Hiring the wrong partner can lead to brand misalignment, compliance issues, and uneven performance. Our directory features vetted affiliate marketing companies in the US that can help scale partnerships without losing brand control.
Discover the Top Affiliate Marketing Agency in the USA
16 Companies-Rankings updated: September 05, 2026
DesignRush evaluates affiliate marketing agencies using expert standards and verified client feedback. Some agencies feature paid placements.
Amplify Your Revenue Through Expert Affiliate Digital Marketing
NYMO & Co. launches and manages affiliate programs on ShareASale, AWIN, Impact, Partnerize, Commission Junction, and Rakuten. The agency runs each program on a pay for performance model and reports monthly on optimization opportunities...
Top Services:
Affiliate Marketing
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
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Location
El Segundo, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
NYMO & Co Services
Affiliate Marketing
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Content Marketing
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Cookware Brand
Premium Bags & AccessoriesOrganic Baby Food
Organic Baby Food
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NYMO & Co Reviews & Testimonials
Sean Ryan
Founder at Rotary Digital
5.0★
Affiliate Marketing Review from Sean Ryan
Great agency. Smart people, willing to listen and work with you to find the best solutions. I highly recommend any brand who is looking for a smart affiliate agency to work with NYMO and get the best return.
Nicholas F. Hernandez
Director of E-commerce at Felina
5.0★
Affiliate Marketing Review from Nicholas F. Hernandez
We were looking to drive incremental sales within the affiliate channel, and they were honestly a delight to work with. They brought in new opportunities that weren’t on our radar, and most importantly they added to our net revenue of the channel while taking off the entirety of the heavy lifting from our team. So from management to prospecting to contract negotiation we just jumped on a call and received progress reports and didn’t really have to intervene much more than overall direction, which in a under leverage team is a lifesaver.
Kristina Zivkov Barclay
VP of Ecommerce at Hammitt
5.0★
Affiliate Marketing Review from Kristina Zivkov Barclay
The team at NYMO & Co has been an exceptional partner in driving the growth of our affiliate business. They are highly attentive, knowledgeable, and consistently proactive in their approach. Throughout our partnership, they have worked hard to help identify the right partners and editors to align with our business objectives and to contribute to the success of our affiliate program.
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GR0 Turns Organic Search into a Performance Marketing Channel.
GR0 has increased client affiliate revenue by 154% through partnerships with publications like Healthline, GQ, and Architectural Digest. Placements combine editorial roundups with influencer collaborations to reach readers at the point of purchase decisions...
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SEO
Digital Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
Public Relations
Email Marketing
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
GR0 Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
Public Relations
Email Marketing
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Sound of Vinyl
Ritual
Universal Music Group
Rolling Stones
Advantage Rent-A-Car
Pressed Juicery
Hydrow
Tenzo Tea
Moxie Lash
Paris Hilton
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GR0 Reviews & Testimonials
Leonard Pulig
Digital Marketing Specialist at iHeartRaves
5.0★
SEO Review from Leonard Pulig
Would highly recommend working with GR0 for all your SEO needs. Their team has been extremely easy to work with and we value our partnership very much. Their deep understanding of SEO has helped create a winning strategy for increasing our organic rankings for a range of keywords. They have been responsive, honest, and have delivered the results we were looking for.
Oliver Walsh
Co-Founder at ASYSTEM
5.0★
SEO Review from Oliver Walsh
Couldn't recommend these guys more. They are smart, responsive, logical, deeply knowledgable and always go above and beyond. The world of SEO is not straightforward and we interviewed many firms before choosing GR0 - and we couldn't be happier with our partnership.
Benjamin Smith
Founder at Disco
5.0★
SEO Review from Benjamin Smith
The Gr0 team is the best SEO team my team has worked with. We went through four other agencies before finding our home with Gr0. In just a few months, the Gr0 team has totally re-architected our content and generated dozens of backlinks and press mentions for us. They also got us ranked for hundreds of keywords in that same time frame. The Gr0 account team is highly communicative and their results are phenomenal. I highly recommend Gr0 to all of my friend's brands given their success with us.
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Link2City manages affiliate campaigns for travel, retail, and service businesses that rely on timely research and high sales volume. Commission rates get adjusted to stay flexible during sales slumps, keeping affiliates motivated to keep selling...
