Make Money from Legal Cannabis: Affiliate Programs and Resources

This is a growing list of affiliate programs and advertising networks with cannabis-related goods and services. If you publish a website or have a social media following and are looking for an extra income, I think you will find this page useful.

Now that hemp, CBD and other cannabis products are becoming legal in the parts of the US, Canada, Uruguay, South Africa and other countries it’s a great time to get your foot in the door. The legal weed & CBD industry is going to grow for decades to come.

It’s exciting to be a part of such a new industry. There are many cannabis-related business opportunities to consider, and one without much investment, is by affiliate marketing. This is where you promote other people’s products & services and receive a commission.

Below you’ll find our round-up of the most well-known cannabis-related affiliate programs. Affiliate programs are like referral programs. You get paid a percentage (or sometimes a flat-rate) of sales referred to a merchant.

Last update: Oct 3rd, 2020

Advertising and Affiliate Networks with Cannabis Merchants

Affiliate Networks connect advertisers (merchants) with affiliates (publishers, content creators, etc). These networks give you access to a huge range of products and services. (also see amazon alternatives)

ShareASale Advertising Network

Shareasale.com – Shareasale is probably the longest running/most reputable affiliate network that supports some cannabis-related merchants.

If you don’t already have an affiliate account with Shareasale, you’ll need to sign for one before you can access the affiliate programs for these merchants:

• Avid Hemp – High converting brand with great affiliate management. Pays 30% commissions on their CBD gummies, vape juice, oil, topicals and more. Datafeed available. Wholesale also available.
• CBD Dog Health – 10% Commission. 60 Day cookie. Stats on Shareasale look promising. I like the landing pages (for example: CBD for cat seizures) and think this would convert well.
• Diamond CBD – features celebrity CBD brands with nice landing pages including Tommy Chong’s brand of gummies and oils.
• EveryoneDoesIt – Calls itself the worlds one-stop, online smoke shop. Large selection of bongs, pipes, vaporizers and all manner of other smoking accessories. Default commission is 10%. Has a product datafeed.
• GreenGoddessSupply – Popular smoke shop with wide range of merchandise including glass, grinders, vapes and various bundles (great gift ideas). The commission is 10-18% depending on volume.
• …and dozens more.
• Also see their page builder tool to set up mini-shops with minimal effort, here’s an example with CBD & growing accessories.

And if you are a merchant, and looking to reach a wider base of publishers and affiliates – you should check out Shareasale’s merchant services.

CannAffiliate Network

CannAffiliate is a cannabis-only affiliate network driving online sales to dispensaries, CBD brands and other cannabis products and services including:

• Crescent Canna – Organic USA-grown CBD isolate drops. 30% commission
• Dr. Dabber – High-end vaporizers. 10% commission on sales. Well-known brand worth looking at.
• SplitBud – Online dispensary and delivery services for Los Angeles, CA area. Pays $50 CPA for new sign-ups.

CBDAffs Affiliate Network

CBDAffs – This network is focused solely on CBD brands and products. I am new to this network (Sep 2020), so will report here when I have stats. But, on quick glance, they have about 50 offers from US & international online CBD stores to promote. Also offer 5% of tiered referrals.

Clickbank Affiliate Network

Clickbank – Clickbank is another longtime affiliate network that has some Cannabis-related information products.

• Royal CBD – Muscle & Joint rub, aimed at athletes
• Cannabis Coach – Quit Smoking Marijuana Audio Program
• Quit Marijuana – The Complete Guide

CJ Affiliate Network

CJ.com now has a few dozen CBD and vaping merchants including:

• AirVape USA – 15% commission on sales. Wholesale and dropshipping available.
• JustCBD – CBD gummies, bath bombs, protein bars, isolate and other unique items like CBD honey sticks and infused coconut oil. 18% commission

If you aren’t already a CJ affiliate, it’s worth signing up as they are one of the biggest & oldest networks around.

