing trends reveal that at present, 67% of affiliate marketers already use social media such as Instagram and Facebook, and Twitter to connect with their audience. 
272. Affiliate marketing research from CyberCash Worldwide indicates that 74% of US online shoppers check multiple affiliate websites before deciding on a purchase. 
273. Over 73% of merchants believe affiliate marketing programs meet their revenue expectations. 
274. This mark is close to 73% of marketers satisfied with the revenue generated through affiliate marketing. 
275. According to BloggingX, 65% of merchants report an annual affiliate marketing revenue of up to 20%. 
276. Furthermore, affiliate marketing stats reveal that the size of their annual revenue ranges from 5% to 20%, and close to 60% of merchants generated earnings amounting to $5 million or more by investing smartly. 
277. Fetch Profits reported that more than 80% of marketers expect their affiliate marketing revenue to stay the same or increase shortly. 
278. Furthermore, according to the same source, 90% of merchants plan to keep or increase their affiliate marketing budgets. 
279. According to Investopedia, just about 9% of affiliate marketers today make more than $50,000 a year. 
280. According to Statista, affiliate marketing is a multi billion dollar industry, and spending in the U.S. alone is expected to reach over $8 billion by the end of 2022. 
281. This trend shows that affiliate marketers will likely continue to thrive in 2022 going forward. 
282. Stats reveal affiliate marketing is estimated to be worth $12 billion globally. 
283. Affiliate marketing statistics from reveal that the industry is currently estimated to be worth $12 billion. 
284. Statistics from Appsero show that ShareASale holds the largest share of the global affiliate marketing market with a 55% market share. 
285. Rakuten Linkshare is the second favorite affiliate network for marketers with a 40% market share, followed by Avangate with a 31% share. 
286. For example, paid searches drive 20% of online orders, which is nearly the same as other techniques such as email marketing. 
287. Affiliate marketing statistics from reveal that Affiliate marketing is responsible for 16% of global eCommerce sales globally. 
288. According to Statista, affiliate marketing spending in the U.S. alone is expected to reach $8.2 billion by 2022, more than triple what it was 10 years earlier. 
289. Globally, it was estimated in the Awin Report that advertisers invested $13 billion in affiliate marketing in 2017. 
290. These numbers together with the consistent upward trend demonstrate that affiliate marketers will likely continue to thrive in the 2020s and beyond. 
291. According to a Forrester report commissioned by Rakuten, 81% of advertisers and 84% of publishers use affiliate marketing. 
292. And over half of the affiliate publishers surveyed in the same report stated that affiliate marketing accounted for more than 20% of their annual revenue. 
293. Over 80% of them also devote more than 10% of their marketing budgets to affiliate programs. 
294. Business (25%) and marketing (20%). 
295. While SEO and blogging are obviously intertwined, it’s interesting that email marketing is only in 4th place (41%). 
296. In the benchmark report by AffStat, 35% of the affiliates disclosed an annual revenue of at least $20,000 derived from their affiliate marketing efforts. 
297. Based on Google Trends data, worldwide search for the keyword “affiliate marketing” has steadily increased in the past five years, peaking at 100% in June 2021. 
298. Statistics show that by 2022, the affiliate marketing industry is expected to reach an estimated worth of $12 billion. 
299. Meanwhile, affiliate marketing spend in the United Kingdom reached about $828 million in 2020, which is about 10% higher than the affiliate marketing expenditure in 2019. 
300. The results of a 2016 survey show that 90% of merchants and advertisers say that they consider affiliate marketing an essential part of their marketing strategy. 
301. Of the respondents polled, more than 80% run an affiliate marketing program to improve website traffic and increase sales. 
302. Also, over 80% of the advertisers set aside about 10% of their marketing budget for affiliate marketing. 
303. Affiliate marketing generates about 15% of the revenues from digital marketing channels. 
304. Over 84% of publishers join affiliate marketing. 
305. A whopping 94% of publishers join 2 or more affiliate programs, while 39% and 20% of publishers use 3 or more and 5 affiliate marketing programs, respectively. 
306. About 18% of marketers say that they look at the type of product before choosing an affiliate marketing program. 
307. Awin takes the second spot with a 10.2% market share, while Rakuten ranks third with 5.0%. 
308. However, results from another research by Datanyze, which includes Amazon Associates publisher link, show Amazon Associates ranking on the top with almost half of the market share at 44%. 
309. Coming in at the second spot is Awin’s 11.95% market share, followed by Rakuten, which has a 7.69% market share of publisher links. 
310. Many of the most successful affiliate marketers also claim that they experienced an increase of up to 240% in revenue by releasing useful content. 
311. There are about 54% male publishers and 43% female affiliate marketers. 
312. People within the 35 to 44 age group make up 32% of the total affiliate marketing industry. 
313. Other affiliate marketer age groups include 45 to 54 (22%) and 55 to 64 (9%). 
314. On the lower end, 5% of marketers are 18 to 24, while 3% are above 65 years old. 
315. A report published by Forrester forecasts that US affiliate marketing spend will have an annual growth rate of 10% between 2015 and 2020. 
316. In a 2016 survey, advertisers admitted that most of them (80%). 
317. Rakuten Advertising While publishers generate most of their revenue from advertising, 15% of their total revenue now comes from affiliate marketing. 
318. Japan has a 15% domestic market growth each year. 
319. In the book Kickstart Your Own Affiliate Marketing Business, it’s said that affiliate marketing is a complicated channel that generates anywhere between 5% to 25% of the world’s biggest brands. 
320. Viglink Affiliate marketing industry statistics show that affiliate marketing accounts for 7.5% of total digital spend among retailers. 
321. According to PayScale, the average salary of an affiliate marketer is $51,639 per year. 
322. 22 respondents said they only make $20,000 or less which makes up 18.80% of all surveyed marketers. 
323. In 2016, nearly 90% of surveyed advertisers said that affiliate programs are important for their overall marketing strategy. 
324. However, the same source is quick to point out that 64% of publishers report that they were unable to meet their affiliate marketing revenue targets. 
325. 77% of publishers acknowledged that the revenue generated from affiliate marketing programs from 2015 to 2016 increased or remained consistent. 
326. According to an affiliate marketing industry report, the fashion category has the most number of affiliate programs at 18.70%. 
327. Forbes 81% of advertisers and 84% of publishers include affiliate marketing as part of their overall marketing strategy. 
328. In contrast, 3% of advertisers and 3% of publishers say that they don’t have any plans on including affiliate marketing in their strategy in the near future. 
329. 84% of all marketers work with influencers in some capacity. 
330. 16% of ecommerce sales in the US and Canada are generated via affiliate marketing. 
331. 24% of affiliate marketers’ revenue is generated from the telecom and media niche. 
332. The United States accounts for 68.83% of affiliate marketers’ traffic source, followed by Europe with 13.39% and the United Kingdom with a traffic share of 4.46%. 
333. 38% of marketers agree that affiliate marketing is one of the best strategies to acquire new customers. 
334. 16% of online orders are driven by affiliate marketing. 
335. 15% of digital media revenue is generated by affiliate marketing. 
336. The impact of affiliate marketing on the US market is estimated to reach $70 billion in sales. 
337. In 2020, the annual affiliate marketing spending was estimated to be at $12 billion. 
338. The US accounts for 39% of the affiliate marketing market share. 
339. Over 50% of affiliate marketing traffic is generated from mobile devices. 
340. The number of affiliate marketing publishers that applied on Amazon increased by 150% in July of 2020. 
341. 73% of merchants agree their revenue expectations were met by using affiliate marketing. 
342. As of 2021, 81% of marketers are utilizing affiliate marketing to generate more revenue. 
343. 65% of merchants can earn up to 20% in annual revenue through affiliate marketing. 
344. 91% of merchants carefully and effectively plan their budget for affiliate marketing. 