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SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
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Location
Miami, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Link2CITY Services
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Video Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
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Praxis
MedEnvios
Superior Medical Centers
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Link2CITY Reviews & Testimonials
Andie Viele
Founder at Private Business
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Andie Viele
Trusted advisors at every turn! Best thing I have done for my business in a long time. Experts in their field, they are also caring people who want me to succeed. Danny is the best and so is the entire staff.
Tony B.
Undisclosed at Private Business
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from Tony B.
Long story short - I was having difficulties with my website being found and crawled by the search engines. Lucky for me, a friend told me about Link2City. After the consultation with Danny and his VERY knowledgeable team they got the go ahead to fix my SEO problems. Months later, my business is easily found using keyword searches. Link2City has been around for years and they definitely know their business! Go here for web site development, seo and marketing. Thanks Link2City!
JoAnna B.
Undisclosed at Private Business
5.0★
Digital Marketing Review from JoAnna B.
I really like the attention I get at Link2City. I get professional website help and I get a support team that is quick and competent. The owner of the company Danny, has been especially attentive to me since I'm a "non-techie" and he often has to explain things a few time - and he's patient about it!
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Build a Diversified Partnership Marketing Program as Unique as Your Brand.
Acceleration Partners manages affiliate programs across 40+ countries with local teams speaking over 20 languages. The agency drove $8.6 billion in client revenue in 2025 across more than 200 active client programs...
Top Services:
Affiliate Marketing
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Acceleration Partners Services
Affiliate Marketing
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We help premium golf and outdoor/active lifestyle brands turn affiliates and influencers into a predictable top three revenue channel through performance driven program management. By fixing rising paid media CAC and attribution chaos, adding true affiliate expertise, and recruiting high-quality partners, we...
Top Services:
Affiliate Marketing
Content Marketing
eCommerce
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Revit Digital Services
Affiliate Marketing
Content Marketing
eCommerce
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Today's Business: Where Performance Meets Precision in Affiliate Digital Marketing
Discover the power of comprehensive performance affiliate digital marketing with Today's Business. With a team of specialized experts, we offer a full range of services, from auditing and tracking to tailored strategy creation and execution. With our track record of success working with thousands of clients...
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Social Media Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
SEO
Digital Marketing
Web Design
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Location
Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Today's Business Services
Social Media Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
SEO
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Digital Strategy
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Choose New Jersey
FOCO
Red Rover
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Today's Business Reviews & Testimonials
Lucrecia Kleinmann
Review from Google
5.0★
Lucrecia Kleinmann's Review Sourced from Google
The corporate atmosphere is very positive, welcoming, and empowering. I highly recommend this company as it is a community that looks out for one another and wants everyone to succeed!
My supervisors were supportive and took the time to teach me everything in the department I was interning for. The experience was more than I expected and allowed me the freedom to develop new skills. Thank you, TBSMO, for your guidance and supervision during my internship.
Nicole Christensen
Review from Google
5.0★
Nicole Christensen's Review Sourced from Google
I had the opportunity to intern for Today's Business this past semester, and it was a great experience! I learned the fundamentals of search engine marketing and was able to gain valuable industry experience through my internship. Raj was a supportive mentor who is clearly dedicated to his work. I would recommend Today's Business to other students looking for marketing internships, in addition to companies looking for a hardworking digital marketing agency that is results-oriented.
Laura Callejo Jimenez
Review from Google
5.0★
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My experience as an intern with Today’s Business and its team was great! Creative digital marketing agency where you can find professionalism and fun at the same time, besides hard-working and nice people. I just see so much potential, I highly recommend TB and wish the TBTeam to keep doing as well as I experienced!
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Reputation Rhino operates as an esteemed online reputation management firm located in the heart of New York City. Our expertise extends to serving both small- and midsize businesses, as well as individuals, with an all-encompassing array of brand management and internet marketing solutions...
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SEO
Affiliate Marketing
PPC
Social Media Marketing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Reputation Rhino Services
SEO
Affiliate Marketing
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Reputation Management
Digital Marketing
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Real Estate Industry
Retail Industry
Health Care Industry
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Reputation Rhino Reviews & Testimonials
Ally Stacher
Review from Google
5.0★
Ally Stacher's Review Sourced from Google
Amanda was amazing! She was a wealth of knowledge and ideas, and went above and beyond to help us—even when the services didn’t align with our needs. She was incredibly helpful and helped us find a solution to our problem.
