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Launch Your First Aardvark Deal

Adding creator deals is what allows your recommendations to work around the clock. This guide explains what creator deals are, why they matter, and how to add your first one in Aardvark.

Launch Your First Aardvark Deal
Written by
Aardvark Team
Published on
Dec 23, 2025

Welcome to Aardvark đź‘‹

These creator resources are here to help you get comfortable with the platform and start using it in a way that actually fits how you create.

The first step is simple:
add your first creator deal.

Let’s walk through what that means and how to do it without overthinking anything.

What Is a Creator Deal?

A creator deal is a way for you to earn from products or services you already recommend.

In Aardvark, a creator deal can be one of two things:

  • Affiliate links
  • Referral links

These links are connected to brands you work with or use, and they allow you to earn when someone in your audience makes a purchase.

Once a deal is added to your dashboard, Aardvark automatically promotes it to your audience through the browser extension whenever they land on a that brand’s site.

Where creator deals come from

Creators get deals in a few common ways:

  • Applying directly to brand affiliate programs
    Many brands offer affiliate or referral programs that anyone can apply to.
  • Brand partnerships
    Some deals come from direct relationships with brands, managers, or partners.

If you want a deeper breakdown of where to find and apply for creator deals, we cover that separately here:
How Content Creators Find Affiliate Programs That Actually Convert

Why adding creator deals matters

At its core, Aardvark was built so creator deals can work just as hard as creators do.

As a creator, you already put in the effort:

  • building trust
  • answering questions
  • recommending products you genuinely use

Adding creator deals is what allows that effort to keep working for you—even when you’re not actively posting.

Once a deal is added to Aardvark, it can be available to your audience around the clock. That means if someone decides to buy later—days or weeks after you mentioned a product—your deal can still be there for them.

This is what makes Aardvark different.

Instead of relying on perfect timing or constant reminders, your deals can:

  • be discovered automatically when your audience is already shopping
  • continue working in the background
  • support you without extra effort

Adding deals allows you to maximize your earning potential without changing how you create.

How Creator Deals Help Your Audience

Creator deals don’t just benefit you—they also make things easier for your audience.

When deals are added:

  • your audience can save money when a deal is available
  • they don’t have to search through old posts or links
  • they can support creators they already trust, naturally

Everything feels more straightforward on both sides.

How Creator Deals Work With Your Link in Bio

Creator deals you add to Aardvark can also be included in your link in bio.

You can:

  • choose which deals appear there
  • highlight the ones you care about most
  • keep your link in bio clean and focused

This gives your audience a reliable place to find your deals at any time, while Aardvark handles discovery automatically through the browser extension.

Together, they give your deals more visibility without adding noise to your content.

The main idea to keep in mind

Adding creator deals isn’t about doing more work.

It’s about letting the work you’re already doing:

  • keep paying off
  • reach the right people at the right time
  • support your audience in a useful way

That’s the foundation of Aardvark—and why adding deals is the most important first step.

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