Stop analyzing affiliate programs wrong (New Guide)

Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

Hi there –

And just like that, we're back.

I had a wonderful holiday break – and I hope you did too.

Something hit me while I was unplugging over the holidays.

Throughout 2024, I kept seeing the same pattern: companies looking at all the wrong metrics for affiliate competition.

I learned this the hard way 🙁

After helping dozens of companies with their affiliate programs, I noticed something surprising. Everyone obsessed over commission rates and network size. Meanwhile, the real drivers of success? Hidden in plain sight.

That's why I wrote this guide: "How to Run an Affiliate Competitor Analysis: A Data-Driven Guide"

Inside, you'll discover:

The three types of competitors you didn't know you had (your biggest threat isn't who you think)
The truth about commission structures (and the exact frameworks that drive success)
A step-by-step system to find top-performing affiliates before your competitors do
The hidden tech signals that reveal what your competitors really value

Here's what makes this guide different:

Everything comes from analyzing over 50 real affiliate programs. No theory. No fluff. Just strategies that work.

Plus, you'll get my exact search operators for finding hidden opportunities and a 30-day plan you can start today.

→ Read the full guide here: [Link]

Cheers,

Nick Cotter

Founder, Growann

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