Yes, it is an affiliate link
Good question, {{name}}. Yes, it is an affiliate link, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through it. It does not cost you anything extra.
Someone in your comments or DMs asks, is that an affiliate link, and do you get paid if I buy? A clear answer builds trust, and it is also what the FTC expects: a plain statement near the link. These messages give you honest replies for followers and for affiliate managers. They cover the link question, discount codes, gifted and paid posts, cheaper alternatives, applying to a program and chasing a missing sale. None of them promises results or talks about what you earn. Copy any of them, or add all 15 to your keyboard and send them from Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp or any other app in one tap.
Works in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and every other app.
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Good question, {{name}}. Yes, it is an affiliate link, which means I earn a small commission if you buy through it. It does not cost you anything extra.
I do, {{name}}. I get a commission on sales through my link, and I only share things I actually use. If you would rather buy without my link, that is completely fine.
Fair to ask, {{name}}. The commission does not change what I say. If I did not like something, I would not share it.
It is in my bio, {{name}}, under the first link. When I use an affiliate link, I say so near it. Tell me if you cannot find it.
No, {{name}}, this one is not sponsored. I bought it myself. I do have an affiliate link for it, and I will put it in my bio if you want to use it.
This one was sent to me for free, {{name}}, and I said so in the post. My opinion is my own.
That post was a paid partnership, {{name}}, and it is marked as an ad. I only agree to projects where I would say the same thing unpaid.
Here is the link: {{link}}. Just so you know, it is an affiliate link, so I may earn a commission if you buy.
Looking for something cheaper, {{name}}? Yes, and I am happy to tell you. A similar product costs less, and I will not earn anything if you pick it.
I can only tell you what happened for me, {{name}}. Your results will differ, so please read the details before you buy.
Hello {{name}}, I would like to join your affiliate program. I make short videos and product lists, and I always disclose links. Where do I apply?
Before I join, {{name}}, could you share the commission terms, the cookie window and the payout schedule? I like to know how it works before I promote anything.
Does your program have preferred wording for disclosures, {{name}}? I want mine to be clear and to match your rules.
A sale from {{date}} is not showing in my dashboard. Could you check my account? I can send a screenshot of the order.
My payout for {{date}} has not arrived yet. Could you tell me the status? I am happy to resend my payment details if needed.
| When | Message | Note |
|---|---|---|
| When a link is asked for | Sending a link | Label it every time. |
| When asked "is it an ad" | Yes, it is an affiliate link | Answer plainly. |
| On a gifted post | Sent for free | Name the gift. |
| On a paid post | Paid partnership | Confirm it is marked. |
| Before joining a program | Ask for the terms | Ask for the terms. |
| After joining | Disclosure wording | Ask about disclosure wording. |
| When tracking looks off | A sale is missing | Send the date. |
Using "affiliate link" or "buy now" as the only label. The FTC says those labels are not adequate next to a link.
Instead: Say "I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post" or "paid link" right next to the link.
Putting the disclosure only in your bio, at the end of a post, or hidden among hashtags.
Instead: Put it next to the link or at the start of the post.
Using only "#sp", "#collab" or "#ambassador".
Instead: Use plain words such as "ad" or "I earn a commission".
Telling followers a product worked for everyone.
Instead: Say what happened for you and that results differ.
Posting an income screenshot or a figure to push people to buy.
Instead: Leave out earnings talk and share only what you use.
Pretending a paid post is your own idea.
Instead: Say it was a paid partnership and mark it as an ad.
Relying only on the platform label.
Instead: Add your own words too. The FTC says platform tools do not replace your own disclosure.
Works in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and every other app.
Say yes, in one sentence, and say you may earn a commission. Add that the price stays the same for them. The first template does exactly that.
Next to the link or the endorsement, early and in the same language as the post. In a video, say it out loud and show it on screen. The FTC says disclosures behind a more link or buried in hashtags are easy to miss.
Not if you bought it and have no relationship with the brand. If you also use an affiliate link for it, say that near the link.
Yes. Every one uses a single blank, which fills in on the free plan. Free holds 8 textcuts and 1 folder, so the six essentials fit comfortably. Importing all fifteen also works, because imports are never blocked and nothing is deleted.
Yes. textcuts is a keyboard, so the templates work in every app where you type, including Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and iMessage.