Online ads in 2026: Navigating privacy and the rise of quality traffic with Adsterra
Performance marketing this year looks very different from what it was just a few years ago. Ad spend has climbed close to $1 trillion globally, while stricter privacy rules are changing the way we do business.
Cookies are disappearing fast, making user tracking across devices tricky. At the same time, automated platforms now control nearly 80% of ad budgets, using smarter bidding and real-time adjustments to stay ahead. Interestingly, fewer than 30% of users block ads, so there is still a huge opportunity for those who play it smart.
If you’re still relying on strategies from 2023, it’s time for an upgrade.
Trafee's tip: Partner with Adsterra to get a head start. New advertisers can unlock a $40 bonus on their first deposit of $120 or more. Just use promo code TRAFEES25 — valid until 25.09.2026
And even better, every advertiser gets a personal account manager and 24/7 chat support to help you get the most out of your campaigns.
Why Adsterra stands out?
Since 2013, Adsterra has quietly become a trusted name in digital ads. They serve over 35 billion impressions monthly while protecting advertisers with a robust three-tier anti-fraud system.
Here’s what sets them apart:
Campaigns go live in under 10 minutes
Smart CPM and CPA Goal algorithms tweak bids automatically based on results.
Their unique Social Bar ad format outperforms traditional web push ads by 30 times in click-through rate.
Over 20 targeting filters let you zero in on audiences right down to the city level.
Their anti-AdBlock technology can boost your revenue by as much as 35%, so you actually keep more of what you earn. Plus, their user-friendly self-serve platform lets you test offers, estimate traffic, and customize bids before spending a cent.
For advanced advertisers, campaign management through API makes scaling and automation effortless.
How to win in 2026?
To succeed in 2026, you need a network that moves fast and thinks ahead. At Trafee, we view Adsterra as one of the tools that can strengthen your campaigns:
✅ Instant campaign launches
✅ Automated optimization
✅ Reliable fraud protection
✅ Real human support
Trafee recommends starting your test campaign budgets like this:
$100 for top market geos like the US, UK, Canada, and Australia
$50 for mid-tier markets such as Japan, Germany, France, and Italy
$25 or less for other regions
Don’t get stuck with outdated strategies. Adsterra, combined with Trafee’s platform, gives you the tools and support to thrive amid rising privacy and changing technologies. Test new approaches, combine sources, and share the results with your Trafee manager.
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From newbie to mid-pro: 5 dating affiliate marketing mistakes and how to avoid costly fails
Dating affiliate marketing looks super attractive: freedom, remote work, income in USDT. Basically, living life on your own terms. And when you look on socials, it seems so simple: “Run ads and watch the money flow.”
But the truth is, dating affiliate marketing is a quest of constant testing, strategy pivots, and the grit to get back up after every ban. This stuff you rarely see on socials.
At Trafee, we’ve seen hundreds of newbies come through this. Nine out of ten trips over the same pitfalls. That’s why we decided to break down these mistakes and share our actionable tips. We have also prepared a “skills checklist” at the end, as you won’t reach mid-pro without mastering these.
Mistake #1: Chasing easy money
At first glance, it feels like you can “just launch ads and cash hits your account tomorrow.” Reality hits harder: first test loses, first ban comes, and the thought “This doesn’t work” creeps in.
Yes, there’s big money in affiliate marketing, but only for those ready to do through dozens of tests, sleepless nights warming up accounts, and weeks without a single lead.
💡Trafee’s tip: Treat dating affiliate marketing like a craft. Winners are the ones who keep going after the tenth fail.
Mistake #2: Ignoring the tech foundation
Another deadly mistake is thinking you just pick a good offer and launch ads. Trackers, account farming, anti-detect browsers? “Waste of time and money.” But are they?
Here’s the reality:
Direct landings get banned in hours.
No tracker means blowing your budget without knowing what actually works.
Facebook tracks cookies and device IDs — say goodbye to your accounts.
No leads to an endless “register → launch → ban” cycle.
💡Trafee’s tip: Use trackers, cloaking, anti-detect browsers, and account farming. Even the best offer won’t save you without these tools.
Mistake #3: Pushing “broad” traffic because “it’ll convert anyway”
Sounds logical, right? The wider the reach, the more conversions you'll have. Reality, however, is the opposite: numerous views, few buyers, and a burned budget.
So, the right approach is:
Know your audience inside and out: who they are, their age, and their needs and fears.
Create creatives made just for them.
Test, cut what doesn’t work, and scale the best-performing options.
💡Trafee’s tip: Audience → Creative → Traffic. Always that order.
Mistake #4: Blind offer choices in dating affiliate marketing
A high CPA doesn’t mean the offer fits you. If it doesn’t match your traffic source or audience, conversions will be zero.
