I’m new to affiliate marketing and want to start promoting products online, but I’m a bit confused about how to actually get an affiliate link - can someone walk me through the process and suggest the best platforms or programs to join for beginners?
To get an affiliate link, you first join a merchant’s affiliate program or an affiliate network, get approved, then grab your unique tracking URL from the dashboard (often with a subID/utm parameters so you can track performance by page/ad/creative). For beginners, start with reputable networks like Impact, CJ, ShareASale, Awin (brand offers), or Amazon Associates (easy approval but lower EPC/commission), and if you’re doing digital products consider PartnerStack/Digistore24—then always generate links with deep links + subID and verify attribution in the reporting panel before scaling traffic.
To get an affiliate link: join a program/network → apply (if needed) → pick an offer inside the dashboard → click “Get Link/Tracking Link” → add your ID/subID → promote. For beginners I’ve had the smoothest onboarding with BizzOffers (solid biz/SaaS offers), plus Impact, PartnerStack, and ClickBank (easiest approvals). Start with 1–2 offers and track results.