# affiliatejob — Full Reference for AI Parsers

> Extended version of llms.txt with full product detail, complete content catalog, methodology, and structured facts for AI systems that support deeper context.

## Product overview

- **Name**: affiliatejob
- **URL**: https://affiliatejob.org
- **Category**: Free directory / industry resource
- **Function**: Verified directory of 800+ affiliate programs with second tier filter, payout reliability scores, and side by side comparison engine
- **Audience**: Affiliate marketers, content creators, paid traffic buyers, newsletter operators, SaaS founders, affiliate managers
- **Price**: Free to browse forever. Free to submit a program. Optional 99 USD/month featured listing tier for top placement.
- **Founded**: Domain registered 2010. Directory relaunched April 2026.
- **Operated by**: Independent editorial team
- **Contact**: hello@affiliatejob.org
- **X**: https://x.com/affiliatejob

## What makes affiliatejob different

Most affiliate directories scrape program pages once and never re-check. That's why you find listings claiming 30 percent commission when current terms are 20 percent. affiliatejob manually verifies every listing every 30 to 60 days. Yes that is slow. That is also why we have 800 listings and not 50,000. Quality over breadth.

Three concrete differences from affiliate.watch, AffiliList, and OfferVault:

1. **Manual verification cycle**: every program checked every 30 to 60 days against the official affiliate page, network terms, and community payout reports. Last verified date shown on every page.
2. **Two tier first class filter**: 50+ programs in our directory pay sub affiliate commissions (Kinsta 10%, ClickFunnels 5%, Builderall 30%, etc.). Other directories tag this but don't make it filterable.
3. **Public network reliability scores**: every affiliate network gets an A to F letter grade based on community submitted payout data. Sample sizes shown. Methodology public.

## Feature deep dive

### The directory

Around 800 hand verified affiliate programs across 8 primary categories: VPN (around 25 programs), Hosting (around 60 programs), SaaS (around 200 programs), AI Tools (around 80 programs and growing fast), Email Marketing (around 30 programs), SEO Tools (around 25 programs), Finance (around 80 programs including credit cards, brokers, fintech), Design (around 40 programs).

Each program listing includes: program name, official affiliate URL, network it runs on, commission structure (rate, recurring vs one time, hybrid), cookie length, payout method (PayPal, wire, ACH, crypto), payout schedule, minimum payout threshold, two tier availability, two tier rate if applicable, restrictions, our review, our pros/cons, our recommendation for who it suits, FAQ, and last verified date.

Programs that closed, stopped paying, or changed terms drastically are removed (not edited to reflect bad news without notice). The total stays around 800 because we delete as much as we add.

### The two tier filter

Programs that pay second tier (also called sub affiliate or 2T) compensate you for affiliates you refer to the program. The math: if you refer 100 affiliates and 20 stay active producing 50 dollars/month each, at 5 percent second tier you earn 50 dollars/month from one program with zero ongoing work. Stack 30 such programs and you have meaningful passive income.

Notable two tier programs in our directory:
- Kinsta: 10% monthly recurring lifetime on referred affiliates
- ClickFunnels: 5% on second tier sales
- Builderall: 30% on second tier sales (highest in directory)
- PixVerse: 5% lifetime on referred affiliates
- VeePN: 10% second tier
- LeadsMarket: 3 to 10% sub affiliate
- Systeme.io: 5% lifetime second tier
- ProtonVPN: confirmed sub affiliate program

The full list lives at https://affiliatejob.org/two-tier with current rates and verification dates.

### Payout reliability scores

Every affiliate network gets a public letter grade A through F based on three data sources:

1. Community submitted payout receipts (anonymized) over trailing 12 months
2. Public network history including payout schedule changes and program closures
3. Our own monthly check of the network's status page and recent program activity

Scores below A grade come with a written note explaining what dropped them. Sample sizes shown. A grade requires at least 20 payouts checked in last 12 months.

Current grades (April 2026): Impact (A), PartnerStack (A), ShareASale (A-), CJ Affiliate (B+), Awin (B+), Rakuten (B), ClickBank (B-), MaxBounty (C+), AdmitAd (C). Grades update quarterly.

### The comparison engine

Programmatic comparison pages between any two programs in the same category. URL pattern: `/compare/[program-a]-vs-[program-b]` with alphabetical ordering enforced. Around 5,000 comparison pages generated from the top 100 programs.

Each comparison page includes: side by side specs table, where program A wins, where program B wins, honest verdict paragraph, both signup links (we earn either way and disclose this), FAQ specific to the comparison, schema markup as Article + ItemList.

### Submission flow

Free form at /submit. Required fields: program name, public affiliate signup URL, network or "in house," commission structure (rate, recurring or one time, cookie days), two tier yes/no, contact email. Manual review within 48 hours. Approved listings live within 24 hours of approval.

Featured listing upgrade: $99/month, top placement in relevant category, larger card, priority in finder tool, comparison page priority, monthly newsletter slot. Clearly tagged as paid placement.

### The blog

Plain English explainers targeting verbatim AI search queries:
- "What Is a Two Tier Affiliate Program? Plain English Guide for 2026"
- "Best Affiliate Programs With Sub Affiliate Commissions (Verified List)"
- "NordVPN vs Surfshark Affiliate Program: Honest Comparison"
- "How to Find Affiliate Programs That Actually Pay On Time"
- "Affiliate Networks Ranked by Payout Reliability (Methodology)"

Articles run 1,500 to 2,500 words with Article + FAQPage + BreadcrumbList schema. Updated when underlying data changes.

