Affiliate Revenue Calculator
Estimate affiliate earnings and compare programs to find which partnerships deliver the best return on your time and audience.
Audience & Traffic
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% of audience that clicks affiliate links Affiliate Program Details
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% of clicks that convert to sales Content Investment
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Revenue Projections
Monthly Clicks 200
Monthly Conversions 6
Commission per Sale $30.00
Monthly Revenue $180
Annual Revenue $2,160
Revenue per Visitor $0.018
EPC (Earnings per Click) $0.90
Effective Hourly Rate $18.00
Time Investment ROI -76% vs your hourly rate
Program Assessment Worth Exploring
Compare Multiple Programs
Add affiliate programs to compare which ones are worth your time.
| Program | Commission | AOV | Conv Rate | EPC | Monthly Est. |
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12-Month Growth Projection
Assuming 10% monthly audience growth:
| Month | Audience | Clicks | Conversions | Revenue | Cumulative |
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Industry Benchmarks
SaaS/Software
- Commission: 20-40%
- Recurring: Often yes
- Cookie: 30-90 days
- AOV: $50-500
E-commerce
- Commission: 3-15%
- Recurring: No
- Cookie: 1-30 days
- AOV: $50-200
Finance/Insurance
- Commission: $50-200 flat
- Recurring: Sometimes
- Cookie: 30-45 days
- High barriers
Online Courses
- Commission: 30-50%
- Recurring: Rare
- Cookie: 30-60 days
- AOV: $100-2000
Maximizing Affiliate Revenue
Key Metrics to Track
- EPC: Earnings per click - higher is better
- Conversion Rate: Depends on merchant quality
- Cookie Duration: Longer = more attributed sales
- Refund Rate: High refunds = clawed back commissions
Choosing Programs
Don't just chase high commission rates. Consider:
- Product quality and fit for your audience
- Merchant conversion rate (landing page quality)
- Commission structure (recurring vs one-time)
- Payment terms and threshold
Time Investment
Your effective hourly rate matters. A 50% commission program isn't worth it if:
- Low merchant conversion rates
- Products don't fit your audience
- Content takes too long to create
Compare your affiliate hourly rate to alternatives.
Growth Strategies
- Create evergreen comparison content
- Build an email list for direct promotion
- Focus on purchase-intent keywords
- Negotiate higher rates after proving volume
- Diversify across multiple programs