Impact Affiliate Network

Impact was slow to jump on the cannabis bandwagon, but now have growing roster of CBD and cannabis-accessory merchants available for affiliates to promote such as:

• Daily High Club – Subscription boxes for marijuana enthusiasts. Very popular, innovative company; worth checking out. Pays 7%. Deep-linking & promo codes available.
• Vapor.com – Vapes, Dab Pipes, Volcanoes, etc. Huge site with large selection. API product datafeeds, deeplinks & other tools for publishers.

Editor’s notes: I find Impact’s interface a slog in the past few years; too slow & convoluted. (except the “create a link” dashboard feature, which is a blessing) However, some of the biggest brands in the world use Impact because they are tracking pros & very reliable. Still recommended.

Also see: CBD & hemp oil affiliate programs – My list CBD-specific companies with affiliate programs on Impact.

Growing and Smoking Accessories

The Bud Grower Grow Kits

The Bud Grower – Complete grow kits for beginners to advanced home growers. Their Signature LED indoor grow kit is an often cited and photographed on forums and social media, which helps with conversion.

• Pays 11.5% per sale.
• Managed on Shareasale

Super Closet Growing Equipment

Super Closet – Grow box kits and other growing equipment, including very high-end grow system kits and LED lighting. Made in California, USA and ships world-wide.

• 10% paid on sale. Boasts average commission of $200.
• Deep linking and datafeed available.
• Program via Shareasale

Namaste Vapes

Namaste Vapes – Vaporizers and other smoking accessories

• Base Commission: 10-15% per sale
• Program via Shareasale

Grow Kits by A Pot for Pot

APotforPot.com – Micro-grow kits with everything included for under $100.

• 15% commission, 90 Day Cookie
• Deep linking available & free “grow marijuana like a houseplant” ebook
• Seems to be a well-managed program

Grasscity.com Tiered Referral Program

Grasscity.com – Large online headshop and magazine. Bongs, Bubblers, Vaporizers and much more.

• 10% Referral fees
• Tiered Commissions. Refer sub-affiliates for 5% of their sales.

GrowAce Affiliate Program & Wholesale

GrowAce – Grow tents, lights, nutrients and full kits. But also hard to find items like Rosin Presses, Trimming machines and cloning kits.

• 10% Commission & 30 day cookies
• Program runs on refersion (my least favorite affiliate platform).

Cannabis Education & Courses

THC University Affiliate Program

THC University.org –  Offers courses on cultivation and beyond, including a growing course by Jorge Cervantes (his books are my fav)!

• For serious marijuana entrepreneurs. Certified classes start at $50
• $25 per student sign up, Monthly payouts, and 30-day cookie

GreenCulturED Online Cannabis Certifications and Courses

Greencultured.co – Offers a variety of certifications and training related to cannabis industry. Founded in 2012 and based in Colorado.

• 60% commission on most courses
• Unique coupon codes available. Example: use code JV8RZZ1JW0 for 10% off Greencultured

Growing Elite Marijuana Affiliate Program

HowtoGrowWeed420.com – Course on Growing Marijuana, eBook & membership. (hardcover version available as well, but via amazon)

• Pay-Per-Sale 57% for each sale you deliver. ( About $30/sale)
• Payments made once per month, for the previous month. Lots of marketing materials. (editor note: I’ve yet to make a commission)

Seed Affiliate Programs

ILGM Seed Affiliate program

Ilovegrowingmarijuana.com– Lots of resources & educational materials for affiliates. ILGM offers premium feminized, autoflowering, hemp seed and more. Ships to Australia, New Zealand, USA, and the UK.

• 20% on sales, 90 day cookies
• 2nd tier referrals earn 25% of sub affiliate commissions
• deep links are easy to create

Seedsman Cannabis Seeds Affiliate Program

Seedsman.com – Seeds, CBD and Wholesale / B2B. Multiple sites under one affiliate program. One of the better converting seed aff programs in the past year for me, at least for my 2nd tier sign-ups.

