Affiliate & Partner Program Detector

What affiliate programs are — and aren't

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based channel where publishers, bloggers, and influencers earn a commission for driving sales. It's distinct from paid ads — you only pay when a sale happens. Not detecting an affiliate program doesn't mean a store has a problem; many profitable DTC brands run no affiliate program by choice.

Affiliate networks vs influencer platforms

Traditional affiliate networks (ShareASale, CJ, Awin, Rakuten) focus on coupon and content publishers with CPA commission structures. Influencer platforms (Impact, LTK, Aspire) are built for social creators and micro-influencers with gifting, discount code tracking, and content approval workflows baked in.

When affiliate makes sense

• Margins above 40% — leaves room for 10–20% affiliate commission
• Products with a natural content angle — beauty, fitness, outdoor, home
• Long purchase consideration cycle — content creators influence research
• Existing brand advocates who would promote for a commission
• DTC brands that want to diversify from paid social spend