In the ever-evolving world of affiliate marketing, not all programs are created equal.

While many companies welcome coupon and deal sites with open arms, others have taken a different approach.

Some brands have decided to exclude coupon sites from their affiliate programs,

citing concerns about profit margins and brand perception.

What You'll Learn:

In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons behind this trend and highlight

some notable affiliate programs that have implemented such restrictions.

Whether you're an affiliate marketer or a business owner considering your own program,

understanding these policies can help you navigate the complex landscape of online partnerships.

Affiliate Programs That Terminated My Affiliate Account

In this section I will list all the programs that have terminated my affiliate account and how the procedure went:

  • Did the affiliate program pay my commissions?
  • Do they allowed to change the wording of the page (remove all mentions of coupon)  to be in compliance?
  • Did they warn before shutting down the affiliate account?

These points can help you decide whether you should join as an affiliate with them.

Writesonic

  • Gave time to change the content but didn't want to point out exactly what wording needs to be changed.
  • Terminated affiliate account after failing to comply.
  • Outstanding commissions were not paid.
  • Website:https://writesonic.com/

Traffic Armor

  • Initially created an exclusive coupon code, then later back-tracked because it was hurting commissions of Affiliate Managers they partner with.
  • All outstanding commissions were paid.
  • Website:https://trafficarmor.com/

Git Tower

  • Politely informed us by email that coupon sites are not allowed and will let us know if it changes in the future.
  • Outstanding commissions were not paid.
  • Website:https://www.git-tower.com/