Affiliate Review & Comparison Site

Build content site reviewing and comparing products with affiliate monetization

Startup Cost
$2,000-$8,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
12-24 months
Profit Potential
$7,000-$50,000/month

Overview

Affiliate review sites earn $3,000-$40,000+ monthly from affiliate commissions at scale.

Sites with 30,000-300,000 monthly visitors generate $80,000-$600,000 annually with 80-95% margins (mostly profit after hosting).

In 2025, consumers research purchases online, creating opportunity for comprehensive review and comparison sites.

Content types include detailed product reviews (hands-on testing), comparison articles (Product A vs.

Product B), buyer's guides (best products for specific needs), category roundups (top 10 lists), and how-to content.

Successful affiliate sites choose profitable niches (software, finance, outdoor gear, home products, tech), create comprehensive helpful content, actually test products when possible, build topical authority, and focus on buyer-intent keywords.

Best niches have high-value products (>$100), recurring commissions (SaaS, hosting), or high commission rates (10%+).

Amazon Associates most common but specialized affiliate programs often pay better.

SEO primary traffic source.

Email lists valuable for promotions.

Timeline to significant income 12-24 months.

Work from anywhere.

Required Skills

  • SEO
  • Product Research
  • Review Writing
  • Affiliate Marketing
  • WordPress
  • Conversion Optimization

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Very high profit margins (80-95%)
  • Passive income once content ranks
  • No inventory or customer service
  • Can build valuable sellable asset
  • Location-independent business

Cons

  • Long timeline to significant income
  • Google algorithm changes impact traffic
  • FTC disclosure requirements
  • Some niches very competitive
  • Affiliate program changes can affect income

How to Get Started

  1. Research profitable niche (high commissions, buyer intent)
  2. Build WordPress site with review-focused theme
  3. Join relevant affiliate programs (Amazon, specialized programs)
  4. Create 30-50 review and comparison articles
  5. Build backlinks and topical authority
  6. Optimize for conversion (buttons, comparison tables)
  7. Scale to 100+ articles covering niche comprehensively

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