Earn Real Cash for Every Subscription You Refer
Approved affiliates earn 30% recurring on every paid subscription they refer, paid as cash via Stripefor the customer's first 12 months.
Private and approval-gated, for partners with real audiences. Commissions clear and pay out on their own; you don't babysit a dashboard.
Private program • Approval required • Cash payouts via Stripe
What You Earn
Every referred subscription that stays active pays you for a full year, in cash.
Commissions clear a 30-day refund holdback then pay automatically on the 1st of each month. Request a payout of cleared balance anytime.
How It Works
Four steps. You handle the first two; RankNest handles attribution, holdbacks, and monthly payouts.
Apply
Apply with your site and audience. We review every application by hand.
Get your link
Once approved, share your referral link and set up Stripe payouts.
Earn commissions
Earn 30% of each referred customer's subscription for their first 12 months.
Get paid
Get paid automatically every month, or trigger a payout on demand.
The Terms, in Plain English
Commissions don't expire early, there's no minimum balance to unlock, and you don't chase invoices. Here's exactly how it works.
| Commission rate | 30% of the referred customer's subscription. |
| Duration | Commission paid for the customer's first 12 paid months. |
| What qualifies | Paid subscriptions only. Free signups and trials do not earn commission. |
| Holdback | 30-day refund window. Commission clears if the subscription is still active. |
| Payout method | Cash via Stripe — automatic on the 1st of each month, or on-demand (once per 24h). |
| Who can apply | SEO content sites, consultants, newsletter and YouTube creators with relevant audiences. No brand-bidding, no spam, no self-referral. |
Why Referred Customers Stay
Recurring commissions only pay while referred customers stay. RankNest replaces the six-tool stack agencies usually juggle: link mapping, SEO A/B testing against live Search Console data, site audits, review mining, content analysis, and GBP scheduling, all under one login.
That retention is the point. 30% for 12 months is a number we can sustain, not a teaser.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the referral program?
The referral program is open to everyone and pays account credit. The affiliate program is private, approval-gated, and pays real cash via Stripe.
When do I get paid?
Commissions clear a 30-day refund holdback, then pay out automatically on the 1st of each month. You can also request a payout of your cleared balance anytime (once per 24h).
What counts as a conversion?
Only paid subscriptions. Free and trial signups do not earn affiliate commission.
How long do commissions last?
30% of the referred customer's subscription for their first 12 paid months.
Who can apply?
Anyone with a relevant, real audience — SEO content sites, agency consultants, newsletter and YouTube creators. We approve partners whose promotion methods fit our terms (no brand-bidding, no spam, no self-referral).
Apply to the Affiliate Program
Private and approval-gated, for partners who want a genuine commission on software their audience keeps using. Apply below; we review every application by hand.
Approval-gated • 30% recurring for 12 months • Cash via Stripe