{"id":3892,"date":"2024-02-15T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authorityhacker.com\/?p=3892"},"modified":"2024-03-27T17:51:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T17:51:23","slug":"successful-affiliate-websites-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/successful-affiliate-websites-examples\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Real Life Examples Of Successful Affiliate Marketing Websites In 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d69376a4 gb-headline-text gb-headline-7a2b4e43\">Want to know the secret to affiliate marketing success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Study examples of successful affiliate marketing websites and implement their strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you grow your traffic and revenue, we spent over a month analyzing 21 of the best affiliate marketing websites \u2013 and identified <strong>63 actionable tips<\/strong>&nbsp;you can use to improve your site today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive straight into the examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.xqf79qolkodx\">21 Affiliate Marketing Websites to Learn From<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each affiliate website in this list shows something different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From rigorous product testing and systematic EEAT development to schema markup and link building, there are plenty of tactics to add to your affiliate marketing toolbox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#the-diamond-pro\">The Diamond Pro<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#clever-hiker\">Clever Hiker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wirecutter\">Wirecutter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#this-is-why-im-broke\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#this-is-why-im-broke\">This Is Why Im Broke<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pcpartpicker\">PCPartPicker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-points-guy\">The Points Guy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#safewise\">SafeWise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rtings\">RTings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nerdwallet\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#nerdwallet\">NerdWallet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#dog-food-advisor\">Dog Food Advisor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#money-saving-expert\">Money Saving Expert<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#headphones-addict\">Headphones Addict<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#everyday-carry\">Everyday Carry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#baby-gear-lab\">Baby Gear Lab<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#money-to-the-masses\">Money To The Masses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#modern-castle\">Modern Castle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#garage-gym-reviews\">Garage Gym Reviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ebiz-facts\">eBiz Facts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#verywellfit\">VeryWellFit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#vpnmentor\">VPNMentor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-hoops-geek\">The Hoops Geek<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-de8bdb29 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7e65909a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fda21c22 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\"><strong>\ud83e\udd13 How we collected data for this post<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efc098cd\">\n\n<p><em><em>We list certain data for each affiliate marketing website. Here are the tools and strategies we used to find these:<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Estimated monthly visits<strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/recommends\/ahrefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ahrefs<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Year founded (when not available): <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wayback Machine<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Estimated revenue: When available<\/em>, <em>we used revenue reports. If a website was sold, we extrapolated monthly revenue from the sale price. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0fe95e13 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"the-diamond-pro\"><em>1<\/em> The Diamond Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f8b1b518\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f8b1b518 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/diamond-pro-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"The Diamond Pro homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diamonds.pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Diamond Pro<\/a> helps people by offering accurate information, personal buying advice from industry veterans, and transparent reviews about diamonds and related products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Gemstones, precious metals, and jewelry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits: <\/strong>251,000 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-22f14ae8 gb-headline-text\">How The Diamond Pro Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diamond Pro differentiates itself through deal alerts, \u201cask an expert\u201d forms, and unique ways of including affiliate links in educational content. These tactics go a long way toward increasing conversions and improving email collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the deal alerts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These colored box-outs advertise discounts at popular diamond retailers. Readers must enter their email address to get the discount code, doubling as a clever email collection tactic and affiliate traffic driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-dfac6c80\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1182\" height=\"1058\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-dfac6c80 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Deal-Alerts.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond Pro Deal Alerts\" title=\"Diamond-Pro-Deal-Alerts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Deal-Alerts.jpg 1182w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Deal-Alerts-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Deal-Alerts-1024x917.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Deal-Alerts-768x687.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1182px) 100vw, 1182px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They also collect emails and earn commissions by embedding a form at the bottom of each article that lets readers ask questions about diamonds, gold, or jewelry. A diamond expert will respond with tips, recommendations, and an affiliate link for the site offering the best deal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, they incorporate affiliate links in educational content by embedding tools and quizzes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One example is a gold pricing calculator they embed in gold-related content. When readers fill out the calculator, they are shown a form that offers a free quote from a gold buyer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also embed a simple quiz that shows the reader two diamonds and asks them to select the one that matches the description. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-01d0d485\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1184\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-01d0d485 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Quizzes.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond Pro Quizzes\" title=\"Diamond-Pro-Quizzes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Quizzes.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Quizzes-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Quizzes-1024x1010.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Diamond-Pro-Quizzes-768x758.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clicking on either redirects you to a website where you can buy the diamond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-34e52d6b gb-headline-text\">How The Diamond Pro Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Diamond Pro makes money by referring people to websites that buy and sell diamonds, gold, and similar items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their unique strategy of answering questions and providing recommendations directly via email works well in the diamond niche due to the high value of the products. A 5% commission on a $6,500 purchase is worth a few emails back and forth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e0901a5c gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluenile.com\/affiliates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue Nile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/affiliates-and-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James Allen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leibish.com\/leibish-refer-a-friend-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leibish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ritani.com\/referfriend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ritani<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For similar programs, check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/jewelry-affiliate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jewelry affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-69f1f370 gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/high-ticket-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High-Ticket Affiliate Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d99c80fb gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use deal alerts to drive traffic and collect emails. <\/strong>If you can negotiate exclusive discounts with your affiliate partners, you can either offer them for free to generate more upfront commissions or require an email signup to build your list. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer targeted advice to collect emails and recommended products. <\/strong>An &#8220;Ask an Expert&#8221; form at the end of articles or product pages lets you provide valuable advice and recommend relevant products, leading to potential conversions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add affiliate links to educational content. <\/strong>Use quizzes, calculators, and other interactive elements to generate affiliate commissions from informational posts. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-043ad7e4 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"clever-hiker\"><em>2<\/em> Clever Hiker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-7cf1b588\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-7cf1b588 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/clever-hiker-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"clever hiker homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/cleverhiker.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clever Hiker<\/a>&nbsp;provides guidance and gear recommendations for backpackers, hikers, and campers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Backpacking, hiking, and camping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2012<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits: <\/strong>100,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc39c4c1 gb-headline-text\">How Clever Hiker Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clever Hiker\u2019s standout affiliate marketing strategies&nbsp;are their free video courses and trip guides to popular wilderness destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources give them a hard-to-replicate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/free-traffic-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"99202\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traffic source<\/a> and boost <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/blog\/2022\/12\/google-raters-guidelines-e-e-a-t\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/eat-and-ymyl-new-google-search-guidelines-acronyms-of-quality-content\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EEAT<\/a> and credibility by proving the authors \u201cwalk their talk.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The video courses act as beginner-friendly introductions to wilderness exploration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e4e1b269\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1740\" height=\"1362\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e4e1b269 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides.jpg\" alt=\"Clever Hiker Beginner Guides\" title=\"Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides.jpg 1740w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides-1024x802.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides-768x601.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides-1600x1252.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Beginner-Guides-1536x1202.