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Ways to Earn Flipkart Affiliate Commission Handsomely

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The expansion of E-commerce gave birth to the Indian company Flipkart, where people like you and me can sell and buy. However, what many people don’t know is the fact that you can make money on Flipkart not just by selling, but also through the Flipkart affiliate program. By the end of this article, you should be able to know all there is to the art of earning money online through Flipkart’s affiliate program.

Source: todaystechworld

However, there are two prerequisites before you can commit to any kind of affiliate marketing.

  1. A website/blog/app on which you can promote links
  2. Patience to wait for your website/blog traffic to build and contribute towards your commissions

A word of caution: This article is for those marketers that signed up to the affiliate program before May 2018. Flipkart no longer offers the opportunity to be an affiliate.

But don’t worry! The Amazon associate is just as amazing, and you can read Beginner’s Guide to Amazon India Affiliate Program to get all the juicy details!

What is affiliate marketing?

Like any company, Flipkart too looks for forms of cheap advertising and promotions. One such form is through the Flipkart affiliate program. You, as a blogger, app owner or website owner can grab the attention of viewers that come to your blog, app or website, and direct them to Flipkart products. As an affiliate marketer, you will be responsible for directing web traffic to Flipkart products.

So, how do you direct web traffic to Flipkart products?

The answer is fairly simple, you use links. That’s it!

What’s in it for Flipkart? Well, if your blog talks about technology, and you talk about this product that has all these fantastic features. Your reader will now think Okay, that sounds great, now where can I find such a product? That’s when you give them the link to the product on Flipkart and that might lead to a purchase on Flipkart.

How can I earn through an affiliate program?

We know what’s in it for Flipkart and Amazon. The next question you should be asking is, what’s in it for you?

Whether the user buys the product or not depends on how strongly you encourage your blog viewers that this is the product that they need. Even if that product is elsewhere, they will be more likely to buy it from the link that you have provided them, because (a) it is more comfortable and (b) they trust you and your blog.

Now that the viewer has made a purchase, it is visible that Flipkart has made some money off of it. However, since the viewer purchases the product after coming from your blog, Flipkart will give you a specific commission.

Read this article to know more about how to do affiliate marketing in India

There are different Flipkart affiliate commission rates for different products,

CATEGORY COMMISION RATE
Grocery- Flipkart Supermart 11%
Books & General Merchandise (Auto Accessory, Toys, Personal Care, Books & Media, Baby Care, Sports) 10%
Large Sports, Fitness Equipment’s, Bicycles, Exercise, Food & Nutrition(Non-Grocery) 5%
Home & Furniture (Home Decor ,Home Furnishing ,Home Improvement ,Household Supplies ,Kitchen & Dining ,Kitchen, Cookware & Serveware , Pet Supplies ,Tools & Hardware, All Furniture) 8%
Fashion & Lifestyle Categories (Bags, Wallets & Belts, Clothing, Eyewear, Footwear , Kids Accessories, Sunglasses, Watches, Men’s Clothing, Women’s Clothing, Kids’ Clothing, Women’s Footwear, Kids’ & Infant Footwear, Men’s Footwear, Women Ethnic Wear, Women Western Wear, Women Lingerie, Sleep & Swimwear, Women Sports & Gym Wear, Women Accessories, Maternity Wear, Men Accessories & Artificial Jewellery) 4%
Electronic Devices & Electronic Accessories Audio & Video ,Automation & Robotics ,Computers Accessories, Laptops & Desktops, Gaming, Health & Personal Care Appliances, Home Entertainment, Wearable Smart Devices, Camera & Accessories, Storage, Tablet & Accessories & Power Banks) 4%
Large Appliances ( Television-Exception(Refer-A),Air Conditioners,Microwave Ovens, Refrigerators, Washing Machines) Flat 500
 ***Type A – Televisions 0.1%
Small Home Appliances 4%
Mobile Phones [Refer A to E below]  
 Type A Mobiles Flat 75
 Type B Mobiles 0%
 Type C Mobiles Flat 500
Mobile Phones Under 5K 2%
All Other Mobile Phones Flat 150
Gemstones, Gold & Silver Coins 0.1%
Flipkart Gift Card 0%

Source: affiliate.flipkart.com

Take for example, Books and general merchandise. If a new customer purchases that product from Flipkart through your website, then you will receive a 10% commission. If it is an existing customer that orders the product, you will still receive a 10% commission.

