KnownHost
KnownHost continues to publish an affiliate offer, but its first-party materials include legacy network/tracking language that should be rechecked before quoting operational details.
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| Factor | KnownHost | HostGator |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Source conflict | Active |
| Category | Web Hosting | Web Hosting |
| Model | sale | sale |
| Commission | Up to $145 per qualifying sale on current public materials | Starting around $65 CPA with higher payouts based on performance under the current public program |
| Cookie / attribution | Up to 6 months in current public copy; first-party pages contain inconsistent legacy tracking wording | Verify current affiliate terms |
| Paid search / PPC | Not published in the reviewed source | Verify current HostGator trademark and paid-search terms before bidding |
| Approval | Affiliate application; verify current network migration | Affiliate application |
| Approval difficulty | Moderate — application plus current-network verification | Moderate — affiliate application |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Hosting publishers who can verify the current signup platform before promoting. | Beginner-hosting, WordPress and small-business publishers. |
HostGator
HostGator maintains a hosting affiliate program with a performance-based CPA structure rather than one flat public rate for every affiliate.
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