Once your crochet blog has a large amount of traffic you can start monetizing it with affiliate partners (Read the article I wrote on this subject). Before you research the following companies consider if this is the way you’d like your business to go.
Define: Affiliate Partnerships (partners or marketing)
It is simply a relationship with a company. You agree to suggest their product or service to your readers in exchange for a commission. Think of it like working for the local craft store and each sale you bring them they pay you a percentage of that sale.
- Introducing Affiliate Partners to Your Readers
- Is Affiliate Partnership Right for You? by guest author Allie of Ramblings of a Wahm
1. Creative Bug
Online monthly subscription educational center for arts and crafts (10% commission)
2. Cotton Blossoms (Closed)
Lovely choice of crochet hats (10% commission)
3. The Rustic Ewe (Closed)
High end crochet using natural fiber yarns (10% commission)
4. Annie’s Catalog
Crochet thread, downloadable patterns, leaflets, and books (10% commission)
5. JoAnn’s
Craft, fabric, yarn, and art supplier (6% commission)
6. The Hair Bow Company
Accessories including crochet flowers & ribbon to accent your pieces (12% commission)
7. Craftsy
Online craft educational site. e-Commerce site for crochet and craft designers as well as a supplier of yarn and art supplies. ($1.00 per new member plus 30% commission)
8. Craft Cruises
A cruise line which caters to crafters. They have knitting and crochet theme cruises. (20% commission on cost of cruise plus an additional $25 bonus if you recommend someone (affiliate) who sells their first cruise. When you sign 15 people (paid) you get a free cruise)
9. Interweave
Patterns and Books for all crafts including crochet. (10% commission)