345. Meanwhile, 94% of publishers do not stick to just one affiliate marketing network. 
346. According to 76% of publishers, the best benefit of affiliate marketing is it is easy to monetize. 
347. 20% of publishers’ annual income is generated from affiliate marketing. 
348. 90% of advertisers agree that affiliate marketing plays a crucial role in digital marketing strategy. 
349. 15%–30% of advertisers’ total sales are generated from affiliate marketing. 
350. 54.23% of affiliate marketers are men and 42.97% are women. 
351. 31.86% of affiliate marketers are between 35 to 44 years old. 
352. 64.48% of affiliate marketers generate the most traffic from quality blog content. 
353. 18.15% of affiliate marketers agree that relevance is the most important factor to consider when choosing a product. 
354. Only 3.2% of affiliate marketers earn more than $150,000 annually. 
355. The majority of affiliate marketers (48.32%). 
356. 12% of affiliate marketers generate $75,000 in affiliate income alone. 
357. 83% of affiliate marketers raise brand awareness through affiliate marketing. 
358. 1% to 5% is the average conversion rate affiliate marketers can achieve. 
359. 48.69% of affiliate marketers prefer direct payments. 
360. 55.5% of affiliate marketers worked from home before the COVID. 
361. Affiliate marketing spending is bound togrow by 10%in the next few years. 
362. Well crafted affiliate marketing programs can boost revenue by a staggering 30%. 
363. Together with email marketing, AM is one of the largest sources of online income, accounting for over16% of all ecommerce orders in the USA and Canada. 
364. Since 2015, revenue from affiliate marketing programs grows by 10% annually. 
365. AM generates at least as much as email marketing, contributing to about 15% of the total revenue made through digital marketing efforts. 
366. Mind you, these numbers are to be updated soon and it is very likely that in 2019 affiliate marketing already overtook email. 
367. A study from 2015 revealed that 18.70% of all affiliate marketers promote fashion products and services. 
368. Sports and outdoor activities follow with 14.60%, while health and wellness marketers account for 11.10%. 
369. The biggest share, 31.86% are aged 35 44, while nearly 12% of all affiliate marketers are aged 55 and above. 
370. Given the fierce competition in most marketing niches, you can imagine that reaching 2% or 3% conversion is valuable knowledge that is deemed best when guarded well. 
371. 39% rely on three separate networks to procure products and earn commissions, while the hefty 20% work with five or more affiliate marketing companies. 
372. The global worth of the affiliate marketing industry is estimated at around $12 billion. 
373. The spending on affiliate marketing makes up 16% of all online orders. 
374. SEO is the number one global traffic source for affiliate marketers with 69.22%. 
375. The search for ‘affiliate marketing’ rose over 200% between 2015 and 2020. 
376. Data from CJ Affiliate’s report shows that affiliate marketing consumers spend much more than the average buyer, with the typical online order 31% higher for this type of customer. 
377. Similarly, the average order value is 21% bigger for affiliate marketing consumers. 
378. And it’s not the most extreme example either —according to YouTube affiliate marketing statistics, James Charles, a famous makeup vlogger, earns approximately $20 million annually. 
379. Just under two thirds (65%). 
380. Some of the top markets for gaming affiliates include the UK (43%), the US (33%), and Asia (23%). 
381. Based on the affiliate marketing stats, 10.14% also look at the merchant’s reputation, while for 11.58%, the tracking platform is of utmost importance. 
382. Finally, 6.49% tend to consider relevant marketing terms and conditions. 
383. First, we have email marketing with 41.47% and finally Pay per Click with 34.28%. 
384. Affiliate marketing statistics further show that there was a 150% increase in the number of Amazon’s affiliate program publishers that applied in July 2020. 
385. For the whole of 2020, the annual spending on affiliate marketing was estimated at $12 billion. 
386. The global worth of the affiliate marketing industry is estimated to be around $12 billion. 
387. That translates into 39% of the total affiliate marketing market. 
388. Mobile affiliate marketing statistics show that mobile traffic already was one of the high generating sources of affiliate marketing in 2017 when the market’s spending on smartphones rose by 49%. 
389. The first one is by far the largest, with a 44.68% market share. 
390. The next in line, CJ Affiliate, only has a 7.84% market share. 
391. As few as 3% of overall affiliate marketers earned over $150,000 per year. 
392. According to an Affiliate Marketing Benchmark report, 9% of the marketing budget goes for PPC. 
393. Paid display, social media, and traditional marketing take up the highest percentage (combined 43%). 
394. Given that affiliate marketing accounts for 15% of the total digital media industry revenue, this is a big problem. 
395. According to the affiliate marketing earnings statistics from PayScale, the annual passive income people in this branch have is $51,217. 
396. However, the bottom 10% of marketers earned $37,000, while the top 10% had $71,000. 
397. The global affiliate marketing industry is worth over $17 billion Affiliate marketing is a top revenue source for 31% of publishers Affiliate marketing is the most successful channel for 20% of brand marketers. 
398. 56% of affiliate programs increased revenue during the Covid 19 lockdown 81.2% of affiliate marketers make more than $20,000 annually. 
399. 31% of publishers say that affiliate marketing is one of their top three sources of revenue. 
400. Affiliate marketing is the most important customer acquisition channel for 20% of brand marketers. 
401. The fashion industry dominates affiliate marketing, accounting for 19% of programs. 
402. The fastest growing product category for affiliate marketing is toys, with 109% growth in the last year. 
403. The highest share of affiliate marketing revenue comes from the retail industry, with 43%. 
404. But 59% of brands and marketing agencies also use influencers as affiliates. 
405. The Amazon Associate Program dominates the affiliate marketing space with a 43% market share. 
406. There are several ways you might get paid as an affiliate marketer, but 99% of programs offer a CPA model. 
407. According to a survey of STM forum users, 81.2% of affiliate marketers are making over $20,000 per year. 
408. Over 80% of brands use affiliate marketing programs. 
409. Affiliate marketing worldwide spend is increasing at a 27% Compound Annual Growth Rate or CAGR. 
410. Influencers receive a 1 10% commission for affiliate marketing with Amazon. 
411. 15% of the total digital media revenue is generated from affiliate marketing. 
412. In recent years, the content pool generated by affiliate marketers has grown by 175%. 
413. According to 38% of all marketers, affiliate marketing is among the top customer acquisition methods. 
414. Fashion is the biggest niche in affiliate marketing accounting for 23.27% of all affiliate programs on the web. 
415. Vouchers made up 30% of U.S. affiliate marketing sales in 2018. 
416. Affiliate marketing generates 16% of all e commerce sales in the U.S. and Canada. 
417. Amazon Associates remain dominant in the affiliate marketing landscape with a market share of 42.85%. 
418. While content marketing costs 62% less than ads, it’s known to generate as much as 3 times more leads. 
419. 65% of merchants that use via affiliate marketing said that it produced 5 20% of their annual revenue. 
420. Search ads, display ads, email, and tech partners are responsible for only 1% of affiliate marketing sales each. 
421. Although “pay per call” affiliate marketing is more intensive, it’s enjoying a high conversion rate of 10. 
422. Over 80% of Brands Use Affiliate Marketing Programs Affiliate marketing continues to increase in popularity among advertisers, in part due to its performance. 
423. of brands and 84% of publishers leverage affiliate marketing. 
424. According to one study that tracked U.S. affiliate marketing expenditures , the U.S. affiliate marketing spend will likely reach $8.2 billion by 2022 up from $5.4 billion in 2017. 
425. Affiliate marketing worldwide spend is increasing at a 27% Compound Annual Growth Rate. 
426. In five years, affiliate marketing’s popularity ranking soared from only around 25 to 100 worldwide, an increase of 300%!. 
427. 15% of the total digital media revenue is generated from affiliate marketing. 
428. U.S. affiliate marketing spending increases annually by 10.1%, indicating that affiliate marketing is becoming more widely accepted by mainstream media publishers. 
429. Further analysis predicted that affiliate marketing will influence up to 14% of online purchases in the U.S. this year. 