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1740px) 100vw, 1740px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach captures people near the beginning of the customer journey. Rather than focusing solely on high buyer intent like most affiliate websites, they educate beginners about the fundamentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As these beginners gain knowledge and confidence, they&#8217;re more likely to engage in the niche and purchase products recommended by Clever Hiker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a free course is only effective if it\u2019s up-to-date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this, they made sure that the videos \u2013 which were made over 8 years ago \u2013 covered evergreen topics and didn\u2019t mention specific products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, their video about ultralight shelters only covers general tent categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ad5df139\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1580\" height=\"1366\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ad5df139 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Video-Guides.jpg\" alt=\"Clever Hiker Video Guides\" title=\"Clever-Hiker-Video-Guides\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Video-Guides.jpg 1580w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Video-Guides-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Video-Guides-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Video-Guides-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Clever-Hiker-Video-Guides-1536x1328.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1580px) 100vw, 1580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clever Hiker would have needed constant video updates if they covered specific tents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, focusing on timeless fundamentals has allowed their content to stay relevant for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with their courses, Clever Hiker offers extensive guides to 49 popular destinations, complete with crucial trail info, author photos from the trails, trip planning resources, gear advice, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-41fa5a65 gb-headline-text\">How Clever Hiker Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>They recommend affiliate products related to backpacking, camping, and hiking. Some of their most popular products include backpacking hammocks, freeze-dried meals, water bottles, and sleeping pads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-af98e039 gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rei.com\/help?a=Affiliate-Program---id--SnToxfZRRI-o6A7lkasoWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">REI<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.walmart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tentsile.com\/pages\/affiliate-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tentsile<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For similar affiliate programs, check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/outdoor-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outdoor affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1c57b85a gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create a free, evergreen video course that teaches the fundamentals of your niche.<\/strong>&nbsp;You can build audience trust by establishing your site as one that knows what it\u2019s talking about, and you can also convert those newbies into affiliate conversions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share your own relatable experiences.<\/strong>&nbsp;This proves to readers that you&#8217;re involved in the niche, boosting EEAT and audience trust. You can also recommend the items needed to complete the tasks, giving you another avenue to earn commissions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While Clever Hiker didn\u2019t take this route, <strong>offering a free course can be an incredible lead magnet for a paid course. <\/strong>We employ this strategy here at Authority Hacker with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/free-training\/\">free authority site training course<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a0c525f2 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"wirecutter\"><em>3<\/em> Wirecutter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-883830c9\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-883830c9 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/wirecutter-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"wirecutter homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wirecutter<\/a> offers unbiased, rigorous product reviews for home, garden, health, fitness, tech, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> General product reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 13.4 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated revenue:<\/strong> The NY Times acquired Wirecutter for $30 million in 2016. Based on a 40x monthly valuation, their revenue in 2016 was likely about $750,000. 2024 revenue is unknown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-567439bc gb-headline-text\">How Wirecutter Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the review arena, no single website does it quite like Wirecutter, whose dedication to rigor and quality is sometimes extreme but always thorough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their reviewers have years of experience using the type of product they\u2019re reviewing. And they invest a significant amount and resources in researching and testing products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Product reviews often include unique and frankly extraordinary tests designed to find the best possible products. They set a room on fire to test fireproof safes, designed an obstacle course to test robot vacuums, and smeared food on hundreds of dishes to test dishwashers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a9a01402\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1144\" height=\"1312\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a9a01402 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-product-testing.jpg\" alt=\"Wirecutter product testing\" title=\"Wirecutter-product-testing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-product-testing.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-product-testing-262x300.jpg 262w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-product-testing-893x1024.jpg 893w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-product-testing-768x881.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1144px) 100vw, 1144px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This high standard gives them a ton of credibility and reader trust, resulting in a much higher conversion rate than affiliate sites with a less hands-on approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They gather data from the best sources, from engineers and scientists to subject matter experts. And they don&#8217;t stop at the pros. They sift through countless customer reviews for testimonials from everyday product owners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this adds to the already stellar reputation that this website enjoys, thanks in part to its New York Times ownership. This also sees its reviews posted on the home page of its parent website \u2013 how\u2019s that for credibility?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lengths the testers go to might seem extreme, but its value is evidenced in consumer trust. Many will head straight to Wirecutter for their product review fix. For instance, thousands of consumers search &#8221; vacuum wirecutter &#8221; monthly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-753703e0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"1132\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-753703e0 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-brand-searches.jpg\" alt=\"Wirecutter brand searches\" title=\"Wirecutter-brand-searches\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-brand-searches.jpg 786w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-brand-searches-208x300.jpg 208w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-brand-searches-711x1024.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-brand-searches-768x1106.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to write great product reviews, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/blog\/2021\/12\/product-reviews-update-and-your-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google\u2019s Product Review Update page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-33b2fa25 gb-headline-text\">How Wirecutter Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Wirecutter has two revenue streams: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Affiliate commissions <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A monthly subscription fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Wirecutter is the only affiliate site I\u2019ve seen that charges you to view their content. You get a limited number of free articles per month, and access to additional reviews is gated behind a monthly subscription. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-29e6ed53\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1401\" height=\"1442\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-29e6ed53 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-paywall.jpg\" alt=\"Wirecutter Paywall\" title=\"Wirecutter-paywall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-paywall.jpg 1401w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-paywall-291x300.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-paywall-995x1024.jpg 995w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wirecutter-paywall-768x790.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1401px) 100vw, 1401px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This goes back to reputation. The enormous amount of effort they\u2019ve put into building their database of rigorously tested products has made them a go-to source for recommendations \u2013 even if that means the reader has to pay for the information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d317501c gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.walmart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/c\/SF_MS_The_Home_Depot_Affiliate_Program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Depot<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aboutwayfair.com\/partner-with-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wayfair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more affiliate programs with a wide array of product types, check our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/best-affiliate-programs-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best affiliate programs for beginners<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a9a1af61 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Build a brand people trust and actively seek out. <\/strong>While the effort to do this may seem over-the-top initially, it can be extremely valuable in the long run. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rigorously test your products.<\/strong>&nbsp;Before reviewing a product, consider what tests or experiments you can run to make the review truly valuable to readers. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give multiple purchase options. <\/strong>Providing two marketplaces users can buy a product is worth considering. Even if one offers a better affiliate commission, offering two shifts the question from \u201cDo I buy?\u201d to \u201cWhich store should I buy it at?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3299af02 gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Affiliate Marketing Tips &amp; Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f9d314ca gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"this-is-why-im-broke\"><em>4<\/em> This Is Why Im Broke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-78463ae6\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-78463ae6 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thisiswhyimbroke-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"thisiswhyimbroke homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisiswhyimbroke.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This Is Why Im Broke<\/a>\u00a0is not your usual affiliate marketing\u00a0website. They\u2019ve carved out a unique niche by highlighting entertaining novelty items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> Novelty items and gifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded: <\/strong>2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 545,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e76ae2e2 gb-headline-text\">How This Is Why Im Broke Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This Is Why Im Broke is committed to featuring fun, shareable, and interesting products, whether or not they have an affiliate partnership with the product creator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The single-minded focus on products is built into the site&#8217;s user experience, allowing users to scroll endlessly through wild and wacky finds (and generating a ton of lucrative clicks to affiliate offers). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They often source these unique products through their product pitch page, where they invite creators to pitch their offerings directly. This allows them to find products that most other sites haven\u2019t heard of yet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also use their product catalog to create gift guides for a variety of people and circumstances, driving substantial organic traffic from Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-055806d3 gb-headline-text\">How This Is Why Im Broke Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ThisIsWhyImBroke earns their bread entirely through affiliate commissions. Per a Reddit AMA with the site owner, 66% of their revenue comes from Amazon, with 80% of that from products not even featured on the website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is possible because when a user clicks on one of their Amazon affiliate links, a cookie is placed on their device which tracks any purchases they make on Amazon within a certain time frame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c59970eb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c59970eb gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thisiswhyimbroke-income.jpg\" alt=\"thisiswhyimbroke income\"\/>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5cdbce42 gb-headline-text\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Entrepreneur\/comments\/15s5g9\/i_am_the_creator_of_thisiswhyimbrokecom_ama\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reddit<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, even if the user is driven to Amazon purely by curiosity but doesn\u2019t buy the item, the site still earns commissions from unrelated products that Amazon recommends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, they\u2019ve found a way to monetize window shopping by directing high levels of traffic to Amazon \u2013 one of the most powerful online conversion machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2ef8840f gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/affiliates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e5702a8c gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Affiliate niches don&#8217;t always have to be serious. <\/strong>If you have a knack for spotting light-hearted novelty products, you can build a successful affiliate marketing website without in-depth reviews and rigorous testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product-focused websites can still thrive.<\/strong>&nbsp;Despite many recommendation-heavy sites taking a hit from Google updates, ThisIsWhyImBroke proves that the model is still viable if done right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t write off Amazon affiliate websites just yet.<\/strong>&nbsp;Although Amazon commissions are lower than ever, you can still earn a decent amount through the Amazon affiliate program if you drive a lot of traffic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-184fa0ea gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\">\ud83d\udc49 See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/amazon-affiliate-program-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"84715\">Amazon Affiliate Program Review<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f53712f3 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"pcpartpicker\"><em>5<\/em> PCPartPicker<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6f52e2cf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6f52e2cf gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pcpartpicker-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"pcpartpicker homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pcpartpicker.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PCPartPicker<\/a>&nbsp;helps people build PCs by recommending compatible components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> PC building<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 1.6 million <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-86a29db5 gb-headline-text\">How PCPartPicker Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PCPartPicker stands out from other affiliate websites&nbsp;by offering a suite of incredibly useful tools that have turned them into the go-to website for PC builders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most impressive tool \u2013 and the centerpiece of their business \u2013 is the PC Builder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It enables you to choose your preferred parts, check for compatibility issues, and find the best deals. &nbsp;If you buy a recommended product, PCPartPicker earns a commission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5f9f4b37\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5f9f4b37 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pcpartpicker-tool.jpg\" alt=\"pcpartpicker tool\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some helpful features they\u2019ve implemented into the Builder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A compatibility alert to flag parts that won\u2019t work together. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A section that explains compatibility issues and how to solve them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cheapest retailer for parts and how much it will cost (including shipping).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A graphic that shows how all of the components fit together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A \u201cShare Parts\u201d section lets you share your build with anyone online \u2013 complete with links to the product pages on PCPartPicker\u2019s website. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And a price history graph with historical prices of the components you\u2019re considering. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Builder is what most definitively sets them apart from competitors, they also have other innovative tools and solutions for PC builders, including pre-designed builds, a user marketplace for completed builds, and a thorough database with information about every component they recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This dedication to building one-of-a-kind solutions for the thorny problem of tool compatibility has helped them dominate the PC component affiliate space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-96494936 gb-headline-text\">How PCPartPicker Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PCPartPicker earns 100% of their revenue from affiliate commissions driven by the builder tool, build guides, and user-created builds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s interesting about their monetization strategy is the many different ways they enable users to participate in, benefit from, and save money in the PC building niche. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The marketplace allows users to <em>earn money<\/em>&nbsp;through PCPartPicker (by building PCs and selling them for a profit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sharing feature lets users help others build PCs by giving them a quick overview of each component and what it will cost. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Builder helps people save money by mentioning coupons, showing historical pricing for parts, and showing the cheapest marketplace for each product. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tactics have helped create a dedicated audience who use PCPart Picker for their own builds and share the site with others interested in building PCs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a4596399 gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Affiliate <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/promotions.newegg.com\/affiliate_program\/affiliate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NewEgg<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/partnerships\/best-buy-affiliate-program\/pcmcat198500050002.c?id=pcmcat198500050002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Buy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamestop.com\/affiliate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GameStop<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other programs in the computer niche, check out our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/computer-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">computer affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c9ba708 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make complex tasks easy. <\/strong>Before PCPartPicker, building a computer was a nerve-wracking process. If there\u2019s a thorny problem in your niche, consider how you might build a tool that makes the process easy to solve. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the \u201cAdd all to cart\u201d feature on Amazon. <\/strong>If you\u2019re selling multiple items that complement each other, eliminate friction by letting users buy everything with one click. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never stop improving. <\/strong>PCPartPicker could have simply created the PC Builder tool, and they likely would have found enormous success. But they continued iterating and adding new features, and grew their status from \u201chelpful tool\u201d to \u201cnexus of the PC building niche.\u201d <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-acf3eaee gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"the-points-guy\"><em>6<\/em> The Points Guy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-3b7ae4ba\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-3b7ae4ba gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thepointsguy-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"thepointsguy homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thepointsguy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Points Guy<\/a> (TPG) is a website in the travel niche with an emphasis on loyalty programs and credit cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> Loyalty programs, credit cards, and travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded: <\/strong>2010<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits: <\/strong>2.6 million <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated revenue: <\/strong>$4.5 million per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-373a8884 gb-headline-text\">How The Points Guy Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two things that set&nbsp;TPG&nbsp;apart from other affiliate websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Their focus on the travel sub-niche&nbsp;of credit card points&nbsp;and rewards. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their transition into a broad lifestyle media brand. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach not only built a dedicated audience and topical authority, but also drove traffic through their news arm and social channels, increased exposure for their affiliate offers, and built more links through viral social content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, TPG was all about traveling efficiently by using certain credit cards or rewards programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1585642b\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1585642b gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thepointsguy-points-and-miles.jpg\" alt=\"thepointsguy points and miles\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While they could have easily stuck to the miles-and-points content and still been quite successful, they pivoted into a broader lifestyle and travel niche. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, TPG&#8217;s website and social channels balance core credit card advice with broader travel news and lifestyle content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their engaging content across platforms lures readers back to their site, getting more eyeballs on their credit card affiliate offers. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially noticeable on social channels like Instagram, where much of the content has nothing to do with credit cards or travel rewards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-461cb4e1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-461cb4e1 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/thepointsguy-instagram.jpg\" alt=\"thepointsguy instagram\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1436c426 gb-headline-text\">How The Points Guy Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Points Guy makes most of their money from credit card referrals, which they promote in a variety of ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They have&nbsp;an expansive collection of detailed credit card comparison articles, similar to NerdWallet. 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High conversion rates and value can give you a higher ROI than standard display ads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a59291ec gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/is-affiliate-marketing-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Is Affiliate Marketing Worth It?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-96450ecd gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"safewise\"><em>7<\/em> Safewise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ece79617\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ece79617 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/safewise-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"safewise homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safewise<\/a>\u00a0provides product recommendations and tips for home safety and security.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> Home safety and security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2013<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 670,000 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-604dd2df gb-headline-text\">How Safewise Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Safewise uses in-depth&nbsp;statistics pages on everything from home safety and identifying theft to burglary and crime rates to attract backlinks. This helps improve their Google rankings and drive more traffic and affiliate conversions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the smart link building tactics don\u2019t stop at topic selection. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safewise&#8217;s approach to citing&nbsp;sources seems clear and straightforward at first glance \u2013&nbsp;neatly organized footnotes that provide the source for the information presented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, these footnotes are more than meets the eye. They&#8217;re actually jumplinks that lead to an extensive list of sources at the bottom of the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example from their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safewise.com\/resources\/security-stats-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Home Safety and Security stats page<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ee0e53c0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ee0e53c0 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/safewise-jumplink.jpg\" alt=\"safewise jumplink\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For readers \u2013&nbsp;many of whom are&nbsp;writers searching&nbsp;for a credible statistic to cite \u2013&nbsp;this can be a bit of a maze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-37cd997b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1592\" height=\"1504\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-37cd997b gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safewise-Sources-List.jpg\" alt=\"Safewise sources list\" title=\"Safewise-Sources-List\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safewise-Sources-List.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safewise-Sources-List-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safewise-Sources-List-1024x967.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safewise-Sources-List-768x726.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safewise-Sources-List-1536x1451.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1592px) 100vw, 1592px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Faced with the task of combing through the list to find the appropriate source, many won&#8217;t bother and will instead link directly to the Safewise&nbsp;article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick look at the impressive backlink profile for the Home Security stats page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2757c3fb\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1586\" height=\"1462\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2757c3fb gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safwise-Stats-page-backlinks.jpg\" alt=\"Safewise stats page backlinks\" title=\"Safwise-Stats-page-backlinks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safwise-Stats-page-backlinks.jpg 1586w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safwise-Stats-page-backlinks-300x277.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safwise-Stats-page-backlinks-1024x944.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safwise-Stats-page-backlinks-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Safwise-Stats-page-backlinks-1536x1416.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1586px) 100vw, 1586px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Safewise also strategically places one of their own articles as the third item in the Sources list. 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Their most popular products include safes, security cameras, smart doorbells, and self-defense tools like tasers and stun guns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-938bfe3a gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/magazine\/google_nest_partners?hl=en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Nest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bayalarmmedical.com\/medical-alert-blog\/bay-alarm-medical-affiliate-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bay Alarm Medical<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gabb.com\/influencers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gabb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more relevant programs, check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/home-security-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cb96632a gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Create statistics pages to attract backlinks. <\/strong>If you can build a statistics page that ranks, you can generate high-quality passive backlinks that would otherwise be hard to get. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you have a sizeable audience, run a survey and publish unique data. <\/strong>This gives you unique data that no one else in the industry has, and that uniqueness will help your statistics page rank higher. 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This data-driven approach enhances reader trust and substantially increases affiliate conversions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>They define unique testing categories based on common use cases. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They identify score components for each use case. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They test and assign a weighted score based on how crucial it is for successful task completion. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is best shown with an example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/blender\/reviews\/ninja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Ninja Blenders<\/a> review, they test blenders on&nbsp;multi-purpose blending, smoothie-making, crushing ice, soup blending, and professional use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these categories is broken down into multiple elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, the smoothie-making&nbsp;capability is rated based on&nbsp;how well the blender can process fibrous ingredients, its noise level, its build quality, and how easy it is to clean afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-279e15c7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1752\" height=\"1302\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-279e15c7 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/RTings-Granular-Scoring.jpg\" alt=\"RTings Granular Scoring\" title=\"RTings-Granular-Scoring\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/RTings-Granular-Scoring.jpg 1752w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/RTings-Granular-Scoring-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/RTings-Granular-Scoring-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/RTings-Granular-Scoring-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/RTings-Granular-Scoring-1600x1189.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/RTings-Granular-Scoring-1536x1141.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1752px) 100vw, 1752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure an accurate review, they apply weights to each score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, 60% of the smoothie-making score is based on the blender&#8217;s ability to blend fibrous ingredients. 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But unlike other affiliate sites, they focus on a very narrow product range, currently reviewing only 12 product categories, but they cover every base within these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, their TV category features&nbsp;18 different types of TVs. This means they can review each product type comprehensively despite limited bandwidth. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subscribers gain full access to their suite of product selection tools and&nbsp;in-depth looks at the raw testing data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5a8b5c1e gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/partnerships\/best-buy-affiliate-program\/pcmcat198500050002.c?id=pcmcat198500050002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Buy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/find\/shared\/affiliates.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B&amp;H<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aca10122 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take a granular, quantitative approach to your product reviews.<\/strong>&nbsp;Consider the major use cases of your product. Apply scoring weights based on different elements&#8217; importance for each use case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Narrow your focus. <\/strong>Center your attention on a select group of product types.&nbsp;You\u2019ll build incredible topical authority, learn the ins and outs of those products better than anyone, and can recycle your tests for use in many different roundup reviews and comparison articles. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintain up-to-date reviews.<\/strong>&nbsp;Rtings often revises reviews and product roundups with information about the latest products, and they routinely remove inferior products when better products are released. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f7c54996 gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-to-write-product-reviews-that-sell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Write A Product Review (Templates &amp; Examples)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9a841e71 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"nerdwallet\"><em>9<\/em> NerdWallet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1a3f33d8\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1a3f33d8 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/nerdwallet-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"nerdwallet homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NerdWallet<\/a>&nbsp;helps consumers and small businesses make smart money decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> Finance <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits: <\/strong>28.9 million <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated revenue: <\/strong>NerdWallet earned $538.9 million in 2022, which equals an average monthly revenue of <strong>$44.9 million<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b0ebc8e2 gb-headline-text\">How NerdWallet Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>NerdWallet offers a variety of tools that help readers find the best product for their unique situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These methods are often side-by-side on the same page. The variety of options boosts their affiliate commissions, and you can find them on many pages across the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great example of this is on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/the-best-credit-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Credit Cards page<\/a>, where they have a product comparison table, a filtering option for the table, and a link to a questionnaire that provides personalized recommendations. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-15740b15\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1632\" height=\"1350\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-15740b15 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons.jpg\" alt=\"Nerdwallet Card Comparison Tools\" title=\"Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons.jpg 1632w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons-1024x847.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons-768x635.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons-1600x1324.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Nerdwallet-Card-Comparisons-1536x1271.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1632px) 100vw, 1632px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Their data and recommendations are legit, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/l\/credit-cards-star-ratings-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complex, proprietary formulas<\/a>&nbsp;for their star ratings system. And they focus on readers\u2019 needs with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/l\/editorial-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">strong editorial guidelines<\/a>, so it\u2019s easy to see why consumers go to NerdWallet for help making financial decisions \u2013 and why this dedication to quality and a tailored user experience have made them an affiliate marketing powerhouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a9d22cba gb-headline-text\">How NerdWallet Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The operation may be complex, but NerdWallet\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdwallet.com\/p\/how-we-make-money\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monetization strategy<\/a>&nbsp;is simple: affiliate marketing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty is in <em>how<\/em>&nbsp;they promote their products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most websites have a static approach to affiliate marketing that doesn&#8217;t change based on who visits the website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NerdWallet offers highly personalized recommendations and guidance through features like product comparison tables, sophisticated calculators, detailed questionnaires, an app that provides customized guidance, and detailed finance guides with relevant offers embedded in the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-ca465b1b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"932\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-ca465b1b gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NerdWallet-Relevant-Offers.jpg\" alt=\"Nerdwallet Relevant Offers\" title=\"NerdWallet-Relevant-Offers\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NerdWallet-Relevant-Offers.jpg 722w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/NerdWallet-Relevant-Offers-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, and what products earn them the most money?