There is a popular misconception regarding affiliate marketing that it is unreliable and mostly fake. However, let us assure you that it is neither fake nor an unreliable way to make money. As a leading digital marketing agency, we have come across individuals and businesses who solely rely on affiliate marketing as their means of income.
Of course, you need to be careful when selecting an affiliate marketing platform as there are some that don’t pay the agreed-upon commission or withhold payments for one reason or the other. This is where we can be helpful. In today’s post, we are going to share the best affiliate marketing websites in UAE.
What is Affiliate Marketing?
The simplest way to define affiliate marketing is that it is a commission-based marketing method. It involves promoting another company’s product or service and earning a commission in case of a successful purchase. For example, A promotes company B’s products. Through A, customer C buys a product from company B. A will earn a commission which is mostly a percentage of the total product value.
If you are still not sure about affiliate marketing, look at the statistic below.
Source: Statista
According to the above figure, there are affiliate marketers who earn more than $150K. It is a clear indicator that affiliate marketing can be a lucrative source of income. Of course, signing up for affiliate marketing is not a guarantee that you will start earning $150K+ or even $10K. There are various factors which need to be considered.
What is High Ticket Affiliate Marketing?
In affiliate marketing, you’ll often come across a term called – high ticket affiliate marketing. This simply refers to promoting deals where you can earn large commissions on qualifying purchases, typically more than $100. The following tips can help you kickstart your simple and high ticket affiliate marketing career.
How to Start an Affiliate Marketing Business in UAE?
Before we list the affiliate marketing programs in UAE, you need to learn everything there is to know about starting affiliate marketing in Dubai.
Step 1: Platform Research
The first step involves conducting comprehensive research about which platform you wish to sign up for. Based on our interactions with affiliate marketers, the platform choice is the most important decision when pursuing this line of work. Ideally, you should look for a platform that offers high commission, has considerable website traffic, and is considered trustworthy among the target market.
Step 2: Decide Which Products or Services You Will Offer
After finalising the platform, you need to decide which products/services you wish to market. For instance, you can focus on electronics, gym wear, or anything which you have an avid interest in, or you can market easily.
Step 3: Select the Platform to Promote the Products/Services
Affiliate marketing works in different ways. You can offer to market the products simply by inserting the link in a social media post. Another option is to send the link directly to the target audience e.g. in a WhatsApp message. The most popular method is blogging. It involves setting up a dedicated blog and promoting the products through well-written articles.
Source: Tom’s Hardware
The above picture is taken from a website called tomshardware.com. As you can see, it is clearly stated that if you a purchase a product through the links on the website, they may earn an affiliate commission. The best approach to deciding a platform is to research the audience. The below statistic reveals the preferred social media platform by age in the US.
Source: Statista
According to the above statistic, it is clear that if you are trying to target 18 – 29 age group using social media, you need to have a presence on either all or at least one of TikTok, Snapchat, BeReal, Instagram, and Reddit.
Step 4: Start Marketing
After deciding the platform, take the first step and publish your post or blog. Share it with friends and family. Ask them to share it within their social circle. This will give you the initial visibility that you need to take your affiliate marketing career off the ground.
Step 5: Develop Expertise
Lastly, don’t forget to develop your expertise in whatever niche you are targeting. When people read your blog or come across your post, they should feel compelled to read it and then click on the link. This can only be done when you have gained knowledge in the field and your words are reliable. Don’t exaggerate a product just to make a sale. Instead, share the pros and cons to give an accurate image.
Top Affiliate Marketing Websites UAE
When searching for affiliate marketing websites Dubai or any other area within the UAE, you’ll come across countless platforms. We won’t delve into the authenticity of these platforms, but we recommend sticking to only the most reliable platforms. It may take longer for you to earn a commission but at least your money is safe. Based on our market research and interaction with affiliate marketers in UAE, the following platforms are the best:
Amazon Affiliate Program
The Amazon Affiliate Program is called Amazon Associates. It allows marketers to earn up to 20% commission on qualifying purchases. We said up to 20% commission because Amazon does not have a fixed commission model. Instead, the commission depends on the product category. The below image shows the commission percentage for different product categories.
Source: Amazon.com
For further information about the Amazon Associates Program, visit here. We highly recommend that you sign up for the Amazon Affiliate Program because it is a widely trusted platform. Secondly, what makes this affiliate program valuable is the traffic. The below statistic shows the number of visits to Amazon.com alone.