430. Vouchers made up 30% of U.S. affiliate marketing sales in 2018. 
431. Affiliate marketing generates 16% of all e Commerce sales in the U.S. and Canada. 
432. Out of the 35% of affiliates who earn more than $20,000 per year, 12% make over $75,000 in affiliate marketing income. 
433. These affiliate networks are listed in order of market share according to the Alexa top 100. 
434. Affiliate marketing is responsible for as much revenue generation as email marketing each channel accounting for 16% of US ecommerce orders Email marketing used to be the triedand true method, but affiliate marketing is giving it a run for its money. 
435. While content marketing costs 62% less than ads, it’s known to generate as much as 3x more leads. 
436. Search ads, display ads, email, and tech partners are responsible for only 1% of affiliate marketing sales each. 
437. Although “pay per call” affiliate marketing is more intensive, it’s enjoying a high conversion rate of 10. 
438. Between 2017 18 alone, the incidence of searches for the term ‘affiliate marketing’ rose by an impressive 44% according to Google Trends. 
439. Affiliate marketing is currently to thank for generating an average 16% of the orders received online. 
440. This still struggles against the 20% of online orders driven by paid searches, but it’s about on a par with the orders created through more costly techniques such as email marketing. 
441. Mobile devices have changed every aspect of the marketing landscape, and they continue to do so with around 50% of affiliate related traffic coming from mobile sources. 
442. 18.7% of affiliate campaigns are currently in fashion, making this the most popular affiliate marketing niche category by quite some margin. 
443. Perhaps unsurprisingly in light of the figures cited above, affiliate marketer content has grown at an astounding rate of 175% in the last few years alone. 
444. For an impressive 42.17% of marketers, this approach can lead to audience specific recommendations and discounts with increased conversion rates and rising commissions. 
445. By comparison, just 7.53% of marketers opt to work on 300+ affiliations at once. 
446. Last but most definitely not least, 76% of marketers think affiliate efforts make monetisation easier than ever before. 
447. Affiliate marketing accounts for 16% of all ecommerce sales in the US and Canada. 
448. 90% of advertisers say affiliate marketing is important for their strategies. 
449. More than 50% of affiliate marketing traffic comes from mobile devices. 
450. Amazon Associates program has a 35.7% share of the global affiliate market. 
451. 16% of all ecommerce sales in the United States and Canada are generated by affiliate marketing. 
452. For instance, the global affiliate marketing statistics reveal that approximately 64% of affiliates worldwide focus on the US sector. 
453. The overall search interest for the term “affiliate marketing” grew by 233% between 2015 and 2021. 
454. Almost 90% of advertisers admitted that affiliate programs were important or very important for their marketing strategies. 
455. According to affiliate marketing statistics extracted from a massive Forrester study, nine out of ten advertisers in 2016 said that affiliate marketing was essential. 
456. Overall, more than 84% of publishers and 80% of advertisers ran an affiliate marketing scheme. 
457. Likewise, more than 80% of advertisers invested over 10% of their budget in affiliate marketing. 
458. Affiliate marketing spending in the UK grew by 15.1% in 2018. 
459. Namely, the overall spending on affiliate marketing by 2018 reached £8.9 billion, with a 9.2% yearon. 
460. For example, the spending on affiliate marketing in 2018 reached £554 million, a 15.1% increase from £482 million in 2017. 
461. According to the same study, 84% of publishers and 81% of marketers incorporate affiliate marketing into their advertising programs. 
462. Conversely, affiliate marketing trends for 2021 show that only 18% of people would prefer reading a text based article to watching a video. 
463. According to affiliate marketing statistics, Amazon has a 35.7% share of the affiliate market. 
464. Software and web hosting markets offer up to 30% commission rates. 
465. 63.7% of affiliate marketers spend more than $500 before earning anything from their affiliate marketing efforts. 
466. 38% of marketers consider affiliate marketing a valuable customer acquisition method. 
467. 73% of merchants confirm that revenue from affiliate marketing has met their expectations. 
468. content marketing statistics show that 69.6% of marketers invest in content optimization, it’s clear why people read affiliate articles and buy recommended products. 
469. Also, a whopping 91% of merchants plan to increase their affiliate marketing budgets in the future. 
470. Well, the latest affiliate marketing reports show that 70% of companies were on the right track to meet or exceed their revenue goals after using referral programs. 
471. According to affiliate marketing average income, high earning affiliates make more than $3,000 every day. 
472. Nevertheless, the average annual passive income for affiliate marketers, according to PayScale, is $51,779. 
473. More precisely, the bottom 10% of marketers earn approximately $38,000 a year, while the top 10% make around $90,000. 
474. For marketers and advertisers, affiliate programs generate 15%–30 % of sales Affiliate marketing will hit $6.8 billion by 2020. 
475. About 48.36% of affiliate marketers are earning $20k per year while only 3% are earning over $150k per year Companies have allocated 15% of all marketing budgets to affiliate marketing. 
476. Around 84% of content publishers monetize their web traffic by leveraging affiliate marketing. 
477. 84% of bloggers use affiliate marketing to grow the audience. 
478. 84% of publishers use affiliate marketing. 
479. 80% of brands use affiliate marketing to generate leads. 
480. 40% of marketers think that affiliate marketing is a crucial skill to have. 
481. The affiliate marketer’s content pool has grown by 175%. 
482. 67.32% of affiliate marketers connect with customers using social media. 
483. 64.48% of the affiliate marketers blog to generate traffic. 
484. Digital media has allocated 15% of the advertising revenue for affiliate marketing. 
485. The global estimation of affiliate marketing is $12B. 81% of the marketers and 84% of the publishers are already using affiliate marketing. 
486. 83% of the affiliate marketers are leveraging affiliate marketing to increase brand awareness while 79% of them use it to increase customer engagement. 
487. 38% of marketers agreed that they use affiliate marketing for customer acquisition. 
488. In the US and Canada, affiliate marketing generates 16 percent of all e. 
489. Spending on affiliate marketing is increasing at a rate of 27% CAGR. 
490. 65% of the merchants earned 5 20% of their annual revenue through affiliate marketing. 
491. 90 percent of the advertisers said that affiliate marketing is important to their digital marketing strategy. 
492. 60% of the large merchants who earned $5 million were using affiliate marketing over the past 5 years. 
493. 91% of all merchants effectively plan their affiliate marketing budgets. 
494. Affiliate marketers achieve an average conversion rate of between 1% and 5%. 
495. Content marketing helped the publishers to increase their revenue by 240%. 
496. “Pay per call” affiliate marketing is having a good conversion rate of 10. 
497. 80% of affiliate marketers track their desktop and mobile sales. 
498. 69.22% of the affiliate marketers drive traffic leveraging SEO. 
499. 34.28 percent of the affiliate marketers leverage PPC marketing to generate traffic. 
500. Among the Australian affiliate marketers, 61% use the “last click” attribution model whereas 13% use first. 
501. 24.46 percent of the affiliate marketers learn about affiliate programs on the merchant’s website. 
502. AM Navigator report shows that Fashion is the most popular affiliate marketing category which accounts for 18.7% of the total share. 
503. 7.53% of the affiliate marketers like to promote over 300 products. 
504. 42.17% of the affiliate marketers would prefer promoting 1–10 products, 23.18% of the affiliate marketers like to promote 11–20 products, while 14.19% would promote 21–50 products. 
505. 76% of the publishers said that affiliate marketing made monetizing their site very easy. 
506. 65% of the publishers who use affiliate marketing said that affiliate marketing generates additional revenue. 
507. 45% of the publishers like affiliate marketing because it does not disrupt the user experience. 
508. Only 3.2% of affiliate marketers earn over $150000 per year Almost half of the affiliate marketers make less than $20,000 per year. 
509. 48.36% of the affiliate marketers earn less than $20,000 per year. 
510. Followed by social media – 67.32%, blogging – 64.48%, email marketing – 41.47%, and Payperclick – 34.28%. 
