Automated content monetization for publishers
A content-to-commerce platform that auto-affiliates outbound links across 48,500 merchants through a single integration, now owned by Taboola.
Skimlinks was founded in London in 2007 and was acquired by Taboola in 2021. It automates affiliate monetization by converting ordinary product links in editorial content into tracked affiliate links, giving publishers a single connection to more than 48,500 merchants and dozens of underlying networks. The service targets content publishers who do not want to manage individual merchant programs.
Publishers earn a share of commissions on sales they drive, with Skimlinks retaining a service fee of roughly 25% of earnings. Payouts are made monthly once a threshold of about $65 is reached, via PayPal or bank transfer. It suits editorial sites and bloggers who prefer hands-off, automated affiliate coverage over manual link management.
Key facts
Open the affiliate registration page and create your publisher account.
Add your traffic sources, promotional methods and payout details so the team can review your profile.
Applications are typically reviewed before you can access offers and tracking links.
Build deep links to specific offers and pull ready-made creatives via the dashboard or API.
Drive conversions and withdraw once you reach the $65 the minimum payout, paid monthly via PayPal, Wire / Bank, ACH.
Yes — signing up as a publisher with Skimlinks is free. You'll need to submit an application and be approved before you can promote offers.
Skimlinks works on CPS / RevShare commission. Affiliates earn around $0.3 EPC on average.
The minimum payout is $65. Payments are issued monthly. Withdrawals are available via PayPal, Wire / Bank, ACH.
Skimlinks attributes conversions within a 30 days cookie window after a referred click.
Skimlinks provides an API for automation and reporting. Deep linking to specific offers and products is supported.
Skimlinks is headquartered in United Kingdom. It has operated since 2007.
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Sam Okafor
Jun 29, 2026
Once I added the Skimlinks script my existing product links started earning without any extra work. The revenue per click is modest but it adds up across a high-traffic blog.
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Taylor Reed
Jun 21, 2026
The breadth of merchants means almost every link I write about is monetizable. It works especially well for shopping and lifestyle content where readers click through to buy.
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Jordan Blake
Jun 26, 2026
Having one integration for thousands of merchants saves me time. The 25% service fee stings a little and reporting can lag, but payments have always been accurate.
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Casey Lin
Jun 14, 2026
Skimlinks is well suited to content publishers rather than pure performance marketers. The automated deep linking is genuinely useful, though you need decent traffic to hit the payout minimum.
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