WP Engine
Best for managed WordPress hosting creators
WP Engine runs a self-managed affiliate program (on the Everflow platform) paying a flat bounty per hosting sale, with one of the longest cookie windows in hosting at 180 days. Commissions are paid out after a referral reaches 62 days of age.
Program terms
- Commission
- $200 minimum per sale, or $100 on Lite plans
- Cookie window
- 180 days
- Markets
- Global
- Network
- In-house & Direct Programs
Pros
- Very long 180 day cookie window
- Flat bounty of at least $200 on most plans
- Strong fit for WordPress and agency audiences
Cons
- Commission is one-time, not recurring
- Payout threshold and methods are not publicly stated
- Commissions hold until the referral reaches 62 days
How the WP Engine affiliate program works
WP Engine pays a flat bounty for each new hosting subscription, at least $200 on most plans and $100 on Lite plans, tracked on the Everflow platform with a 180 day cookie. Commissions are paid on or around the 20th of the month after a referral reaches 62 days of age.
Who it suits
Creators who teach WordPress, run agency audiences, or review managed hosting for serious site owners willing to pay a premium for performance.