How to Set Up Affiliate Links on Your Website or Blog

Once you have your links from CJ, place them where readers are already deciding on hosting. A few setup basics keep your links tracking correctly and keep you compliant.

Adding Links

• Paste the link code from CJ into your page, post or widget exactly as provided.
• On WordPress, use a Custom HTML block for banner code, or add the URL to a button or text link.
• Add rel="sponsored" to affiliate links, as search engines recommend for paid links.

Disclose the Relationship

Canadian and US advertising rules require you to disclose that you earn a commission. Place a short, clear statement near your links, for example: "We may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page." A disclosure hidden only in your footer is not enough.

Placement That Works

• In comparison tables and reviews, next to the plan you recommend
• In tutorials, at the step where the reader needs hosting
• On a "recommended tools" or resources page

What to Avoid

• Link cloaking that strips the tracking parameters
• Loading links in iframes, pop-ups or anything other than a real click
• Bidding on dotCanada or similar terms in search ads
• Emailing people who have not agreed to hear from you, which breaks Canada's anti-spam law (CASL)

See the full rules in our affiliate agreement.