Porn is a little bit controversial. However, with the porn industry making an annual revenue of $15 billion- $97 billion per year (more than the NFL, NBA, and MLB combined), there’s no doubt that there’s an insane amount of money in circulation there.

If you’re reading this article, you’re one of the few whose curiosity could be translated into thousands, if not millions, of dollars.

Read on or watch the video below as we teach you practical and easy ways to get a share of that enormous revenue in the porn industry using affiliate marketing.

Why You Can Make More Money on Porn Sites than Other Platforms

Before we go on to show you how you can make money from porn sites, we’d like to share some insightful stats. One thing you must remember when making money online is that the more traffic a website pulls, the more money you can make from it.

If you had to guess what site drew in the most monthly visitors, you’d probably mention sites like Quora or Medium. But you’d be wrong. Using Semrush.com (a traffic tracking site), we’ll make a quick comparison between porn site traffic and traffic from other sites.

Site — Monthly Visitors — Principal Countries

Quora.com — 1.61B — United States (617.62M), India (287.27M), Indonesia (108.07M), United Kingdom (71.04M), Canada (53.6M)

Medium.com — 223.51M — United States (64.77M), Indonesia (25.11M), India (22.09M), Taiwan (8.4M), and Brazil (7.92M)

PornHub — 12.08B — United States (3.1B), Indonesia (634.74M), Philippines (489.53M), Mexico (488.36M), Brazil (482.4M)

Xvideos — 8.6B — United States (1.8B), Brazil (1.2B), Mexico (549.85M), India (446.97M) and Indonesia (398.89M)

xHamster — 2.62B — United States (498.45M), India (457.53M), Indonesia (124.15M), Malaysia (106.46M), United Kingdom (96.99M)

In fact, according to an infographic by Paint Bottle, a relatively new porn website, porn takes up a lot of internet bandwidth. Research reveals that 30% of data transferred across the internet is porn, with sites like YouPorn streaming 6x the bandwidth of Hulu.

Interpreting this data, we find that a massive amount of porn site traffic comes from the United States, which is any business’s dream market. If you can get your products or services here, you can access a first-world country with significant purchasing power.

Pornhub has over 3 billion Americans accessing the site, making it a prime ground for adult affiliate marketers to drive.

However, you’ll need the backing of a top affiliate marketing program, which we’ll discuss next.

Top Adult Affiliate Programs

One of the easiest ways to make money off of porn sites without having to create adult content is by promoting affiliate programs. There are several sites dedicated to offering adult services and products that affiliates can sell. These programs provide their affiliates 30–50%, which is far higher than traditional affiliate programs.

Before signing up for any of them on this list, you must decide on a particular niche of interest. Some examples include:

• Sexual Health
• Dating
• Live Cam
• Adult toys
• VR adult content
• Adult Gaming

So, once you’ve decided on a niche, you can pick an affiliate program that offers your choice. I’ll highlight my top 3, but if you want to know more about these programs, here’s a video that provides 13 excellent programs. You can check it out to discover the perfect pick for you.

Now, back to my picks.

SellHealth.com

SellHealth.com is a leading affiliate marketing program dedicated to selling health products. The company has been around for 20 years and has paid $100 million in commissions since 2001. With over 100,000 advertisers globally and around 50 exclusive offers, there’s something for every marketer on the platform.

On the site, you’ll find various health products, many of which are not necessarily sex-related, with most focussing on men’s and women’s sexual wellness. You can promote such products on porn sites and make a ton of money from it.

Information — Details

Pricing Model — CPA (Cost Per Acquisition), CPS (Cost Per Sale)

Cookie Duration — Not specified

Commission Rate — Up to 60%

Payment Method — PayPal, Wire transfer, Wise, Paxum, ACH, and Bitcoin

Minimum Payout — $50

Payment Frequency — Weekly, Net 15

CrakRevenue

CrakRevenue is a well-established and reputable CPA network founded by the respected affiliate Nick Cretien. It is one of the largest adult affiliate networks with offers from various industries, including dating, cam, health, CBD, and gaming. With over 700 options from various service tools, the platform sets you on a path to success.

Information — Details

Pricing Model — CPA, PPS, DOI, SOI, and RevShare

Cookie Duration — Not specified

Commission Rate — Advertisers can set their offer terms

Payment Method — ePayService, Wire, Paxum, Check, ACH, and PayPal

Minimum Payout — $100

Payment Frequency — Net 7, 15, or 30

AdCombo

Since its launch in 2014, AdCombo has become one of the most popular adult affiliate programs. Although primarily a CPA network, AdCombo offers compensation models like CPL, CPI, and CPS.

The platform prides itself as one of the only adult affiliate networks that provide offers from Tier-2 GEOs like Austria, Russia, Israel, Italy, Poland, etc. You may think offers from Tier-1 countries like the USA, UK, or Sweden are better. However, according to AdCombo, offers from Tier-2 GEOs deliver a lower cost per click, higher ROI, and less competition.

