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How Creators Can Monetize Their Influence Fairly

Onlure TeamJanuary 10, 20256 min read

If you're a creator or influencer, you've probably experienced the frustration of unfair affiliate programs, opaque payment terms, and brands that ghost you after using your content.

It's time for a change.

The Problem with Traditional Affiliate Marketing

Most affiliate programs have major issues:

Opaque Commissions: You never know how much you'll actually earn until payment arrives (if it arrives).

Low Payouts: Brands take 90%+ of the value while you get pennies.

No Attribution: Multi-level attribution is broken—you only get credit for direct sales.

Delayed Payments: Wait 30, 60, or 90 days to get paid (if you hit the minimum threshold).

How Onlure Is Different

Onlure was built by creators, for creators. Here's how we're different:

1. Transparent Earnings

You earn 5 coins per direct redemption, plus additional coins for referral chains. No hidden fees, no surprise deductions.

2. Instant Credit

As soon as someone redeems a Drop you shared, your coins are credited. No waiting 90 days.

3. Fair Attribution

Our system tracks:

  • Direct redemptions (people you referred directly)
  • Secondary redemptions (people referred by people you referred)
  • You get credited for your influence, even two levels deep.

    4. Flexible Payouts

    Use your coins:

  • At partner businesses (turn earnings into real value)
  • To extend your own campaigns (if you're also a business owner)
  • Convert to cash (for Premium creators)
  • Real Creator Earnings

    Here are real numbers from our early creators:

  • @TorontoCoffeeSpots (12K followers): Earned 450 coins in their first month sharing cafe Drops
  • @YYZFoodie (8K followers): 680 coins from restaurant campaigns
  • @FitnessTO (5K followers): 320 coins promoting wellness studios
  • At 5 coins per redemption, these creators drove 60-135 real customer visits to local businesses.

    Why Fairness Matters

    When creators are paid fairly:

  • They create better, more authentic content
  • They're more selective about what they promote
  • Consumers trust their recommendations more
  • Businesses get higher-quality traffic
  • It's a win for everyone.

    Getting Started as a Creator

    Ready to start earning fairly?

    1. Sign up as a Creator 2. Browse available Drops in your area 3. Share campaigns you genuinely like 4. Earn coins for every redemption 5. Build your portfolio and reputation

    No minimum follower count. No application process. No gatekeeping.

    If you have an audience—even a small one—you can start earning today.

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    *Have questions about creator earnings? Email us at support@onlure.ca*

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