VigLink
Content/publisher auto-monetization network
Overview
VigLink has been rebranded as Sovrn Commerce and functions similarly to Skimlinks, automatically scanning site content to convert outbound product mentions into affiliate links, though some merchants still require individual approval before earning begins.
What it does
Worth knowing upfront: VigLink no longer operates under that name and has been rebranded as Sovrn Commerce, though the older name is still widely searched and referenced, including in this listing.
The underlying model closely mirrors Skimlinks: you place a script on your site, and it scans your content for links or product mentions that could be monetized, automatically converting eligible ones into affiliate links tied to Sovrn's existing network relationships rather than requiring you to apply to each merchant separately.
The meaningful difference reviewers consistently point out is that unlike Skimlinks, some merchants on Sovrn Commerce still require individual publisher approval before you can earn from links to them, adding a manual step Skimlinks users don't generally encounter.
Sovrn keeps its exact commission cut undisclosed, which several third-party reviews flag as a transparency gap compared to Skimlinks' publicly stated roughly 25% share.
Signup is free, and the reported payout threshold is lower than Skimlinks at around $10, which may suit publishers who want more frequent, smaller payouts rather than waiting to clear a higher monthly bar.
As with Skimlinks, actual cookie durations and commission rates depend on whichever underlying merchant or network processed the specific sale.
Key Features
- Automatic link scanning and conversion
- Access to Sovrn's existing merchant network relationships
- Lower reported payout threshold than Skimlinks (~$10)
- Works alongside tools like Geniuslink as a catch-all monetization layer