Bluehost Affiliate Program

Bluehost is the host that built the how to start a blog genre. Its WordPress.org recommendation, low introductory price and one click install made it the default recommendation for a decade, and it still converts strongly from beginner content even as competitors have caught up on price and speed.

The program pays $65 per qualified sale and runs on Impact, with recurring commission available on some hosting plans. The cookie is 30 days. Payments arrive 45 to 70 days after the sale by PayPal or direct deposit, and there is no requirement to be a Bluehost customer to join. Applications are reviewed and can be declined if a site has little traffic or does not match the guidelines.

The rules matter here. Unapproved coupon codes are banned, misleading advertising is grounds for removal, search engine marketing needs approval and affiliate relationships must be disclosed. Bluehost has terminated affiliates over these points, so read the agreement.

Bluehost converts from step by step blog setup guides, WordPress for beginners content and side hustle articles that need a hosting recommendation. It is not the host advanced users prefer, so pair it with a premium option in comparison content. For high volume beginner sites, the flat bounty adds up quickly.