Other monetisation methods
Affiliate commissions and display ads are the main ways to earn from your store, but there are other monetisation methods worth exploring as your store grows.
Email Marketing
Building an email list lets you reach your audience directly. You can send product recommendations, deals, and content updates to subscribers who have already shown interest in your niche.
- Use FreshStore's built-in newsletter feature to collect email addresses
- Send regular emails with your best content and product picks
- Promote seasonal deals and new products to your list
🔗 Newsletters and Email Marketing
Sponsored Content
As your store gains traffic and authority, brands in your niche may be willing to pay you to feature their products or write about them. This is common in niches like technology, beauty, fitness, and home products.
To attract sponsors:
- Build consistent traffic and a social media presence
- Create high-quality content that demonstrates your expertise
- Reach out to brands in your niche or sign up for influencer platforms
Digital Products
If you have expertise in your niche, you can create and sell digital products through your articles and content:
- Ebooks and guides. A "Complete Beginner's Guide to Home Brewing" can be sold alongside your coffee equipment store.
- Checklists and templates. Printable planners, shopping lists, or comparison sheets related to your niche.
- Online courses. Use platforms like Teachable or Gumroad to sell video courses that complement your store.
Selling Your Store
A profitable affiliate store is a valuable asset. Stores typically sell for 20-36 times their monthly profit. A store earning $500/month could sell for $10,000-$18,000.
To maximise your store's value:
- Use a custom domain (not a vanity subdomain)
- Maintain consistent traffic and earnings over time
- Keep your content fresh and up to date
- Document your traffic sources and strategies
The FreshStore Affiliate Programme
You can earn recurring commissions by recommending FreshStore to other people. If someone signs up through your affiliate link, you earn a commission for as long as they remain a customer.
🔗 The FreshStore Affiliate Programme
Don't try to do everything at once. Focus on affiliate commissions first. Once your store is earning consistently, start exploring these additional income streams one at a time.