How much can you realistically earn from affiliate marketing?
Earnings vary widely. A site with 10,000 monthly visitors in a high-ticket niche (software, finance) might earn $500–$2,000/month. A lifestyle site at the same traffic might earn $100–$400/month. The calculator above gives a personalised estimate.
What is a good affiliate CTR?
A good CTR from blog content is 1–3%. In-content links within product reviews typically hit 2–5%. Sidebar or banner links are usually under 1%. The calculator defaults to 2% as a realistic starting point.
How long does it take to earn money from affiliate marketing?
Most new affiliate sites take 6–12 months to generate meaningful income due to SEO lag. Sites with existing social audiences can earn within weeks by linking existing followers to affiliate content.
Is affiliate marketing still worth it in 2026?
Yes — but the strategy has shifted. Generic product roundups are harder to rank. First-person reviews, comparison pages, and creator-driven content with real media (video, photos) outperform keyword-stuffed articles significantly.