affiliate-marketing-for-creators

name	affiliate-marketing-for-creators
description	Use when creators monetize via affiliate. Affiliate = revenue share for conversions you drive.

Affiliate Marketing for Creators

Affiliate links: track via unique URL or coupon. 5-30% commission typical. Disclose required (FTC).

Affiliate setup

1. Apply to affiliate program (Amazon Associates, niche affiliates)
2. Receive tracking link or unique code
3. Add to video description, captions, end-screen
4. Earn % of sale when viewer purchases through link
5. Get paid monthly or quarterly
6. Track which content drives most conversions

Affiliate disclosure (FTC)

Required disclosure:

1. In-video: verbally mention 'affiliate' or 'sponsored'
2. In description: '#ad' or 'Some links are affiliate links'
3. In caption: clear disclosure before link
4. On hover/click: secondary disclosure

FTC penalties for non-disclosure: cease & desist, fines.

Affiliate platforms relevant to cards

1. Amazon Associates — 4-10% on most items
2. eBay Partner Network — 50-70% of eBay's transaction fee
3. TCGPlayer Affiliate — 1-3% of sale
4. Whatnot — referral bonus structure
5. PWCC — high-end affiliate
6. Goldin — premier auction affiliate
7. Card sleeve brands — Ultra Pro, BCW (~10%)

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Affiliate program strategy for CardPrepAI (active in Amazon, eBay, TCGPlayer, Whatnot).