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what their <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.nerdwallet.com\/news-releases\/news-release-details\/nerdwallet-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2022 Q4 investor report<\/a>&nbsp;says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Their top moneymaker was credit card referrals, accounting for 37% of revenue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loans \u2013 including mortgages, auto loans, and student loans \u2013 made up 15% of revenue. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All other categories \u2013 including insurance, taxes, investing, financial planning, travel planning, banking services, and small business services \u2013 generated the remaining 46%. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a0b7d1be gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of NerdWallet\u2019s partners don\u2019t have public affiliate programs. NerdWallet can only earn referrals from these companies because their enormous traffic numbers enable them to make private agreements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, NerdWallet <em>does<\/em>&nbsp;work with some companies that offer public affiliate programs. Here are some of the top finance affiliate programs they use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turbotax.intuit.com\/corp\/affiliates.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TurboTax<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flexoffers.com\/affiliate-programs\/insure-com-auto-insurance-affiliate-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/visit.policygenius.com\/partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PolicyGenius<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sofi.com\/referral-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SoFi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1570d31\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9f4aebe1 gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro tip:<\/strong> While there isn\u2019t any publicly available information about NerdWallet\u2019s credit card affiliate agreements, you can still earn big from credit card referrals through the <a href=\"https:\/\/bankratecreditcards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bankrate Credit Cards affiliate program<\/a>. <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/credit-card-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">credit card affiliate programs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/insurance-affiliate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">insurance affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fe401519 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Put readers first: <\/strong>Provide an unmatched great user experience \u2013 ideally, a programmatic one that can be tailored to the reader\u2019s unique situation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on big earners.<\/strong>&nbsp;Even a massive website like NerdWallet \u2013 which currently has 11 major topic categories \u2013 earns more than a third of revenue from just one of those. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explore private partnerships. <\/strong>Even if a company doesn\u2019t offer a public affiliate program, they may entertain a private agreement if you have a strong brand and high traffic. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-632360ca gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/high-paying-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"39141\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">High Paying Affiliate Programs In 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a59e73fa gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"dog-food-advisor\"><em>10<\/em> Dog Food Advisor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-8841a85a\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-8841a85a gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dogfoodadvisor-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"dogfoodadvisor homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dogfoodadvisor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dog Food Advisor<\/a>&nbsp;provides dog food recommendations for different breeds, buyer preferences, and health conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Dog food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2008<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 990,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated revenue:<\/strong> Dog Food Advisor was purchased by Wag! in 2023 for $9 million. Based on that valuation, their monthly revenue is likely around $225,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bd17fa45 gb-headline-text\">How Dog Food Advisor Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Dog Food Advisor effectively uses pop-ups to build their email subscriptions and convert visitors to regular buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their&nbsp;lead magnet is a dog food recall alert newsletter. It\u2019s a great&nbsp;choice because every visitor to the site is probably a dog owner, and the urgent nature of a recall notice means readers will be highly motivated to subscribe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the tactics they use to increase the engagement of their pop ups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Eye-catching pop-up featuring a cute dog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social-proof claim that 750,000+ others have enrolled in the recall alerts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific recall locations (US and Canada) provide relevance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of &#8216;lifesaving&#8217; in copy, conveying the possible risks of not subscribing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yellow and red colors for urgency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emphasis that the recall alerts are free. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And here\u2019s a banner pop up that shows all of those strategies in action:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5b2b41b8\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5b2b41b8 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dogfoodadvisor-banner-pop-up.jpg\" alt=\"dogfoodadvisor banner pop up\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They also employ an exit intent pop up that appears when you move your mouse to exit the page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-e67e6f8e\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-e67e6f8e gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/dogfoodadvisor-exit-intent.png\" alt=\"dogfoodadvisor exit intent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the exit intent pop up uses the same CTR-boosting elements as the banner pop up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond the pop ups, they <em>also<\/em>&nbsp;heavily promote the recall alert notifications on their home page, giving it important real estate near the top of the page and at the bottom of their home page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These link to a page on their site that lists all of the latest recalls. This page also has a call-to-action to sign up for the email list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-6fcfd207\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1048\" height=\"1074\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-6fcfd207 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-Email-Signup-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"DogFoodAdvisor Email Signup CTA\" title=\"DogFoodAdvisor-Email-Signup-CTA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-Email-Signup-CTA.jpg 1048w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-Email-Signup-CTA-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-Email-Signup-CTA-999x1024.jpg 999w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-Email-Signup-CTA-768x787.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1048px) 100vw, 1048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you click on that link, you get to a sign up page that allows you to add your email to the list. It uses most of the same elements as the pop ups, and also makes it easy for readers to share the page on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2a060e24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1169\" height=\"1124\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2a060e24 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-share-buttons.jpg\" alt=\"DogFoodAdvisor Share buttons\" title=\"DogFoodAdvisor-share-buttons\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-share-buttons.jpg 1169w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-share-buttons-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-share-buttons-1024x985.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DogFoodAdvisor-share-buttons-768x738.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1169px) 100vw, 1169px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1293f856 gb-headline-text\">How Dog Food Advisor Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>They earn affiliate income from their dog food recommendations. Some of their most popular affiliate products include puppy food, grain-free food, and dry food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a2ae566e gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chewy.com\/app\/content\/affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chewy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myollie.com\/affiliate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ollie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.thefarmersdog.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Farmer\u2019s Dog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/buy.nomnomnow.com\/affiliate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nom Nom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For similar programs, check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/dog-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dog affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e1cc4346 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use exit intent pop ups. <\/strong>These can significantly increase conversions by capturing people who would have left your site and never returned. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a relevant, urgent lead magnet. <\/strong>Your lead magnet will be most effective if it is broadly relevant to your audience and may save them or their loved ones from harm. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider the copy you use in your pop ups.<\/strong>&nbsp; Even a slight change in wording can significantly impact conversion rates. In particular, understand the core motivation for signing up for what you\u2019re offering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4d0d688 gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\">\ud83d\udc49 Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-email-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"101533\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Build an Email List for Affiliate Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7b20143a gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"money-saving-expert\"><em>11<\/em> Money Saving Expert<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-568ad8dc\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-568ad8dc gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/moneysavingexpert-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"moneysavingexpert homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneysavingexpert.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Money Saving Expert<\/a>\u00a0(MSE) provides UK-specific advice about loans, credit cards, insurance, and other financial topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> UK financial advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2003<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 6.5 million <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bb50b297 gb-headline-text\">How Money Saving Expert Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>MSE&nbsp;excels by&nbsp;simplifying complex financial topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This positions them as the&nbsp;go-to source of financial advice and product recommendations, serving millions of UK residents, and generating substantial income from affiliate commissions along the way. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the general tactics they use to improve reader comprehension:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Content is written at around an 8th-grade level. Jargon and complex topics are always broken down into layman\u2019s terms that anyone can understand. A free readability tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/hemingwayapp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hemingway<\/a> can help with this. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expandable FAQ sections answer relevant questions that don\u2019t fit into the flow of the content. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quotes from regular people (not financial experts) explain the value of the advice from the consumer\u2019s point of view. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of UK-specific phrases and spelling. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detailed, step-by-step instructions for important processes are provided \u2013 complete with a breakdown of costs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily skimmed content with frequent subheadings, lists, tables, quotes, and images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users can provide article feedback on their forum, helping MSE make future iterations of articles more helpful. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embedding helpful videos from their YouTube channel that provide a more visual way to understand the topic. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent updates keep content fresh. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all, they create helpful, easy-to-digest content that resonates with most readers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dcf67bb4 gb-headline-text\">How Money Saving Expert Make Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>MSE earns revenue from affiliate commissions. Top product categories include bank account, credit card, and loan referrals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-34f59ab6 gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ui.awin.com\/merchant-profile\/12049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MoneySupermarket<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affi.io\/m\/uswitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uSwitch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of their partners don\u2019t have public affiliate programs. However, our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/financial-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best financial affiliate programs<\/a>&nbsp;provides alternatives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f9d42109 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep it simple. <\/strong>Don\u2019t assume readers have an easy time grasping complex vocabulary or jargon. Write at an 8th-grade level and break down complex concepts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it skimmable and interactive.<\/strong>&nbsp;Incorporating interactive elements such as jumplinks, bulleted lists, tables, FAQ sections, and highlighted key information can enhance the user experience. Visual aids like tables, infographics, or videos can make content more digestible and engaging. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update your content frequently. <\/strong>If any aspect of your content becomes outdated, update it! Content refreshes are great for SEO, and they show your audience that you\u2019re committed to providing reliable and accurate information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-28a08423 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"headphones-addict\"><em>12<\/em> Headphones Addict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-d369ccc3\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-d369ccc3 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/headphones-addict-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"headphones addict homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/headphonesaddict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Headphones Addict<\/a>&nbsp;tests headphones and earbuds to discover the best options for different use cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Headphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2015<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 28,000 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2e0fe87b gb-headline-text\">How Headphones Addict Stand Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Headphones Addict has a sophisticated internal linking strategy, which helps them improve their rankings with high <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/topical-authority\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">topical authority<\/a> and earn more revenue by recommending additional products. It also improves their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/site-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">site architecture<\/a>, a crucial part of SEO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tactic is made possible by a core of over 150 pieces of informational content, which they link to heavily from both their commercial content and other info content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, this <a href=\"https:\/\/headphonesaddict.com\/soundpeats-runfree-lite-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">headphone review<\/a>&nbsp;links to 30 internal posts \u2013 20 informational posts that explain topics discussed in the article in more detail, and 10 relevant product reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-0e04bdb9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1508\" height=\"952\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-0e04bdb9 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internal-links-headphones-addict.jpg\" alt=\"Internal links on headphones addict\" title=\"Internal-links-headphones-addict\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internal-links-headphones-addict.jpg 1508w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internal-links-headphones-addict-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internal-links-headphones-addict-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Internal-links-headphones-addict-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1508px) 100vw, 1508px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All links are contextually relevant and never inserted unless it makes sense to do so. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also have individual reviews for every product they feature in a roundup review, allowing them to link to the individual review and help people who want more information than a roundup review summary can provide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-03a1992b gb-headline-text\">How Headphones Addict Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Headphones Addict makes money through affiliate commissions. Their most popular products include earbuds, noise-canceling headphones, and workout headphones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4c33d9ad gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partnernetwork.ebay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eBay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliates.walmart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other relevant programs, check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/electronics-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electronics affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7ab1fc44 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Build a strong foundation of informational content. <\/strong>This tells Google you have strong topical authority and gives your reviews extra credibility because the relevant on-site resources signal to readers that you\u2019re knowledgeable in your niche. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Link to relevant resources. <\/strong>Begin by writing comprehensively to cover all the key elements a reader needs to know. Then identify terms or concepts that might need more explanation and link to the informational articles on your site that explain those topics. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use concise and descriptive anchor text. <\/strong>Include only essential words needed to describe the topic. Ensure the text accurately describes the link destination, because Google uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/anchor-text\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38245\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anchor text<\/a> to pinpoint what your pages are about. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4817baa gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\"><strong>\ud83d\udc49 See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-to-build-affiliate-marketing-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Build An Affiliate Marketing Website (Beginner\u2019s Guide)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-115ac2d5 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"everyday-carry\"><em>13<\/em> Everyday Carry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-12ca2a3d\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-12ca2a3d gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/everyday-carry-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"everyday carry homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/everydaycarry.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everyday Carry<\/a>&nbsp;(EDC) recommends practical everyday items you can carry on your person. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Essential everyday gear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits: <\/strong>92,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17419427 gb-headline-text\">How Everyday Carry Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>EDC was purchased by <a href=\"https:\/\/ridge.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ridge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ridge<\/a> \u2013 a high-end wallet company \u2013 in 2022. This acquisition has increased sales of their wallets, which now feature prominently across the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-67b17a91\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1745\" height=\"1546\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-67b17a91 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry.jpg\" alt=\"Ridge Wallet on Everyday Carry\" title=\"Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry.jpg 1745w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry-1024x907.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry-1600x1418.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ridge-Wallet-on-Everyday-Carry-1536x1361.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1745px) 100vw, 1745px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This purchase was a good idea for The Ridge for a few reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wallets are a centerpiece of the \u201ceveryday carry\u201d philosophy.<\/strong> Not everyone needs a knife, flashlight, or watch, but every man I know carries a wallet daily. A knife or flashlight company might not have found as much value in buying EDC. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As it\u2019s a male-focused site, <strong>most people who browse Everyday Carry need a wallet. <\/strong>Virtually every visitor is a potential customer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Ridge earns money from the site\u2019s other affiliate categories. <\/strong>Their purchase doubles as a traffic source for their products and a secondary revenue stream independent of their wallet business. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s impressive about this merger is how The Ridge has inserted its products into Everyday Carry content without seeming spammy or pushy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, The Ridge doesn\u2019t hide that they are affiliated with EDC. The top of every page clearly states that The Ridge \u201csupports\u201d EDC. This transparency improves reader trust and prevents a scandal in the EDC community if someone were to figure out that The Ridge owned EDC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also curate themed \u201cloadouts\u201d that combine items with a similar theme into one batch of products. Ridge wallets are prominent in these. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of their wallet roundup reviews contain a Ridge wallet. The top spot in these reviews is usually a Ridge wallet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, their more general buying and gift guides that feature a variety of products usually include a Ridge wallet near the top of the post. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-141ce7af gb-headline-text\">How Everyday Carry Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>EDC makes money by recommending Ridge wallets, earning affiliate commissions on other product recommendations, and sponsorship opportunities, which include sponsored content, giveaways, and social and email promotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f5a021c6 gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/affiliates?ref=ftr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etsy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gshock.casio.com\/us\/affiliates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">G-Shock<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=39329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BladeHQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For affiliate programs with similar products, check our articles listing the top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/survival-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survival affiliate programs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/self-defense-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-defense affiliate programs<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/tech-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tech affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f2c101be gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creating a product is a great monetization strategy. <\/strong>Selling your own product is more involved than promoting affiliate products, but you\u2019ll keep a lot more of the profit.