Top Affiliate Programs That Actually Convert in 2025
Top Affiliate Programs That Actually Convert in 2025
With so many affiliate programs out there, finding the ones that actually convert — and pay well — can feel overwhelming. Most beginners sign up for popular networks like Amazon or ClickBank, only to earn cents after hours of work.
At Starter Signal, we tested over 25 affiliate programs in 2024 and 2025 — across content niches, tools, finance apps, and creator software. Some flopped. Others turned out to be pure gold. In this article, we’ll show you the affiliate offers that actually earned us commissions and why they work better than most.
What Makes an Affiliate Program “High Converting”?
- Product solves a clear problem (not just “nice to have”)
- Landing page is simple and mobile-friendly
- Low friction for sign-up or trial
- Good cookie duration (at least 30 days)
- Decent payout per action — not just % of sales
Affiliate Programs That Worked for Us
1. Notion – Creator Affiliate Program
As Notion’s popularity exploded, we promoted our templates and linked to the platform itself. It pays for workspaces that convert to paid.
- Payout: $5–$25 per upgrade
- Conversion Rate: 3.7%
- Used in: Our article on selling Notion templates (see article)
2. Binance – Crypto Affiliate Program
Binance offers commission on every trade made by a referred user. It converts well when paired with crypto tutorials or guides.
- Payout: Up to 40% of fees
- Cookie: Lifetime
- Bonus: Read our full guide on Binance earnings: How to Make Real Money With Binance
3. Canva – Affiliate Program
Everyone needs graphics. Canva pays affiliates per free trial sign-up or purchase. Combined with our design guides, this worked well.
- Payout: $6–$36 per sale
- Used in: Our Canva income guide Make Money With Canva
4. Fiverr – Freelance Service Marketplace
We didn’t just promote Fiverr gigs — we referred new freelancers. Their “Fiverr Affiliates” program offers fixed bounties for first-time users.
- Payout: $15–$100 CPA (depending on service)
- Used in: Our article on remote income for beginners
5. Systeme.io – Sales Funnel + Email Tool
For digital product sellers or YouTubers, Systeme.io offers everything in one place — and a 50% recurring affiliate model.
- Payout: 50% recurring
- Good for: Digital entrepreneurs, email marketers
Our Real Results (90-Day Snapshot)
We tracked performance using affiliate dashboards and UTM links. Here’s a realistic breakdown from Starter Signal’s first 90 days:
- Notion: $114.50 from 9 upgrades
- Binance: $223.40 in trade commission
- Canva: $74.00 from 6 trial upgrades
- Fiverr: $185.00 from 4 freelancers referred
- Total: $596.90
These aren’t “make millions overnight” numbers. But they’re passive — and growing month by month.
How to Increase Affiliate Conversions
- Create helpful tutorials or guides — not just “top tools” lists
- Embed affiliate links inside real use cases (e.g. your own workflow)
- Use video content to drive clicks (YouTube + TikTok)
- Offer bonuses: e.g. “Sign up through my link and get my template”
Need Help Building a System?
If you’re new to affiliate marketing and don’t know where to start, check our full guide to setting up your first offers, building your funnel, and driving traffic the smart way.
And if you’re ready to try this strategy alongside others, see how we used YouTube Automation to add another $287/month in passive income: YouTube Automation Strategy (With Proof).
At Starter Signal, we only recommend tools we’ve tested. You don’t need to promote everything — just promote what you use, trust, and explain clearly.