511. Amazon Associates accounts for the highest market share of 39.42% as per the Datanyze report. 
512. In affiliate marketing, there are 54.23% male affiliates, whereas female affiliates are only 42.97%. 
513. Most of the affiliate marketers i.e. around 31.86% of them are in the age group of 35 and 44 years. 
514. As per the 2016 data, 57.44% of the affiliate marketers are based in the US, while 1.85% of them are in India, and 9.71% are based in Canada. 
515. 63.83% of the affiliate marketers’ main traffic source is the U.S. and Europe contributes to 13.39% of the traffic, and the U.K. has 4.46% of the traffic share. 
516. 33.67% of the affiliate marketers are single while 55.32% of the affiliate marketers are married. 
517. 54.28 percent of the affiliate marketers work from home while 19.21% of the affiliate marketers work from the office. 
518. Awin marketplace gets 50% of the traffic from the mobile devices itself. 
519. 48.69 percent of affiliate marketers prefer direct payment methods. 
520. 19.16% of the affiliate marketers use PayPal as the main payment gateway, followed by Bitcoin used by 69% of affiliate marketers. 
521. While choosing affiliate programs, 81.16% of the affiliate marketers make their own decisions. 
522. On the other hand, 0.47% of the affiliate marketers depend on the spouse to make the decision. 
523. 62% of the affiliate marketers worry about the quality of the content they publish while promoting the affiliate products. 
524. U.K. affiliate marketing is worth $1.7B. Affiliate marketing spending in the U.K. is increased by 15.1% in 2017. 
525. The U.K. is the top marketplace for gaming affiliates with a share of 43%, whereas the U.S. stands second with 33% of the market share. 
526. The аffiliate marketing industryhas grown 52%for the past 5 years. 
527. 81% of brandshave adopted affiliate marketing. 
528. Affiliate marketing accounts for16% of online orders. 
529. Affiliate marketing spendingincreases by 10%every year. 
530. 38% of marketersthink affiliate marketing is a top acquisition channel. 
531. Affiliate marketing revenues jumped 52% since 2015. 
532. Affiliate marketing spending increases by 10% every year. 
533. The market is now 52% bigger than it used to be just 5 years ago. 
534. 84% of publishers rely on affiliate marketing to generate revenue. 
535. 20% of publishers’ revenue is generated from affiliate marketing. 
536. Fashion is the most popular affiliate marketing category with an 18.7% share 50% of affiliate referred traffic comes from mobile devices. 
537. 38% of marketers think affiliate marketing is a top acquisition channel. 
538. It’s so effective that 38% of marketers point it out as their top acquisition channel. 
539. 93% of Pinners use it to plan purchases, according to marketing industry statistics. 
540. 75% of marketers claim to have allocated money for influencer marketing. 
541. And when it comes to trusting influencers, the latest referral marketing statistics show that up to 92% of consumers trust referrals from the people they know. 
542. 79% of them use affiliate marketing in other stages of a product life cycle like ongoing customer engagement. 
543. 56% of advertisers host their events to find new affiliates, according to affiliate marketing statistics. 
544. Spending on mobile affiliate marketing went up by 49% yearon. 
545. As affiliate marketing statistics show, a single investment in this type of marketing could bring more than a 1500% return. 
546. 65% of influencer marketing budgets will increase in 2020. 
547. In 2018, only 39% of marketers planned to grow their influencer marketing budget, suggesting that brand investment in influencer marketing will increase dramatically this year. 
548. 19% of marketers will spend $1,000 – $10,000 per year on influencer marketing in 2020, while 18% are spending between $100,000 – $500,000 per year. 
549. 7% of companies plan to invest over a million dollars in influencer marketing in 2020. 
550. 17% of companies spend over half their marketing budget on influencers. 
551. A small but not insignificant percentage of marketers 17% of them plan to spend over half of their entire marketing budget on influencer marketing this year. 
552. 89% say ROI from influencer marketing is comparable to or better than. 
553. However, nearly 90% of all marketers find ROI from influencer marketing comparable to or better than other marketing channels. 
554. 69% of marketers plan to spend the most money on Instagram for influencer marketing this year. 
555. When asked to pick the content formats they find effective for influencer marketing, 78% of marketers chose Instagram posts the #1 choice. 
556. 61% of marketers agree it’s challenging to find the best influencers for a campaign, suggesting this problem is far from solved. 
557. According to Ryan Robinson’s recent blogging statistics , 65% of content marketers say they have a documented content marketing strategy in place , meaning 35% have room to improve. 
558. Engagement is by far the most common metric used for measuring influencer marketing success, measured by 75% of marketers for influencer marketing. 
559. 15%of the total digital media advertising revenue is attributed to affiliate marketing. 
560. Annual affiliate marketing spending is estimated atUS$12 billion Driving conversions and increasing purchases are the two main goals for79%of marketers Affiliate marketing spending isexpected to grow by 10% in the next few years. 
561. The global value of the affiliate marketing industry is estimated at US$12 billion. 
562. USA accounts for 39% of the global affiliate marketing marketfollowed by UK and Germany which accounts for 15% and 11%. 
563. Theretail sector contributes 43% of total affiliate marketing market revenuefollowed by telecom and media, travel and leisure sector which contributes 24% and 16% respectively. 
564. Global affiliate marketing spending growing at 27% CAGR while US spending is growing at 10% CAGR from 2015 to 2020 and UK spending in 2017 grew by 15.1%. 
565. In 2017 traffic originates by the affiliate from mobile devices was 50% while market spending on smartphones increased by 49% in 2017. 
566. Affiliate marketing spending has grown by 27% CAGR and expected to grow by 10% in the next few years. 
567. US, UK, and Germany together hold 65% of the total affiliate market share while the retail sector accounted for 43% of total affiliate industry revenue. 
568. The USA holds 39% of the world’s affiliate marketing market. 
569. 59.32% of all affiliate programs marketers use are B2C. 
570. 71% of affiliate marketers use three or more networks for improving their business. 
571. According to the latest statistics, the affiliate marketing growth rate was estimated at around 10% a year. 
572. For example, just in July 2020, there was a 150% increase in the number of marketers on Amazon. 
573. Available data suggests that the United States holds the biggest chunk of global affiliate marketing—39%. 
574. The most recent info suggests that more than 80% of advertisers use affiliate marketing. 
575. Researchers found that 8 out of 10 advertisers stated that they had been using affiliate marketing in their business and reported that these partnerships earned them approximately 20% of their annual revenue. 
576. According to Business Insider, affiliate marketing holds approximately 15% of the whole digital media industry’s revenue. 
577. According to the latest data, 64.48% of marketers earn commissions by blogging. 
578. Recent affiliate marketing facts suggest that nearly 65% of marketers use blogging as their main funnel for generating traffic. 
579. According to the latest affiliate marketing statistics, the most popular sales model is businessto consumer (59.32%). 
580. On the other hand, 22.08% of marketers use B2C programs to promote services. 
581. Affiliate marketing industry statistics show the majority of experienced affiliates (24.46%). 
582. Trends in affiliate marketing show that 18.15% of marketers consider that product or service relevance is the most important aspect of a program they want to partner with. 
583. While affiliate income can’t be predicted with certainty, one of the most successful marketers, Neil Patel, claims that affiliate marketing revenue is estimated to be anywhere between $10,000 and $400,000 per year. 
584. According to the Glassdoor platform, the affiliate marketing average income in the UK is approximately £34,641 annually. 
585. Nonetheless, according to PayScale, the average affiliate marketing earnings stand at about $50k / year. 
586. The top 10% of affiliate marketers earn over $1,000 per month. 
587. According to Statista, spending in affiliate marketing in the U.S. alone is expected to hit the top $8.2 billion benchmark in 2022. 
588. According to Taboola, the bottom 10% of affiliate marketers make $37,000, while the top 10% make $71,000. 

