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Overview
Bluehost suits beginner Chinese publishers; individuals are accepted. Minimum payout is about $100 on a Net-45 cycle. English-language content and proper FTC-style disclosures are recommended.
Last reviewed 2026-06-22.
About this network
Bluehost is operated from Provo, UT · USA, founded in 2003. The program offers a direct brand partnership with a 90-day cookie window. Chinese publishers can apply via the official signup page.
Who it fits
- Best for
- Chinese solo publishers with a basic content channel
- Not ideal for
- Accounts expecting instant approval with zero content
Notes for Chinese publishers
Pros
- +Individuals can apply with clear requirements
- +Strong brand recognition and creative assets
- +PayPal and familiar payout rails for Chinese publishers
Watch outs
- −Commission rates vary by category; ongoing offer curation needed
- −Policy changes require periodic doc checks
- −90-day cookie window means competitive attribution
Signup steps
- Visit the official Bluehost signup page and create a publisher account
- Add your site/channel info and payout details
- Submit tax forms (e.g. W-8BEN) and complete identity verification
- Browse and apply to target merchant programs
- Place tracked links with proper disclosure and start promoting
Commission & requirements
- Commission range
- $65–$135 per sale
- Cookie Duration
- 90 days
- Commission notes
- Commission types include CPA, CPS; actual rates vary by category and merchant. Promotional boosts may apply temporarily; orders reversed within the reversal window are clawed back.
- ID requirements
- Valid passport or national ID; W-8BEN tax form required for US-sourced payouts.
- Traffic requirements
- A live website or content channel is required; placeholder sites rarely pass review.
Can Chinese users apply?
- Mainland China individuals can usually apply (subject to review)
- Payout via PayPal, Check with a $100 minimum. Mainland individuals often bridge via PayPal/Payoneer.
- Non-US publishers typically submit W-8BEN before the first payout.
Payout details
- Minimum Payout
- $100.00Payout via PayPal, Check with a $100 minimum. Mainland individuals often bridge via PayPal/Payoneer.
- Payout Cycle
- Net-45Commissions lock and pay per merchant return windows and network policy.
- Methods
- PayPal and platform transfers have lower fees; batch larger Wire payouts when possible.
- Currency
- USD
- Tax Forms
- W-8BENNon-US publishers typically submit W-8BEN before the first payout.
Read before applying
- Insufficient site content or category mismatch
- Missing affiliate link / sponsored content disclosure
- Misleading coupon pages or brand-keyword bidding
- Payee name mismatch on tax forms