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subtle promotion is king. <\/strong>If you sell products, you need to be thoughtful about how you promote them. The integrity of the blog has to be maintained, or you risk losing the trust of your readership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure your product is something the majority of readers would want. <\/strong>This strategy won\u2019t work if there isn\u2019t a significant overlap between the website\u2019s readers and interest in your product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ef669906 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"baby-gear-lab\"><em>14<\/em> BabyGearLab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-de46ba68\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-de46ba68 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/gearlab-baby-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"babygearlab homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/babygearlab.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BabyGearLab<\/a> helps parents find the best baby products for their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Baby products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded: <\/strong>2011<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 297,000 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9de92804 gb-headline-text\">How BabyGearLab Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BabyGearLab places a lot of emphasis on building EEAT, which helps them rank higher in the search results and generate more traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EEAT is a complex topic with many different elements. 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This works even better if you refresh the videos along with your content. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus on practicality over production value. <\/strong>Going through your updated post and sharing useful information in a single-take \u201ctalking head\u201d video for YouTube can provide a substantial SEO boost. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-14ddad0e gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"modern-castle\"><em>16<\/em> Modern Castle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f499c995\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f499c995 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/modern-castle-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"modern castle homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/moderncastle.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modern Castle<\/a> is a home products review site with an emphasis on vacuums, air purifiers, and furniture.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Home product reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 50,000 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cc36fb9a gb-headline-text\">How Modern Castle Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Wirecutter, they rigorously test their products by running unique experiments. Where they go beyond is in making detailed YouTube videos for all of their product reviews. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While their videos boost their organic traffic by proving they have real experience with the products, they\u2019ve also performed exceptionally well on YouTube, garnering over 10,000,000 views in five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-39a3d7e0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1294\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-39a3d7e0 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ModernCastle-Video-Reviews.jpg\" alt=\"ModernCastle Video Reviews\" title=\"ModernCastle-Video-Reviews\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ModernCastle-Video-Reviews.jpg 1448w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ModernCastle-Video-Reviews-300x268.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ModernCastle-Video-Reviews-1024x915.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ModernCastle-Video-Reviews-768x686.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What truly stands out is how they\u2019ve systemized their review process for a few different types of products \u2014 namely, vacuums, robot vacuums, and air purifiers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each review follows a similar, replicable format, and videos are scripted, further simplifying the review process for new products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The narrow focus on popular products and streamlined review process allows them to compete successfully in a crowded niche with a small team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their vacuum reviews exemplify their comprehensive, straightforward approach, covering every feature, running cleaning tests on various debris types and surfaces, and rating them for battery life, noise, maneuverability, and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the videos aren&#8217;t flashy or overly polished \u2013 they consist of narration, product demonstrations, and footage of tests \u2013 the exhaustive and original experiments are enough to help Modern Castle reach a high level of affiliate marketing success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Extra: <\/strong>For a deeper dive into their review methodology, read through their <a href=\"https:\/\/moderncastle.com\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About Page<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8a08434a gb-headline-text\">How Modern Castle Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern Castle makes money through affiliate commissions and sponsored videos on their YouTube channel. Their top affiliate categories include vacuums, robot vacuums, and air purifiers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8ad109a8 gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharkclean.com\/page\/affiliate-signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shark<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/referral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samsung<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airdoctorpro.com\/affiliate-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AirDoctor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For other programs in this niche, check our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/home-improvement-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home improvement affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f56e00a0 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorporate video into your review process.<\/strong>&nbsp;Video will make your reviews more trustworthy, boost your SEO, drive traffic through YouTube, and give you more real estate on the SERP by ranking for both an article and a video. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Systemize your review process. <\/strong>Focus on a high-traffic vertical with constant new product releases and capitalize by running each product through the same tests and using the same format for all your reviews. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Script your videos. <\/strong>While there\u2019s value in an off-the-cuff approach, scripting your review videos can reduce shooting gaffes and editing time, allowing you to review more products in less time. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fc1f8c10 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"garage-gym-reviews\"><em>17<\/em> Garage Gym Reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f6de160b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2374\" height=\"1596\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f6de160b gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"Garage Gym Reviews homepage\" title=\"garage-gym-reviews-homepage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage.jpg 2374w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage-1600x1076.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage-1536x1033.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/garage-gym-reviews-homepage-2048x1377.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2374px) 100vw, 2374px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garage Gym Reviews<\/a>&nbsp;(GGR) helps people build their ideal home gym. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Home gym <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 1.3 million <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a38f9216 gb-headline-text\">How Garage Gym Reviews Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GGR capitalizes on people\u2019s love for discounts with a prominent section in their navigation dedicated to coupons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-fc87b588\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1745\" height=\"1478\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-fc87b588 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu.jpg\" alt=\"Garage Gym Reviews Nav Menu\" title=\"Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu.jpg 1745w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu-1024x867.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu-1600x1355.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Nav-Menu-1536x1301.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1745px) 100vw, 1745px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The site generates substantial traffic using four types of coupon pages, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General product discount pages.<\/strong>&nbsp;Example: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/treadmill-coupons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treadmill Coupons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Company-specific discount pages.<\/strong>&nbsp;Example: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/titan-fitness-coupon-code\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Titan Fitness Coupon Code<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Holiday discount pages. <\/strong>Example: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/4th-of-july-treadmill-sales\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4th of July Treadmill Sales<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Military discount page: <\/strong>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.garagegymreviews.com\/military-discounts-on-home-gym-equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">constantly updated page<\/a>&nbsp;that shares all companies who offer discounts for active U.S. servicemembers and veterans. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, some of these pages drive a lot of visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-f76b6a6a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1628\" height=\"1280\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-f76b6a6a gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic.jpg\" alt=\"Garage Gym Reviews Coupon page traffic\" title=\"Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic.jpg 1628w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic-1024x805.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic-768x604.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic-1600x1258.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Garage-Gym-Reviews-Coupon-Page-Traffic-1536x1208.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1628px) 100vw, 1628px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The SEO traffic isn\u2019t the only benefit. They target searchers with high buyer intent. People looking for coupons have usually already decided to buy and are looking for the best deals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By capturing these searchers, you can direct them to merchant websites through your affiliate links or by offering them an exclusive affiliate discount code you\u2019ve negotiated with the merchant. Either way, you\u2019re likely earning a commission!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve established clear incentives for publishing coupon content, we have to answer an important question: aside from the coupon codes, what do you write about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, it depends on the type of coupon page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For company coupon pages, GGR includes the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The coupon codes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to apply them at checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common holidays the company\u2019s products go on sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why GGR likes the company\u2019s products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why you should buy from the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FAQs about the company. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And on general product coupon pages, they include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Common types of discounts. <\/strong>Examples include shipping\/assembly discounts, financing, holiday sales, and bundles. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific coupon codes. <\/strong>They list the top companies offering discount codes and link to their company-specific coupon pages. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FAQ section<\/strong>. They end the content with FAQs about coupon codes for the product type. