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How to earn commission with commission-ready product data

By Channel3

If you're building an app or agent that recommends products, you can turn those recommendations into revenue. Commission-ready product data lets you surface real products with trackable links — when a user buys, you earn a commission. Here's how it works and what to look for.

Why commission-ready product data?

Not all product APIs are commission-enabled. Some return product info but no monetizable links; others tie you to a single network or require per-brand signups. An API that combines broad product coverage with built-in commission rails means you integrate once and earn across many merchants.

What you need

  • Attribution — Links that track when a user came from your app and attribute the sale to you.
  • Coverage — A large catalog so your recommendations are relevant and varied.
  • Simplicity — One API, one relationship, no need to manage hundreds of commission programs.

Use cases

Shopping assistants, gift finders, style advisors, and comparison tools can all surface product results with commission-earning links. When users click through and purchase, you earn. Channel3's catalog is commission-ready for most products via partnerships with major networks — so you can focus on the experience and let the data layer handle monetization.

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