HostGator
Shared, WordPress, VPS, and dedicated hosting. Hatchling shared plans from $3.75/mo intro on a 36-month term, then $10.99/mo. 30-day money-back on hosting.
Commission
$65 - $125
Tiered
Est. earnings
$65 - $125
per referral
Cookie
30 days
Payout
Monthly
Approval
Manual
Platform
Impact
Description
HostGator is a Newfold Digital web host with shared, WordPress, cloud, VPS, dedicated, and reseller plans. Shared Hatchling, Baby, Business, and Pro intro prices on a 36-month term are $3.75, $4.50, $6.25, and $13.95 per month, then renew at $10.99, $16.49, $21.99, and $29.69. Qualifying 12-month and longer plans include a free domain for the first year. Hosting has a 30-day money-back guarantee. The HostGator Website Builder is no longer offered to new customers.
The affiliate program pays a one-time CPA on hosting sales only. The official FAQ and affiliates page start every affiliate at $65 per qualified sale, with performance-based increases up to $125. The same affiliates page also says you earn at least 70% of each sale, capping at $100. Add-ons do not pay commission. Tracking runs on Impact. The Newfold affiliate agreement sets a 30-day last-click referral window. Payouts are described as 2 months plus 10 days after the month of the sale; the FAQ also says a 3-month turnaround. There is no referral-count minimum to receive a first payment. The dollar payout minimum is not published.
Applications are reviewed. A live URL with relevant content and some traffic is required.
Commission notes
Base CPA $65/hosting sale; performance increases up to $125. Marketing also says 70% of sale, cap $100. Hosting only, no add-ons. Paid 2 months + 10 days after sale month. 30-day cookie. Dollar payout min unpublished.