Affiliate Marketing in Spanish: Pros and ConsÂ
Would you like to try affiliate marketing, but you are hesitant because you are not a native English speaker?
You might be wondering, "Can I do affiliate marketing in another country?"
Continue reading, as this article will answer these questions for you.
I had the same thoughts years ago.
I am from the Czech Republic and didn’t know whether I should start an affiliate website in Czech or in English.
Can I Do Affiliate Marketing in Another Country?
No matter where you're from, you can earn money through affiliate marketing.
You can reside in Cameroon, Zambia, or any other country and become an affiliate marketer.
Brands offering affiliate programs don't usually care about your location. However, they may be concerned about the location of your audience.
This is because some products are only available in specific regions, while others are sold worldwide.
For instance, if you join the Bluehost affiliate program, it won't matter where your audience is from because Bluehost offers web hosting services globally.
Let's say you're Colombian and operate a Spanish-language blog; you could promote Bluehost because they provide services worldwide.Â
However, if you're Colombian and your website primarily attracts visitors from Colombia, it wouldn't make sense to join an affiliate program targeting a specific geographical area, like Lowe's affiliate program in Canada.
Even if you were accepted into the program, it wouldn't be practical as you wouldn't earn any commissions without relevant traffic.
Some affiliate programs focus on specific regions but allow purchases from anywhere. For example, Lowe's may target Canada, but if a Colombian decides to make a purchase, you would still earn a commission.
However, such sales would be sporadic. Colombians obviously prefer to buy products locally.
You can engage in affiliate marketing from any country; you don't need to reside in the USA. However, your choice of products to promote may be limited if your website primarily attracts visitors from your home country.
Should I Do Affiliate Marketing in Spanish?
Your native language might be Spanish, but that doesn't mean you must run your blog exclusively in Spanish.
Nothing prevents you from publishing your content in English if you can speak English.
You can live in Africa, create articles in English, and promote products to an American audience.
If I were African, I would certainly consider launching a blog in English, as affiliate marketing in Africa typically offers limited earning potential.
As a Czech, I came to the conclusion that pursuing affiliate marketing in my home country wouldn't yield substantial results due to its small market size and limited affiliate program availability. I recognized that having my blog in Czech wouldn't allow me to primarily generate income through affiliate marketing, which was my goal. Therefore, I made the decision to publish all my content in English.
Yes, it's more challenging since English is not my native language, but the extra effort is worthwhile.
However, if you are a native Spanish speaker, your situation is not as straightforward.
There are more native Spanish speakers than native English speakers, so if your content is in Spanish, it can potentially reach a much larger audience and result in significant earning potential.
For this reason, launching a blog in English may not be the best choice unless you are bilingual or intend to promote products primarily sold in the USA.
If that's not the case, publishing content in Spanish will likely be easier for you, and it won't limit your options, as there are numerous affiliate programs targeting Spanish-speaking countries.
Furthermore, 40 million Spanish-speaking people are in the USA, so even if your website is in Spanish, it can still attract US traffic.
Language Barriers in Affiliate MarketingÂ
If you decide to launch your website in English and you are not a native English speaker, there are many ways for you to overcome language barriers and succeed in affiliate marketing.
When I was starting out, I used the free version of Grammarly.Â
For cornerstone articles, I hired a proofreader on Fiverr to check my grammar and ensure that my content was read fluently.Â
Gradually, as I started earning affiliate income, I upgraded to Grammarly Premium, which helped me improve my writing.
Moreover, don't underestimate the power of practice. The more you write, the more your language skills will naturally improve over time.
After some time, my favorite Fiverr proofreader was correcting so few things that I didn't see any benefit, so I stopped using her service.Â
Then came ChatGPT, which I believe is a life-changing tool for anyone like me publishing content in a foreign language.Â
ChatGPT can proofread your content quickly and completely for free. Â
Every time I finish writing an article, I turn to ChatGPT for proofreading.Â
I recommend everyone do the same, not just non-native English speakers but also native English speakers.
Conclusion: English vs. SpanishÂ
Being a native Spanish speaker does not limit you from succeeding in affiliate marketing.
Many affiliate marketers publish content in Spanish and achieve six-figure incomes.
In fact, some argue that having a website in Spanish can be advantageous compared to having it in English.
This is because the competition in the Spanish-speaking market is generally much smaller. With fewer competitors, it may be easier to establish yourself as an authority in your niche and attract a dedicated audience.
Additionally, the potential reach is substantial. Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and there is a vast audience of Spanish-speaking users online. This audience spans across various countries, providing ample opportunities for affiliate marketers targeting Spanish-speaking markets.
However, success in affiliate marketing, whether in English or Spanish, ultimately depends on your niche, content quality, marketing strategies, and dedication. Whichever language you choose, remember that consistency, quality, and audience engagement are key factors in building a successful affiliate marketing venture.