So if a product is sold for Rs 100, then you will receive 10 rupees as commission for contributing towards the sale of that product.

It is also important to note two differences,

  1. Desktop/mobile website v/s mobile apps
  2. New customer order v/s existing customer order.

Flipkart appears to differentiate between whether the sale has been directed from a website or an app. Though there seems to be no change in the affiliate commission rates, you as an affiliate marketer should know the difference.

Another important aspect is whether the sale is from a new customer or an existing customer.

You will receive a higher commission if the order is from a new customer because that means a new person is convinced that they should buy that product after being referred to it by you. That requires more effort since a customer is unique to the company and has never bought it before.

What makes the Flipkart affiliate program better?

Flipkart doesn’t only focus on the quality of service to its customers. It also caters to its partners in promotion, such as affiliate marketers like you. The Flipkart affiliate marketing program offers many tools that can equip your campaigns with extensive, customizable features. These tools will improve the quality of your campaign in directing audiences towards products that Flipkart wants sales on.

The list of tools that Flipkart provides to you as an affiliate marketer are:

Product links and banners: This tool not only increases Flipkart’s chances of making a sale but will add to the richness of your blog with its depth. A link is secure for a viewer to access. The steps, according to the Affiliate Flipkart website are:

  • Search and select the product: Let’s say you have a blog about handwork sarees. After you’ve described the beauty of their drape and how they were used by royalty in India, providing your viewer with a link immediately increases the probability of them buying a handwork saree. So, in Flipkart’s search engine, look for a handwork saree that you find suitable to your blog page, and select that product to generate code for.
  • Customize link and banner: Any blog or website will have a specific colour scheme that the creator might want to adhere to. You can choose whether you want a button or a link to be directed towards the product and select customizable options such as
  1. Text colour
  2. Link colour
  3. Background colour
  4. Price Info (On / Off)
  5. Content Border (On / Off)
  • Generate code: A code will be generated based on your customized options and the product that you have chosen.
  • Copy/paste the code into your website/blog: Once you have generated the code, all you need to do is stick it in your website, and you are good to go!

Source: affiliate.flipkart.com

Promotional banners and widgets: This is a dynamic piece of code that can provide up to date information about the product. These too are customizable and are far more engaging and interactive to viewers.

Source: askmehindi.com

Search tools: This allows viewers of your website/blog/app to scroll and search on Flipkart while still being active with your content. This makes it easier for them to choose what they like while sticking to the theme of what you have provided.

Source: affiliate.flipkart.com

APIs: API stands for Application Programming Interface. It provides a means of interaction between your website and Flipkart. Similar to the above tools, you can generate a code for an API token and paste it in your website. The advantage with APIs is that they are up to date and provide the latest information on a product being displayed. Not only is there a link to the product on Flipkart and an image of the product, but any new info on discounts will be displayed, accordingly reflecting any changes in Flipkart’s website.

Note: APIs are still in their beta version, so there isn’t much information about them. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t experiment and find out if APIs suit your content the best!

The best part of Flipkart’s affiliate program is that it is free. Here you have a chance of making money through affiliate marketing without any initial investment.

You can also join different affiliate programs through affiliate network. Read this article to know more about affiliate networks.

What are some essential things to keep in mind while being an affiliate marketer on Flipkart?

While the tools are helpful and the process of monetizing your website seems easy, there are some crucial things to keep in mind. Everything comes with a catch- here are a few details you must always remember throughout your affiliate marketing journey on Flipkart.

  1. You will not receive any commission if the user does not purchase through your link. It is essential to understand this. Suppose a user reads your blog, gets interested in buying a product that you endorse, but does not buy it from the link you posted on your website, then you will receive no commission even if the user buys it from Flipkart.
  2. A new customer is someone who hasn’t made a transaction on Flipkart in the last six months. If the user purchased a product on Flipkart 5 months ago, then that user is an existing customer, and will not be considered a new one, even if the purchase is made on a new product. Flipkart is trying to get new customers to purchase on flipkart.com; it isn’t trying to promote any particular category of products.
  3. The user must add the item to his or her shopping cart within one session after clicking on your link, i.e., within 30 minutes of clicking on your link. If the user views your blog and clicks on your link at 4:30 PM, then you will receive a commission only if the user adds that item to his or her shopping cart by 5:00 PM.

