Affiliate program

Affiliate links provide a commission to the site that refers people to a paid site when sales are made. Also known as referral programs. A big reason why there are so many sites that offer free content is due to the money that can be made through affiliate links and adverts.

Sites with this feature

Yay Images

A low cost stock photo platform that offers a collection of high-quality images for various creative projects.

iStock

A popular stock photo platform that offers millions of high-quality images, videos, and illustrations for commercial use.

Shutterstock

A leading stock photo agency that offers millions of high-quality images, videos, and illustrations for commercial use.

123RF

A stock photo platform that offers a wide range of photos, vectors, and illustrations for various creative projects.

VectorGrove

Getty Images

A leading stock photo agency that offers a vast collection of high-quality images, videos, and illustrations for commercial use.

Freepik

A popular platform that offers a wide range of free and premium stock photos, vectors, and illustrations. Founded in Málaga, Spain it has been operational since 2010.

Scopio

A platform that connects photographers with businesses and offers a diverse collection of stock photos.

Dreamstime

A stock photo platform that offers a vast collection of high-quality images, vectors, and illustrations for commercial use.