One of the secrets to getting the most profitability out of a YouTube channel is the diversification of revenues. You can't put all your hopes only on getting paid for the ads that YouTube puts on your channel, because this amount can vary a lot from one month to another.
Among the different sources of income that you can consider when monetizing a YouTube channel are sponsorships (of videos, shorts, or live shows) as well as the affiliate marketing.
What is affiliate marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a strategy by which you present products or services in your videos and offer a benefit to your subscribers, provided they buy it through a personalized link (affiliate link).
This unique link is provided to you by the company you are promoting and allows you to count the visits and sales that come to their website through your link. Each customer who buys through your link will be called a "referral".
Generally, the company you are promoting will pay you a commission for each sale made through your link. This commission can be fixed or a percentage of the sale. This depends a lot on the conditions you have negotiated with them.
It should be noted that the price of the product is the same for the customerI bought it through your link or directly on the web.
That is to say, buying through affiliate links does NOT bear any harm to the customer. In fact, sometimes you can benefit from a discount or reduced price if you buy through an affiliate link.
Temu Affiliates
Nowadays, affiliate marketing is a widespread practice and more and more companies are offering this possibility as a strategy to reach new customers.
One of the companies that is now promoting this type of promotion the most is Temu, offering very interesting benefits for new customers who sign up from an affiliate link and some good commissions for its affiliates.
Therefore, Temu is a very good option for monetize your YouTube Channel.
Enrollment in Temu's affiliate program
The first step to earning money with Temu is to sign up for the registration in Temu's affiliate programfilling in all the information requested to do so.
Once registered, you must also add your social networks (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok...) because, depending on the number of followers and the reach you have in each network, you will be paid more or less commissions as an influencer.
How much does Temu pay for each referral?
Temu's commission system works with two simultaneous payments for each referral you get.
10~30% commission
You can earn commissions in the first ten purchases made by each new user (and users who reinstall the application after having it uninstalled for more than 14 days) with a referral link within 30 days of the new application user registering.
Or the first purchase made by each new user of the website with a referral link after registering on the website ("Qualifying Purchases").
The commission you are paid is based on the amount the customer spends on those first orders, according to this table:
| Customer expense | Commission paid |
|---|---|
| 0€-49,99€ | 10% |
| 50€-99,99€ | 20% |
| 100€+ | 30% |
Up to 8€.
You will also get a bonus of 8€ for each new user who downloads and registers in the Temu application (and users who reinstall the application after having it uninstalled for more than 14 days) through your affiliate link.
The bonus will remain pending in your account after the new user registers in the Temu app, which cannot be withdrawn until such user makes the first Qualifying Purchase in the Temu app. If any New User of the app does not make a purchase in the Temu app within 30 days, Temu will cancel that bonus from you.
If the customer cancels, refunds or returns a qualifying purchase, either partially or in full, Temu may cancel the commission or bonus on that purchase and, in that case, you will forfeit that purchase.
Exclusive benefits for new members
When join as a Temu affiliateIn addition to the commissions explained above, you will also have these other benefits:
3€ welcome gift
As a new Affiliate you receive a welcome gift of up to 3€ when you join the Temu Affiliate Program for the first time, directly to your Affiliate account balance.
Up to 200€ free credit
By joining for the first time and after linking your Instagram/TikTok/YouTube accounts to the Temu Affiliate Program, new affiliates can get free credit for shopping at Temu.
The amount they will give you depends on the metrics of your social media accounts, such as follower count, views and posts.
| Social Network | Seguidoers | Views | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 1.000-10.000 | ≥500 | 10€ |
| TikTok | 10.000-50.000 | ≥500 | 20€ |
| TikTok | 50.000+ | ≥500 | 30€ |
| YouTube | 1.000-10.000 | ≥100 | 20€ |
| YouTube | 10.000-50.000 | ≥100 | 35€ |
| YouTube | 50.000+ | ≥100 | 50€ |
| 1.000-10.000 | ≥500 | 10€ | |
| 10.000-50.000 | ≥500 | 20€ | |
| 50.000+ | ≥500 | 30€ |
Rewards for new customers (referrals)
Temu will reward new referrals who download the application through your affiliate link with one of these prizes:
100 coupon kit
New users of the application can click on your link to receive a 100 coupon kit after the first discharge.
Please note that your referrals will only qualify for benefits if they download the application and log in for the first time. If they have previously installed the application, even if it was uninstalled and then reinstalled, they will not be eligible for benefits.
Free Gifts
New users of the application have the opportunity to receive a gift from Temu.