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589. The commission for software affiliate programs can be as high as 30% for every payment. 
590. This is followed by software (103%) and home improvement (86%). 

Affiliate Marketing Latest Stats

591. More than 80% of brands have affiliate programs. 
592. America is the biggest player in the affiliate industry with a 39% share. 
593. Advertisers generate between 15% and 30% of all sales from affiliate programs. 
594. 81% of brands have affiliate programs. 
595. Sports and outdoor are ranked second with 18%, followed by health and beauty with 14%. 
596. For influencers or bloggers planning to expand or start a new niche blog, it is good to know that other industries with good rankings include travel (10.47%), home and garden (8.7%), and computers and electronics (6.65%). 
597. Plus, content creates three times more leads than ads and costs 62% less. 
598. More than 50% of it comes from mobile platforms, on the back of the rapid and continuous development of digital technologies and smartphones. 
599. The UK comes in second with 15%, and Germany completes the top three with 11%. 
600. It’s estimated that 80% of brands have affiliate programs. 
601. Statistics reveal more than 80 % of brands have affiliate programs. 
602. This stat does not come as a surprise that over 80 percent of brands have affiliate programs, according to Mediakix. 
603. Additionally, a recent study from Rakuten Marketing, one of the world’s biggest affiliate networks, revealed that 90 percent of publishers rely on two or more affiliate programs. 
604. A study from AM Navigator discovered that the fashion industry accounts for nearly 25 percent of all affiliate programs. 
605. Coming in a close second is sports and outdoors with 18 percent, followed by health and beauty with 14 percent. 
606. Additionally, it’s vital to know that great content can create 3x more leads than ads and cost 60% less. 
607. According to Call Hippo statistics, 50 percent of all affiliate traffic is coming from mobile devices. 
608. Those who make more than $50,000 annually comprise as little as 9% of all industry professionals. 
609. According to Unicode, trends reveal that the affiliate industry is responsible for about 16% of online orders. 
610. Investopedia reported that Amazon offers between 1 and 10 percent commissions from affiliate sales. 
611. Easyto sell items have a lower commission , while luxury products that cost more come with a much higher rate. 
612. Between 2015 and 2020, the search interest is up over 200%. 
613. A Kenshoo research paper reports that 85% of online shoppers turn to Google for ideas and information before making a purchase. 
614. In fact, 81.4% of them work with affiliate programs that operate in the B2C sector. 
615. The remaining 18.6% focus their efforts on B2B products and services. 
616. The top 5 categories that affiliates promote are computer and electronics (40%), clothing/apparel (41%), online services (30%), accessories (29%), and beauty (28%). 
617. The top 3 traffic sources for these affiliate product categories include SEO (69%), social networks (67%), and blogging (64%). 
618. According to the Awin Report, content and blogger websites earned almost a 40% share of publisher commissions in the U.S. 
619. Based on the Forrester report, 71% of U.S. affiliate publishers belong to 3 or more affiliate networks. 
620. Only 6% work just with one affiliate network. 
621. Similarly, it was reported by AffStat that 42% of affiliates belong to 1–10 affiliate programs. 
622. According to Statista, it has an annual revenue of about $1.4 billion and its number of active users peaked at over 50 million. 
623. As reported by BrightEdge, organic search has a 53% traffic share on average across industries, whereas paid search accounts for 15%. 
624. Earn 20% recurring commissions from Supermetrics subscription sales. 
625. And join our Supermetrics partner program to earn 20% recurring commissions from each sale. 
626. In a research conducted by Publisher Discovery, Awin has 30% of the worldwide publisher links followed by CJ affiliates (15.8%) and Rakuten (7.4%). 
627. In the same research, but only taking into account active publishers, CJ Affiliate emerges on top with 15.7% of active publisher links. 
628. Typically, commissions range from a minimum of $3 to $200 or 1% to as high as 60% per sale, depending on the affiliate program and niche. 
629. About 65% of publishers say that good content boosts website traffic. 
630. However, the difference is just about 12%. 
631. A close second are publishers within the 25 to 34 age group at 28%. 
632. Based on statistics, over 72% of mobile device users use voice assistants daily. 
633. Plus, 43% of the people who own smart speakers use voice search to shop. 
634. In a Business 2 Community post, it says that the average affiliate conversion rate is 0.5% to 1%. 
635. 83% of affiliate recruiters search for new affiliates through affiliate network dashboards. 
636. 79% attend events hosted by affiliate networks. 
637. 71% use a “join network” button on their website. 
638. 56% will host their own events to find new affiliates. 
639. 50% of shoppers bring digital coupons with them when they shop in. 
640. And 39% of shoppers bought a product sooner than they expected because they had a coupon for it. 
641. Also, 39% said that they bought from a brand they wouldn’t normally buy from because of coupons. 
642. 13.68% said they make anywhere from $81,000 to $120,000 per year. 
643. For example, furniture and home improvement products went from 8% to 3%. 
644. Grocery products came down to 1% from a high of 5%. 
645. 74% of people have no problem leaning on social media to influence their purchase decisions. 
646. 49% of people say that they rely on influencer recommendations. 
647. Also, 40% of Twitter users say that they bought a product based on a tweet. 
648. Tradedoubler Affiliate networks in the U.K. made £2.16 billion in 2006 according to the book Affiliate Marketing for Beginners 12 Steps to Your Affiliate Marketing Business in 2021. 
649. And most publishers revealed that 20% of their annual revenue was due to affiliate partnerships. 
650. 16% even said they’d visit more than four websites. 
651. According to publishers with fewer than 5,000 unique views per month, affiliate income is their primary source of generating revenue. 
652. 83% were captured during the discovery and awareness phase. 
653. Marketers captured 79% during conversion and 79% were captured during ongoing customer engagement. 
654. It’s followed by sports and outdoors (14.60%). 
655. 83% of consumers say that coupons are the main reason why they bought a product during regular shopping trips. 
656. In the book Affiliate Marketing Success, it’s mentioned that selling affiliate products like ebooks can result in keeping 70% or more of the profit. 
657. For example, selling flight tickets gets you 1% to 3% commission. 
658. The accommodations industry has a 3% to 12% commission based on the total order value. 
659. It offers 50% to 70% of the profit that they make. 
660. Fashion products get you a 70% commission while electronics will only get you 50%. 
661. Out of 97% of those in the U.S. that have a cellphone, 85% of them are smartphone users. 
662. 81% of brands use affiliate programs. 
663. 18.7% of affiliate programs fall under the fashion category followed by sports (14.6%) and beauty and health/wellness (11.1%). 
664. Marketing affiliate spending is expected to grow by 10% within a two. 
665. 83% of shoppers said that discount codes can influence their purchasing decisions. 
666. According to Google Trends, the interest in affiliates has increased by 300% and reached its peak popularity in July of 2020. 
667. Since April 2020, more than 30% of online shoppers who made their first purchase from a brand used an affiliate link. 
668. Amazon cut its affiliate program commission rates across categories to as low as 1%. 
669. Affiliate programs are responsible for 30% of advertisers’ entire sales. 
670. 51% of affiliates move on to the next option once they get rejected by an affiliate program. 
671. Affiliate content continues to increase and has grown by 175% in recent years. 
672. AM accounts for15% of all digital media revenue. 
673. That boost amounts to 15% 30% of all sales being generated by AM. 
674. The projections are this impressive trend to continue at least until 2022, according to Statista’s research in the US. 
675. 81.82% of all affiliates work on their side income in the most active years of their lives. 
676. On average, the affiliate conversion rate hovers around 1%. 
677. 1% conversion rate might be the average, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t excel with ingenious strategy and persistence. 
678. A survey done by Forrester on behalf of Rakuten Marketing reveals that 94% of publishers use two or more affiliate programs. 
679. Research by MOZ states that organic visitors are 5.66 times more likely to convert than those driven by paid traffic. 
680. 51% of surfers stated they are likely to purchase from a site that is specifically optimized for mobile devices. 
681. Mobile is the source of over 50% of affiliate traffic. 
682. Around 71% of US affiliate publishers worked with three or more networks. 
683. Closely following, we have Amazon with 72%. 
684. For instance, in Germany, the UK, the US, and France, the percentage of those trusting Google info prior to the purchase ranges from 80% to 88%. 
685. Finally, these buyers provide 58% higher average customer revenue. 
686. Next, 45% liked it because it doesn’t create a disturbance in the UX, compared to ads. 
687. Lastly, 28% of those surveyed don’t see any drawbacks to it. 
688. As a matter of fact, 27% of young adults use online dating sites, and even the number of those over 55 years old is increasing. 
689. So for example, in over 30% of cases, the gaming industry combines cost per action and revenue share as affiliate models. 
690. Only 19% of affiliate transactions fall under the CPA model. 
691. For about 15.97%, the reputation of the specific program is a major criterion. 
692. Further, 10.11% look at the brand awareness possibilities and in general. 
693. Aside from it, another two of the top three sources for affiliate traffic are social networks (67.32%) and blogging (64.48%). 
694. The UK follows with 15%, and Germany with 11%. 
695. These three together account for 65% of the sector. 
696. That is nearly double that of the runner up —telecom and media —which contributes 24% of the affiliate revenue, while travel and leisure add 16%. 
697. On the other hand, just 34% of them are ready to invest to get some return of investment. 
698. So for example, the University of Illinois released some estimations in 2016 that suggest that 38.1% of Amazon affiliate program partners engage in fraudulent activities. 
699. On another note, some more stats show that up to 25% of app installs are considered fraudulent because of attribution fraud. 
700. However, conversion rates between 0.5% and 1% fall under the category of average rates. 
701. For 9%, it’s their top revenue source. 
702. Unsurprisingly, in the same survey, 62% of publishers said that ecommerce is one of their top revenue sources. 
703. 54% rank it among their top three channels. 
704. This is more than organic/paid search (16%) and display ads (15%). 
705. Writing a list style blog and including the product in it Updating your old blog posts to include the product 56% of affiliate advertisers and agencies increased their affiliate channel revenue starting in late March 2020. 
706. In 2019, online sales made up 16% of total retail sales. 
707. In 2020, that rose to 19%. 
708. In second place are sports and outdoor products at 15% and health and wellness at 11%. 