Information — Details

Pricing Model — CPA, CPI, CPS, CPL,

Cookie Duration — 45 days

Commission Rate — Advertisers can set their offer terms

Payment Method — Wire Transfer, Paypal, Payoneer, Paxum, and WebMoney

Minimum Payout — $50

Payment Frequency — Twice weekly (on request)

Adult Affiliate Marketing Vs Traditional Affiliate Marketing

Adult and traditional affiliate marketing present the same concept: earn commissions by promoting affiliate offers. However, they have some distinct differences, which we’ll explore in this section.

Target Audience:

• Adult Affiliate Marketing: Targets individuals aged 18 and above who are interested in adult content.
• Traditional Affiliate Marketing: Targets a broader range of demographics and interests

Products and Services:

• Adult Affiliate Marketing: Promotes products related to adult entertainment like dating, live cam, sex toys, etc.
• Traditional Affiliate Marketing: Affiliates can promote mainstream products from various industries

Marketing Strategies:

• Adult Affiliate Marketing: Frequently utilizes channels like adult websites, social media groups, and mobile app advertising
• Traditional Affiliate Marketing: Employs different marketing strategies. They include search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, email marketing, and social media marketing

Commissions and Payouts:

• Adult Affiliate Marketing: Typically offers higher commission rates due to higher conversion rates
• Traditional Affiliate Marketing: Commission rates are often lower and may vary depending on the industry and product

Regulations and Restrictions:

• Adult Affiliate Marketing: Subject to stricter rules and advertising restrictions
• Traditional Affiliate Marketing: Less stringent; affiliates face fewer restrictions

Free and Paid Method for Promoting Adult Affiliate Products

So, now that you’ve learned about some of the popular adult affiliate programs, you can discover some tips to start your business. These strategies are easy, and you can start implementing them right away.

Method 1: Drop Comments (Free)

This first tip is the easiest to implement; you can use it without prior experience or spending any money. Here’s a step-by-step process for using this strategy:

• First, copy your affiliate link from your chosen network
• Now, go over to the porn site you want to advertise your products in (PornHub, Xvideos, YouPorn, etc). Open an account with them and log in.
• Find one of the viral videos on the site and drop a comment related to the product you’re promoting. For instance, if you’re promoting a men’s sexual health product for libido enhancement, you could write a comment like, “For five years, my girlfriend said I didn’t last long., But when I started using a highly recommended product, she called me a ‘monster.’” (Feel free to make yours unique).
• Wait until members start messaging you to ask what product you were talking about
• Then, lead them in a natural discussion, asking about their challenge before sharing the link. You may get up to 3–4 sales for every ten messages.

Method 2: Run Ads (Paid)

It is advisable for a beginner to start with the first method. After you’ve raised some money, then you can start running ads. There are several types of ads that you can run on porn sites. Here are the two most popular:

• Video Ads: These ads appear as videos on the site. It could be a video of you explaining why your target audience needs your product. If you don’t want to appear in the video, you can create a video ad with stock footage using Vidnami.
• Banner Ads: Banner ads appear on the top of a site, like a virtual banner. On porn sites, you’d often see banner ads reading “There’s a horny girl near you,” “My name is Alexa…let’s meet up?.” These ads are often cheaper than the former, and you can easily redirect your audience to your offer when they click on it.

How to Run Ads

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Step 1: Get a Domain

The first thing you need to do is buy a domain name and host it. You can get cheap domains from sites like Hostinger, Bluehost, or M3server.

Step 2: Send Traffic from Your Domain to Your Link

You need to redirect traffic from your domain to your affiliate link. You can do this using the cPanel provided by the hosting partner, or you can ask them to do that for you.

Step 3: Create Your Ads and Launch

Now that you’ve completed step 2, the final step is to create and launch your ads on your chosen porn site. To do this:

• Create your video or banner ad
• Register on an adult ad network like Trafficjunky that partners with almost all kinds of porn sites.
• Input all the required information and launch your ads

FAQs

Is Adult Affiliate Marketing Profitable?

Yes, adult affiliate marketing is a profitable and lucrative venture. Adult affiliate marketing can be more beneficial than traditional affiliate marketing, with high commission rates and recurring subscriptions. However, it is worth noting that it requires careful planning and legal compliance and may face platform restrictions.

How to Get Started in Porn Affiliate Industry

Here’s how to get started in the porn affiliate industry:

• Choose a niche
• Research your target audience
• Select a good adult affiliate program
• Create content and website
• Promote your website

Where Can I Post Adult Affiliate Links?

You can post adult affiliate links on various platforms, including adult websites, blogs, and social media channels. However, before posting your link, ensure that the platform does not have restrictions on affiliate links or adult content.

Conclusion

The porn industry is quite huge, raking in billions of dollars in revenue every month. With a multitude of people from Tier-1 countries watching porn, imagine how much you can make from the industry simply by promoting products or services to an already warmed-up audience. Remember to choose the right niche, promote high-quality products, and utilize effective marketing strategies.