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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nOf those that don\u2019t, the vast majority (86%, to be precise) plan to build one in the next few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To do that, each and every one of them is going to need a hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which brings us neatly to SiteGround, one of the biggest names in the web hosting industry. In this SiteGround affiliate program review, we\u2019re going to talk you through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- What SiteGround does<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Why hosting companies are so attractive to affiliate marketers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How the SiteGround affiliate program works<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- What we like and dislike about it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sounds good? Then let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About SiteGround<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFounded in Bulgaria back in 2004, SiteGround is a web hosting company that offers a range of services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Shared hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cloud hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Enterprise solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Email hosting<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Domain registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
In our opinion, it\u2019s pretty hecking good at all of those things, which is why we recommend SiteGround to students as the best hosting service for beginners<\/a> in our affiliate marketing training program, The Authority Site System<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s hard to find up-to-date information about just how many customers use SiteGround, but as of January 2018, it provided hosting for more than one million domains worldwide<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, figures from W3T<\/a>e<\/a>chs<\/a> reveal that SiteGround currently hosts just over 2% of all websites, so it\u2019s extremely <\/em>well-known.<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Siteground](https://www.authorityhacker.com/"https:////www.authorityhacker.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//07//siteground-hosts-2-websites.png/")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nNot only that, but it has a superb level of customer satisfaction, which is always a good thing:<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nYou won\u2019t be surprised to learn that a combination of excellent customer service and high levels of brand awareness are the perfect recipe for making money, with the company\u2019s estimated annual revenues currently standing at more than $66 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And there should be plenty of scope for SiteGround to make even more money, given that the global market for web hosting services is expected to be worth $144 billion by 2027<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nHow Does SiteGround\u2019s Affiliate Program Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
With all that money-making potential, it\u2019s easy to see why so many affiliates have been drawn to the web hosting niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eager to join them? Let\u2019s take a look at what it takes to promote SiteGround:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Join SiteGround Affiliate Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
First up, let\u2019s talk requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lot of affiliate programs demand that affiliate marketers already have an active website with an engaged audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SiteGround isn\u2019t so strict. To be approved for its affiliate program, you don\u2019t necessarily need a website at all (N.B. if that\u2019s you, don\u2019t miss our guide on <\/em>how to make money from affiliate marketing without a website<\/em><\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It simply asks that you have some means<\/em> of referring potential SiteGround customers via clicks on your affiliate link. Whether that\u2019s through email marketing, a YouTube<\/a> channel, an Instagram <\/a>account, or some other method is entirely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit the SiteGround affiliate program landing page<\/a> and click the big, blue button marked \u201cjoin now\u201d:<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nYou\u2019ll be asked to provide some basic personal details \u2014 your name, address, contact, and tax information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next comes the slightly <\/em>trickier part, where you get to tell SiteGround about the type of affiliate marketer you are:<\/p>\n\n\n
\n![\"Siteground](https://www.authorityhacker.com/"https:////www.authorityhacker.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//07//siteground-affiliate-program-info2-.png/")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nRemember I just said you don\u2019t technically <\/em>need your own website to become a SiteGround affiliate? Well, you\u2019ll notice from the above screenshot that SiteGround requires you to enter some sort of URL <\/em>during the application process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So what gives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Honestly, we\u2019re not sure. Maybe they just forgot to remove an old form field. But when I signed up, I entered Authority Hacker\u2019s address rather than my own (non-existent) website, and I still got accepted. So it doesn\u2019t feel like SiteGround looks into this too closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having negotiated this step, it\u2019s time to explain how you plan to send customers SiteGround\u2019s way:<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAgain, don\u2019t worry about this too much. If you select \u201cemail marketing\u201d but later segue into content writing as your primary way to promote SiteGround, you\u2019re not going to be booted from the affiliate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, you just need to read and agree to the SiteGround affiliate program terms of service<\/a> and privacy policy<\/a>. And that\u2019s pretty much it!<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAs long as you get accepted, you\u2019ll be sent an email containing your login information, plus a bunch of helpful resources designed to help you drive conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now you\u2019ll be able to access the affiliate dashboard, where you\u2019ll find stuff like the affiliate link customizer, custom link tracking, and conversion reports \u2014 basically, all the things you need to sell SiteGround\u2019s services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Are SiteGround\u2019s Commission Rates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SiteGround pays a sliding commission rate that increases based on the number of sales you refer, which is an excellent way to help top-performing affiliates make more money online. It works like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monthly sales volume<\/strong><\/th> Commission<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead> 1 \u2013 5<\/td> $50 per sale<\/td><\/tr> 6 \u2013 10<\/td> $75 per sale<\/td><\/tr> 11 \u2013 20<\/td> $100 per sale<\/td><\/tr> 21+<\/td> Custom commissions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll receive a commission on sales of the following services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Shared<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cloud<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reseller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
That means things like domain name registration don\u2019t count and won\u2019t earn you a commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the SiteGround Affiliate Program Cookie Duration?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SiteGround\u2019s affiliate program offers a 60-day tracking cookie and assigns sales on a last-click basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, if someone clicks your custom affiliate link, lands on the SiteGround website, and makes a purchase within the next 60 days, your cookie will supersede any previous cookies from other affiliates, and you\u2019ll get the commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Does SiteGround Pay Affiliates?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From its terms and conditions, it appears that SiteGround prefers to pay into your PayPal account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you don\u2019t <\/em>have a valid PayPal account, or simply prefer a different payment method, you can choose to be paid by wire transfer instead. But be aware that the minimum possible payment amount is $5,000<\/a>, so you\u2019ll need to refer a bunch of sales before you get to see your commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond that slight grumble, SiteGround offers an extremely short withhold period on payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After you make your first sale, you\u2019ll need to wait 30 \u2013 40 days for your first payout, but from then on all other commissions are paid weekly on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For instance, if you make a sale in the first week of January, you\u2019ll receive the commission about 30 days later \u2014 most likely the second Wednesday in February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assuming you make regular sales throughout that period, you can expect to be paid on every subsequent Wednesday following your first payout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n