Many businesses are using affiliates to help promote their services or products. It is usually free to become an affiliate and you earn a percentage of any business you refer. If you have a website and would like some extra income, affiliate programs may be an answer. Some points to consider when selecting Christian affiliate programs to join:
One last thought—if you decide to build an affiliate business, develop a good plan for keeping records. It's easy to sign up and sign up until you don't even know who you represent! Slow down and get organized! Prayerfully select the ones you will represent and then go for it!
Below are some Christian and family-friendly affiliate marketing programs to consider. I'd love to get your input about any of the programs you participate in. And if you know other programs I should add, please email me! Thanks, Karen.
- Percentage of commission
- Price of product or service
- Is there residual income? (Some services such as long distance providers or Website hosts charge monthly. Will you receive an on-going percentage of their monthly fees?)
- Is there a bonus for recruiting other affiliates?
- Do you get a percentage of your sub-affiliates sales? For how many levels?
- For you to get credit, does the customer have make a purchase on their initial visit or does the company save the record from the first time the customer enters from your site so that if they go directly into the company site at a later time you still earn a commission?
- Is the product or service something you feel good about representing? Will it sell?
- How long has the company been in business?
- Does the company provide marketing aids such as banners, sample text ads, etc?
- If someone enters the site through your link, what is the cookie duration? (Indicates how long you will get credit if the customer returns to the affiliate website.)
One last thought—if you decide to build an affiliate business, develop a good plan for keeping records. It's easy to sign up and sign up until you don't even know who you represent! Slow down and get organized! Prayerfully select the ones you will represent and then go for it!
Below are some Christian and family-friendly affiliate marketing programs to consider. I'd love to get your input about any of the programs you participate in. And if you know other programs I should add, please email me! Thanks, Karen.
Alpha Omega Publications. On Lasso: "Alpha Omega Publications has helped over one million home education families. They are an innovative publisher of award-winning Christian homeschool curriculum." Earn 4 percent per sale. Cookie duration 10 days.
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Blue Manor Education. "If you like helping parents teach their children, then join our affiliate program and start earning up to 50% for every sale you send our way! You will also be able to refer other affiliates and earn up to 10% on their sales! As an added bonus, our affiliates can receive FREE curriculum just for including our books in posts." [Taken from website 10/12/23]
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ChristianBook.com. You are probably familiar with this great Christian online store. They have 100,000 products—Bibles, books, music, gifts, and on and on. Check out their affiliate program.
ChristianCafe.com. "We pay affiliates 40% of every sale. Our membership rates range from $34.97 to $149.97." [10/12/23]
Christian Strong. "Whether you're a t-shirt addict, a social media guru, a blogging master in need of some extra cash. It's time to get with the (affiliate) program. As one of our partners you can help spread the Christian Strong love one commission at a time. . . . Your program acceptance email will outline your commission structure and other important program policies. "
ChristianCafe.com. "We pay affiliates 40% of every sale. Our membership rates range from $34.97 to $149.97." [10/12/23]
Christian Strong. "Whether you're a t-shirt addict, a social media guru, a blogging master in need of some extra cash. It's time to get with the (affiliate) program. As one of our partners you can help spread the Christian Strong love one commission at a time. . . . Your program acceptance email will outline your commission structure and other important program policies. "
Compass Classroom. Homeschool curriculum from a Christian worldview. Streaming courses, ebooks, PDFs, audio recordings, and more. Pays 20% for each sale.
Covenant Eyes. "Help change lives while earning an income. Use your voice to help educate and empower people to overcome pornography through the Covenant Eyes Affiliate Program. . . . Earn $20 for each new Covenant Eyes account sign-up that uses your custom link."
FaithGateway. "The FaithGateway Store provides multiple forms of inspirational content including: Bibles, books, curriculum, and more. Our Company publishes products through many recognized brands-Thomas Nelson, Tommy Nelson, and Grupo Nelson. A few of our authors that you probably are familiar with are Billy Graham, Rick Warren, Lysa TerKeurst, Max Lucado, and Andy Andrews." They will direct you to a link to sign up for the program through eBay Affiliate Network.
FaithGateway. "The FaithGateway Store provides multiple forms of inspirational content including: Bibles, books, curriculum, and more. Our Company publishes products through many recognized brands-Thomas Nelson, Tommy Nelson, and Grupo Nelson. A few of our authors that you probably are familiar with are Billy Graham, Rick Warren, Lysa TerKeurst, Max Lucado, and Andy Andrews." They will direct you to a link to sign up for the program through eBay Affiliate Network.
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ILJ MAIL. This is a Christian email service that assures privacy. When you sign up for the email, you are automatically part of the affiliate program. Or you can just sign up for the affiliate program.
