21 Ways To Find Best Affiliate Products To Promote

Affiliate marketers always need new products to promote to continue earning money.

But it can be challenging especially for beginners who don’t know where to start.

However, there are ways to find affiliate marketing products that can earn you a profit.

Some inspiration can come from the most obvious places while others need some introduction.

Today, let’s explore your options to find the best products for affiliate marketing.

1. Look Around Your Home

It’s easy to overlook the items in and around your house.

Chances are, you already own products that are worth promoting on your blog.

Start with the living room. See what fixtures you have that are worth selling.

You can even focus on a specific niche like rugs, sofas, cabinets, or lamps.

Then move your way into your kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

Go look at your appliances, clothing, and furniture. Are any of these products worth selling online?

There’s a good chance that you’ll find affiliate opportunities for any of the products you find interesting

As an added bonus, you’ll be selling products that you feel strongly about given that you’re actually using them in your home.

Recommending them to your audience would be easy.

2. Look at Software and Apps You’re Using

You don’t have to stick with physical products.

Promoting digital products like apps and software can earn you a commission too.

Look at the apps on your phone. There’s a chance that one of them offers an affiliate program.

If you’re an Android user, then there’s a good chance that there are pre-installed Google apps on your phone.

Note: Pre-installed apps are those that come with the phone right out of the box.

Using Google apps as an example, let’s do a Google search to see if they have an affiliate program. Go to Google and type “Google affiliate program”.

As the search results suggest, Google does have an affiliate program. You can click the results to find out more.

Google offers the G Suite Affiliate Program. It’s important that you review the details to make sure that the affiliate program is right for you.

Because there’s a chance that you’re using these apps, you’ll have an easier time describing what the product does and how it can help them.

But what if you’re using a laptop or a desktop?

You can scroll through your applications and see if any of them have affiliate programs. If you’re using Windows 10, start by clicking the Start button.

Scroll through all your apps. Take note of the apps that stand out. 

Then you can go to Google and search for affiliate programs for the application you selected.

Go over the results to find pages with the affiliate program information you’re looking for.

In this case, the Office 365 for Business Affiliate Program will let you make a profit from promoting Office 365 products (MS Word is a part of Office 365).

Follow the same steps to find affiliate programs for all the applications you have installed on your phone, laptop, or desktop computer.

3. Sell Online Courses You’ve Taken

Online courses are some of the top-selling affiliate products that you can promote online.

And if you’ve ever taken one, you’re in a unique position to sell that product. Not everyone knows what the course is like but you do.

But if you haven’t purchased an online course, that’s okay. 

In fact, take this as an opportunity to purchase a course with an affiliate program that you think you could sell.

Instead of searching for courses on Google, you can go straight to online course marketplaces like Udemy.

You can also look for courses using the search bar.

Once you’ve tried the course, joining the Udemy Affiliate Program so you can earn from promoting it.

Aside from Udemy, there are other course marketplaces with an affiliate program.

Skillshare has a similar program where you can make a profit of $10 every customer that signs up.

The International Open Academy has an affiliate program as well where you earn based on the number of courses you sell. 

However, word of wisdom:

Be sure to take the course first before recommending it to people.

You don’t want to promote the course without finishing it first. You won’t be able to provide insights as to why the course is good.

So, if any of the courses you’ve taken has helped you, let others learn and profit at the same time!

4. Ask Friends and Family What Products They Love

Talk to the people in your life to get an idea of what affiliate products to promote. You might be surprised by the products they use.

It’s possible that they have younger family members who are using products that weren’t available back when you had babies.

Or they might have been using products that aren’t available in your community just yet.

Whatever the case may be, you want to get ahead of the curve and sell products that aren’t being featured in the mainstream media just yet.

And one way of accomplishing that goal is by talking to people you already know.

And it doesn’t have to be a revolutionary product either. It could be as simple as a cooking gadget, silverware, or pots and pans. 

5. Check Out Quora Questions

Quora is a website where people ask questions in hopes of getting it answered. You can extract a lot of information from its users. Anyone can join Quora and browse its directory.

Here’s how you find excellent ideas from the site.

