Why Etsy Sellers Choose Afrofiliate
We connect Black-owned Etsy craftsmanship with audiences that care, through a free affiliate programme where Etsy and Afrofiliate pay your creators.
Story-First Creators
Partners who spotlight your making process, your story and your values as a Black-owned brand to buyers who care where they spend.
Promotion That Fits Etsy
Collection round-ups, gift guides and seasonal moments powered by tracked links, so affiliates earn 4% and you never pay commission fees.
Low-Effort Setup
Simple affiliate links, clear reporting and a commission structure funded by Etsy and Afrofiliate instead of your marketing budget.
average uplift in seasonal sales across featured items when affiliates earn 4% at no cost to the brand
Source: Etsy-focused campaigns
What Is Included
A free affiliate programme where Black-owned Etsy stores get creator promotion, tracking and support while Etsy and Afrofiliate cover the 4% commission.
Core Services
- Creator curation by niche and audience fit
- Gift guide and seasonal planning for your key products
- Affiliate tracking with 4% commission funded by Etsy and Afrofiliate
- Weekly snapshot reporting so you can see what is working
Recommended Add-Ons
- Sample seeding to top-performing affiliates
- User-generated content for listings that you can reuse on your Etsy store
- Etsy Ads whitelisting advice where appropriate
How It Works
Make your shop discoverable beyond search with a free programme where Etsy and Afrofiliate pay the 4% affiliate commission.
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Brief and Niches
Share your Etsy shop, confirm that you are a Black-owned brand and tell us your hero products so we can match you with the right affiliates.
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Samples and Features
Where useful, samples are agreed and sent. Creators plan content such as gift guides, round-ups and social posts that include your tracked links.
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Go Live
Affiliates start sharing your products using links that pay them 4% on the sales they generate, with the commission funded by Etsy and Afrofiliate, not your shop.
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Track and Scale
You receive simple performance snapshots so you can see revenue, refine creator partnerships and scale what works without ever paying commission fees.
Trusted by Shoppers and Partners
Etsy and Afrofiliate support Black-owned sellers by funding affiliate commissions so creators can champion your products at no cost to you.
“Our candle sets sold out after, and because the programme is free it was a no-brainer.”
Etsy FAQs
Who pays the 4% affiliate commission?
The 4% commission that affiliates earn on the sales they generate is funded by Etsy and Afrofiliate. As a Black-owned Etsy store, you do not pay this commission.
Do you handle samples?
Yes, where samples make sense. We agree clear briefs, quantities and disclosures so affiliates can create authentic content around your products.
Can you support made-to-order?
We time promotions around your production windows so made-to-order products are promoted in a way that respects your turnaround times.
What about Etsy policies?
We align all affiliate activity with Etsy marketplace and affiliate policies so your store grows in a way that stays compliant.