One affiliate drops a raw tracking URL in the middle of a paragraph. It looks messy and nobody clicks it. Another wraps the link around a clear button that says "Check current price" right after a helpful comparison table. Same product. Same commission rate. Very different results.
How to add affiliate links is less about technical skill and more about placement and presentation. Your site editor handles the mechanics. Your judgment about where readers need a link handles the rest. Here is how to insert affiliate links the right way.
How do you insert affiliate links in text?
Copy your tracking URL from the affiliate program dashboard. Highlight the words you want clickable in your article, often the product name or a short phrase like "visit the store." Paste the URL into the link field your editor provides.
Set the link to open in a new tab so readers do not lose your page. Use descriptive anchor text that tells readers what they will find. Avoid vague phrases like "click here" because they give no context and hurt accessibility.
Most visual editors show a chain icon or a link button in the toolbar. That is all you need for standard text links. No coding required.
Where should affiliate links go on a page?
Place your first link after you have given enough context for the reader to understand the product. Jumping straight to a link before explaining anything feels pushy and earns fewer clicks.
Strong positions include the end of a product summary, inside a comparison table row, and near a conclusion where you state your recommendation. Repeat the link two or three times on longer articles so mobile readers do not have to scroll back to the top.
Buttons stand out more than text links. A single button after your verdict works well on review pages. Too many buttons on one screen looks like an ad wall.
How do you add image and banner links?
Image links work like text links. Upload the product photo or program banner, select the image, and attach your affiliate URL. Add alt text describing the product for search engines and screen readers.
Banners from affiliate programs come in standard sizes. Place them in sidebars or between sections where they support the article topic. A random banner with no context gets ignored.
Always test your links after publishing. Click each one yourself to confirm it lands on the correct page with your tracking intact.
Link placement strategy goes deeper than insertion alone. For where links perform best across page types, read best practices for placing affiliate links. If you are still learning how tracking works, start with what are affiliate links and how they work.
Frequently asked questions
Do affiliate links hurt your website speed?
A standard text or image link has no meaningful impact on page load time. Heavy banner images can slow a page if they are oversized. Compress images before uploading and limit banners to one or two per article.
Can you add affiliate links to any page on your site?
You can place links on blog posts, resource pages, landing pages, and comparison articles. Avoid putting affiliate links on your contact or privacy pages where they feel out of place. Match links to content where a product recommendation makes sense.
How many affiliate links should one article have?
Three to five well placed links on a 1,000 word review is a common range. One primary product might need only two links. Comparison articles with five products naturally carry more. Focus on reader usefulness, not a fixed number.
Should affiliate links use nofollow attributes?
Some site owners add a nofollow attribute to affiliate links as a policy choice. Requirements vary by region and program rules. Check your program terms and local guidelines. The attribute does not stop tracking from working.
What is the easiest way to manage links across many pages?
Keep a master list of products and URLs so you can update every page quickly when a link changes. WEMASY's website builder lets you edit any page visually, search your content, and swap links without digging through raw code.
Can you add affiliate links to navigation menus?
Putting affiliate links in your main menu is usually a bad idea. Navigation should help readers explore your site, not send them straight to a store. Save affiliate links for content pages where you have built trust and context. See best practices for placing affiliate links for more guidance.