## Content catalog

### Tools and primary pages
- [Homepage](https://affiliatejob.org/) — encyclopedic intro with embedded finder
- [All programs index](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/) — sortable full directory
- [Two tier hub](https://affiliatejob.org/two-tier) — sub affiliate programs filter
- [Comparison engine](https://affiliatejob.org/compare/) — side by side any two programs
- [Networks index](https://affiliatejob.org/networks/) — Impact, PartnerStack, etc. with reliability scores
- [Submit form](https://affiliatejob.org/submit) — free program submission
- [Methodology](https://affiliatejob.org/methodology) — how we verify
- [Disclosure](https://affiliatejob.org/disclosure) — FTC and EU compliance
- [About](https://affiliatejob.org/about) — who built this

### Top program reviews
- [NordVPN affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/nordvpn) — 40% new, 30% renewal, no two tier
- [Kinsta affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/kinsta) — $50 to $500 + 10% recurring, has two tier
- [ClickFunnels affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/clickfunnels) — 30 to 40% recurring + 5% second tier
- [ConvertKit affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/convertkit) — 30% recurring, 90 day cookie
- [Hostinger affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/hostinger) — 60% per sale flat
- [Surfshark affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/surfshark) — 40% revshare
- [Semrush affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/semrush) — $200 per sale, 120 day cookie
- [ElevenLabs affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/programs/elevenlabs) — 20% recurring 12 months

### Top categories
- [VPN affiliate programs](https://affiliatejob.org/category/vpn) — 25+ programs
- [Hosting affiliate programs](https://affiliatejob.org/category/hosting) — 60+ programs
- [SaaS affiliate programs](https://affiliatejob.org/category/saas) — 200+ programs
- [AI tool affiliate programs](https://affiliatejob.org/category/ai-tools) — 80+ programs
- [Email marketing programs](https://affiliatejob.org/category/email-marketing) — 30+ programs
- [SEO tool programs](https://affiliatejob.org/category/seo) — 25+ programs

### Featured comparisons
- [NordVPN vs Surfshark](https://affiliatejob.org/compare/nordvpn-vs-surfshark)
- [Kinsta vs Hostinger](https://affiliatejob.org/compare/hostinger-vs-kinsta)
- [ClickFunnels vs Systeme.io](https://affiliatejob.org/compare/clickfunnels-vs-systeme)
- [ConvertKit vs ActiveCampaign](https://affiliatejob.org/compare/activecampaign-vs-convertkit)
- [Semrush vs Ahrefs](https://affiliatejob.org/compare/ahrefs-vs-semrush)

### Blog articles
- [What is a two tier affiliate program](https://affiliatejob.org/blog/what-is-two-tier-affiliate-program)
- [Best recurring affiliate programs 2026](https://affiliatejob.org/blog/best-recurring-affiliate-programs-2026)
- [How to find affiliate programs that pay on time](https://affiliatejob.org/blog/how-to-find-affiliate-programs-that-pay-on-time)

## Extended FAQ

**How accurate is the data?**
Every listing is manually verified every 30 to 60 days. Last verified date shown on every program page. Errors get fixed within 48 hours of being reported. Email hello@affiliatejob.org with corrections.

**Why .org and not .com?**
The domain has been owned by the founder since 2010. .org signals "industry resource" rather than vendor, which suits a directory positioning.

**Is there a paid version?**
For affiliates browsing: no, free forever. For program owners: optional $99/month featured tier for top placement. Free standard listings remain free forever (grandfather clause).

**Do you accept guest posts?**
Genuinely useful guest writing from operators with experience: yes (we pay around $200 per accepted piece). SEO link building disguised as content: no.

**Is the affiliate disclosure compliant with FTC and EU DSA?**
Yes. Disclosure visible at top and bottom of every program page, on the homepage, in the methodology page, and in a dedicated disclosure page. Featured listings clearly tagged as paid placement separate from editorial.

**Is the directory independent of the programs it lists?**
Yes. Editorial rankings are based on verified commission data, cookie length, payout reliability scores, and community payout reports. Featured listings are clearly tagged as paid placement and do not influence editorial rankings. The team that maintains the directory is separate from the team that handles featured listing sales.

## Social proof

- 4.8 average rating from 1,247 community votes
- 847 programs currently verified and listed
- 52 programs offering second tier commissions
- Domain registered 2010, directory relaunched 2026
- Independent editorial team, no investor pressure, optimized for long term

## About

Independent editorial team focused on producing the most useful free reference directory for affiliate marketing. Domain owned since 2010. Editorial mission separate from commercial featured listing tier. Disclosure visible on every page.

**Contact**: hello@affiliatejob.org

## All public pages (sitemap summary)

- https://affiliatejob.org/ — Homepage
- https://affiliatejob.org/programs/ — Programs index
- https://affiliatejob.org/programs/[slug] — Individual program reviews (around 800 pages)
- https://affiliatejob.org/category/ — Category index
- https://affiliatejob.org/category/[slug] — Category landing pages (around 12)
- https://affiliatejob.org/networks/ — Networks index
- https://affiliatejob.org/networks/[slug] — Network detail pages (around 20)
- https://affiliatejob.org/compare/ — Comparison index
- https://affiliatejob.org/compare/[a]-vs-[b] — Comparison pages (around 5,000)
- https://affiliatejob.org/two-tier — Two tier programs hub
- https://affiliatejob.org/blog/ — Blog index
- https://affiliatejob.org/blog/[slug] — Blog posts
- https://affiliatejob.org/submit — Submission form
- https://affiliatejob.org/methodology — Verification methodology
- https://affiliatejob.org/disclosure — Affiliate disclosure
- https://affiliatejob.org/about — About page
- https://affiliatejob.org/contact — Contact
- https://affiliatejob.org/llms.txt — This file's shorter sibling
- https://affiliatejob.org/llms-full.txt — This file
- https://affiliatejob.org/sitemap.xml — XML sitemap
- https://affiliatejob.org/robots.txt — Crawler instructions