If you have never heard of Viglink, I would highly encourage you to find out more, as there is money to be made. Basically what it does is automatically affiliate links on your site that lead any one of 1000s of advertisers who have an affiliate plan, and then automatically provide you with near the maximum commission possible.
To give an example of what a directory owner could do…
Create a category in your directory called Cool T-Shirts. Search amazon (or other retailers) for your favorite T-Shirts. Add them to a category. Then post on Facebook showing your friends your favorite T-Shirts. Maybe make an advertisement about it on your homepage too to feature this category. Then if anyone buys a T-shirt, you win!
There are many ways you can use Viglink to your advantage, and the above is just one example. I personally make money from VigLink each month, and know you can too. This can help be an extra stream of income beyond only link reviews and google adsense.
I recently spoke with the people at Viglink to make sure that this is something that ANY directory owners can use on their site, and here was the response:
VigLink does not have an application process as anyone who signs up via our website can use VigLinkand install the code on your site. Feel free to encourage anyone you know to sign up for VigLink and they can definitely email us if they have any problem with it.
You can also make money for referring people to VigLink.
Update May 24, 2023: Viglink is now Sovrn Holdings
VigLink was a company that specialized in content monetization and affiliate marketing. It was founded in 2009 by Oliver Roup with the goal of helping publishers and content creators earn revenue from their online content.
In 2018, VigLink underwent a significant change when it was acquired by Sovrn Holdings Inc., an advertising technology company based in the United States. Sovrn specializes in providing programmatic advertising and data-driven services to publishers, helping them optimize their ad revenue.
The acquisition of VigLink by Sovrn was a strategic move to enhance Sovrn’s capabilities in content monetization and expand its reach in the affiliate marketing space. The acquisition brought together VigLink’s expertise in driving revenue through content and Sovrn’s robust advertising technology platform.
Following the acquisition, VigLink was rebranded and became known as “Sovrn Commerce” or simply “Sovrn.” The integration of VigLink’s technology and services into Sovrn’s existing suite of publisher solutions allowed Sovrn to offer a more comprehensive set of tools and services to its clients.
Sovrn continued to focus on empowering publishers to monetize their content effectively through various advertising formats, including display ads, native ads, and affiliate marketing. The combination of VigLink’s affiliate marketing capabilities with Sovrn’s programmatic advertising technology created a powerful synergy for publishers seeking to maximize their revenue opportunities.
By joining forces, Sovrn and VigLink aimed to provide publishers with a one-stop solution for optimizing their content monetization strategies. The acquisition allowed Sovrn to strengthen its position as a leading provider of advertising technology and further solidified its commitment to helping publishers thrive in the digital landscape.
