By Iana, co-founder of Nicole & Nora
Getting into affiliate programs is the easy part — earning from them comes down to where you put the links so people actually click, without turning your account into a billboard. Here are the five best places to share affiliate links as a pet creator, how to keep them clickable and trackable, and how to stay on the right side of disclosure rules.
In this guide
The 5 best places for your links Make links clickable & trackable Disclose the right way How many links is too many FAQThe 5 best places for your links
- A link-in-bio shop page. The workhorse. One tidy page — "shop my dog's faves" — that you can point every post at. A tool like Beacons makes this quick to set up. (affiliate — we may earn a commission at no cost to you) More setup in our tools guide.
- Story link stickers. The most natural in-the-moment placement — show the product, add the sticker, done. Save the best ones to a Highlight so they keep earning.
- Pinned comments. On TikTok and YouTube, pin a comment with your link so viewers don't have to hunt for it.
- A dedicated shop page or storefront. If you use Amazon, an Amazon Influencer storefront lets you tag products on-video and keep a browsable shop.
- YouTube descriptions & blog posts. Long-form content is where considered purchases happen — list the exact products with links below the video or in the post.
Make links clickable & trackable
- Shorten and label so links look trustworthy, not like spam.
- Use one link per destination and check it on mobile before posting — a broken link is lost income.
- Watch which placement converts. Most programs and link tools show clicks; after two weeks, double down on the spot that earns and drop the ones that don't.
Disclose the right way
Every affiliate link legally needs clear disclosure. It's simple: a plain "affiliate link" near the link, or "#ad" on the post, in language your audience can actually see (not buried in a wall of hashtags). Done right, it also builds trust — people respect creators who are upfront. The exact wording and placement is in our FTC disclosure guide for pet creators.
How many links is too many
If a post feels like a catalog, it's too many. Recommend the best option for the moment, not every option. A single genuine "this is the harness we actually use" converts far better than five links competing for the same click. When you have several products to share, that's what your shop page is for — send people there instead of stacking links.
New to all this? Start with pet affiliate marketing for beginners, then pick your programs from the best pet affiliate programs list.
The Petfluencer Playbook shows how to combine affiliate links, ambassador programs, brand deals, and UGC into real, repeatable income — with the pitches, rates, and a 90-day plan.
FAQ
Where should pet creators put affiliate links?
The highest-converting spots are a link-in-bio shop page, Story link stickers, pinned comments on TikTok and YouTube, an Amazon storefront, and YouTube descriptions or blog posts. Put links where people already look rather than interrupting unrelated content.
Do I have to disclose affiliate links?
Yes. Clear disclosure is legally required — a visible 'affiliate' label or '#ad' near the link is enough. It also builds trust with your audience. See our FTC disclosure guide for exact wording.
How many affiliate links should I put in one post?
As few as possible — ideally one clear recommendation per post. If you have many products to share, send people to a single shop page instead of stacking links, which reads as spam and lowers clicks.
What's the best link-in-bio tool for pet creators?
Any link-in-bio tool works; the point is one tidy, always-current shop page you can point every post at. See our tools guide for setup, and our affiliate programs list for what to put on it.