The ConvertKit Affiliate Program lets you earn money by recommending ConvertKit, which is now called Kit, to creators who need an email marketing platform.
Kit is built for creators such as bloggers, newsletter writers, YouTubers, podcasters, authors, and online business owners. It provides tools to build an email list, send newsletters, create automations and landing pages, and sell products.
The affiliate program is useful if your audience already cares about blogging, email marketing, newsletters, digital products, or building an online business.
You do not need to create or sell your own product. Instead, you recommend Kit through your unique affiliate link and earn a commission when someone becomes a paying customer through your referral.
The main attraction is the commission rate. Kit currently pays affiliates 50% of a referred customer’s payments for the first 12 months.
This means your earnings are based on what the customer actually pays during that period. If the customer upgrades to a more expensive plan, your commission can increase as well.
There is also an opportunity to continue earning after the first year. Affiliates who reach the required performance levels can qualify for recurring commissions. Bronze requires at least 10 paying customer referrals per year and provides an additional 10% recurring commission after the first 12 months.
Silver requires 50 referrals and provides 15%, while Gold requires 100 referrals and provides 20%. You need to maintain the required status to keep receiving these additional commissions.
The program is managed through PartnerStack. After approval, you receive access to your affiliate links, reporting tools, promotional resources, and commission information through your PartnerStack account.
Kit reviews commissions from the previous month, and approved commissions are generally available for withdrawal around the 13th of the month.
You need at least $5 in approved commissions to withdraw your earnings. Available payment options include direct deposit, PayPal, and Stripe, although the options available to you can depend on your country.
This program suits people who already create content about online business, blogging, email marketing, newsletters, or creator tools.
It can also work well for affiliates who publish tutorials, reviews, comparisons, and educational content that naturally recommends email marketing software.
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Pay
50% of referred customers' payments for their first 12 months. Qualifying affiliates can earn an additional 10%, 15%, or 20% recurring commission after the first year depending on their status level.
How You Make Money
You earn commissions by referring new customers to Kit through your affiliate link. You can promote Kit through blog posts, tutorials, email newsletters, social media, YouTube videos, reviews, comparisons, and other content where an email marketing recommendation makes sense.
Payment Method
Direct deposit, PayPal, or Stripe through PartnerStack, depending on your country.
Minimum Payment
$5 in approved commissions.
Withdrawal Speed
Approved commissions are generally available for withdrawal around the 13th of each month. Kit reviews commissions from the previous month before they become available.
Pros
The program offers a strong 50% commission rate for the first 12 months of each referred customer.
You can continue earning after the first year if you qualify for one of the recurring commission tiers.
The $5 withdrawal threshold is low compared with many affiliate programs.
Kit provides promotional resources and tracking through PartnerStack.
The program fits naturally with content about blogging, newsletters, email marketing, and online businesses.
Kit has a free option, which can make it easier to introduce the platform to potential users.
Cons
You need to attract paying customers to earn meaningful commissions.
The higher recurring commission tiers require a significant number of paying referrals each year.
Kit operates in a competitive email marketing software market.
Payment options can vary depending on your country.
Your affiliate earnings depend on the customers you refer remaining subscribed and paying.
Best For
Bloggers, newsletter creators, YouTubers, affiliate marketers, content creators, and publishers who have an audience interested in email marketing or building an online business.