709. After that is telecom and media with 24% and travel with 16%. 
710. 88% of consumers say that they’ve decided to purchase an item based on what they saw from an influencer. 
711. A significant majority of both men (83%) and women (89%). 
712. When interacting with influencer content, 64% of consumers say that they prefer watching videos. 
713. Only 38% of consumers prefer written content. 
714. 61% of consumers say they prefer images. 
715. 77% of consumers see customer reviews as a deal breaker or deciding factor in their product purchase decision. 
716. Sports/outdoors makes up 18.16% of all affiliate programs online. 
717. 50% of affiliate generated traffic originated from mobile devices as of 2017. 
718. Of the 35% of affiliates who earn more than $20,000 per year, 12% make over $75,000 in affiliate income. 
719. For travel sites, comparisons drive 20% of sales coupons at 21% and cashbacks at 24%. 
720. 10% is considered a strong growth rate for most small medium businesses, with lower figures being more likely with larger companies. 
721. INFLUENCERS RECEIVE A 1 10% COMMISSION FOR AFFILIATE MARKETING WITH AMAZON. 
722. Since 2017, creators on Amazon have earned on average a 4% commission through advertising Amazon product links in their content. 
723. Creators can earn up to a 10% commission for promoting luxury items, and on the other end of the spectrum, a 1% commission for promoting video games. 
724. Some product categories were hit harder than others for example, commission rates for grocery products dropped from 5% to 1% while rates for furniture and home improvement products experienced a 5% decrease in commission. 
725. Sports and Outdoors is the second biggest niche making up 18.16% of all affiliate programs online. 
726. Next up was the sports and outdoors category, with 14.6%, followed by health/wellness and beauty at 11.1%. 
727. 50% of affiliate generated traffic originated from mobile devices as of 2017 Of all the stats on this list, this is one of the most telling. 
728. Nearly 64% of affiliates worldwide target U.S. consumers contributing to that 16% figure. 
729. Out of the 35% of affiliates who earn more than $20,000 per year, 12% make over $75,000 in affiliate income. 
730. Of the 35% of affiliates who earn more than $20,000 per year, 12% make over $75,000. 
731. For travel sites, comparisons drive 20% of sales behind coupons at 21% and cashbacks at 24%. 
732. This type of comparison is responsible for 20% of sales in this niche. 
733. 33% of those in the 1834 age bracket claim they always opt in to push notifications, with an additional 30% in this age range often doing so. 
734. As we enter 2020, an impressive 81% of brands have already implemented efforts to start building an affiliate network, and a further 84% of publishers have also delved into the area. 
735. Spending in the affiliate area has consistently grown by 10.1% yearly. 
736. In fact, according to this year’s AWIN report, global spending here is set to hit as much as €12 billion this year, with £1.6 billion spent by companies within the UK. 
737. Sports and outdoors was the second contender in a recent AM Navigator study with 14.6%, while health and wellness had 11.1%. 
738. Art and philosophy came bottom of the pile, with just 1.2% of affiliate efforts currently targeting this niche. 
739. Affiliates are, of course, primarily intended to generate revenue for both parties, and advertisers are finding that shop affiliates and similar are now responsible for an average 23% of revenue. 
740. What’s more, the conversion rates created by this content focus have increased by 240%. 
741. Thanks to a shift towards commissions done by category rather than individual product sales, Amazon associates can enjoy revenue as much as 10% when it comes to things like luxury items. 
742. Amazon affiliates earn up to 10% in commissions. 
743. 35% of affiliates earn more than $20,000 a year. 
744. Furthermore, most publishers said that affiliate partnerships drove over 20% of their annual revenue. 
745. More than 50% of affiliate referred traffic comes from mobile devices. 
746. More than half of all affiliates are men 54.23%. 
747. Another 47.97% identify as female, with 2.8% not identifying as one of those two options. 
748. 84% of people say that a brand’s video convinced them to buy a product or service. 
749. Moreover, 96% of consumers watch videos to learn about products or services, and 69% agree that video is their favorite channel for learning about products. 
750. 74% of online shoppers in the US check several affiliate websites before completing a purchase. 
751. Another prominent trend among US shoppers is checking multiple websites, and 16% of them admit to visiting more than four affiliate sites before completing a purchase. 
752. Fitness and health products can earn affiliate commissions ranging from 15% to 40%. 
753. In some cases, commission rates can reach 40% even though the average percentage is 15%. 
754. Amazon associates earn up to 10% in commissions. 
755. Namely, the commissions on this platform range from 1%‒4%, with a maximum payout of $550 for a qualified sale. 
756. Namely, commission for groceries dropped from 5% to 1%, while affiliate cuts for furniture dropped from 8% to 3%. 
757. 86% of publishers expect that their affiliate revenue will stay consistent or increase in the future. 
758. 51% of companies report that their referral programs are very effective at maintaining sales pipelines. 
759. 30% of affiliates earn $40,000 or less per year. 
760. Around 18.2% of that 30% make less than $20,000 a year. 
761. On the other hand, more than 17% make over $1 million. 
762. The average Amazon affiliate conversion rate is 0.5% to 1%. 
763. Typically, the modern affiliate programs offer commissions ranging between 5% and 30%. 
764. Yet, many affiliate programs will also provide a 3% rate for some products. 
765. Either way, the most common percentages are 5% and 10%, depending on the industry. 
766. 81% of brands rely on affiliate programs to improve their business. 
767. Affiliate programs contribute 30% of revenue for the companies. 
768. 73% of the merchants reported that their affiliate revenue met their needs. 
769. The advertisers who are using the affiliate program are generating 15%–30% of the sales. 
770. More than 50% of the affiliate traffic comes from mobile devices. 
771. 73% of the merchants reported that their affiliate revenue has met their needs. 
772. Digital affiliate products generate 50% commissions. 
773. 30 percent of the website owners agreed that there weren’t enough affiliate products that were relevant to the readers. 
774. Revenue share is the most popular advertising model in the gaming sector with a share of 55%, followed by CPA [cost per action] with a 19% share. 
775. Next to that is the sports and outdoors which generates 14.6% of the total affiliate share, followed by health/wellness and beauty with 11.1% share, and travel at 8.6%. 
776. Telecom and media generate 24% of the affiliate revenue, followed by travel and leisure which account for 16%. 
777. Computer and electronics with 41.04% are the number one category that affiliates prefer to promote. 
778. This is followed by clothing and apparel [39.84%], online services [29.88%], accessories [29.48%], beauty [27.89%], and health & wellness. 
779. Post Affiliate Pro 79 percent of advertisers attend the events to find the best affiliate partners. 
780. Amazon Associates’ commission rates vary from 1% to 10%. 
781. Only 10% of the affiliates generate approximately 90% of the sales in most of the affiliate programs. 
782. By the way, 47% of the visitors expect the website to load in less than 2 secs. 
783. You will lose 40% of the customers if your site takes over 3 secs to load as they abandon the site. 
784. One sec delay in the website’s loading time results in 7 percent fewer conversions. 
785. Comparison type of content drives 20 percent of the sales for the travel sites, while the coupons generate 21% of the sales. 
786. Asia has 23% of the traffic share. 
787. About 25% of all affiliate spending comes from retailers. 
788. ShareASale is the biggest affiliate network with 5,594 programs or 49% of all affiliates. 
789. James Allen has an affiliate program that pays out a 5% commission on every sale. 
790. 16% may not look like much, but that’s nearly one fifth of all sales online!. 
791. Even now they generate close to 50% of all referred traffic. 
792. A total of 0.85% of Pinterest posts contain at least one affiliate link. 
793. 3.6% of Science and Technology videos contain affiliate content, making it the most popular Youtube category for affiliates. 
794. For Pinterest, the most popular category is Women’s fashion, with 4.62% of posts containing affiliate links. 
795. The most popular Pinterest category for affiliate content is Women’s fashion, but Hair and Beauty (2.04%), Sports (1.63%), and Design (1.53%). 
796. 40% of Twitter users have made a purchase based on a tweet. 
797. 49% of people rely on influencer recommendations. 
798. 49% of consumers make their purchasing decisions based on recommendations fromsocial media influencers. 
799. The industry made $10.8 billion in sales, up 9.2% yearon. 
800. That’s over six times more than YouTube (11%). 
801. More than 50%of affiliate referred traffic comes from mobile devices. 
802. 85% of people search Google for product ideas and information. 
803. 18.7% of all affiliate campaigns are promoting fashion products. 
804. The available data shows that earnings have been growing by 10% annually since 2015, and it looks like this trend will continue way past 2022. 
805. Namely, this platform collected around $469.8 billion in net sales during 2020, which is approximately 22% more than in 2020, when revenue was $386 billion. 
806. Next in line is the UK with 15%, and Germany with 11%. 
807. Namely, 18.7% of all affiliate campaigns will be directed toward fashion related products, and that’s why 23.27% of all affiliate programs are dedicated to that niche. 
808. The second most popular niche is sports and outdoors with 14.6% affiliate campaigns and an 18.16% share in the total number of affiliate programs. 
809. Another 69.22% use search engine optimisation, while 67.32% employ social media platforms. 
810. Another 19.21% will use search engines such as Google and Yahoo, and 17.52% will look for programs on affiliate network websites. 
811. Another 15.97% say that the program’s reputation is the most important factor and 11.58% claim that they choose the program after considering the affiliate network or tracking program. 
812. Moreover, 45% of website owners say that including referral links in the content didn’t interrupt user experience in any way. 
813. If we look at the gathered data, we can see that, since 2015, this industry has been growing by 10% every year. 
814. It is considered that an average conversion rate is somewhere between 0.5% and 1%. 
815. The average affiliate commission should be between 5% and 30%. 
816. How do you make it to the top 3%?. 
817. Are you promoting a $5 Amazon product and get a 2% commission, or do you promote a hosting server and get a fixed $220 commission per sale?. 
818. You will need to sell so many more $5 products with a low affiliate percentage payout, compared to referring customers who will purchase just one hosting deal. 
819. Why not look into a niche that is already converting and selling well?Choosing The Best Affiliate NetworkAccording to the most recent statistics , the most popular affiliate networks are This network has more than 2,500 CPA programs to choose from. 
820. For example, with Clickbank, they pay 70%, while Google Adsense pays 30%. 
821. In general, most affiliate networks pay between 5% 15% of sales generated by any given link. 
822. if you’re in the top 1%, your monthly earnings could be as high as $10k or higher. 