And the affiliate program is excellent. They pay 20% recurring commissions and a second tier commission of 10%! I've done well with it. I hope you will check it out! |
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Ivy Robes. Sign up on Lasso. "Ivy Robes has been supplying churches, choirs, and Christians with religious aparel and accessories since 2003. They also sell confirmation robes, baby christening outfits, baptismal robes, judge robes, and religious accessories." Earn 7 percent/sale. Cookie duration 30 days.
Judaica.com. Jewish gifts. Judaica Israel Gift Store. 10% commission on every order (excluding shipping).
PureFlix. Sign up on Lasso. "PureFlix is a video streaming service featuring family-friendly and Christian-focused content. It's a Christian equivalent of Netflix." $15 per sale, cookie duration of 45 days.
YWAM Publishing. "YWAM Publishing offers a 10% commission of the total amount of purchase (excluding shipping charges and sales tax) for every referral that comes directly from your unique affiliate link." [10/12/23]
Judaica.com. Jewish gifts. Judaica Israel Gift Store. 10% commission on every order (excluding shipping).
PureFlix. Sign up on Lasso. "PureFlix is a video streaming service featuring family-friendly and Christian-focused content. It's a Christian equivalent of Netflix." $15 per sale, cookie duration of 45 days.
YWAM Publishing. "YWAM Publishing offers a 10% commission of the total amount of purchase (excluding shipping charges and sales tax) for every referral that comes directly from your unique affiliate link." [10/12/23]
The following affiliate programs are administered by ShareASale. For these programs go to ShareASale. Once there, either sign in or sign up and then do a merchant search for the affiliate program you want to join. If you haven't already signed up for ShareASale, I'd encourage you to do so. It's free and opens the door to many affiliate opportunities.
Answers in Genesis. "You or your organization can begin earning commission when you promote the books, DVDs, curricula and other resources related to our ministry. . . . For every Answers in Genesis Bookstore sale generated from a visitor clicking on your link, you will be compensated with a 12% or more commission on the sale (excluding donations, shipping charges, and taxes)." [10/12/23]
Bible Belles. "Parents struggle with what the world tells their girls about beauty. The world is wrong, but it is loud. Bible Belles' The Adventures of Rooney Cruz is an original children’s series that highlights five superhero women of the Bible. Together, the Bible Belles show all of us how to make a different kind of noise." Earn 15 percent for each bundle sold.
Bibles.com. "Join our affiliate program and be a partner in our mission to spread the Good News while sharing in the benefits of our business -- earning commissions on every sale that originates from the Bibles.com store."
ChurchSource. Bible studies, ministry resources, and Bibles. "Offers a unique opportunity for you to earn additional income by sharing links to your favorite trusted Christian resources on ChurchSource.com."
Fontanini. You are likely familiar with these beautiful nativity sets, figures, and more. Commission is 10 percent. Their per sale amounts average between $100 and $150, with per sale amounts sometimes reaching several hundred dollars [10/16/23).
Memory Cross. "Affiliate programs can be a great way to earn extra money. Whether you have a Facebook page, Instagram, Pinterest, blog or website that caters to Christians or who are interested in Fair Trade Products, this affiliate program should be a good fit for you."
Nest Learning. This company sells homeschool curriculum classroom resources, teacher resources, and school supplies. "Earn 11% commission with incentives up to 15% based on monthly sales volume." [10/12/23] Sign up through ShareASale.
Bible Belles. "Parents struggle with what the world tells their girls about beauty. The world is wrong, but it is loud. Bible Belles' The Adventures of Rooney Cruz is an original children’s series that highlights five superhero women of the Bible. Together, the Bible Belles show all of us how to make a different kind of noise." Earn 15 percent for each bundle sold.
Bibles.com. "Join our affiliate program and be a partner in our mission to spread the Good News while sharing in the benefits of our business -- earning commissions on every sale that originates from the Bibles.com store."
ChurchSource. Bible studies, ministry resources, and Bibles. "Offers a unique opportunity for you to earn additional income by sharing links to your favorite trusted Christian resources on ChurchSource.com."
Fontanini. You are likely familiar with these beautiful nativity sets, figures, and more. Commission is 10 percent. Their per sale amounts average between $100 and $150, with per sale amounts sometimes reaching several hundred dollars [10/16/23).
Memory Cross. "Affiliate programs can be a great way to earn extra money. Whether you have a Facebook page, Instagram, Pinterest, blog or website that caters to Christians or who are interested in Fair Trade Products, this affiliate program should be a good fit for you."
Nest Learning. This company sells homeschool curriculum classroom resources, teacher resources, and school supplies. "Earn 11% commission with incentives up to 15% based on monthly sales volume." [10/12/23] Sign up through ShareASale.
