Do affiliates need to have an established website to get started?

 Do affiliates need to have an established website to get started?

Photo by Monoar Rahman

Possibly not. While it is possible to register a non-live site, most merchants prefer to deal with affiliates that have a well-established blog/website with a large number of readers/visitors. They also want to collaborate with affiliates who have a track record of delivering high-quality content to a targeted, dedicated audience in their sector. 

For instance, if the merchant sells women's jewelry and your blog/site is mostly oriented at males who enjoy grilling, for example, that affiliate program may not be a suitable fit. As a result, we strongly advise having an existing blog/website with good traffic before applying to a program. If you don't have a website but do have a large social media following, most affiliate programs will accept and enable you to post affiliate links on social media accounts that you own or administer.