Afrofiliate | Free Etsy Affiliate Program for Black-Owned Stores”

Free Etsy Affiliate Program

We work with Etsy to create free affiliate programs for Black-owned Etsy stores.

See Benefits How It Works

Why Etsy sellers choose Afrofiliate

We connect Black-owned Etsy craftsmanship with audiences that care, through a free affiliate program 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.

Promo that fits Etsy

Collection roundups, gift guides, and seasonal moments powered by tracked links so affiliates earn 4% and you never pay commission fees.

Low-lift setup

Simple affiliate links, clear reporting, and a commission structure funded by Etsy and Afrofiliate instead of your marketing budget.

+19%
avg uplift in seasonal GMV across featured items when affiliates earn 4% at no cost to the brand Etsy-focused campaigns

What’s included

A free affiliate program 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
  • UGC for listings that you can reuse on your Etsy store
  • Etsy Ads whitelisting advisory where appropriate
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How it works

Make your shop discoverable beyond search with a free program where Etsy and Afrofiliate pay the 4% affiliate commission.

1

Brief & 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.

2

Sample & features

Where useful, samples are agreed and sent. Creators plan content such as gift guides, roundups, and social posts that include your tracked links.

3

Go live

Affiliates start sharing your products using links that pay them 4% on sales they generate, with the commission funded by Etsy and Afrofiliate, not your shop.

4

Track & 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 program is “free” it was a no brainer.”

— Wendy Brobbey – Founder of Aduwham

Etsy FAQs

Everything you need to know

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.
Yes, where samples make sense. We agree clear briefs, quantities, and disclosures so affiliates can create authentic content around your products.
We time promotions around your production windows so made-to-order products are promoted in a way that respects your turnaround times.
We align all affiliate activity with Etsy’s marketplace and affiliate policies so your store grows in a way that stays compliant.