Blubrry affiliates can promote two separate offers: Podcast Hosting and Pro Hosting. Both may be promoted at the same time, and customers can purchase either service separately.
Podcast Hosting Promotion
New customers receive their first two months of Blubrry Podcast Hosting free when they sign up using an affiliate’s promo code or referral link.
Affiliates earn a commission equal to the monthly price of the hosting plan purchased:
- $7 plan: $7 commission
- $15 plan: $15 commission
- $25 plan: $25 commission
- $50 plan: $50 commission
- $90 plan: $90 commission
The commission is earned after the customer completes the two free months and Blubrry receives two monthly payments from them.
Example: A customer signs up for the $15 hosting plan on March 5. Their first two months are free. If Blubrry receives payments on May 5 and June 5, the affiliate earns a $15 commission after the second payment is received.
Pro Hosting Promotion
New Pro Hosting customers have the $100 setup fee waived when they sign up using an affiliate’s promo code or referral link.
Affiliates earn a $100 commission when the qualifying Pro Hosting referral completes the required payment period.
Example: A new Pro Hosting customer uses an affiliate code when signing up. The customer’s $100 setup fee is waived, and the affiliate earns a $100 commission once the referral qualifies.
Affiliate Commission Payments
Affiliate payments are sent through PayPal every other month. Affiliates must have at least $50 in matured commissions to receive a payment.
When the $50 minimum is not reached during a payment period, the balance carries over to the next scheduled payment date.
The date a commission matures determines when it is paid. A commission that matures after a payment-period cutoff will be included in the following payment.
Annual Affiliate Bonus
Affiliates may also qualify for an annual bonus included with the final payment of the year in December.
The bonus is based on the total gross sales attributed to the affiliate since joining the program, rather than only the sales generated during the current year.
To qualify, an affiliate must be actively promoting Blubrry and generating new customers. Affiliate code usage must occur within the final 90 days of the year. Affiliates without qualifying activity during October, November or December will not receive an annual bonus.
Why Promote Blubrry Podcast Hosting?
Blubrry has supported podcasters since 2005 and provides podcast hosting, statistics, monetization options and publishing tools for audio and video creators.
Hosting plans are based on how much audio and video a customer publishes each month, with options ranging from $7 to $90 per month. This gives affiliates several plans to recommend based on a customer’s publishing schedule and budget.
Customers can publish through the Blubrry Podcaster Dashboard or from a WordPress website using the free PowerPress plugin. Every hosting plan also includes podcast statistics, unlimited downloads and access to a podcast website that automatically updates with the show’s episodes.
Blubrry Hosting Features
- Plans for different monthly audio and video publishing needs
- Unlimited downloads and bandwidth
- No long-term contracts
- Podcast statistics included with hosting
- Audio and video podcast publishing
- Distribution tools for major podcast platforms
- Podcast website included with hosting
- Media validation to help ensure episodes play properly
- Automated ID3 tagging
- Scheduled episode publishing
- Free technical support by email and phone
Publishing Options
Blubrry customers can choose the publishing workflow that works best for them.
They can publish and manage episodes through the Blubrry Podcaster Dashboard or connect their hosting account to a WordPress website using the free PowerPress plugin.
Both options use the same Blubrry hosting service. Customers can choose the workflow that fits how they already manage their podcast without being locked into one publishing method.
Podcast Website Offering
Blubrry hosting also gives customers access to a podcast website that automatically updates from the show’s RSS feed.
The website provides a central place for episodes, listening links and show information without requiring the customer to build a site from scratch. Additional website options are available for customers who want more customization.
This can be a useful selling point for prospective customers who want podcast hosting and an online home for their show in one service.
Suggested Talking Points
Affiliates do not need to be podcasters or current Blubrry customers. Anyone with an audience, website, email list, client base or social media following can apply.
When promoting Blubrry, focus on the benefits most relevant to your audience:
- Customers receive their first two months of hosting free with your code
- Plans start at $7 per month
- Plans accommodate both audio and video publishing
- Unlimited downloads and bandwidth are included
- Podcast statistics are included with hosting
- Customers can publish through Blubrry or WordPress
- A podcast website is included
- Free technical support is available
- There are no long-term contracts
- You earn a commission equal to the plan the customer purchases
Who May Be a Good Fit for Blubrry?
Blubrry may be a good option for:
- New podcasters choosing their first hosting provider
- Existing podcasters looking to move to a different host
- Audio and video podcasters
- WordPress users who want to publish with PowerPress
- Creators who prefer publishing through a hosted dashboard
- Businesses, organizations and podcast networks
- Podcasters who want statistics and hosting in one account
- Creators who need a simple website for their podcast
Sample Affiliate Message
Get your first two months of Blubrry Podcast Hosting free when you sign up using my promo code. Plans start at $7 per month and include unlimited downloads, podcast statistics, audio and video publishing tools and a podcast website. Choose the plan that fits how much you publish and enter my code when you sign up.
Sample Social Post
Starting a podcast or considering a new hosting provider? Blubrry offers plans for audio and video podcasters starting at $7 per month. Use my affiliate code to receive your first two months free.
Sample Word-of-Mouth Message
Blubrry offers podcast hosting plans based on how much audio and video you publish each month. Hosting includes unlimited downloads, podcast statistics, publishing tools and a podcast website. Use my promo code when you sign up to receive your first two months free.
Tips for Promoting Blubrry
Create content that answers questions your audience may already have, such as:
- How much does podcast hosting cost?
- What should I look for in a podcast host?
- Can I publish an audio and video podcast with the same host?
- Do I need WordPress to start a podcast?
- How do I move my podcast to a new hosting provider?
- What podcast statistics should I track?
Affiliates may share their referral link or promo code on their website, podcast, social channels, email newsletter, videos, show notes or other platforms where they connect with their audience.