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YouTube is one of the most powerful platforms for affiliate marketing because videos stay relevant for years and continue to get views long after they’re posted. With the right strategy, your affiliate link can generate consistent clicks and sales from videos—even months or years after they go live.
✅ Videos have a long shelf life – Unlike social media posts, YouTube videos can drive traffic for years
✅ Multiple ways to promote links – Descriptions, pinned comments, and end screens keep your link visible
✅ High searchability – YouTube is the second-largest search engine, making it easy to get organic traffic
✅ Upload defaults save time – You can set your link to automatically appear in every video description
This guide will show you how to strategically share your affiliate link on YouTube using both long-term passive placements and active promotion techniques to maximize your earnings.
YouTube regularly updates its features, including how links can be shared and where they appear in videos. Always check YouTube’s latest updates to ensure your links are placed correctly and remain compliant with the platform’s guidelines.
Since YouTube videos continue generating traffic long after posting, it’s important to set up passive placements where your affiliate link is always visible to viewers.
YouTube allows you to set up a default description so your affiliate link automatically appears in every video you upload.
1️⃣ Go to YouTube Studio → Click Settings
2️⃣ Click Upload Defaults → Select Advanced Settings
3️⃣ In the Description section, add your affiliate link along with a CTA (Example: “💡 My favorite self-care workbook → [Insert Link]”)
4️⃣ Click Save
🔹 Pro Tip: Make sure to include a brief explanation of what the workbook is and why it’s valuable to encourage more clicks.
Pinned comments allow you to highlight your affiliate link at the top of the comment section, making it one of the first things viewers see when engaging with your video.
1️⃣ After uploading your video, go to the comment section
2️⃣ Leave a comment that includes a short CTA and your bio link
📌 Example: “💡 Want to improve your self-care routine? Grab this workbook! → [Insert Link]”
3️⃣ Click the three dots on your comment and select “Pin”
🔹 Pro Tip: Engage with people who comment and remind them about your link when relevant!
YouTube allows you to add end screens that appear in the last few seconds of your video, making them a powerful tool for directing viewers to your affiliate link.
1️⃣ Go to YouTube Studio and edit your video
2️⃣ Click End Screen & Cards
3️⃣ Choose the “Link” option (if you have YouTube Partner Program access)
4️⃣ If you can’t add a direct link, add a call-to-action video or playlist encouraging viewers to check the link in the description
🔹 Pro Tip: If you don’t have access to direct links in end screens, use an overlay text in your video saying, “Check the link in the description!”
While passive placements keep your link visible over time, active promotions encourage more people to click in the moment.
One of the best ways to increase affiliate clicks is to verbally mention the workbook in your video.
✔️ Introduce the workbook naturally (Example: “I’ve been using this self-care workbook, and it’s helped me a lot!”)
✔️ Explain why it’s helpful and how it connects to your content
✔️ End with a CTA: “If you want to check it out, the link is in the description!”
🔹 Pro Tip: If you mention the link at the beginning and end of your video, more people will remember to check it out.
The video description is one of the most visible places to include your affiliate link.
1️⃣ Start with a clear CTA near the top (Example: “💡 Want to improve your self-care? Grab this workbook → [Insert Link]”)
2️⃣ Add a brief explanation of why it’s valuable
3️⃣ Include your affiliate disclaimer (Example: “This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.”)
🔹 Pro Tip: Place the affiliate link near the top of your description so viewers don’t have to click ‘Show More’ to see it.
Since YouTube comments are highly visible, you can leave a comment on your own video to remind viewers about your link.
1️⃣ Post your video
2️⃣ Immediately leave a comment on your own video that says:
📌 “Want to improve your mindset? Grab the workbook here → [Insert Link]”
3️⃣ Pin your comment so it stays at the top of the comment section
🔹 Pro Tip: If viewers ask about self-care or goal-setting in the comments, reply with your link as a resource!
🔹 Mention the link in your video! – If you don’t talk about it, people won’t know it exists
🔹 Use a strong CTA in your description – Make it clear why people should check out the workbook
🔹 Pin your comment for more visibility – The more places your link appears, the better!
🔹 Engage with viewers – If someone asks about self-care, direct them to your link
🔹 Use timestamps – If your workbook is relevant to a specific part of your video, add a timestamp in your description:
🔹 Set up your passive placements today!
🔹 Start actively promoting your link!
🚀 The more places you share your affiliate link, the more sales you’ll make!
Start using both passive & active strategies today!
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