Brian Troiano
Review from Google
5.0★
Brian Troiano's Review Sourced from Google
Reputation Rhino is absolutely AMAZING!
If you're looking to build a ROCK STAR reputation online — look no further than Reputation Rhino!
From start to finish, their team has been nothing short of phenomenal. They didn't just help me manage my online presence — they elevated it. Thanks to their expertise, strategy, and relentless commitment, my brand now reflects exactly who I am and what I stand for.
Their communication is top-notch, their results speak for themselves, and they truly care about helping their clients win. If you're serious about protecting, enhancing, and building your reputation the RIGHT way — Reputation Rhino is the company you want in your corner.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Andrews Dwayne
Review from Google
5.0★
Andrews Dwayne's Review Sourced from Google
The impact you made on expediting the needed information is incredible as your work ethic will never go unnoticeable for other individuals and myself. Again, thank you for your due diligence, hard work finding reliable information and being honest throughout this first encounter. Your dedication to making a difference in the lives of others and myself is deeply appreciated— I am forever appreciative, grateful and graciously thankful for
you and your team seeking to help me. That said, you shall and forever remain a role model in my eyes.
Respectfully submitted,
Dwayne Andrews
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ALL-IN-ONE Influencer Marketing Agency & Technology Company. We have built the leading Influencer marketing platform helping brands achieve 10X+ ROAS. Leveraging Big Data, AI, and automation to increase ROI, lower CAC, and collect high-quality UGC for brands worldwide...
Top Services:
Affiliate Marketing
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Influencer Hero Services
Affiliate Marketing
Digital Marketing
eCommerce
Media Buying
Social Media Marketing
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Kellog's
Olivida
Minzo
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Influencer Hero Reviews & Testimonials
Daniela Escamez
Review from Google
5.0★
Daniela Escamez's Review Sourced from Google
Influencer Hero has become part of my everyday workflow. Everything I need is in one place, from discovering creators (their tools and filters are excellent!) to managing outreach with email flows and clear status tracking. You can even handle payments directly through the platform, which makes the process so much easier
I also love the design: it’s clean, friendly, and easy on the eyes, no overwhelming clutter or unnecessary buttons, so no user paralysis, just what you need to get work done efficiently.
They’re constantly rolling out new features, and the best part by far is their support team. They’re so friendly, and always willing to guide you through their software, take feedback, and help whenever you need it.
I’d 100% recommend Influencer Hero over other massive outreach platforms, it’s more efficient, userfriendly, and genuinely supported by a team that cares.
Madden Tools
Review from Google
5.0★
Madden Tools's Review Sourced from Google
This was a great platform for our small business and the Influencer Hero team worked hard to help our start up get going. We will be reaching back out to the Influencer Hero team for our next marketing campaign. It saved us so many hours of trying to manage the email flows ourselves and the database they have for influencers is massive
Kiko Yin
Review from Google
5.0★
Kiko Yin's Review Sourced from Google
Influencer Hero has been a powerful platform for scaling our influencer campaigns. It brings everything together—from outreach to onboarding—in one clean, efficient dashboard. The ability to send mass emails has made our workflow much smoother compared to relying on DMs or TikTok Shop tools. We’ve onboarded two brands with Influencer Hero so far and have been really impressed by how easy it is to run large-scale gifting programs. The customer support is also outstanding—Teresita, our rep, has been incredibly responsive and supportive every step of the way.
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Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency.
Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency based in Los Angeles and New York City. We work on both sides.
We handle various components from strategic brand partnerships, product collaborations, event appearances, event hosting opportunities, speaking engagements, podcast...
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Public Relations
Digital Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Grow The Social Services
Public Relations
Digital Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
Creative Services
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The Regan Group is a consumer activation agency. Whether it’s digital, social, shopper, or experiential, we know how to steer consumers to your brand...
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eCommerce
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Advertising
PPC
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
The Regan Group Services
eCommerce
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Advertising
PPC
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Web Design
Web Development
eCommerce Development
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An impactful marketing agency creating compelling marketing strategies that generate revenue for brands. Combining innovation, grit, and expertise, we help businesses grow exponentially with the leadership of a team that is focused on getting you results...