Source: Amazon.com
As you can see, it gets around 3 billion visits every month. The only downside is that the cookie duration is only 24 hours, meaning if a visitor buys the product after this period, you won’t get a commission.
TikTok Affiliate Marketing
The TikTok program is officially titled ‘TikTok For Business Affiliate Program’. Affiliates earn a commission when they drive new users to sign up for the TikTok for Business program. Just like Amazon.com, you can share the affiliate link using any platform. For more information, click here. There is no available information on the cookie duration.
Walmart
You can earn anywhere between 1% to 4% commission on all qualifying purchases. If you sign up for this affiliate program through a third party such as Sovern, you can earn up to 8% commission. Like Amazon Associates Program, anyone can sign up for this program. Nevertheless, it does not mean that your acceptance is guaranteed. The cookie duration is 3 days which is certainly better than Amazon.com. You can sign up here.
Shopify
The Shopify Affiliate Marketing Program is a perfect example of high-ticket affiliate marketing. You can earn up to $500 on a single purchase. There are two ways to earn through this program – Shopify Plan Referrals and Shopify POS Pro Referrals. The below image shows the payout for Shopify Plan referrals from a select few countries.
Source: Shopify.com
The cookie duration is 30 days. You can find more information here.
Fiverr
You would be familiar with this platform if you ever did freelance work in your life. Together with Upwork, these two are the most widely used freelancing platforms. Fiverr’s affiliate program is certainly lucrative given the commission rate it offers. For example, you can earn anywhere between 25% to 100% of the customer’s first order. Apart from this, you earn 10% from all future orders placed within the first 12 months.
Lastly, Fiverr offers three types of products to market – Fiverr Marketplace, Fiverr Pro, and Fiverr Logo Maker. The commission rate is as per follows:
Source: Fiverr.com
You can get more information here. The cookie duration is 30 days.
WP Engine
For those of you who don’t know, WP Engine is a leading WordPress platform. Marketers have the option to promote all WP Engine WordPress programs through a single affiliate program. WP Engine offers its affiliates custom discounts and promotions which they can then offer to their audience. The best thing about this affiliate program is that the cookie duration is 180 days. For more information, click here.
HubSpot
Similar to WP Engine, HubSpot offers a 180-day cookie window. The platform offers a large creative library to help ensure your success in the world of affiliate marketing.
Source: Hubspot.com
You can earn up to 30% of recurring commission for up to one year and enjoy more perks as you level up. Given the importance of sales and marketing software for every business, we can guarantee that you’ll make a qualified purchase in no time at all. For more information regarding HubSpot’s affiliate marketing program, visit here.
Semrush
If you have a website, you’ll want to optimise it for the search engines. Semrush is a comprehensive search engine optimisation tool which offers various features, including competitor monitoring, backlink analysis, and keyword research. According to the company website, 30% of Fortune 500 companies use Semrush. It offers a tiered affiliate marketing program and the details are shown below.
Source: Semrush.com
The cookie duration is a generous 120 days, and the platform also offers pre-designed marketing materials to boost your affiliate journey. Visit here to know more about this affiliate marketing program.
Cloudways
The platform offers two types of affiliate marketing programs. One is geared towards individual affiliate marketers, while the other is for agencies. We’ll focus on the individual affiliate marketing program for this article. Upon a qualifying purchase, you can earn up to $125 depending on your tier. The platform has a 90-day cookie window, and you also get a dedicated account manager to ensure your success. For more information, visit here.
Click Funnels
Lastly, we have Click Funnels, another marketing and sales software as a service (SaaS) platform. It has a tiered affiliate marketing platform although the percentage is same for all i.e. 30%. The plans are shown below:
Source: Clickfunnels.com
You may be thinking why people would opt for this platform when there are numerous other popular ones available. Well, Click Funnels is not your typical marketing and sales platform. It allows you to do a lot more, including create fully customised eCommerce stores. For more information related to its affiliate program, click here.
Final Thoughts on Affiliate Marketing UAE
This concludes our article on the top 10 affiliate marketing platforms in Dubai, UAE. If you have any questions related to this post, let us know in the comment section below. Contact us if you have already decided on the platform and require help with website development or social media management. As a leading web development and digital marketing agency in Pakistan, we have ample experience in this field.
