The holiday season is the biggest earning opportunity of the year and with sales, gift guides, and viral product moments happening daily, there’s never been a better time to use ShopYourLikes to monetize your social content. Whether you’re new to affiliate linking or already earning, here are five ways to boost your holiday earnings and make every post count.
1. Keep an Eye on Sale Events and Take Advantage of High-Earning Dates
The best time to link is when your audience is already in shopping mode! Retailers are already starting to roll out limited-time offers and sale events that drive major traffic spikes and ultimately higher conversion rate.
Share early “add to cart” or “wishlist” posts before sales go live, and ramp up linking during peak shopping weekends when buyers are most active.
Insider Tip: Reshare top-performing links from previous events or promote products already discounted to encourage quick action.
2. Use Collections to Curate Gift Guides and Product Roundups
Collections make it easy to group products by theme, category, or sale and are the best way to make your social feeds shoppable.
- Create themed Collections like Holiday Gifts Under $50, Winder Wardrobe Staples, or Home Decor on Sale.
- Add Collection links to your Link in Bio or share directly in IG Stories with a Link Sticker.
- Collections also double as shoppable gift guides, which are one of the most-searched pieces of content during the holidays.
Your audience trusts your recommendations, and Collections let you share your favorite finds all in one place.
3. Share Your ShopYourLikes Storefront Across Every Channel
Your ShopYourLikes links work best when they’re easy to find! Use a multi-linking tool like Linktree, Beacons, or Campsite to showcase your top links and Collections in one place.
Include your ShopYourLikes Storefront link at the top since this is your “always open” shop where followers can browse your curated finds anytime.
Add your Linktree, or multi-linking tool of choice, everywhere you post content:
- Instagram Link in Bio
- TikTok Link in Bio
- Facebook About Section
- YouTube Website URL
- Blog or Email Newsletter
The easier it is for your followers to find your links, the more likely they are to click and make a purchase!
4. Use Instagram Stories Strategically
Stories are one of the highest-converting content types for ShopYourLikes links. They create urgency and allow you to highlight time-sensitive deals in real time.
- Use Link Stickers in IG Stories for individual product links and write a short call to action like “Tap to shop” or “On sale today only!”.
- Alternate between product links for quick impulse buys or great deals, and Collections to share a curation of products with one link.
- Create a Story Highlight for holiday deals or gift guides and add your Stories to it so followers can shop it even after the 24-hour period.
Even one Story with a clear call-to-action can lead to significant clicks and sales.
5. Post What People Are Actually Searching For
To maximize conversions, focus your content around what people are already looking for. ShopYourLikes’ monthly trend guides highlight top-searched keywords across Google and social platforms so you can tailor your content accordingly. Check out the October Holiday Strategy Guide here!
Create posts and captions around trending terms like “holiday party outfit ideas”, “best gifts for him”, or “viral TikTok beauty.” Pair these with your ShopYourLikes product links or create a Collection for higher conversion and earnings, then share in IG Stories or your Link in Bio across channels.
Insider tip: Include seasonal hooks like “early holiday savings” or “gift ideas everyone’s talking about” to catch the algorithm’s attention and align with shopper intent.
*Featured creator: @cartlyn.design
Ready to Earn More This Holiday Season?
Start using these strategies today to make your content work harder for you! Check out the articles below for more tips and best practices.
- October Holiday Strategy Guide
- Boost Your ShopYourLikes Earnings with TikTok
- How to Use Automated DMs to to Boost Engagement and Earnings
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