Pro tip: Check this video out to know about what makes you money through affiliate marketing in India.

How can my blog convince audiences to make purchases on Flipkart?

Let’s go over how you should shape your content to earn maximum commisions.

Step 1: Identify the kind of content that you produce, and the kind of products that go with that content

There is no point in including a link to a Gillette razor in your blog when you are discussing how you should use the best quality gold leaves for your Thanjavur paintings. The products that you include in your pages should be relevant. Include only the kind of products in your pages that go along with your content. Remember, the links and widgets should not only increase the sales of Flipkart but also enrich your blog’s content by providing options to your audience on where and how to buy certain products.

Step 2: Identify the kind of audience you appeal to

Which age group are most of your web traffic coming from? What is their average financial status? Are you catering to the needs of professionals who seek advice on the stock market, hobbyists that are trying to learn how to paint, or new mothers who do not know how to stop their baby from crying?

By answering these questions, you will know what kind of products you should not link to. Suppose most of your viewers are middle-class, amateur painters who have taken up painting as a new hobby. In that case, you should not include high-end products that are used by professional artists, because your viewers will simply not be interested in investing their money for things out of their reach or purpose. Be careful what you link to; we want to help our viewers by providing them easy access to products they might find useful, not shun our blog as commercially corrupt.

Step 3: Shape your content in a convincing way

Your writing should be convincing, casual and honest. Tell your readers the truth, not only the advantages but the disadvantages too. This will make them feel that you’ve done your homework and know what you are endorsing, which will, in turn, make you appear more trustworthy.

You can go a step further and compare different products of the same category, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Provide links to all products and allow readers to choose which one to click on and purchase after they have been informed.

For example, suppose your blog discusses the latest technologies and the coolest gadgets in the markets. In that case, you can compare the different features while listing out the advantages and disadvantages of each new mobile phone. Provide links to all of these phones. More links increase your chances of making a commission on a purchase because, with so many links, the reader is more likely to click on at least one.

For people to buy something, you have to be incredibly persuasive. Follow a simple set of rules:

  • Give reasons as to what a particular product is offering, its advantages, disadvantages, price, warranty, cost of maintenance, and other such details. Make it one of the best available in today’s market. Include how it is better than many other products.
  • Give examples as to how it can satisfy their needs or wants, and if possible, include reviews by actual people who have bought that product.

Let’s apply these rules in the following passage. Let’s say our blog is about a new baby toy that looks like a cell phone and reads out the number of the digit on the keypad that the baby presses.

As babies get older, they need new things to keep them engaged. While some might think giving a baby a cell phone with cartoons is a good idea, research has shown that the radiation from a cell phone is quite harmful to its delicate organs. With so many baby toys to choose from, which one is the best? (Here, you are appealing to an issue the reader is facing)

One toy that seems to engage babies without doing them any harm is the toy cell phone by the Toy Company. This is an affordable toy that lasts for at least a year, and babies seem to love it! Further, it aids them in learning how to count, which is a bonus. The only con is how we might have to change the batteries now and then, but it seems to be a great product! It is also available in different cartoon formats, such as a Chota Bheem version and a Tom and Jerry version. (Here, you are telling them about how good the product is)

The baby will not only enjoy the sounds the phone makes but will also help them learn how to count. It will engage them for hours together and encourage interactive learning. Below are the reviews from people who have purchased this product. (Here, you are giving examples and feedback about the product)

After this point in the passage, include a link to the product.

Persuasive writing goes a long way in determining whether or not you receive a commission. Keeping these points in mind, shape your content in a way that compels readers to buy that product. Make them feel the need to purchase that product immediately.

What makes the Flipkart affiliate program different from others?

Just like Flipkart, two other big e-commerce sites, Amazon and Myntra (apart from many others) also offer affiliate programs to digital marketers.

