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🎯 How to Earn Your First Payout

Your complete roadmap from zero experience to your first affiliate commission.

📍 The Roadmap

1

Choose Your Vertical

Select a niche that interests you and has good offers. For beginners, we recommend starting with:

  • Gaming - Mobile games have good conversions
  • Sweeps/GPT - Easy to promote, fast approvals
  • e-Commerce - Familiar products, steady demand
2

Pick a Beginner-Friendly Network

Start with networks known for supporting new affiliates:

  • Adsterra - Great support, low minimum
  • MyLead - European focus, good rates
  • Mobidea - Mobile specialists
3

Set Up Your Tools

  • Get a tracker (Keitaro trial or free option)
  • Prepare landing pages or use network's prelanders
  • Set up tracking links
  • Configure postback URLs
4

Launch Your First Campaign

  • Start with $50-100 test budget
  • Use simple ad copy and creatives
  • Target 1-2 GEOs you're familiar with
  • Monitor stats every few hours
5

Analyze & Optimize

  • Check which angles convert best
  • Scale winning combinations
  • Pause or adjust non-performing ads
  • Build on your success
6

Get Paid!

Once you hit the minimum payout threshold (typically $20-100 depending on the network and payment method), request your withdrawal. Payment usually arrives within 5-14 business days depending on the method.

✅ Beginner Checklist

  • Research your chosen vertical
  • Register in 2-3 CPA networks
  • Set up tracking solution
  • Create ad account on traffic source
  • Prepare creatives and copy
  • Launch test campaign ($50-100 budget)
  • Optimize based on data
  • Request payout when threshold reached