But the secret sauce here is simple: pick offers that fit your traffic first, then creatives and testing, then scaling.
💡Trafee’s tip: Money comes from the combo: relevant offer + targeted audience + right source + killer creative.
Mistake #5: Info overload and mood swings
Newbies don’t drown in bans or losses but rather in information chaos. If you joined 100 chats, downloaded 10 courses, and chased “secret deals” daily, the result will be a scattered focus and zero consistent action.
💡Trafee’s tip: Cut the noise. Focus on one vertical, one source, one winning strategy. Nail it, get results, then scale.
What you need to level up to mid-pro in dating affiliate marketing
Some newbies get lucky with one winning combo, but stable profits come to those who master:
✔️Technical basics
Trackers = your eyes and ears. What you see in ad accounts is just the tip of the iceberg. Trackers show what works and where you’re wasting budget.
Anti-detect browsers + account farming = insurance against mass bans. “Pre-heated” accounts and masking fingerprints stabilize your campaigns.
✔️ Marketing and creatives
Study your audience — who they are, their pain points, fears, and desires. The better you know them, the easier it is to provide the right offer.
A “one-size-fits-all” landing converts no one. Tailor your landing to a specific segment.
Creatives must speak your audience’s language and hit their pain points.
✔️Strategy and finance
Calculate ROI and CPA carefully.
Manage your budget like a project, not just an ad account balance.
Adjust flexibly — cut losses, boost profits, test relentlessly.
✔️ Working with dating affiliate programs: A partner, not just “offer sites”
Good managers know what converts today.
They can get you better payouts, exclusives, warnings on changes and bans.
Stay in touch and treat them like business partners.
✔️ Scaling
More sources = more stable income.
New geos = less competition and fresh markets.
Automate and delegate to free up time for strategy, not just ad launches.
The mistakes we covered are the biggest reasons newbies lose cash or quit dating affiliate marketing fast. Avoid them early, and you’ll shorten your journey to steady profits.
After that, it’s about systematizing and building core skills: tech setup, audience insights, solid analytics, and real partnerships with dating affiliate programs. That’s the foundation for long-term success.
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How to Pick an Adult Offer in 2025? Trafee Shares Its Playbook
The adult offers has seen a major shift in 2025. Competition is hotter than ever — but so are the opportunities, especially for affiliates who understand the new rules of the game.
So what does this mean for media buyers and webmasters? Simple: it’s no longer just about sending traffic — it’s about sending smart traffic. At Trafee, we know the key to profit is knowing where to look. Here's how we approach choosing the most profitable and promising offers in 2025:
Adult Market Trends in 2025: AI, Personalization & New Niches
The adult space is evolving fast, and 2025 is shaping up to be a year of tech breakthroughs and bold experimentation. Personalization has entered a new era, and AI is now the #1 tool for generating fresh, high-converting content.
According to market analysts, the use of AI in the adult industry has surged by 133%, opening up exciting opportunities for affiliates. Algorithms are now smart enough to analyze user behavior and serve personalized recommendations, while AI chatbots are capable of generating erotic audio stories in multiple languages.
At the same time, machine learning is already powering hyper-realistic visuals and interactive scenarios, driving higher user engagement and unlocking new monetization angles.
But it’s not just about the tech — audience tastes are shifting too. In 2025, we’re seeing explosive growth in niche categories like LGBT, BDSM, and MILF content. Searches for LGBT content are up 72% year-over-year, while BDSM interest jumped 88%. MILF remains in the top five most searched categories, and there’s also growing demand for cosplay, fetish, and trans content.
What Should Affiliates Do?
✅ Focus on narrow niches to build a loyal and high-value audience.
✅ Use AI to deliver personalisation at scale — whether it's recommendations, chatbots, or interactive content that boosts conversion.
✅ Keep a close eye on trending verticals: LGBT, BDSM, MILF, and other niche interests are rising fast.
✅ Don’t be afraid to experiment — AI-generated content, unique scenarios, and interactive formats can give you a strong competitive edge.
Choosing a High-Converting Adult Offer: What Matters in 2025
In 2025, the bar for performance marketing is higher, and that means affiliates need to be smarter when selecting offers. If you want to stay ahead and maximize ROI, there are a few key factors to evaluate:
Relevance and Longevity of the Trend
The adult industry never stops moving. New formats and verticals appear regularly, setting the tone for the next 6–18 months. Right now, these are some of the strongest performers:
🔥 Adult dating — consistently high demand and a wide user base
🔥 Webcam — some of the highest payouts on the market
🔥 Gay dating — growing audience and solid user retention
🔥 Adult gaming — excellent engagement and conversions
Mobile dating continues to trend upward — over 78% of all traffic is now mobile, and users expect fast, personalized ways to connect. There’s also growing appetite for AI-driven personalization across all adult formats.
