The exact tools I use to run my affiliate system
Every product on this page is something I’ve personally reviewed. I only list tools that I’d genuinely use — and I always tell you what they cost, what they do well, and where they fall short. Some links below are affiliate links. When you buy through them, I earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Hostinger — The best hosting for Indian creators starting out
If you’re building a WordPress site in India, Hostinger is where I’d start. Their Mumbai server means your site loads fast for Indian visitors — a real difference compared to US-based servers. The setup is beginner-friendly enough that I had a WordPress site live in under 20 minutes on my first try.
What you get on the Premium plan (₹99/month on offer):
– Free domain for the first year
– Free SSL certificate (required for Google ranking)
– One-click WordPress install
– 100 GB SSD storage
– Weekly automatic backups
– 24/7 live chat support
HONEST NOTE:
The renewal price (₹249/month) is higher than the intro price — factor that in. For a beginner, the intro price makes it a no-risk starting point. Once you’re earning, the renewal is easy to justify.
BEST FOR: First-time website owners, bloggers, affiliate marketers, anyone building on WordPress.
Affiliate link — I earn a commission if you purchase. Price and availability may vary.
Semrush — Find the exact keywords your audience is searching for
Before I write any blog post, I check Semrush. It tells me how many people search for a phrase each month, how hard it is to rank for, and what competing sites are doing. This is the difference between writing content that gets found and writing into a void.
For affiliate marketers, the keyword research alone is worth it. You can find low-competition phrases like “best hosting for Indian bloggers” or “Semrush vs Ahrefs India” — topics where you can rank on page 1 and earn commissions from every visitor.
What the free plan gives you:
– 10 keyword searches per day
– Basic competitor analysis
– Enough to plan your first month of content
What the paid plan adds (from ~₹8,500/month):
– Unlimited keyword searches
– Full site audit
– Backlink analysis
– Content suggestions
MY RECOMMENDATION:
Start on the free plan. Use your 10 daily searches wisely. Upgrade once you’re earning affiliate income and want to scale faster.
Affiliate link — I earn a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan.
Systeme.io — Build your email list and sell products without paying monthly fees
Systeme.io is the most underrated tool on this list. The free plan gives you a landing page builder, email marketing (up to 2,000 contacts), and the ability to sell digital products — all in one place, all for free.
I use it to build simple opt-in pages that collect email addresses in exchange for a free guide. Once someone joins my list, a pre-written email sequence runs automatically — promoting affiliate products over the next 10 days without me doing anything.
What the free plan includes:
– Unlimited landing pages
– 1 custom domain
– Up to 2,000 email contacts
– Automated email sequences
– 1 digital product to sell
– Course hosting
– All free, forever
Who it’s for:
Anyone who wants to build an email list and start earning from it — without paying for Mailchimp, ClickFunnels, or Kajabi separately. Systeme.io does everything they do, bundled, and the free plan is genuinely useful.
Affiliate link — I earn a commission if you upgrade. The free plan has no expiry.
Brevo — Send emails to your list for free
Your email list is the most valuable thing you’ll build as an affiliate marketer. Unlike Instagram followers or YouTube subscribers, your email list belongs to you — no algorithm can take it away.
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) lets you build and email your list completely free up to 300 emails per day. That’s enough to manage thousands of subscribers before you ever need to pay.
What the free plan covers:
– Unlimited contacts stored
– 300 emails per day (free forever)
– Automated welcome sequences
– Sign-up forms to embed on your WordPress site
– Basic analytics (open rates, click rates)
Affiliate link — I earn a commission if you upgrade to a paid plan.
The Veloraflex Starter Blueprint (Free)
I’m putting together a free guide covering the 5 affiliate programs in India that I’d join first — with commission rates, approval requirements, and the exact content angle I’d use for each one.
If you want to be notified when it’s ready, join the email list below.
Affiliate link — I earn a commission if you purchase. Price and availability may vary.
This page contains affiliate links. When you click a link and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I have personally reviewed and believe provide genuine value. Prices and availability are subject to change — please verify on the merchant’s website before purchasing.