Recurring commissions are the most reliable way to build steady affiliate income, and ClickBank is one of the easiest places to find them. Many ClickBank products are subscriptions (memberships, software, monthly supplements), and when you refer a customer, you can keep earning each month they stay subscribed. Vendors set their own commission rates, and some go very high, which is where the “up to 85%” headlines come from.
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What Is ClickBank?
ClickBank is a marketplace connecting product vendors with affiliates. Affiliates join free, pick products, get a “HopLink” and earn a commission on each sale. ClickBank handles payments and refunds.
How Recurring Commissions Work
- A customer buys a subscription through your link.
- You earn a commission on the first payment.
- You keep earning on each rebill for as long as the customer stays (and the vendor’s terms allow).
- If the customer cancels or refunds, those commissions stop or are reversed.
What You Can Realistically Earn
Simple math beats hype. Say a membership costs $47 a month and pays you 50%: that’s about $23.50 per active customer per month. If you keep 20 active customers, you’d earn around $470 a month. Customers cancel over time, so you need new referrals to grow. Big six- and seven-figure projections assume large numbers of customers who never cancel, which isn’t realistic.
Step-by-Step: Finding and Promoting Recurring Offers
Step 1: Sign up
Create a free ClickBank account and complete your payment and tax details.
Step 2: Find recurring products
In the marketplace, filter for recurring billing, choose a category that matches your audience, and check each product’s sales page, commission terms and refund policy.
Step 3: Get your HopLink
Generate your link and add a tracking ID for each traffic source. Don’t hide it behind third-party link shorteners where platforms treat that as spammy; a landing page is a better option.
Step 4: Drive traffic
- Short-form video: AI tools like Fliki turn scripts into narrated videos. See short-form video for affiliate income.
- Email: build a list and introduce the product with a helpful sequence. Start with my free guide The $0 Funnel.
- SEO and Pinterest: 8 free traffic tactics.
Creating Content With AI
- Use AI to draft scripts, emails and posts, then edit for accuracy and voice.
- Don’t copy the vendor’s claims blindly; check them, especially for health products.
- Focus on the problem the product solves, not hype.
Tips for Keeping Customers (and Commissions)
- Promote products with good reviews and low refund rates.
- Set honest expectations so buyers don’t feel misled.
- Send helpful follow-up content so subscribers get value and stay.
Learn more in my ClickBank Profit Club post and 2 consistent affiliate programs.
ClickBank Recurring Commissions: FAQ
Is ClickBank free to join?
Yes, affiliate accounts are free.
Do all products pay recurring commissions?
No. Filter for subscription products in the marketplace.
How much commission does ClickBank pay?
Vendors set rates; digital products often pay high percentages, physical products less.
Earnings disclaimer: examples are illustrations, not promises. Results depend on your traffic, offers and customer retention.
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