Getting started as a publisher with Awin is a simple process you can approach in stages. This guide shows you how to begin your affiliate marketing journey, step by step.
Step 1: Create your bio
Your bio should tell advertisers who you are and what you have to offer. The best bios are concise but compelling, setting the tone of your profile to help you stand out.
The Awin platform offers a built-in AI profile description generator to help you create an effective profile.
Read more: How do I complete my profile?
Step 2: Find advertisers and products to promote
With over 14,600 advertisers in Awin's network, you have access to millions of products to promote to your audience. Begin by applying to programmes—this is your first step toward earning commission.
Read more:
What advertiser programmes does Awin have?
How do I join an advertiser programme?
Step 3: Start promoting your chosen products
Awin offers various types of affiliate links and tools. The link or tool you choose depends on your promotional style, but all options track your sales and enable Awin to pay you commission.
Read more:
What kinds of promotional methods are available?
How can I create an affiliate link?
Step 4: Use Awin's tools and plugins to increase your earnings
Awin offers several unique features to save you time and optimise your earnings. For example, the Publisher MasterTag provides access to features such as:
- Convert-a-Link: Saves time by automatically converting existing links into affiliate links.
- Tracking Optimisation Plugin: Streamlines navigation and secures tracking data, ensuring correct attribution of your sales.
You can also download the Awin for Publishers app, which offers quick access to essential Awin features on mobile. With the app, you can:
- Create affiliate links
- Review your offers
- Manage your profile and account information
Read more:
How can I automate affiliate links creation?
What is the Publisher MasterTag?
What is the Tracking Optimisation (Bounceless Tracking) plugin?
What is Convert-a-Link?
How to use the Awin for Publishers app
Step 5: Track your performance and payments
To help you analyse your performance, Awin generates reports based on your sales activity. You can use this data to improve your earnings.
Read more:
Where do I find reports?
Payment Report
When will I receive payment?
You can also check our Influencer Guide for tailored guidance.