After creating an account, use the search bar to look for questions in your niche.

In the results, you’ll find questions posted by other users. Scroll through the answers to find products that are causing some buzz.

Now all that’s left to do is see if the makers of these products have an affiliate program. Most of them, especially companies that are in the early stages, would have a program in place.

6. Visit Subreddits

Like Quora, Reddit is a great place for product discovery. Wondering where and how to find affiliate programs? Subreddits are a good place to start.

You only need to enter a topic or a niche to start.

On the next screen, you’ll be presented with subreddits and ongoing threads that you could jump into.

You’ll notice that some of the discussions mention products that Reddit users are paying close attention to. List down the products that show promise. 

You can use this to determine what products to promote on your website.

7. Join the Best Affiliate Marketing Facebook Groups

There are different affiliate marketing groups on Facebook where people discuss products and strategies. Even better, joining a group comes at no cost to you. 

You can look for affiliate marketing groups using the search bar.

To get the most out of it, join groups that have plenty of members or groups that post multiple times a day.

The only downside is that you’ll likely see some posts that are questionable by nature. So you should be careful before jumping into affiliate programs. Do some research before you do it.

8. Find Forums About Your Niche

Finding the right forum about your niche can be challenging. But by using the right search operators on Google, you might find forums where you can choose a product or service to promote.

The way you do it is by combining your niche plus the word “forum” in your search query.

The results should show you a number of forums that talk about the topic you provided. 

By going through each forum, you’ll likely find high-demand products that you could sell customers for a commission.

As an added bonus, you might find content ideas for your site. This will help people find your blog and expose your product to a bigger audience.

9. Subscribe to Popular Affiliate Marketing Blogs

If you don’t want to search for niche-specific forums, you can try finding popular affiliate marketing blogs instead.

As with Facebook groups, you can discover new products by exploring affiliate blogs.

There are several notable blogs in affiliate marketing. The list includes:

Smart Passive Income blog by Pat Flynn

John Chow

Affiliate Marketing Blog by Shawn Collins

These blogs will not only give you ideas, but it will also give you a glimpse of what affiliate marketing is like on a higher level.

You can hear experts discuss how you can improve your income by focusing on high-ticket affiliate products.

Feel free to join their newsletters, social media pages, or RSS feeds if they have them. This way, you’re always updated on the hottest sellers and strategies.

10. Look for Customer Reviews for Products in Your Niche

Customers reviews give a clear look into what products work and what don’t. So use Google to find customer reviews. 

Of course, you’d want to target products that are in your niche. Use “[niche] + review” to find related sites.

By looking at the reviews, you’ll have an easier time deciding if a product is worth investing in. 

You can also learn a lot from review blogs. If you pay close attention, you might even see how they’re earning revenue through commissions.

By doing some research, you can find a product that offers the best return based on customer feedback.

11. Search for Best Selling Products on Amazon

Amazon is full of products to choose from. And they have their own affiliate program that is a great starting point for beginners.

Finding new products starts with a quick search. Enter your niche in the search bar and see all the available products that match your preference. There are plenty of product types to choose from.

Product descriptions, reviews, and related purchases can help you decide if these are the right opportunities for you.

You can even compare prices to find products that would give you the best profit margins.

12. Receive Updates About Products Using Google Alerts

Google Alerts is a feature that notifies you whenever a topic or niche you submitted is being discussed online. 

You can use it to see which products are currently trending in the marketplace.

It’s a simple tool to use. Just enter a topic and hit Enter. You’ll then be provided news related to the topic.

The options allow you to set how often you want to receive notifications and what region to focus on.

If you want, these alerts can be sent directly to your email so you don’t miss anything.

It’s a great way to discover new products for your specific niche.

13. Search for High-Ticket Affiliate Products on Google

You can also search for high-ticket affiliate products on Google.

Many bloggers have written about different expensive products with affiliate programs on their respective sites. 

By typing “high-ticket affiliate programs” on Google, you can find alternative products to promote.

Make sure to check all the results. Not all high-paying programs are listed across all sites.

Filter out all the products you’re not interested in and focus on the ones that you think you can work with.

