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How this calculator works
Monthly affiliate income = visitors × (CTR ÷ 100) × (conversion rate ÷ 100) × average commission. Add recurring commissions separately.
Useful scenarios
- A blogger evaluating whether Amazon Associates commissions justify dedicating more content to product reviews.
- A SaaS affiliate calculating income from $99/month referrals with 20% recurring commission.
- A YouTuber estimating affiliate link earnings from their video description clicks.
FAQ
What is a good affiliate conversion rate?
Average affiliate conversion rates (clicks to sale) range from 0.5%–2.5% depending on audience warmth, product type, and placement. Warm email lists often convert higher (2%–5%), while cold blog traffic tends to be lower (0.3%–1%).
What CTR should I expect for affiliate links?
Click-through rates vary by placement. In-content links average 3%–7%, sidebar banners average 0.5%–1%, and email promotion links can reach 10%–20% with good copy.
How do recurring affiliate commissions work?
Some affiliate programs (SaaS, memberships) pay a percentage of the subscription fee every month the customer stays active, not just the first purchase. This creates growing passive income over time, but commissions stop when the customer cancels.