ShareASale was a well-known affiliate network that connected publishers with merchants offering affiliate programs.
It became part of Awin and has now been moved into the Awin platform, so publishers who would have used ShareASale now work through Awin instead. The ShareASale platform itself closed in October 2025, but its affiliate programs and publisher relationships have been transitioned to Awin.
Awin works by connecting you with brands that are willing to pay commissions for referred sales, leads, or other actions. After creating a publisher account, you can browse the advertiser directory, apply to programs that fit your content, and get approved by individual advertisers.
Once approved, you receive affiliate links and promotional materials that you can place on your website, blog, social media channels, or other permitted platforms.
The amount you earn depends on the advertiser and the commission structure attached to its program. Some brands pay a percentage of a sale, while others may offer fixed commissions for leads or other qualifying actions. Each advertiser sets its own commission terms, so earnings can vary widely between programs.
Awin currently works with more than 30,000 brands across areas such as retail, travel, finance, and telecommunications. This gives affiliates a broad range of products and services to promote, although individual programs can have their own traffic, content, and promotional rules.
There is a small sign-up deposit for publishers, which is refunded through your first commission payment after you reach the payment threshold. Once commissions are approved and cleared, Awin pays publishers according to their selected payment schedule.
For someone already creating content, ShareASale’s move to Awin provides a way to earn from recommendations without creating their own products. The main challenge is building enough targeted traffic to generate regular sales or leads.
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Pay
Commission rates vary by advertiser and program. Some programs pay a percentage of referred sales, while others pay fixed amounts for leads or other qualifying actions.
How You Make Money
You make money by promoting products and services from advertisers in the Awin network using your affiliate links. You earn a commission when someone completes a qualifying purchase, lead, or other action through your referral.
Payment Method
BACS, international wire transfer, ACH, SEPA transfer, and other payment options depending on your location.
Minimum Payment
The minimum threshold depends on your currency and payment method. For UK publishers using BACS, the current minimum is £20.
Withdrawal Speed
Awin pays publishers on the 1st or 15th of the month, depending on their selected payment frequency, after commissions have been approved, cleared, and the minimum payment threshold has been reached.
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate (content platform or audience needed for approvals)
Pros
You can choose from thousands of affiliate programs across different industries.
You can promote products that fit the topics and audiences you already cover.
Awin provides tracking tools that help you monitor clicks, conversions, and commissions.
You can earn from affiliate sales without creating or shipping products yourself.
The network includes both large brands and smaller businesses.
Cons
You must apply to individual advertiser programs and meet their requirements.
Some advertisers may reject your application if your website or audience does not fit their program.
Commission rates and program terms vary considerably between advertisers.
You need traffic and conversions before affiliate marketing can produce meaningful income.
Some commissions can take time to become approved and available for payment.
Best For
Bloggers, content creators, website owners, influencers, and affiliate marketers who want access to multiple affiliate programs from one network.
