Skyhost is one of the few trusted affiliate programs in Kenya. This is purely for bloggers in web hosting niche who would like to earn extra cash by promoting relevant affiliate products.
Website hosting niche is ranked one of the most profitable niches in the world. Some of the bloggers in this niche are among the richest in the world.
The first thing a blogger asks himself, which I make money from this affiliate program? If yes, then they would gladly register with the company. One challenge among many affiliate programs is that some of them doctor statistics, they don’t want to pay more. This is a major issue for bloggers. But having interacted with the program for many years, I can confidently encourage anyone to register and start promoting their products.
- How to register for the affiliate program
Visit Skyhost website and fill in your personal details. Here is the affiliate program link: https://skyhost.co.ke/affiliate-program-in-kenya.php
You will be required to enter personal details and billing information. Skyhost pays via MPESA or through wire transfer.
- After registering, what next?
The next step is to get banners and affiliate links which you will be using to promote the company’s products. You will get access to the dashboard once your account is approved, that’s where all the promotional materials will be accessed from.
The amount of money you will earn from the affiliate program.
The amount of money to earn depends on the number of sales you make. Skyhost shares 50:50 with their affilates. If you sell a product of Ksh 5,000, the company will pay you Ksh2,500.
Below is the pricing of the company’s products and the commission expected:
Bronze hosting(1,499)—commission Ksh 750
Silver hosting(Ksh7,100)—commission Ksh 3550
Gold hosting(Ksh14,100)—commission Ksh 7,050
- What is the minimum withdrawal limit?
The minimum withdrawal threshold is Ksh3,000. Once the limit has been reached, Skyhost will process and send the money to you.
- When can i withdraw my commissions?
Commissions are withdrawable after 31 days if withdwaral limits have been meet. Skyhost has a 30 day refund policy for our customers and thus we can only pay commissions if customers dont request for a refund
- How to market the products?
You can market the products via social media, SMS or through your blog. You don’t need a blog for you to be accepted as an affiliate, social media accounts are enough.
- What are the payment methods?
Payments are made via paypal, however Mpesa will be used as the primary payment method. Most Kenyans would prefer MPESA over Paypal.
- Maximum amount you can make from the affiliate program
While the minimum threshold is Ksh3,000 there is no maximum amount you can make from Skyhost affiliate program. Some bloggers make upwards of Ksh100,000 per month. If you manage to sell 100 accounts every month, you’ll make more than Ksh120,000.