14. Find Products That Offer Free Trials

Go to Google and find products that offer free trials. Use the search phrase “[niche] + product free trial” as your query.

For this example, I entered “editing + product free trial” to find editing tools or software that I can use free of charge for a limited time.

Products that offer free trials often have affiliate programs.

This is just one way of finding affiliate networks and companies that do.

For example, the first two results when you Google for editing software—Adobe and Pinnacle—both have affiliate programs.

15. Look for Products That Offer Discount Codes and Coupons

Products with discount codes and coupons are always attractive for potential buyers. So when you’re looking for new products, try those with ongoing promotions.

There’s no shortage of product options on Google’s database. All you need to find them are the right keywords like “[niche] + discount” or “[niche] + coupons”

Again, go through each site and find products that could get your foot in the right marketplace. Pick a product that can drive your site traffic to new heights.

16. Join Marketplaces Like ShareASale

If all hope is lost, then affiliate marketplaces are your best bet.

ShareASale (and other affiliate marketplaces like ClickBank and PeerFly) are designed for affiliate marketers. 

You’ll find brands that are exclusive to each site, making it ideal for research. ShareASale is actually one of the big six affiliate networks.

Products are categorized in a way that’s easy to navigate. So finding a specific niche shouldn’t take you long.

On ShareASale, you can click on any of the subcategories to get started. 

Affiliate marketplaces don’t make products in-house. Rather, they work with brands through their affiliate program. Pick from any of the brands to see their full line-up of products.

Note: You would have to create an account with ShareASale to gain full access.

17. Check Out Affiliate Sites That Got Sold on Flippa

Flippa is a site that buys and sells websites. Every now and then, you’ll find affiliate sites get sold on the platform.

If an affiliate site gets sold for a high price, then there’s a good chance that it’s done fantastic business in the past.

By typing “affiliate sites” on the search bar, you can find affiliate sites that are on the market.

You can even see the net profit, giving you a better idea of the potential that each product category has.

Use the filters to break down the list into a manageable size.

18. Check Potential Competitors and See What They’re Selling

Your competition might actually be the best source of what’s currently selling in the market.

With the help of Google, you can find affiliate sites that are working in the same niche as you. Look for them using “[niche] + websites” as your search term.

Next, visit the websites and see what products they’re currently offering. Or, if you run across a brand that sells their own materials, see if they have an affiliate program. 

It might make sense to partner with companies that have an affiliate program in place.

As for competitors, you can look at where they’re getting their products from. 

19. Read Income Reports of Affiliate Marketers

Some affiliate marketers gain attention by posting how much they’ve earned in a given time period. They publish the results of their campaigns on their respective sites.

And while they’re usually careful when it comes to posting their domains, they’re more than happy to disclose their niche as part of their report.

So if you’re looking for a lucrative niche, it’s worth looking at some of the income reports made by affiliate marketers.

You can easily find them on Google.

If you’re lucky, you may even find an article that breaks down what products were promoted and how much the marketer earned. This ShoutMeLoud post is an example.

20. Gauge What People Are Interested In Using Google Trends

Like Google Alerts, Google Trends is also a tool that says what people are interested in. The main difference, however, is that Trends displays data that are gathered over time.

Like to know what products people search for during winter? What are people buying every July?

These are the kinds of questions you could answer when you use Google Trends.

Enter a keyword (or a niche) in the search bar. Once you hit Search, you’ll be shown a graph that indicates how popular the term is over a given period.

You can filter the results by region, time, and category. The Compare feature also comes handy when you want to compare two different niches.

You can refer to this post to learn how to use Google Trends for Blogging.

21. Find What Products People Are Searching for Using Google Keyword Planner Tool

For anyone who’s tried keyword research before, the Google Keyword Planner Tool should need no introduction.

But did you know it can be used to research affiliate products as well?

By using transactional keywords (like “buy hair loss shampoo”), you’d find keywords that include brand names. You’re able to see what products people are searching for within a given niche.

Use Google Keyword Planner to make a list of potential products that you can earmark for promotion.

Conclusion

There you have it — a list of ways to find affiliate products that you can sell online.