Affiliate Marketing for Lazy People: How to use Smartlink + Blind Native - Strategies 
💸 $65 earned from just $7 spent — and the campaign is still running!
(Proof image later in the article.)
If you already have some experience with affiliate marketing and media buying, you know how tough it is to set up and launch a display advertising campaign. First, you need to find a solid offer to promote from one of the many affiliate networks out there. Then, you have to hunt for the right images to create banners, format them in various sizes, and choose the right networks to buy traffic from.
When it comes to native ads, things get even trickier: you also need to write compelling copy to entice users to click your affiliate links, and even translate that copy into multiple languages to reach a broader audience.
All of this requires a lot of effort, no matter your skill level.
But you’ve read the title of this post: Affiliate Marketing for Lazy People.
And this strategy is perfect for those who don’t feel like putting in a ton of work — but still want to see quick profits.
These are the only two tools you’ll need:
The ultra-powerful Smartlink from CrakRevenue (both Cam and Dating categories, as we’ll see)
The super-easy Blind Native traffic format from Plugrush
Before we dive into the step-by-step setup, let’s quickly explain what these tools are.
If you’ve joined any affiliate network, you’ve probably noticed the wide variety of offers available — from dating to cam sites, health products, and more — each with different payouts and conversion methods.
One of the biggest challenges affiliates face is choosing which offer to promote. The sheer number of options can be overwhelming. You end up spending hours scrolling through offers, imagining potential campaigns.
The Smartlink solves this issue.
It’s a single affiliate link that includes all the network’s top-performing offers. When a user clicks on your Smartlink, they’re redirected to the best possible offer based on their geo, device, interests, and more. If the algorithm is well-designed (and CrakRevenue’s is), it will pick the most relevant offer. If the user registers or converts — boom, you earn a commission.
Before we get to blind natives, it’s important to understand what native ads are.
Native ads are high-converting ad formats that blend into the content of the website they appear on. They don’t look like regular banners. Here’s how they work:
Users think they’re still browsing the website, but they’re actually clicking through your ad.
Native ads are often cheaper and more effective than traditional banners — but there’s a catch: you usually need hundreds of images and matching ad copy, ideally in multiple languages. That’s time-consuming.
That’s why Plugrush Blind Native Ads can definitely help you!
With Blind Natives, you don’t have to worry about images or text. Plugrush randomly pulls from a pre-vetted, multilingual creative pool, adapting visuals and copy based on the user’s geo.
All you have to provide is the destination URL — and that, of course, is your Smartlink.
So in one move, you eliminate two major headaches:
Picking the right offer
Creating ad creatives and copy
Let’s now go step by step.
First, you’ll need a publisher account on CrakRevenue. If you don’t have one yet, sign up
Once your account is active and approved:
Go to the left-side menu and click “Smartlinks”
Choose the offer category — you can select Dating (18+), Cam (18+), or Mixed
We suggest creating two separate Smartlinks — one for Dating and one for Cam
For now, select:
Category: Dating (18+)
Payout Type: Multi CPA
Promotion Method: Native Ads
Now scroll to the “Add source to your tracking link” field and paste the following token from Plugrush: {$source_referrer}
This is a dynamic parameter that will help you track where the traffic is coming from. Later, this allows you to block poor-performing sources or scale the profitable ones.
Once you’ve filled in the form, copy the generated Smartlink shown at the bottom.
💡 Tip: Paste the link into a notepad or Word doc for safekeeping.
Now repeat the process, but this time select Cam (18+) instead of Dating — this will generate your second Smartlink.
If you don’t already have a Plugrush advertiser account, create one now. After signing up:
Go to Balance → Load to fund your account
(they accept PayPal and credit cards)
Then go to Buy Traffic → Campaigns & Statistics
Click + Create Campaign
Now fill in your campaign details:
Name: Something like “CrakRevenue Dating Smartlink”
Audience: Select “Target adult traffic”
Delivery method: Mobile
Choose method: Blind
URL field: Paste your Dating Smartlink
In the Targeting section:
Under “Quick Select”, choose High Quality
Set your daily budget (e.g., $5–10/day)
Set CPC to the minimum: 0.0025
Click + Create Campaign to launch it.
You can now repeat the exact same steps to create a second campaign for your Cam Smartlink.
We launched this campaign on September 27, 2022, and saw results the same day!
From the CrakRevenue dashboard:
2 conversions at $32.50 each
Total earnings: $65.00
Source tracked using the Plugrush token: R744038504
Now looking at Plugrush stats:
Total spent: around $7
But the converting source only cost $0.65
This means we could eventually pause the other sources and scale only the one that converts, massively boosting ROI.
Of course, it’s still early — best practice is to let the campaign run for at least a full month to properly analyze traffic sources.
Still, this proves one thing: even with minimal spend, you can see real profits fast.
We just showed you how anyone — even the laziest or newest affiliate — can run a profitable campaign using only two tools.
But remember, there are even more options out there:
Other Smartlink providers: Try ClickDealer, CpaMatica or others from our Affiliate Networks Section.
Other native formats: Plugrush is the only one with Blind Native, but you can test classic Native Ads too (requires creatives)
If you want to take it up a level, try building your own pre-landers or test GEO-specific funnels later on. But for now? This strategy works, fast and cheap.
Need help setting up your first campaign?
Drop us a message — AffGuy always has time for a lazy genius. 😎
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