  1. Both Amazon and Flipkart provide affiliate marketers with the same tools.
  2. Unlike Flipkart, you have to provide proof to Amazon. Amazon will need to check your content, the number of posts on your website, and the reach of your site before approving you for the affiliate program. In this aspect, Flipkart is better for new affiliate marketers who haven’t established themselves yet.
  3. Amazon provides reports on every transaction. Flipkart, on the other hand, does not offer any daily transaction reports. This makes the affiliate program on Amazon more organized.
  4. The term ‘session’ on Amazon means 30 days, while on Flipkart it says 30 minutes. In this aspect, Amazon seems to give its associates more time to earn a commission. However, a person who is seriously interested in purchasing a product is most likely to buy through a link within a few minutes, primarily if the user refers to your website as the source of buying an item instead of searching for it separately on Flipkart’s platform.
  5. The commission rates on Amazon are higher.

Product Category Fixed
Rates
Apparel & Accessories, Luggage & Bags, Watches, Shoes 9%
Toys & Baby Products | Home | Kitchen Appliances | Kitchen & Housewares 9%
Sports, Fitness & Outdoors | DIY & Tools 9%
Books | Grocery & Gourmet | Pantry | Office & Stationery 8%
Health, Beauty & Personal care | Personal Care Appliances 8%
Jewellery (Excluding silver & Gold coins) | Car, Motorbike, Industrial & Scientific Products | Musical Instruments 8%
Large Appliances | Movies & TV | Music | Software | Video Games 5%
Televisions | Computers |Consumer Electronics & Accessories (excl. Data Storage Devices) | Mobile Accessories 4%
Mobile Phones* | Bicycles & Heavy Gym Equipment | Tyres & Rims 2.5%
Data Storage Devices 2%
Gold & Silver Coins 0.2%
All Other Categories (Furniture| Kindle devices & E-books| Fire TV stick & other Amazon devices | Others 10%

Source: https://affiliate-program.amazon.in/help/operating/schedule

While both programs help bloggers naturally monetize their content, it seems to be that the plans are suitable for different kinds of people. Developers with a primarily Indian audience, who are new to blogging or digital marketing will be better off with the Flipkart affiliate program. In contrast, established bloggers who want organized transaction details might like the Amazon program better.

Read this article to find more affiliate websites.

To conclude

Flipkart gives you all the tools you need to become a successful affiliate marketer through their program. All you need to do is work on your website and persuasion skills! I can’t say this enough, but consistency is key. Don’t lose hope and work hard on your website, and watch the handsome earnings come your way!

If you haven’t signed up to the Flipkart affiliate program before they stopped offering it, fear not! There are so many other great programs out there. Check this video out for Amazon associates instead of getting disheartened about the Flipkart program!

 

Now that you’ve taken the time to go through this article, it’s time for me to hear from you! Let me know in the comments down below what you think, and if you know any secrets to earning big on affiliate programs!

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The list of tools that Flipkart provides to you as an affiliate marketer are:

  • Product links and banners: This tool not only increases Flipkart’s chances of making a sale, but if relevant to your blog, will add to the richness of your blog with its depth.
  • Promotional banners and widgets: This is a dynamic piece of code that can provide up to date information about the product
  • Search tools: This allows viewers of your website/blog/app to scroll and search on Flipkart while still being active with your content.
  • APIs: API stands for Application Programming Interface. Basically, it provides a means of interaction between your website and Flipkart. Similar to the above tools, you can generate a code for an API token and paste it in your website. You can also check out Quick guide to Flipkart affiliate Marketing for more details.

To convince the audience to make purchase on Flipkart you have to:

  • Identify the kind of content that you produce, and the kind of products that go with that content
  • Identify the kind of audience you appeal to.
  • Shape your content in a convincing way. Also Check out the article on Anatomy of Affiliate network in India

 

Just like Flipkart, two other big e-commerce sites, Amazon and Myntra (apart from many others) also offer affiliate programs to digital marketers. Some of the similarities and difference between them are:

  • Both Amazon and Flipkart provide its affiliate marketers with the same tools
  • Unlike Flipkart, you have to provide proof to Amazon.
  • Amazon provides reports on every transaction. Flipkart, on the other hand, does not provide any daily transaction reports.
  • The term ‘session’ on Amazon means 30 days, while on Flipkart it means 30 minutes.
  • The commision rates on Amazon are higher. Check out this article to Find the best Affiliate Marketing websites to earn income.

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