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Web Development
SEO
CRO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
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Location
Coral Springs, Florida
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Digitally Services
Web Development
SEO
CRO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
eCommerce Development
Web Design
Branding
Affiliate Marketing
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CyberKnife Center of Miami
Prostate Center of Miami
OPUS Rental Management
Dressed to a T
Weber Environmental Services
Music Brainworks
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Jeannie Gingras
Review from Google
5.0★
Jeannie Gingras's Review Sourced from Google
The staff are professional and extremely responsive to questions and suggestions. My website was esthetically very appealing, informative and easy to navigate. It was a pleasure working with Experience Digitally-THE BEST!!!!! It should be your "go to" company!
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Search Nurture is a full-stack digital marketing agency that specializes in driving growth for B2B SaaS companies and eCommerce expansion for brands that manufacture goods...
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SEO
eCommerce
Affiliate Marketing
Content Marketing
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Search Nurture Services
SEO
eCommerce
Affiliate Marketing
Content Marketing
PPC
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Web Profits International is a USA-based SEO agency specializing in complex SEO, Local SEO, website development and link building. We help businesses increase online visibility, attract qualified leads, and achieve sustainable growth through data-driven strategies and measurable results...
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SEO
Branding
Affiliate Marketing
Web Development
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Location
Dover, Delaware
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$60/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Web Profits International Services
SEO
Branding
Affiliate Marketing
Web Development
Reputation Management
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Pro Site Creators is a WordPress development agency specializing in responsive websites, e-commerce stores, and custom solutions for small to mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2020, the team offers affordable, design-focused services tailored to each clients brand and goals...
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WordPress Website Design
Web Design
Web Development
Affiliate Marketing
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Professional WordPress designers Services
WordPress Website Design
Web Design
Web Development
Affiliate Marketing
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Results you can count on, pay for performance that delivers.
Nest emerged from the realities of agency life rather than the fertile fields of entrepreneurial dreams. Our founder, with prior experience as Director of Account Management, observed a prevalent issue of underperformance against promised metrics in the industry. This unsettling reality, where companies...
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Web Design
SEO
CRO
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Location
Greensboro, North Carolina
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$110/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Market Nest Services
Web Design
SEO
CRO
Affiliate Marketing
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Video Marketing
Email Marketing
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829 Studios is a fully integrated marketing agency that combines deep strategic expertise with creative execution. Our team specializes in performance marketing, branding, web development, and full-funnel digital campaigns that drive measurable results. From SEO and paid media to email, content, and design...
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Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
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Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
829 Studios Services
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
Branding
Public Relations
Affiliate Marketing
CRO
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Fidelity
REI
Securitas Technology
GitHub
American Express
Live Person
BCBG
Flow Hydration
Flipz
Havaianas
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829 Studios Reviews & Testimonials
Waris Ali
Review from Google
1.0★
Waris Ali's Review Sourced from Google
I applied for an SEO Specialist position and received a rejection email without any interview or initial discussion. While I understand that companies receive many applications, it would be helpful for candidates to receive more transparency regarding the selection process and the key qualifications being prioritized. I appreciate the response but was disappointed not to have the opportunity to discuss my experience and skills.
Mario Inchausti
Review from Google
1.0★
Mario Inchausti's Review Sourced from Google
Perhaps there are other things they do well. We hired 829 to build our website & it was by far one of the most ridiculous experiences I’ve ever faced. Staff was incompetent & condescending for good measure. They took a year and change to deliver a site that is horrifyingly unstable. Horrible.
Edit: so many 5 star reviews should make one suspicious. They gave me more attention in an effort to get me to delete this review than when we genuinely needed it. Really horrible organization and I use my experience with them often as a cautionary tale. To recap: 829 offered services they were unqualified to deliver, overcharged for those and spent more time trying to upsell and pad their team with as many warm bodies as they could charge us for. Still salty about it…
Caitlin Walker
Review from Google
5.0★
Caitlin Walker's Review Sourced from Google
Our team chose 829 after interviewing many agencies for the complete rebrand, new website build, SEO improvements, and PR guidance and strategy. Collaborating on the design of the website was surprisingly productive, we needed one or two additional rounds then was first planned and we ended up with a design we all agreed delivered on the requested notes. From brand to website, clean and fresh aesthetic. Our SEO performance was immediately light years improved and continued to grow. The team brought excellent ideas forward and worked well with our opinionated colleagues with clear vision and preferences. I personally enjoyed the 829 staff assigned to our projects and appreciated the ease of working with them through delivery and post delivery management. I would hire them again and I would recommend them without hesitation.
