HostGator Affiliate Program

HostGator is one of the most recognised budget hosting brands, part of the same group as Bluehost, and it has run an affiliate program for as long as hosting affiliates have existed. It sells shared, WordPress, VPS and dedicated hosting at low introductory prices and appeals to small businesses and first time site owners.

The program pays a $65 base commission per sale, framed as at least 70 percent of the sale up to $100, and HostGator raises rates for affiliates with strong conversion, renewal and order value figures. There is no minimum number of referrals to receive your first payment. Commissions are paid two months and ten days after the month of the sale to cover the money back guarantee. Everything runs through Impact, where you generate links and view reports, and a dedicated affiliate support team answers questions.

The cookie length and payout methods are not stated on the affiliate page; both are visible in Impact once you join.

HostGator converts from beginner hosting roundups, cheap hosting comparisons and small business site tutorials, and it has historically done well on coupon and deal traffic. Advanced audiences tend to prefer other hosts, so position it as the budget option in comparison content rather than the top pick.