Unlike an influencer, an affiliate is more invested in making sales for the partner brand—not just generating awareness—in exchange for a commission.

This is typically done with a trackable link or unique promo code to ensure clicks actually translate into sales. Since Instagram doesn’t yet allow links anywhere outside of your bio, you can only focus on one product at a time if you choose to rely on affiliate links, making promo codes a better option for Instagram since you can actually incorporate them into your posts.

Note: You can now add links to Instagram Stories to open up new income opportunities as an influencer.

Consider reaching out to one of the many online merchants offering affiliate programs. Or you can explore popular marketplaces like:

• ClickBank. An affiliate platform with a tier-based commission that’s open to everyone.
• RewardStyle. An invitation-only fashion and lifestyle influencer network that offers 20% commissions.
• Amazon Associates. A popular option that pays out a 10% commission.

Though it sounds like a numbers game, affiliate marketing is also an art, and you’ll have a better chance at success if you have a plan going into it and expand your online presence by creating a website and including other marketing channels.

Tip: Affiliate links can be long and ugly, so I recommend a URL shortener like bit.ly, especially if they're going in your Instagram bio.

Making money as an affiliate marketer is a quick way to make money with Instagram. For more information on the many ways to make money with Instagram, check out the INSTAPRENEUR ACADEMY