{"id":9689,"date":"2023-03-28T17:39:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T16:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/?p=9689"},"modified":"2025-03-07T19:41:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T19:41:23","slug":"why-affiliate-marketing-is-booming-in-the-21st-century","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/why-affiliate-marketing-is-booming-in-the-21st-century\/","title":{"rendered":"4 BIG Reasons Affiliate Marketing Is Booming In The 21st Century"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate marketing has been around since the dawn of the internet&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which to a Gen Z might seem like prehistoric times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But affiliate marketing is still brand spanking new when you look at it through the lens of human history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s not like I left high school in 2001 determined to one day <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/how-to-become-an-affiliate-marketer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">become an affiliate marketer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It just wasn&#8217;t a career choice back then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I didn&#8217;t know what affiliate marketing was and neither did my career guidance counsellor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people still don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask anyone in the affiliate marketing game and they&#8217;ll tell you this is something they accidentally stumbled upon. That&#8217;s exactly what happened to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as it turns out, it&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/can-affiliate-marketing-be-a-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highly rewarding career<\/a> in the information age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate marketing is booming in the 21st century. Let&#8217;s look at the reasons why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"This Is Exactly Why Affiliate Marketing Is Booming In The 21st Century (Real Stats)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zPhnbU6K53w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. We All Buy Stuff Online Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tidio.com\/blog\/online-shopping-statistics\/#:~:text=How%20many%20Americans%20shop%20online,18%25%20of%20the%20global%20ecommerce.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">70%<\/a> of Americans do their shopping online?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We spend a gargantuan <a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/online-shopping-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$730 billion<\/a> online each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;re booking flights and hotels, buying clothes, comparing car insurance, finding places to live &#8211; we&#8217;re shopping for everything online these days.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it&#8217;s easy to see why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can order your groceries on Amazon and have them delivered to your door the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It&#8217;s cheaper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s quicker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s more convenient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And there&#8217;s way more choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to find parking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don&#8217;t need to stand in line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heck, you don&#8217;t even need to get dressed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And guess what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.demandsage.com\/affiliate-marketing-statistics\/#:~:text=16%25%20of%20online%20orders%20in,internet%20revenue%20via%20affiliate%20marketing.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16%<\/a> of all online purchases are made through <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/how-do-affiliate-links-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate links<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That means for every 16 out of 100 times someone buys anything online, there&#8217;s an affiliate out there somewhere <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/how-do-you-earn-commissions-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">earning a commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think this huge shift we&#8217;ve seen in consumer behaviour is the single biggest reason affiliate marketing is booming in the 21st century. Now let&#8217;s take a look at the second biggest reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Google Is Our Main Source Of Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Google performs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oberlo.com\/blog\/google-search-statistics#:~:text=We%20know%20that%20there%20are,Internet%20Live%20Stats%2C%202022).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9 billion<\/a> searches each and every day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s 100,000 searches <em>per second.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And we&#8217;re not just asking academic questions like <em>&#8220;How does photosynthesis work&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; we&#8217;re googling terms with <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/search-intent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commercial search intent<\/a> like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Best headphones for running<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Best copper pans for under $1,000<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Product X review<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>How much does product X cost<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Product A vs product B<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Best places to stay in Rome<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without even realising it, Google has become the ultimate go-to and one-stop shop for all our consumer queries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luisazhou.com\/blog\/online-review-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">95%<\/a> of customers read online reviews before buying a product or service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And 49% of customers say they trust a review as much as a personal recommendation from a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So all it takes is for an affiliate to come along with a solid product review that catches people at the end of the customer buying cycle and bag the sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. 83% Of Brands Have Affiliate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another reason affiliate marketing is growing in popularity is that <a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/affiliate-marketing-stats\/#:~:text=Over%2084%25%20of%20online%20content,5%20affiliate%20marketing%20programs%2C%20respectively.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">83% of brands<\/a> worldwide now use affiliate marketing to help spread the word about their products online and increase sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it makes perfect business sense:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than spend a shedload on advertising, big-name brands like Apple, Walmart and Louis Vuitton can simply open up an <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate program<\/a> and pay a percentage to the affiliate once they&#8217;ve received an order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a total win-win: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliates recommend their products to their audience for a slice of the pie, consumers find great products and once high street-only brands stay profitable and relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You Can Get Filthy Rich Working From Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never before in the history of mankind could you <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/can-affiliate-marketing-make-you-rich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">earn 6 figures<\/a> from the comfort of your own home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate marketing continues to thrive because it&#8217;s hands-down <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/why-affiliate-marketing-is-the-best-business-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the best business model<\/a> for everyday people like you and me to leave the office politics behind and become self-made entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/what-is-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affiliate marketing<\/a> works for anyone looking to earn online because it&#8217;s:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy to start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Something anyone can do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly profitable and scalable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And because it&#8217;s all <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/is-affiliate-marketing-commission-based\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commission-based<\/a>, you never have to worry about buying or shipping products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You simply send people to online stores and collect a check each month for the sales you generate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why <a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/affiliate-marketing-stats\/#:~:text=Over%2084%25%20of%20online%20content,5%20affiliate%20marketing%20programs%2C%20respectively.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">84% of content creators<\/a> like bloggers, YouTubers and social media influencers use affiliate marketing as their primary source of income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So Now What?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Affiliate marketing is booming in the 21st century and now you know why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only is it <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/is-affiliate-marketing-here-to-stay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here to stay<\/a>, but the best is absolutely yet to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what are you going to do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you going to let this modern-day gold rush pass you by or are you going to get in on the action? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join the Academy (it&#8217;s free)<\/a> to learn the exact, step-by-step system to grow a massively profitable affiliate marketing in months, not years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even if you&#8217;ve tried and failed or have zero experience, we&#8217;ll show you how to <a href=\"https:\/\/commission.academy\/blog\/how-to-make-passive-income-with-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">make real passive income<\/a> in 2026 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s my and Dale&#8217;s personal mission to help you become a massive success story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re willing to put forth the effort, we\u2019ll do whatever it takes to get you there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Affiliate marketing has been around since the dawn of the internet&#8230; Which to a Gen Z might seem like prehistoric times. 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