If you're active on social media, blogging, or content creation and want to earn money online through affiliate marketing, Involve (formerly Involve Asia) is one of the platforms worth exploring.
Founded in 2014, Involve is a performance marketing platform based in Malaysia that connects advertisers with publishers, influencers, bloggers, and digital creators across Southeast Asia. The platform operates in several countries including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Through Involve, publishers can monetize their websites, blogs, YouTube channels, or social media pages by promoting affiliate offers from different brands and advertisers.
Below is an overview of how both advertisers and publishers can benefit from using the platform.
| Benefits for Advertisers | Benefits for Publishers | |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Analytics | Track which publishers and campaigns generate the best return on investment (ROI). | Identify which products, promotions, and content perform best with your audience. |
| Automatic Commission Payments | Reduces the need to manually manage commission inquiries and payment processes. | Allows faster and more convenient commission payouts. |
| Account Managers | Dedicated account managers help advertisers launch and optimize campaigns. | Qualified publishers may receive account management support to improve conversions and performance. |
Available Promotion Tools
Deeplink Generator
The Deeplink Generator allows publishers to create direct affiliate links that point to a specific advertiser page instead of the homepage.
Banners & Coupons
Publishers can use ready-made promotional banners and coupon codes provided by advertisers to improve conversions.
Shoplinks
Shoplinks automatically converts advertiser product links and keywords into affiliate links without manually generating deeplinks.
This tool is especially useful for blogs, review websites, and comparison platforms that regularly mention multiple products.
How to use Shoplinks:
1. Generate your unique Shoplinks script from the dashboard.
2. Install the generated script into your website header before the closing tag.
3. Continue publishing content while Shoplinks automatically converts supported links into affiliate links.
Datafeed Manager
Datafeeds provide structured product information such as product names, prices, descriptions, images, categories, and URLs in table format.
How to use Datafeeds:
1. Visit the advertiser’s Datafeed URL.
2. Download the provided setup guide.
3. Follow the instructions to retrieve and use the product information.
Available Revenue Models
Involve supports several affiliate commission models depending on the advertiser and campaign type.
Cost Per Action (CPA)
Publishers earn commissions whenever users complete a required action defined by the advertiser.
CPA is also known as Cost Per Acquisition, Pay Per Action, or performance-based advertising.
Cost Per Sale (CPS)
Publishers receive commissions whenever a successful product purchase is completed without cancellation or refund.
Cost Per Click (CPC)
Publishers earn revenue based on the number of clicks generated through affiliate banners, ads, or links.
Cost Per Lead (CPL)
A lead is generated when a user submits a form containing their contact information. This model is commonly used for financial products, loans, and credit card offers.
Cost Per Install (CPI)
CPI campaigns pay publishers whenever users successfully install or download a promoted mobile application or software.
How to Apply for the Involve Affiliate Program
Register as a Publisher
Visit the registration page and create your affiliate account. Registration is free.
Enter Your Personal Information
You will need to provide your basic account details including your name, email address, country, phone number, and password.
Provide Your Property Details
These details refer to the website, blog, YouTube channel, or social media account you plan to use for affiliate promotions.
| Requirement | Description | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Social Media / Website URL | Your website or social media profile link |
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| Property Type | How you attract your audience |
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| Property Category | Your content niche or specialization |
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Create Your Account
Agree to the Terms & Conditions and submit your application. Approval typically takes 1–2 working days.
Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email and gain access to the advertiser marketplace.
Become an affiliate and earn commissionsBrowse & Promote Affiliate Brands
After approval, you can browse available advertisers and affiliate programs directly from the dashboard. Involve features thousands of brands across different industries including technology, fashion, finance, travel, beauty, and e-commerce.
The platform also provides opportunities for sponsored campaigns and collaborations for eligible publishers and influencers.
Final Thoughts
Involve is a beginner-friendly affiliate marketing platform that makes it easier for bloggers, influencers, and content creators to monetize their online presence.
Its combination of affiliate tools, multiple commission models, advertiser partnerships, and publisher support makes it a strong option for anyone interested in affiliate marketing in Southeast Asia.
If you already have a website, blog, YouTube channel, or active social media audience, affiliate marketing through platforms like Involve can become an additional source of online income.
- Lu Yin, W. (2020, September 14). How to register as an involve partner - A step-by-step guide [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://involve.asia/partners/guide-to-register-as-publisher/
- Lu Yin, W. (2021, June 30). What is involve Asia & how we can help you to earn more online [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://involve.asia/partners/make-money-online-involve-asia-affiliate-marketing/
- Involve Asia. (2020, April 3). Commission model types [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://help.involve.asia/hc/en-us/articles/360040107071-Commission-Model-Types
- Auditeers | The Traffic Company. (2020, September 16). Understanding Cpa, what is cost per acquisition [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://thetrafficcompany.net/blog/understanding-cpa-what-cost-acquisition