• Pays 15% commission with 60-day cookies.
• 5% for referred affiliate sales
• Pays by wire or Paypal. Minimum payout is $100.

The Vault Cannabis Seeds Store

Cannabis-seeds-store.co.uk – The Vault is a seed bank featuring a huge range of breeders. Bitcoin accepted. Worldwide shipping.

• 10% for each and every sale you deliver + 10% 2nd tier
• affiliate sign up bonus

Crop King Seeds Affiliate Program

Cropkingseeds.com – Canadian seed company with pre-fem-auto and dwarf varieties. Though I am a customer, I’ve never made a single sale as an affiliate. So far, I think their affiliate program sucks. (great seeds though!)

• Pay-Per-Sale 20% for each sale you deliver. (5% on sub-affiliates)
• $200.00 USD – Minimum balance required for payout.

Online Dispensary & Delivery Affiliate Programs

It seems like buying cannabis online is likely to be a growing industry for the months and years to come. Here a online dispensaries with affiliate and referral programs.

Eaze Weed Delivery (USA)

Eaze – On-demand cannabis delivery in California. Pays $25 CPA. Affiliate program is managed on the Impact platform.

Moxie Cannabis Delivery (USA)

Moxie – Pays $30 CPA for each new customer referral. Currently only available in California, USA. Offers discount codes like Save 20% with Coupon Code: “M420”

SplitBud Dispensary (USA)

SplitBud.com – Online dispensary of flower, edibles and more. Currently only available in California, USA.

• Pays $50 CPA for new sign-ups.
• 30-day cookies

Speed Greens (Canada)

Speedgreens.co – Large selection from bargain to top-shelf flower and extracts. Fast shipping within Canada.

• pays 10% commission on sales
• in-house affiliate program

Important note about online dispensary affiliate programs. Please be aware that many online dispensaries (especially in Canada) are operating in the grey market. You’ll find more affiliate programs that I list here, but be aware they are likely operating quasi-legally (or completely illegally), and often get shut down without paying their affiliates. I suggest using networks and avoiding in-house programs.

MMJ Cards and Services

Dr. Weedy Affiliate Program

Dr. Weedy.com – Medical MMJ Card Affiliate for California and New York.

• Pays 10% on referred orders.
• Note: tracking is very minimal, and doesn’t even report traffic. not sure if legit.

CBD and Health Products

New: see the full list of CBD affiliate programs, wholesalers, dropshippers & white / private label suppliers.

Diamond CBD Affiliate Program

Diamond CBD – features celebrity CBD brands with nice landing pages including Tommy Chong’s brand of gummies and oils, and Lawrence Taylor’s CBD rub.

• Pays 30.00% commission
• 90 day cookies

Savage CBD Affiliate Program

Savage CBD – CBD edibles, oils, lotions, cartridges and other vaping accessories.

• Earn 35% when customers purchase using your referral link
• 90 day cookies
• Share this coupon code: THC15

CBD Pure Tiered Affiliate Program

• Multiple brands: CBD Pure, CBD Pets, CBD Sublingual Spray
• 40% commission on sales +5% on sub-affiliate referrals

CBD Dog Health

CBD Dog Health – 10% Commission. 60 Day cookie. Stats on Shareasale look promising.

• 10% Commission. 60 Day cookie.

NotPot CBD Supplements

NotPot CBD Gummies – Vegan CBD supplements.

Kraken Kratom Affiliate Program

Kraken Kratom – 10% Pay-per-Sale for the first order of a customer

More Resources for Affiliates

Tools for Affiliates – Growing list of website services, including the one’s I use on this site or on my other projects.

Example Affiliate Product Page – This was a *very* quick example of products from various affiliates. It is both an example and an experiment — I’m curious if it will get any traffic or sales.

Full list of CBD affiliate programs – growing list of popular CBD affiliate programs and how to join — plus tips on getting started and avoiding scammers.

Amazon Associates Alternatives – Resource for cannabis-related websites that are disappointed with dwindling Amazon commission rates.

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