Stop manually DMing affiliate links to every person who asks. With CreatorFlow, you create one automation per product post, add a CTA telling people to comment a keyword, and every link is delivered instantly via DM.
The Affiliate Marketing Workflow
- You post a Reel, carousel, or photo featuring the affiliate product
- In the caption, you tell people to comment a keyword (e.g., "LINK") to get the affiliate link
- Someone comments the keyword on your post
- CreatorFlow instantly sends them a DM with your affiliate link
- You earn a commission when they purchase through your link
Step-by-Step Setup
Create the Automation
- Go to the Automations page and click "Create Automation"
- Set the trigger type to "Comment keyword on post"
- Select the specific post you want to attach this automation to
- Enter your keyword (e.g., "LINK", "SHOP", or the product name)
- In the DM message field, write your message and include the affiliate link
- Optionally enable a pre-DM option (Follow Gate to grow followers, or Email Gate to collect emails)
- Save the automation
- Turn it on
Hey! Here's the link to the [product name] I mentioned in the post: [affiliate link]. Let me know if you have any questions!
Scale with Multiple Automations
Create a separate automation for each product post. This way, every post has its own keyword and affiliate link.
- Monday post about skincare serum: keyword "SERUM", links to the serum affiliate page
- Wednesday Reel about protein powder: keyword "PROTEIN", links to the supplement affiliate page
- Friday carousel about running shoes: keyword "SHOES", links to the shoe affiliate page
Each automation tracks its own stats, so you can see which products and posts drive the most engagement.
Track Performance
CreatorFlow's analytics show you how each automation is performing. For each automation, you can see:
- Number of DMs sent
- Number of unique users who triggered the automation
- Trigger-to-DM conversion rate
Tips for Affiliates
- Use specific keywords per product. "LINK" works, but "SERUM" or "SHOES" is better. It makes the comment section look like genuine engagement instead of a wall of "LINK" comments.
- Add Follow Gate to grow your audience. Every person requesting an affiliate link is interested in your recommendations. Follow Gate turns them into followers who see your future posts.
- Include a personal touch in the DM. Don't send a bare link. Add a sentence about why you recommend the product. It builds trust and increases click-through rates.
- Pin a comment with the keyword. Pin a comment on your post that says something like "Comment SERUM and I'll DM you the link!" This boosts visibility and tells newcomers what to do.