A user will not be qualified as a new user of the application if they have placed an order on the Temu website or application previously. If a user chooses a designated number (or more) of items on the promotions page and pays for them together, then some will be free when the user places the order.
30% discount
New users of the application can redeem their code (apb17357) to enjoy a 30% discount by entering it before making the payment.
- For orders over 20€the maximum discount will be 24€. The code can be redeemed from 1 to 24 hours after the first download.
- In orders of 10€ a 19,99€the maximum discount will be 10€. This code can be redeemed within 24 hours after the first download.
Exclusive offer
New users of the application can purchase exclusive bargain items through the offer item link exclusive.
These links must be provided by you, by copying them from your exclusive offers page for new customers.
Reference career
In addition to the above commissions, you will also be able to obtain extra cash bonusesdepending on the number of referrals you get each week. As you get more referrals, you will complete stages of the referral race, and you will earn additional commissions: 6€, 15€, 20€, 50€...
How to collect Temu's commissions?
Once you have a minimum accumulated balance of 20 Euros, you will be able to collect your commissions through your PayPal account. The income is practically immediate, in just a few minutes.
Remember to set up your PayPal account within your Temu Affiliate settings.
How to get new Temu referrals
In this sense, everything has already been invented. Surely you've seen dozens of videos on YouTube, Instagram or TikTok of influencers showing you "must-have" or "you didn't know" products and referring you to the link in their bio for more information.
These channels are doing precisely what I have just explained in this article.
They simply buy the products they have on their "exclusive offer" page for new customers, do the review or record the video and publish the purchase link in their biography.
Many of these influencers take advantage of the credit Temu gives them by joining as affiliates to make purchases of the products they then showcase on their networks.
In the case of YouTube, it's a bit easier, because the links in the description or in the comments of the videos are clickable, which is not the case on Instagram or TikTok. That's why they are forced to put all the links in the link in their bio.
How to create the page for links in the bio
There are many systems to do this, from more complex to simpler. Free, semi-free and paid. You can complicate it as much as you want.
In my particular case, my page link in bio is created through metricool, with the tool called smartlinks. It is really intuitive, it allows you to add buttons with unlimited links, images, videos and you can also see the statistics of how many times each button is clicked.
Frequently asked questions on how to monetize YouTube with Temu
How to activate monetization on YouTube?
For enable monetization on YouTubeIf you do not meet the requirements, you must first make sure that you meet the necessary requirements. These include having at least 1,000 subscribers y 4,000 hours of viewing time in the last 12 months. Once you meet these criteria, you can follow these steps:
- Log in to your YouTube account and go to YouTube Studio.
- Select the "Monetization" option in the side menu.
- Click "Get Started" and follow the instructions to join the YouTube Partner Program.
Once your application is approved, you will be able to monetize your videos and enjoy ad revenue. Remember that you can also explore other forms of monetization, such as memberships and merchandising, to diversify your income.
What do I need to monetize on YouTube?
For monetize your YouTube channelIf you do not meet the requirements established by the platform, you must first comply with certain requirements established by the platform. Among the most important is to have at least 1,000 subscribers y 4,000 hours of viewing time in the last 12 months. These criteria are essential for you to qualify for the YouTube Partner Program.
In addition to the requirements for subscribers and viewing hours, it is essential that your channel complies with the monetization policies of YouTube. This includes having original content and following the community guidelines. Don't forget to set up an AdSense account, as it is required to receive your income.
Once you meet these requirements, you can start exploring different ways of monetization, such as:
- Ad revenues.
- Sponsorships and collaborations.
- Merchandising.
- Exclusive content through memberships.
How to get paid by YouTube?
In order for YouTube to pay you, you need to meet certain requirements that will allow you to join the YouTube Partner Program. This includes having at least 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of playback in the last 12 months. Once these are met, you will be able to activate monetization on your channel and start earning money.
There are several ways to monetize your content on YouTube, such as:
- Ad revenue: Earn money through ads that are displayed on your videos.
- Sponsorships: Collaborate with brands that pay to promote their products.
- Merchandising: Sell products related to your channel.
- Super Chat and memberships: Receive donations from your followers during live broadcasts.
Which videos monetize on YouTube?
To monetize on YouTube, it is essential to create content that appeals to a broad audience and complies with the platform's policies. Videos that tend to generate revenue are those that offer tutorials, product reviews, lifestyle vlogs, and educational content. In addition, videos that include a focus on trends, challenges, or popular topics also tend to capture more views, which can translate into greater monetization opportunities through ads and sponsorships.
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