When and how do I get paid?
With Spotlights, you earn a commission on every sale you drive, just like any other ShopMy link. Links in Spotlights have extended reach and a longer lifespan, creating more opportunities to earn over time. Your Spotlight earnings will appear as a separate revenue stream in your earnings tab, with payouts following the same timing as your existing affiliate earnings.
Why would I do Spotlights when I can get guaranteed payment from a traditional paid partnership?
Flat fees give you certainty, but they also set a limit on what you can earn. Spotlights expand your earning potential. As your content continues to drive conversions, it can keep generating revenue over time, often outpacing a fixed fee.
Can multiple Spotlights earn at the same time?
Yes, there is no limit to how many spotlights can run at once. Multiple brands can amplify different pieces of your content simultaneously, with all of them earning commissions in parallel.
You can also choose to enable Instant Spotlights to seamlessly capture more earning opportunities without any extra lift.
Can a brand offer me a higher commission rate specifically for a Spotlight?
Spotlights uses your existing ShopMy link from the content being amplified, so whatever commission rate you currently have with that brand is what applies. That could be the brand's standard rate or a custom rate you've already earned with them, but it's not something that gets negotiated separately for a Spotlight.
Can I negotiate my commission rate for Spotlights?
No. The commission rate you earn from a brand through affiliate is the same rate that applies to Spotlights. Keeping rates consistent allows Spotlights to launch quickly, so your content can start driving conversions and earnings without delays from negotiation. Per-Spotlight Rates will likely be available in the future.
Can a brand change my commission rate once a Spotlight is already running?
Your commission rate at the time of approval is what applies to your Spotlight. We're actively building additional protections to ensure that rate can't be changed mid-campaign without your awareness.
I have a custom or elevated commission rate with a brand — does that carry over to Spotlights?
Yes. When a Spotlight is created, it's based on your existing ShopMy link for that brand. So if you've earned an elevated commission rate, that rate carries into your Spotlight — not just the brand's default rate.
Is the same ShopMy link from my organic content used in the Spotlight?
Each Spotlight uses a duplicate of your original ShopMy link. This means your commission rate with the brand carries over, while tracking is kept separate so you can clearly see what sales and earnings are being driven specifically by Spotlights.
Am I only able to view Spotlights earnings by week?
No, you can group your view by month, quarter or year, as well.
Is there a separate usage fee for the brand using my content?
No. Spotlights has no upfront usage fee because it isn't a traditional usage-rights deal. The brand isn't licensing your content for broader use. It's paying to show content you've already made to more people, with your ShopMy link attached. You earn commission on every sale it drives, with no ceiling. You can see how it's performing and pause it at any time.
Spotlights doesn't replace the paid usage or licensing deals you negotiate. If a brand wants custom content, broader licensing rights or exclusivity, that's a separate conversation.