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Competitor Search — The Best Way to Start

Why searching for competitor websites is the fastest way to find high-quality affiliates

Silvestro
Written by Silvestro
Updated more than a week ago

If you're not sure where to start with the Affiliate Finder, we recommend searching for competitor websites first. Here's why.

Why competitor search works so well

When you search for a competitor URL, you find websites and creators that are already writing about products like yours. These people:

  • Already understand your market — They know what your target audience cares about
  • Have existing content — They've already written reviews, comparisons, or tutorials in your space
  • Are easier to convert — They're familiar with affiliate programs in your niche and know how they work
  • Have the right audience — Their readers are already looking for products like yours

This makes them the lowest-hanging fruit for your affiliate program.

How to do it

  1. Go to Discovery and start a New Search
  2. Enter a competitor's website URL (e.g. competitor.com)
  3. Browse the results — you'll see websites that mention or link to that competitor
  4. Add the best matches to your Shortlist

What to look for

Focus on creators who:

  • Have written detailed reviews or comparisons (not just a passing mention)
  • Regularly publish content in your niche
  • Have an engaged audience (comments, social shares)

Next steps

Once you've built a shortlist from competitor searches, you can find their email addresses and start your outreach.

Pro tip: Don't stop at one competitor. Run searches for 3-5 competitors to build a solid list of potential affiliates.

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