Want Bigger Payouts? Go CPA
If your goal is to squeeze the maximum revenue from your traffic, CPA remains the top pick. In some cases, you can earn up to $1000 for a single qualified webcam user.
Across verticals, the average affiliate conversion rate is 0.5–1%, but with high-quality traffic and the right sources, you can push that much higher.
🫦 Top CPA offers from Trafee:
Getnaughty SOI US/UK/AU/CA
GrannyFling DOI US/CA/AU/UK/NL/BE/DE/AT
Wannahookup DOI US
Flirtico SOI US/UK/AU
Where to Find Quality Traffic in 2025?
Mobile is still king. It’s the fastest-growing traffic channel and a goldmine for affiliates who know how to work it. With smartphones being the go-to device for adult content consumption, the potential here is huge.
Native ads are also proving to be a smart play. Seamlessly blending into the user experience, they not only grab attention but drive up conversions.
When optimizing campaigns, here’s what we recommend:
✅ Choose trusted traffic sources and match them to your audience
✅ Keep a close eye on CTR and CR by source — this is key for understanding where real results are coming from
✅ Refine targeting — precise GEOs, interests, and demographics = better ROI
✅ Track ROI regularly and tweak campaigns based on real-time performance
GEO Targeting: Think Beyond the Obvious
While the usual Tier 1 markets (France, Italy, the US, Germany) are still solid, 2025 is the time to look East — Tier 3 countries and Eastern Europe are booming quietly but steadily. Take Bulgaria, for example. Annual dating revenue is estimated at $2.8M, mostly from online. Poland is pushing towards $46M, Czechia is seeing $13–14M, and Hungary is north of $6.3M.
These Tier 3 regions offer large volumes of affordable traffic with relatively low competition. In some areas, audiences are less digitally sophisticated, which makes push notifications and pop-ups surprisingly effective. That said, in CEE markets like Poland, Czechia, and Hungary, users are highly digital-savvy, so your creatives and funnels need to reflect that.
Bonus: Adult Dating Case Study — Bulgaria
Campaign Period: December 2024 – February 2025 (3 months)
Budget: $1000
Target audience: Bulgarian users interested in adult dating. Creatives were fully localized with culturally relevant visuals and native-language copy.
What We Did:
Used Trafee’s Dating SmartLink, which automatically matches users with the most relevant offers in real-time.
Key focus:
60% of the budget went into targeted ads on Facebook and Instagram.
40% was used for native placements on local media platforms.
Creatives were refreshed every 7–10 days. The best performers used provocative headlines with localized slang and bold visuals.
Results:
Spend: $250
Revenue: $700
Net profit: $450
ROI: +180%
What Worked:
The SmartLink simplified optimization and freed up time to focus on traffic quality
Frequent creative updates kept CTR between 2.1–3.5%
Bulgaria turned out to be a surprisingly profitable GEO: low-cost traffic, decent CR, low competition
Localized visuals and text drove 30–40% higher engagement vs. generic English content
What Didn’t:
❌ Facebook blocks — a standard pain in adults, some budget was burned on account recovery and domain changes
❌ Native ads initially underperformed — we had to rewrite copy to move from clickbait to trust-building
Even on a limited budget, strong results are possible when you adapt to the local market and commit to ongoing testing. SmartLink is an excellent entry point — especially in adult and with new GEOs. The adult vertical demands flexibility, and long-term success comes down to testing, speed, and creativity.
In 2025, choosing the right offer means staying tuned to the market, tracking new trends, and optimizing campaigns constantly. Following a strategy like Trafee’s — and staying plugged into the evolving tech and user behavior — will help you push your profits to the next level. With personalized content and immersive formats on the rise, the future is bright (and very clickable) for adult affiliates.
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AI Dating — a New Vertical for Affiliates with High EPC
Recently, we discussed how AI offers are opening up new horizons for affiliates. Today, let’s break down why the AI Dating vertical is quickly becoming a favorite among webmasters and media buyers.
Here, classic dating meets artificial intelligence: users get a unique experience, while you enjoy stable profits and high EPC.
AI Dating platforms are dating services where smart neural networks, not human operators, interact with users.
These AI characters hold conversations, adapt to individual interests, generate personalized responses, and even create visual content — all without complicated moderation or human factors.
Why Does AI Dating Work?
Engagement 24/7
AI personas are always online, never get tired, and don’t need breaks
High Monetization
Recurring subscriptions, upsells, and high LTV ensure excellent revenue
On-Trend
Demand for AI personas is growing at double-digit rates worldwide
Tech-driven
Modern platforms use advanced algorithms, making the product in-demand and competitive
Benefits for Webmasters
High EPC
Earnings per user are higher than in classic dating
Easy Launch
No need to train operators — everything is automated
Flexible GEO
Offers available for the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and more
AI Offers: Why You Should Pay Attention Right Now!
