Cloudways Affiliate Program

Earn $50 per sale promoting Cloudways — the managed cloud hosting platform agencies and developers trust.

Program Terms

  • Commission: USD 0.01–50
  • Deep linking: available

Program Overview

The Cloudways Affiliate Program pays publishers a fixed $50 per sale for referring new customers to its managed cloud hosting platform. Cloudways simplifies cloud hosting across DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode — with one-click app deployment for WordPress, Magento, Laravel, PHP, and Node.js, up to 65% faster load times with its Lightning Stack, 24/7 expert support, and 99.99% uptime. With 840,000+ websites powered across 200+ countries and a 4.7-star G2 rating, the platform is a strong fit for publishers in hosting, WordPress, development, and agency verticals. Joining via affne.com connects you to a high-value CPA program with deep linking across the catalog.

Products and Services

• Cloudways Flexible — managed cloud hosting for WordPress, Magento, Laravel, and PHP apps on DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode • Cloudways Autonomous — fully managed WordPress hosting that handles traffic spikes and scaling • Cloudways Velocity — production-ready Node.js app hosting for developers, agencies, and AI builders • Managed AI Agents and AI Website Builder for AI-powered workloads • Lightning Stack (NGINX + PHP-FPM) delivering up to 65% faster load times • 50+ global data centers, 24/7 real-time monitoring, free web migration, and 1-click server scaling • Deep linking is allowed — link to plans, comparison pages, or the free trial

Why Promote Cloudways?

  • $50 fixed per sale — predictable CPA payouts for hosting referrals.
  • Multi-cloud flexibility — one affiliate link covers DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode.
  • 65% faster load times — Lightning Stack performance is a strong hook for speed-focused content.
  • 840,000+ websites across 200+ countries — social proof that converts comparison traffic.
  • 4.7-star G2 rating — top-rated SMB hosting provider with real case studies to reference.
  • Free web migration and 1-click scaling — tangible selling points for agency and SMB audiences.
  • Built-in comparison angles — Cloudways vs WP Engine, Kinsta, and SiteGround pages exist to link to.

Commission Details

  • Commission group 1: USD 0.01
  • Commission group 2: USD 50

Who This Program May Suit

This program suits publishers in hosting, WordPress, development, and agency verticals. Strong fits include web hosting review and comparison sites, WordPress tutorial and theme/plugin publishers, freelance developer and freelancer blogs, digital agencies recommending infrastructure, SaaS and startup publications, and tech YouTubers covering hosting performance.

Promotion Ideas

  • Cloudways vs competitor benchmarks — publish load-time and uptime tests against WP Engine and Kinsta.
  • Managed vs unmanaged hosting explainers — show beginners why managed cloud beats raw VPS.
  • WordPress speed tutorials — deploy a test site on Cloudways and document before/after scores.
  • Agency-stack guides — position Cloudways as the managed layer for client WordPress sites.
  • Cloud provider chooser guides — help readers pick DigitalOcean vs AWS vs Google Cloud for their workload.
  • Node.js and AI hosting explainers — cover Cloudways Velocity and Managed AI Agents for developer audiences.

Restrictions and Notes

Deep linking is allowed — link directly to plans, comparison pages, or the free trial. Cookie duration, validation period, and payment timing are not shown in the current program facts; confirm the current terms when you apply to join. Keep promotional content accurate to the platform's published features and pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Cloudways Affiliate Program pay?

The program pays a fixed $50 per sale (USD), with a secondary $0.01 fixed tier — the $50 payout is the main sale commission.

What is Cloudways and what can I promote?

Cloudways is a managed cloud hosting platform. Promote Cloudways Flexible, Autonomous (WordPress), Velocity (Node.js), and Managed AI Agents across DigitalOcean, AWS, Google Cloud, Vultr, and Linode — with deep linking allowed.

Is Cloudways good for WordPress hosting?

Yes — Cloudways Autonomous is fully managed WordPress hosting, and Cloudways Flexible offers one-click WordPress deployment with up to 65% faster load times via the Lightning Stack.

Can I deep-link to specific plans or pages?

Yes — deep linking is allowed, so you can link directly to plans, comparison pages, or the free trial.

Who should promote Cloudways?

Hosting review sites, WordPress tutorial publishers, developer blogs, digital agencies, and tech YouTubers — anyone whose audience buys hosting or runs client sites.

How do I join the Cloudways Affiliate Program?

Find the program on affne.com's marketplace and follow the steps to join — deep linking and the $50 per sale payout are available to approved publishers.

What is the commission rate for Cloudways?

The Cloudways affiliate program offers a rate of USD 0.01–50 for tracked conversions via Affne.

Where do I apply for the Cloudways affiliate program?

You can apply directly on this page by creating an Affne publisher account.

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