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What services do US-based affiliate marketing companies offer?
Most affiliate marketing companies provide end-to-end support for building, managing, and scaling affiliate programs, with services typically covering the following core areas:
Affiliate recruitment: Identifying, vetting, and onboarding affiliates whose audiences align with your target customers and brand.
Strategy development: Defining program goals, partner types, commission structures, and performance benchmarks before launch.
Creative development: Producing on-brand assets such as banners, landing pages, emails, and social content for affiliate use.
Commission management: Setting up tracking, commission rules, and accurate payouts to ensure transparency and partner trust.
Affiliate network management: Managing programs within your platform of choice, including partner communication and reporting.
Program optimization: Monitoring performance data to improve conversions and scale high-ROI affiliates.
How much does an affiliate marketing agency charge in the USA?
US-based agencies typically charge $100-$150 per hour. Many companies also work on monthly retainers, with pricing increasing as services expand to include recruitment, creative production, and ongoing optimization.
Here’s the estimated total monthly expenses for hiring an affiliate marketing company:
Small businesses/startups: $1,050-$3,150 per month, including commissions of $1,000-$3,000 and basic platform fees.
Mid-sized brands: $5,300-$15,700 per month, combining higher commission pools, platform fees, and partial management support.
Enterprise brands: $22,000-$60,000+ per month, covering large commission volumes, advanced tracking, and full agency management.
How to choose from the best affiliate marketing companies in the US?
Key factors to consider when choosing an affiliate marketing agency include:
Affiliate marketing expertise Prioritize agencies that focus specifically on affiliate management rather than offering it as a secondary service.
Industry experience Firms familiar with your sector are better equipped to recruit relevant affiliates and handle industry-specific requirements, such as compliance.
Relationship-driven approach Look for partners that invest in long-term relationships with brands and creators and avoid guarantees of instant results.
Account management structure Understand who will manage your account day to day and how affiliate relationships will be supported.
Pricing and budget fit Review billing models upfront, including retainers, commissions, and minimums, to ensure alignment with your budget.
How does affiliate marketing differ from influencer marketing?
The two terms are often used together, but they serve different purposes and follow distinct performance models:
Criteria
Affiliate Marketing
Influencer Marketing
Primary goal
Drive sales, leads, and measurable conversions
Build brand awareness, credibility, and audience trust
Compensation model
Commission-based; affiliates earn only when a conversion happens
Fixed, upfront payments for content creation
Performance tracking
Uses affiliate links and analytics tools to track clicks, conversions, and revenue
Relies on social media metrics such as reach, impressions, and engagement
Brand control
Brands typically have limited control over how affiliates promote their links
Brands provide defined creative guidelines that influencers are expected to follow
Cost structure
Performance-based with lower upfront risk
Requires upfront spend regardless of results
Do I need an existing affiliate program before hiring an affiliate marketing agency?
No, brands do not need an existing affiliate program before hiring an agency. Many companies work with agencies specifically to set up and launch an affiliate program from scratch.
While a pre-existing program isn’t required, you’ll get the most out of your partnership if:
Your product is already selling
You can offer attractive commissions
You have marketing assets that affiliates can use
How does ROI work in affiliate marketing, and how are payouts structured?
You can measure the ROI by comparing revenue generated through affiliates against total program costs, including commissions, management fees, and tools.
Unlike paid ads, costs scale with performance, making ROI more predictable when programs are managed correctly.
On the income side, companies typically track:
Direct revenue from affiliate-attributed sales or leads
Incremental value, such as new customers acquired through affiliates
LTV(Customer lifetime value), especially for SaaS and subscription businesses
Industry benchmarks show that incremental sales account for roughly 35% of affiliate revenue in mature programs, and many brands report higher LTV from affiliate-acquired customers compared to other paid channels.
Affiliate payouts are most commonly structured as:
CPS (cost per sale): typically, 5% to 30% commission
CPA (Cost per action): flat payouts for leads or sign-ups
Recurring commissions: standard in subscription and SaaS models
To evaluate performance, you should aim for a revenue-to-cost ratio of at least four to five times, supported by transparent payout rules and reliable tracking, to maintain profitability and long-term trust.
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