By Clara Jaide on May. 22, 2019
So, you started a blog, a YouTube channel, a podcast or an Instagram page about beer. We’re in the age of social media and being a social media influencer is a great “side hustle” (a.k.a. way to make some residual income) doing what you love! But where do you start?
How To Make Money Off Your Beer Blog
Growing a following on social media, a blog or a YouTube channel can be tough, but you don’t need to have millions of followers to make money off your beer blog or YouTube channel. You can simply make money by joining an affiliate marketing program and using affiliate links or referral links to beer products in your content.
What are affiliate links and how do they work?
An affiliate link is a link to a product containing an “affiliates” specific ID. This allows the advertiser to record traffic and revenue coming from a specific site or user (a.k.a. your blog or YouTube channel). When a purchase is made using the link containing the ID, the affiliate (that’s you!) receives a “commission” or percent of the purchase’s revenue.* So, the advertiser is pretty much paying you to refer your followers to their products that interest you.
*This does not affect the buyer’s price at all.
Affiliate Programs For Making Money as a Beer Blogger, YouTuber or Influencer
PepperJam Network
Pepperjam Network is an affiliate marketing platform that allows publishers and advertisers to connect with social media influencers, YouTubers, Instagrammers and bloggers. Affiliates can advertise products using links or codes within their blog posts/articles, YouTube videos, etc. Or using ads and banners on their website or blog posts/articles.
Does it cost money to sign up for Pepperjam? Nope! There is no fee for Influencers/Publishers to sign up for PepperJam.
PepperJam Affiliate Network Information
Commission Levels
PepperJam offers cost-per-action (CPA/CPC) commission. This means merchants have the option to pay affiliates per action (click, sale, lead, sign-up, etc.) Commission levels vary based on the merchant/advertiser and the product price.
Payout Requirements
Once your affiliate account balance has reached $25 USD or more, your payout will be made via PayPal on a bi-monthly basis.
Sign Up Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age or older
- Provide Business/Personal Tax ID (Required of USA Residents Only)
- Must have a blog/website or social media account (followers/engagement varies)
- Must have a PayPal account (This is how you’ll get paid!)
Click here to sign up for Pepperjam and begin making money from your beer blog or YouTube channel!
Share A Sale
Shareasale is an affiliate marketing platform with over 3,900 affiliate programs in over 40 different categories/genres. Affiliates can advertise using links, ads and banners within their content and on their websites.
Does it cost money to sign up for Shareasale? No, Influencers/Publishers to apply for Shareasale free of charge.
Shareasale Affiliate Network Information
Commission Types:
Pay-Per-Lead/Pay-Per-Sale (Limited Membership)
Pay-Per-Click (Full Membership)*
Commission levels vary based on the merchant/advertiser and the product price.
*Full memberships are activated after your first payout.
Payout Requirements
Once your affiliate account balance has reached $50 or more, your payout will be made via cheque (USA Residents Only) or Direct Deposit.
Sign Up Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must provide a valid Tax ID or Social Security Number (Required of US Residents Only)
- Direct Deposit Information (For payouts made to affiliates outside of the USA)
- All pages where you promote products/use affiliate links and banners must be written in English.
Ready to start making money from your beer blog?
Click here to sign up for Shareasale.
Beer Affiliate Programs For Making Money On Your Blog, YouTube Channel or Social Media Page
Adventures in Homebrewing
Adventures in Homebrewing is the perfect affiliate program for beer bloggers and influencers who specialize in making beer and beer brewing. Affiliates can use different marketing tools like banners, ads, and links in their content to generate sales.
Commission Type: Pay-Per-Sale – 7.5% commission on each sale
Sign-Up Requirements: Must have a relevant website or social media channels (A Beer Blog, Beer YouTube Channel, Beer Instagram, etc.)
Click here to sign up for the Adventures in Homebrewing Affiliate Marketing Program.
Northern Brewer Affiliate Program
Northern Brewer is an online resource for homebrewing products such as fermenting kits, brewing starter kits, ingredients and more. If you have a homebrewing blog, this is the affiliate program for you. Affiliates can use given links, banners and ads in their content to generate sales.
Commission Type: Pay-Per-Sale – Base commission of 6.5% commission on each sale
Payout Method: Pay-Pal
Sign-Up Requirements: Must have a relevant website or social media channels (A Beer Blog, Beer YouTube Channel, Beer Instagram, etc.)
Click here to sign up for the Northern Brewer Affiliate Marketing Program
Craft Beer Club Affiliate Program
Craft Beer Club is a club for craft beer lovers. This program allows beer drinkers to receive craft beers right to their door. Craft beer bloggers can use affiliate links and other marketing tools in their content to generate sales.
Commission Type: Pay-Per-Sale
Payout Method: via Pepperjam or Shareasale
Sign-Up Requirements: Must have an approved Pepperjam or Shareasale account.
Click here to sign up for the Craft Beer Club Affiliate Marketing Program.
Beer Connoisseur Affiliate Program
Beer Connoisseur is a beer magazine available worldwide. As part of the Beer Connoisseur Affiliate Program, beer influencers earn a commission for every subscription they bring to the site through their affiliate links.
Commission Type: Pay-Per-Sale (Subscription)
Payout Method: via Shareasale
Sign-Up Requirements: Must have an approved Shareasale account.
Click here to sign up for the Beer Connoisseur Affiliate Marketing Program.
Does your business offer a commission-based affiliate program for influencers?
Tell us about your beer-filiate program and we’ll add your business to the list. Please include a link to your terms and conditions and sign-up form!
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