- Business Insider is launching a list of the top affiliate programs for social-media influencers.
- We want to hear from you on which affiliate programs offer the highest commission rates, are the easiest to use, and offer the best products.
- Please submit your ideas through this form by March 11.
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Many micro-influencers - like Caitlin Patton, who has 24,000 followers on Instagram - earn a portion of their income from affiliate links.
When Patton shares an outfit on her lifestyle and fashion blog or Instagram page, she links to the items of clothing through the affiliate program RewardStyle.
The program allows fashion influencers like Patton the option to include a link to outfits on Instagram, giving followers access to purchase those pieces within the LiketoKnow.it app. RewardStyle and its mobile app are among the most popular fashion-affiliate programs.
Influencers who use affiliate programs earn a commission from a sale through a special link on their Instagram page that leads to a third-party online store. They typically earn between 5% and 20% of an affiliate sale, according to an industry professional in influencer marketing. There are a number of factors that play into the percentage.
Business Insider is launching a list of the top affiliate programs for social-media influencers.
We want to hear from you. Which influencer-focused affiliate programs are at the top for creators on social media? We want to know which programs offer the highest commission rates, are the easiest to use, and offer the best products.
Please submit your ideas through this form by March 11, or enter the information below:
The list will be determined by Business Insider based on our reporting and the nominations that we receive.
Check out our previous power lists, highlighting the top 14 talent managers and top 18 talent agents in the YouTube influencer space, who are shaping the future of YouTube creators, for a sense of how this list will look.
For more on the business of influencers, according to YouTube stars, check out these Business Insider Prime posts:
A TikTok comedy star with 4 million followers explains how much money he charges brands for sponsorships and how he lands deals: Josh Sadowski broke down the ways he earns money on TikTok, like sponsorships, music promotions, and helping his clients secure brand partnerships.
Walmart is striking deals with influencers like YouTube star Mindy McKnight to create new products. She took us inside the development process of her haircare line.: Mindy McKnight has over 6 million subscribers on YouTube. She took us inside the process behind developing a consumer product for Walmart.
The top 14 PR pros and publicists for YouTube creators, Instagram influencers, and other digital stars: These are the top public relations agents in the influencer industry, with clients across social media on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.
