How to Set Up Affiliate Links on Your Website or Blog

Once you have your dotCanada affiliate link, putting it to work on your website or blog is simple. Here are the most common approaches depending on your platform and content style.

Adding a Text Link in a Blog Post

The most natural way to include your affiliate link is within the body of a relevant article. For example, in a post about starting a website, you might write:

I've been hosting my sites with dotCanada for years - they're Canadian, reliable, and affordable.

Simply hyperlink the anchor text to your full affiliate URL, which looks like https://dotcanada.com/?ref=YOURCODE.

Adding a Banner to Your Sidebar

1. From your affiliate dashboard, copy the HTML snippet for the banner size you want.
2. In your website's admin panel or theme editor, locate the sidebar widget area.
3. Add an HTML or Custom HTML widget and paste the banner code.
4. Save and preview your site to confirm the banner displays correctly.

Adding Links to a Resource or Recommendations Page

Many affiliates see great results from a dedicated Tools I Use or Recommended Hosting page. List dotCanada with a brief description and your affiliate link - visitors in research mode are highly likely to convert.

Disclosure Requirements

Canadian guidelines (and general best practices) require you to disclose affiliate relationships to your audience. A simple note like This post contains affiliate links - I may earn a commission if you make a purchase is sufficient and builds trust with your readers.

Need help setting up your links? Contact our support team - we're happy to assist.