Affiliate Marketing trends 2023

• Newest affiliate marketing statistics indicate that 71% of affiliate marketers use three or more networks to promote their business.
• 59.32% of all affiliate programs marketers use are B2C.
• Recent affiliate marketing trends show that 24.46% of marketers find information about programs on the merchant’s website.
• 18.15% of affiliates say that product or service relevance is the most important factor to consider when applying for a certain program.
• 76% of content creators claim affiliate marketing made monetising easier.
• Influencers Are Becoming More Important
• Voice Searches Are On the Rise
• Affiliate Programs Will Become More Mobile Friendly
• Expect Ecommerce Retailers to Utilize Affiliate Marketing Even More
• Push Traffic May Slow Down
• Businesses Will Devote More of Their Marketing Dollars to Affiliate Marketing.
• Expect to See More Affiliate Marketing Agencies
• Most affiliate marketers promote 1‒10 products.
• More than 50% of affiliate-referred traffic comes from mobile devices.
• Gender split for affiliates shows that more men engage with brand promotion.
• The most profitable affiliate programs are found in the fashion category in the affiliate marketing industry.
• Many customers’ purchasing behavior is affected by coupons.
• Affiliate marketing strategies are expected to fill the void created by third-party cookies.
• Brand affinity is crucial for every affiliate program.
• About 84% of publishers and 81% of advertisers include affiliate marketing as part of their marketing strategy.
• Choosing the right affiliate products will result in better profits.
• Software affiliate programs are one of the most lucrative affiliate programs.
• Most marketers work with influencers.
• eBay is one of the biggest platforms for affiliate marketing.
• More smartphone users are involved in the affiliate market.

Affiliate Marketing Tips:

1. Create solid content
2. Track your success
3. Know your products
4. Engage your visitors
5. Concentrate on one niche
6. Provide information and help, rather than sell
7. Choose the right products
8. Always be testing and improving
9. Dedicate the time
10. Set proper expectations

Affiliate Marketing Stats – FAQs

How do you get paid by wealthy affiliate?How much does it cost to join wealthy affiliate?

There are three membership levels in Wealthy Affiliate: Starter – free. Premium – $19 first month, then $49 per month. Premium Plus – $49 first month, then $99 per month.

What is a multiple income funnel?

Overview: Multiple Income Funnel is a brand new online business opportunity that says you can start earning multiple commissions from 4 different income streams, all on autopilot. It claims that once you sign up, you can start making money, and it even says that you can make $ 1,000’s per day without doing anything. 

What is high ticket affiliate?

High-ticket affiliate marketing is the process of promoting a product or service that has a higher value. It’s used by entrepreneurs to earn profits on fewer sales. High-ticket platforms can earn you more profits from commissions that can reach up to 4-5 figures, depending on the products you promote.

Can you make a living with affiliate marketing?

Affiliate marketing can be lucrative, but it takes a commitment of time and money to make it a real business. Do thorough research before you jump on the affiliate-marketing bandwagon. Also, remember to avoid putting all your eggs in one basket.

How many views do you need for affiliate marketing?

An average of 3 concurrent viewers or more over the last 30 days. At least 50 Followers.

Is it hard to make money affiliate marketing?

It can be difficult to earn a steady income from affiliate marketing, and even more difficult to stand out among other marketers promoting the same products. Once you’ve built up a website, blog, newsletter, or social media, there are steps you can take to become successful and generate a more reliable revenue stream.

How can I earn 1000 a month affiliate marketing?What are the top 3 sources of paid traffic?

So What’s The Best Source For Paid Traffic To Your Website? Display ads: such as the Google Display Network. Native ads: like content promoted on Outbrain. Search ads: such as Google AdWords. Social media ads: including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others.

Which ads is best for affiliate marketing?

the best traffic sources for affiliate marketing ads are: PPC. Link and banner ads. Social media ads. Native advertising.

How do I promote affiliate links without a website?

10 Ways To Do Affiliate Marketing Without a Website Solo Ads.

1. Posting on Online Communities and Forums.
2. Create a Viral eBook.
3. YouTube Channel. 
4. PPC Marketing.
5. Using Content Publishing Platforms to Your Advantage.
6. Harnessing the Power of Social Media. 
7. Retargeting is Effective.

How many followers do I need to be an Amazon affiliate?

500 organic followers Amazon’s guidelines state that affiliates have at least 500 organic followers and a public account. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or a traditional blog all fit the bill. Once you’ve signed up, your account will be approved for 180 days.

How do I get an audience for affiliate marketing 2023?

How to Get an Audience for Affiliate Marketing in 2023 (4 Beginner Tips) 

1. Choose a Profitable (Yet Fun) Niche. 
2. Know the Audience You’re Seeking.
3. Stick With Products You Know.
4. Track Your Affiliate Stats and Results.

Can I use Google ads for affiliate marketing?

While Google Ads has ad policies everyone needs to follow, affiliate marketers can of course still make use of Google Ads and should if they want to get visitors to re-engage with their content. AdWords is most commonly based on a cost per click system, where the cost per click is the minimum amount required to outrank a competitor advertiser. Using a very simple example, if a competing advertisers budget per click is $1 and yours is $5, you’ll only pay $1.01 for that click.

What niche is most profitable for affiliate marketing 2023?

7 Profitable Niches List That Makes A Ton Of Money in 2023 & Make Money Online:

1. Finance.
2. Travel.
3. Fitness.
4. Personal Development.
5. Relationships.
6. Lifestyle.
7. Real Estate.

What are some untapped markets in 2023?

Here is a list of untapped niche markets to consider on your journey to making money online in 2023.

1. Home Security Products. 
2. Maternity Products. 
3. Renewable Energy. 
4. Niches That Focus On Education. 
5. Specialize in the Survival Niche. 
6. Automobile Accessories. 
7. The Retro Niche.
8. Drones Are Big Sellers.

How do I find my niche in 2023?

Finding Your Niche: 8 Steps Think about your interests and passions

1. Go to Google Trends and research an industry.
2. Compare trends of competing products
3. Solve problems for your audience.
4. Carry out competitor analysis.
5. Do keyword research.
6. Assess your niche.
7. Find your unique selling point.
8. Test your idea.

How much money does 1k Instagram followers make in 2023?

Average monthly income nears $3,000 .Micro-influencers (between 1,000 and 10,000 followers) make an average $1,420 per month. Mega-influencers (more than one million followers) make $15,356 per month.

Who is the highest paid Instagrammer 2023?

The biggest earners are:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo | cristiano | $1,604,000 per post | 450M followers.
2. Dwayne Johnson | therock | $1,523,000 per post | 320M followers.
3. Ariana Grande | arianagrande | $1,510,000 per post | 315M followers.
4. Kylie Jenner | kyliejenner | $1,494,000 per post | 345M followers.

What sells the most on Instagram?

What Sells Best on Instagram? Over two thirds of Instagram’s one billion active users are ages 34 and younger. Instagram’s biggest markets include beauty, health and fitness, travel, fashion, lifestyle, business, and animals.

How much do Amazon affiliates make?

$100 to $20,000 You can earn, on average, from $100 to $20,000 from the Amazon Affiliate program, depending on how many referrals you generate for Amazon. The Amazon Affiliate program operates on a commission basis, meaning you’ll make a percentage per sale. The commission rate differs depending on the product category.

