Affiliate Income Calculator
What affiliate income is realistic from your traffic? Model the full funnel from views to clicks to conversions, and see which lever matters most for your situation.
Common Questions
What's a realistic affiliate income per 1,000 views?
Most creators earn $0.50-3 per 1,000 views from affiliate links. Top performers with high-intent audiences can hit $5-15+ RPM. Physical products (Amazon) typically pay $0.50-1, while digital products and courses can reach $5-20.
How many views do I need to make $1,000/month from affiliates?
At a typical 2-3% CTR, 3% conversion, and $100 AOV with 10% commission, you'd need roughly 100,000-200,000 monthly views. With higher-commission products (30%+), you might need only 30,000-50,000 views.
What's more important: CTR or conversion rate?
They multiply together, so both matter equally mathematically. However, CTR is more within your control (link placement, CTAs). Conversion depends heavily on the product and landing page. Improve CTR first, then test different products for conversion.
Should I focus on Amazon or higher-commission products?
Amazon converts well (people trust it) but pays poorly (1-10%). Digital products pay 30-50% but convert less and may have higher refunds. For beginners, Amazon builds skills. For established creators, diversifying to higher commissions increases RPM.