Below are my recommendations of the best tools to build an affiliate marketing website with WordPress. Everything on this list has been used (and likely is currently being used) by me to build affiliate websites.
[Many of these links are affiliate links and I may receive compensation if you purchase the recommended services. Surprise, surprise.]
Website Tools
Domain Registrars
Where to buy your domain names based on ease of use and affordability.
Hosting Providers
The best hosting providers for WordPress are based on speed, reliability, ease of use, and customer service.
WordPress Themes
WordPress themes that are optimized for speed, have good UX, are customizable and have starter templates.
WordPress Speed Plugins
Make your site faster.
Domain Name Searches
How to find the perfect domain name.
Google Essentials
Google is your best friend.
WordPress Image Compression
Automatically improve your website performance with a image compression plugin.
SEO
SEO Tools
One of these SEO tools is required for serious affiliate marketers. They help you identify keywords, track your authority, look up competitors, and much more.
WordPress SEO Plugins
Improve your site’s SEO performance.
SEO Services Agencies
Outsource your guest blogging outreach, link insertions, and more.
Guest Post Marketplaces
Find great sites to Guest Post.
Internal Links
Keyword Research Tools
Find keywords to write about.
Keyword Tracking Tools
Keep tabs on where your content ranks for keywords.
Content Planning and Optimization
Understand what content needs improving and how to improve it.
Connect With Reporters
Answer reporter’s questions to be featured in articles.
Images
Free Stock Images
Download and use free images.
Paid Stock Images
Pay for an individual image license or get a subscription pack.
Image Creation
Tools to create images and graphics.
Monetization
Affiliate Platforms
Find and join affiliate programs on these networks.
Display Advertising Networks
Monetize your site through display advertising.
Affiliate Tracking
Monitor, track, and record your affiliate sales across platforms and sites.
Content Writing
Content Writing Services
Hire an agency to write your content.
AI Writing Tools
Use a robot to write your content.
Writing Assistant Tools
Write better with an assistant.
Writing SEO Tools
Optimize your content for SEO.
Hire Freelancers
Find a freelancer for any project.
Affiliate Link Tools
Tools to make linking to affiliates easier.
Buy and Sell Websites
Marketplaces to buy and sell websites.
Affiliate Courses
Learn about affiliate marketing from the pros.
- Authority Hackers
- Income School
- Affiliate Lab
- Adam Enfroy’s Blogging Masterclass
- Content-Led SEO with Brian Dean
Automation
Automate your workflows by connecting apps, websites, Google Docs, social media, and much more.
Social Media Management
Schedule and automate your social media posting.