Where can I get free traffic for affiliate marketing?

List of 10 Best Free Traffic Sources for Your Website :

1. TikTok.
2. SEO.
3. Twitter.
4. Instagram.
5. Pinterest.
6. Q&A
7. Websites
8.  Forums.
9. YouTube.
10. Reddit.

How can I promote my Amazon affiliate without a website?

You can earn money online without creating a website through any of these affiliate programs.

You can sell the products from amazon affiliate without website and generate good commission by following ways:

1. Youtube.
2. Guest post.
3. Online forums.
4. Ebooks.
5. E-mail Campaigns.
6. Facebook.
7. Instagram.
8. Your offline efforts.

How much do beginner affiliate marketers make?

$0 to $1000/per month Beginner – $0 to $1000/per month. Intermediate $1000 to $10,000/per month. Advanced – 10k to $100k/per month. Super Affiliate – $100k+/per month.

Is affiliate marketing a pyramid scheme?

No, affiliate marketing is not a pyramid scheme. It’s a legitimate way to earn commission on sales made by promoting products or services online. Unlike MLMs and pyramid schemes, there is no recruitment involved in affiliate marketing.

Can you make 10k a month affiliate marketing?

If you want to build a $10,000 a month affiliate marketing business, you need to be making money consistently. The way that you do this is by building a funnel. If you’re creating content and you’re getting traffic, you want to direct people into a funnel where you can collect their email addresses.

Do you need tax ID number for affiliate marketing?

Rakuten Affiliate is required by US tax laws and the Internal Revenue Service to collect a social security number (SSN) or employer identification number (EIN) for tax purposes. Without this information, Rakuten Affiliate will be unable to issue payments.

Do affiliates need a 1099?

Affiliates, in most cases (check with your tax attorney!), are considered independent contractors in the eyes of the IRS. This means that you’ll need to issue a Form 1099-NEC to US-based affiliates and a Form 1042-S to non-US affiliates at the end of the tax year.

Why do most affiliate marketers fail?

Unaware or Lack of Knowledge of Products you Sell The affiliate marketing failure rate is increasing because affiliates do not invest energy in understanding the products they are marketing. Your study and understanding can give you better results. Your content will get better, and so will your approach. 

What is wrong with affiliate marketing?

the 3 most common mistakes made by new affiliate marketers are:

1. Signing up for too many affiliate programs.
2. Failing to test and compare products and tools.
3. Working within an uninteresting niche.

Why is affiliate marketing better than dropshipping?

The main difference lies in the compensation scheme. Affiliates receive commissions from the generated amount of conversions, while in dropshipping, you can put your own price on the product, and the margin between yours and actual rate will be your earning.

Does Netflix have affiliate program?

The Netflix affiliate program allows your web traffic to explore and enjoy the vast library of thousands of movies and television shows available to watch for one low monthly price at Netflix.com.

Is affiliate marketing saturated?

Affiliate marketing is a pretty saturated industry, and many marketers don’t even think they are good at it. What’s more is that less than 10% of affiliates drive more than 90% of the conversions. This means making a profit-booming living off of affiliate marketing can be a little tricky.

Is it easy to become an Amazon affiliate?

Amazon Affiliate is one of the easiest programs on the entire globe. To promote Amazon products, you need a proper medium where you’ll show or talk about the goods. It might be a website, a YouTube channel, or even a mobile app but it’s required to have a place which will be a common platform for you and your visitors.

Can you do affiliate marketing without social media?

The short answer: yes, you can be successful at affiliate marketing without social media. There are loads of affiliate marketers who are doing great without having a single social media follower. The truth is that social media is just one of many ways via which you can earn affiliate sales.

Does ClickBank report to the IRS?

ClickBank automatically collects and remits taxes for jurisdictions in which ClickBank is legally required to do so. In addition to taxes collected due to our corporate status or “nexus,” here is more information about tax requirements in specific jurisdictions.

Do affiliates need a w9?

In order to reduce paperwork, new affiliates can be asked to provide a W-9 as soon as they’ve earned their first commission. It’s easier to request the W-9 after they earned their first commission instead of when they first sign up. Not every affiliate will earn a commission, so you won’t need to track down their W-9.

Are affiliates independent contractors?

Affiliates as Independent Contractors An affiliate is usually not part of the company with whom it affiliates. It’s a separate company, an independent contractor. While another a company may affiliate through ownership, that ownership doesn’t mean total control.

Which platform is best for affiliate marketing?

The best affiliate networks in 2023 are:

1. ClickBank.
2. eBay Partner Network (EPN)
3. FlexOffers.
4. JVZoo.
5. LeadDyno / E-Commerce Affiliates.
6. MaxBounty.
7. Pepperjam.
8. Rakuten Marketing. 

What are the skills required for affiliate marketing?

5 Top Skills to Look for in an Affiliate Marketer 2023:

1. Problem Solving.
2. Creativity.
3. Communication.
4. Technical Aptitude.
5. Productivity.

How much do affiliate marketing managers make?

Salary Ranges for Affiliate Marketing Managers The salaries of Affiliate Marketing Managers in the US range from $16,778 to $442,605 , with a median salary of $80,530 .The middle 57% of Affiliate Marketing Managers makes between $80,535 and $201,013, with the top 86% making $442,605.

What is an affiliate account manager?

A person responsible for managing an online affiliate program for an affiliate merchant.

What is the best way to earn money 2023?

8 Ways to Make Money Online 2023 :

1. Work as an Insurance POSP.
2. Look for Freelancing Work.
3. Try Content Writing Jobs. 
4. Start Blogging.
5. Sell Your Digital Products.
6. Look For Translation Jobs Online.
7. Beta Test Apps and Websites Before They are Released.
8. Work as a Travel Agent. 

How much should I pay Biz Gurukul?

If you go through Udemy.com, you will find that best-selling public speaking courses are available at an average of 500 rupees, for which Bizgurukul is taking 10,000 Rupees.

What is the success rate of affiliate marketing in 2023?

The average affiliate conversion rate normally hovers around 1%. This percentage is an estimate, because many affiliate marketers will keep their affiliate conversion rate to themselves.

Which is better MLM or affiliate marketing?

MLM hinges on recruiting other members. Therefore, a lot more personal interaction is needed in order to build out a network. Often, this can involve tactics that some consider annoying. With affiliate marketing, you’re often only speaking to people who are likely to be interested in your products.

What is drop surfing?

drop surfing is simply a type of dropshipping business. Instead of working with a small set of vendors and products to dropship, drop surfers are always changing. The business is more dynamic and comes with more significant risks, but you might get lucky and have a big payout.

What is the failure rate of affiliate marketing?

more than 95% of newbies fail to do affiliate marketing with success. People start out with very high expectations and end up in giving up because the money making part of their affiliate business is just not lifting off.

How big is the industry of affiliate marketing?

Affiliate marketing worth $12 billion as of now. The U.S affiliate marketing is expected to reach $6.8 billion by 2020. Affiliate programs contribute 30% of revenue for the companies. For marketers and advertisers, affiliate programs generate 15%–30 % of sales.

How many Amazon affiliate marketers are there?

The Amazon Associates affiliate marketing network has over 900,000 active affiliates. Statistics about affiliate marketing show that ShareASale follows with over 700,000 active affiliates. Other notable networks include Awin with over 205,000 and ClickBank with more than 100,000 affiliates.

What is the average conversion rate for Amazon affiliate?

On average, a good conversion rate aim on Amazon is between 10% and 15%. 

How do I get my first sale in affiliate marketing?

Follow these seven simple steps. Decide on a platform. Choose your niche. Find affiliate programs to join. Create great content. Drive traffic to your affiliate site. Get clicks on your affiliate links. Convert clicks to sales.

Is affiliate marketing the next big thing in 2023?

Affiliate marketing is becoming increasingly important to businesses in a variety of industries. By 2023, affiliate marketing is on pace to become a 10 billion dollar industry in the U.S. alone.

How do you get paid by wealthy affiliate?What do affiliate marketers do?

Affiliate marketing is the process by which an affiliate earns a commission for marketing another person’s or company’s products. The affiliate simply searches for a product they enjoy, then promotes that product and earns a piece of the profit from each sale they make.

Is affiliate marketing a skill?

If you are good in creative skill, affiliate marketing is the right platform for your future. Data analysis is considered as another great-sounding set skill. As a marketing advertiser, you will be actually looking for data to see your marketing campaign’s future work.