Are you thinking there are no fresh ideas left in the affiliate marketing world? Think again! AI offers are taking center stage — and this isn't just another trendy gimmick. According to expert analysis, the global artificial intelligence market is skyrocketing, reaching an impressive $50.16 billion, creating unprecedented money-making opportunities for affiliates.
In this article, we'll dive into what AI offers are, why they're so damn attractive right now, and analyze several hot opportunities in the AI dating niche.
What Are AI Offers?
An AI offer is an affiliate program where you promote products powered by artificial intelligence. These services typically use neural networks for communication, entertainment, or even... virtual relationships! The concept is beautifully simple: bring in a customer, get paid. That's it.
Why is this particularly relevant right now? Because artificial intelligence isn't just about boring robots and business automation anymore. Today's AI delivers new emotions, connections, and entirely new forms of entertainment. Millions of people worldwide are looking for someone to talk to, and if that "someone" happens to be perfect, always available, and ready to provide support, why not give it a try?
The key advantage of these offers lies in their innovation and growing demand – users are actively interested in new technologies, which makes promotion significantly easier. Plus, many AI offers (like Candy.ai AI Dating) offer generous payouts – up to 40% recurring revenue from customer subscriptions.
The virtual companion/relationship AI platforms segment is up-and-coming, with the market growing at mind-blowing rates. Search queries for "AI Girlfriend" have increased by 2400% from 2022 to 2024, with primary interest coming from the US, UK, and Japan. According to Market Research Future, the AI dating app market will reach $9.5 billion by 2028, showing 27.5% annual growth.
Which AI Offers Are Trending Right Now?
The market currently features several promising AI offers in the virtual relationship space. Let's take a closer look at three key options (all available through Trafee):
1. Lovescape AI Dating (#15138)
Lovescape is a cutting-edge platform for creating and interacting with AI partners. It allows users to construct virtual companions with unique characteristics and appearances.
This is an entire factory for creating perfect virtual partners. Want an elf girlfriend? Or an anime boyfriend? No problem! You can customize appearance, personality, and even communication style. Plus, you can generate shared photos and images. The entire service is in English, which works best in the US, Canada, the UK, and other English-speaking countries.
What's interesting: Traffic from anime and hentai sites converts particularly well. Banners, native ads, and pre-rolls – all deliver excellent results. The payout is $30 for each subscription purchase.
2. Candy.ai AI Dating (#15148)
Candy AI is one of the leading platforms in the virtual relationship segment, offering highly realistic models and extensive personalization options.
The focus here is on realism and deep communication. The characters look natural and can maintain conversations, joke around, flirt, and even send voice messages. If your audience prefers something more "lifelike" and modern, Candy.ai will definitely hit the mark.
Candy AI offers attractive terms for affiliates: $25 per sale. The offer is available in 15 countries, including the US, Canada, Japan, and Europe.
3. JOI.ai (EVA.ai) AI Dating (#15152)
JOI.ai (formerly known as EVA.ai) is an innovative platform for creating digital duplicates and AI characters, emphasising deep user interaction. Here, users can chat and follow their favorite characters' lives 24/7. It's perfect for creative campaigns and non-standard approaches.
EVA AI stands out with its high payout of $25 per conversion. It is particularly attractive for affiliates working with traffic from developed countries (Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US).
How to Promote These Offers?
To maximize profits from AI offers, especially in the virtual relationship niche, the following approaches are recommended:
✅ Automation of content marketing. Use AI tools to create content that attracts your target audience. AI can generate blog posts, product descriptions, email newsletters, and social media content, significantly increasing the effectiveness of your marketing efforts.
✅ Personalized targeting. AI can analyze huge volumes of data to segment audiences by demographics, viewing behavior, and purchase history, allowing for highly effective personalized campaigns.
✅ Optimization of advertising campaigns. Use AI-created creatives that clearly show users what product they'll get. According to successful experience in promoting AI dating offers:
Hentai and anime sources show excellent results
Banner advertising is effective for both realistic and anime traffic
Native advertising and pre-rolls demonstrate good conversion
Popunder can be effective on thematic sites
Why Start Working With AI Offers Right Now?
AI offers in the virtual relationship space are a real goldmine for those looking to earn money at the cutting edge of digital technology. The demand for AI companions is growing like crazy: yesterday, only geeks knew about them, but today, they're a mass-market product discussed on social networks and searched for by millions of people.
AI offers allow you to cash in on a trend that's just picking up steam. Virtual relationships are becoming part of everyday life, and you can be among the first to turn this boom into stable income. Don't miss your moment – try AI offers today!
P.S. If you have questions about specific offers or need help with creatives, message us at Trafee, we're always ready to help