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The content might seem rather thin compared to what\u2019s required to rank for other high-traffic keywords, but it\u2019s enough to rank over other sites that simply list promo codes and nothing else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d263a8e7 gb-headline-text\">How Garage Gym Reviews Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Garage Gym Reviews makes money through affiliate commissions. Some of their top products include pre-workout supplements, squat racks, and treadmills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.o7nlv6yob45r\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nordictrack.co.uk\/become-a-nordictrack-affiliate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NordicTrack<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onnit.com\/affiliate-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Onnit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparentlabs.com\/pages\/invite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transparent Labs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more programs in this niche, check out our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/fitness-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fitness affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-78e31789 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leverage coupon and deal pages.<\/strong>&nbsp;By creating pages about general product discounts, company-specific discounts, holiday discounts, and military discounts in your niche, you can drive significant traffic for high buyer intent keywords.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t just publish the coupon codes.<\/strong>&nbsp;Offer additional information like how to apply them at checkout, information on common sales events, reasons you like the company&#8217;s products, and FAQs about the company. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add your coupon pages in the navigation menu. <\/strong>Not only can this help your coupon page SEO through improved site architecture, but many visitors will notice you have extensive coupon resources and may re-visit your site the next time they buy something. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bfeee0f1 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"ebiz-facts\"><em>18<\/em> eBiz Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-79d36fc8\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-79d36fc8 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ebiz-facts-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"ebiz facts homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ebizfacts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eBiz Facts<\/a> provides guidance on how to make money online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche: <\/strong>Online business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded: <\/strong>2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits: <\/strong>60,000 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-122a00c0 gb-headline-text\">How eBiz Facts Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>eBiz Facts distinguishes itself by expertly meshing user-generated content (UGC) and editorial material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Utilizing UGC effectively isn&#8217;t easy, but it can substantially enhance your site&#8217;s credibility and EEAT, &nbsp;thereby boosting traffic and creating a unique, hard-to-copy asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They encourage readers to submit course reviews, which they publish under their primary review to calculate an overall product rating. These reviews are surprisingly detailed, including the reviewer&#8217;s identity, course rating, earnings, course duration, pros and cons, and specific aspects like presentation and value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An example from their <a href=\"https:\/\/ebizfacts.com\/authority-hacker-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review of our Authority Site System course<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-773fbc93\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-773fbc93 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ebiz-facts-tass-review.jpg\" alt=\"ebiz facts tass review\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>They only publish valid reviews, with reviewers providing proof of course purchase. To maintain quality, they vet each reviewer&#8217;s identity and content, rewarding users with a website backlink and a small charity donation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that eBiz Facts doesn&#8217;t directly pay for reviews to prevent spamming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further leverage their UGC, they combine all of their course reviews into one mega roundup review. Here&#8217;s an example from their <a href=\"https:\/\/ebizfacts.com\/best-affiliate-marketing-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best affiliate marketing courses<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-9df7f205\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1663\" height=\"1206\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-9df7f205 list-headline gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-affiliate-marketing-courses.jpg\" alt=\"best affiliate marketing courses\" title=\"best-affiliate-marketing-courses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-affiliate-marketing-courses.jpg 1663w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-affiliate-marketing-courses-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-affiliate-marketing-courses-1024x743.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-affiliate-marketing-courses-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-affiliate-marketing-courses-1600x1160.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/best-affiliate-marketing-courses-1536x1114.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1663px) 100vw, 1663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside high-quality UGC, their well-researched and honest editorial process has been crucial to their ascent as an online course review powerhouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This combination was necessary; if they had merely focused on editorial quality or great UGC, they likely wouldn\u2019t have reached the heights they have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6e7e2233 gb-headline-text\">How eBiz Facts Makes Money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>They make money through the affiliate commissions they earn from recommending courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9b3cdd9b gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevirtualsavvy.com\/press\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Virtual Savvy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/provenamazoncourse.com\/affiliates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proven Amazon Course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Authority Hacker<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalnomadkit.com\/affiliates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual Excellence Academy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a52596e2 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leverage user-generated content. <\/strong>Encouraging users to add their reviews to your product reviews can boost traffic and conversion rates. It also builds a moat around your reviews that the competition will have difficulty overcoming, cementing your status at the top of the SERP. &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide slight incentives. <\/strong>If you ask users to leave reviews, be careful about how you incentivize them. You need to offer something of value to accumulate a significant number of reviews, but if the incentive is too great, you may get people who try to game the system with inauthentic spam. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Couple your reviews with high-quality editorial content. <\/strong>High-quality UGC won\u2019t matter if your primary content is low-quality. Only a combination of great editorial content and great UGC will produce a long-term win. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5a970c6e gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"verywellfit\"><em>19<\/em> VeryWellFit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2eaf7301\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2eaf7301 gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/verywellfit-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"verywellfit homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VeryWellFit<\/a>\u00a0provides authoritative content in the health and fitness niche. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> Nutrition and fitness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded: <\/strong>2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 5.5 million <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1918be88 gb-headline-text\">How VeryWellFit Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>VeryWellFit (VWF) stands out through their intelligent and extensive use of schema markup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schema is a set of structured data that helps search engines understand and display specific information about a website\u2019s pages more effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their deep integration of schema into their SEO strategy substantially boosts their EEAT and visibility in the SERP, both of which can increase rankings and traffic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a deep dive into the types of schema they use and the information they include in their schema markup. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-44960732\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5c4d20cd gb-headline-text\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro tip:<\/strong> To identify the schema used on a particular webpage, paste the URL into the <a href=\"https:\/\/validator.schema.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schema Markup Validator<\/a>&nbsp;tool. <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organization schema<\/a>: <\/strong>this serves as an umbrella for various sub-schemas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/sameAs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sameAs schema<\/a>&nbsp;indicates that other websites and social media accounts are owned by or closely related to the brand. 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Some of their top products include shoes, exercise equipment, and meal delivery services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-01b02536 gb-headline-text\">Top Affiliate Programs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dickssportinggoods.com\/s\/marketing\/affiliate-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dick\u2019s Sporting Goods<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.performcb.com\/agency\/clients\/hungryroot-affiliate-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hungryroot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/shareasale.cfm?merchantID=127121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LivingFit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more programs in this niche, check out our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/health-affiliate\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">health affiliate programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6225b653 gb-headline-text\">What We Can Learn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use schema markup to boost SEO and SERP visibility. <\/strong>Implementing a variety of schema markup on different pages can significantly boost your EEAT and enhance your visibility in the search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill out schema as completely as possible. <\/strong>Providing comprehensive schema data allows search engines to gain a deeper understanding of your website. The more information you add, the more Google will trust you. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use RankMath for easy schema implementation. <\/strong>Manually adding schema markup can seem daunting, but plugins like RankMath can simplify the process. Just remember that it doesn\u2019t include every single schema type, and you may need to implement lesser-known schema directly to your site\u2019s HTML code. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d02313d8 gb-headline-text list-headline\" id=\"vpnmentor\"><em>20<\/em> VPNMentor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a885dc5e\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a885dc5e gb-image-974bf959\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vpnmentor-homepage.jpg\" alt=\"vpnmentor homepage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vpnmentor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VPN Mentor<\/a> helps people by providing VPN recommendations and internet privacy advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Niche:<\/strong> VPN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Year founded:<\/strong> 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly visits:<\/strong> 800,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Estimated revenue:<\/strong> Purchased in 2022 for $150 million. Based on a 40x monthly revenue valuation, their monthly revenue is likely around $3.75 million <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bc2f08e7 gb-headline-text\">How VPNMentor Stands Out<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>VPNMentor has a dedicated team of cybersecurity researchers who find evidence of data breaches in major software programs and publish reports on those breaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They run PR campaigns to get those reports in front of writers and journalists at major news publications, which gives them plenty of high-authority backlinks when the publishers run stories on the data breaches. 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