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Founder affonso.io | 12+ years in affiliate marketing. Saw what breaks and what scales.
✨ Bootstrapping a better affiliate software for SaaS growth.
✨ Bootstrapping a better affiliate software for SaaS growth.
This Saturday
Affonso is launching on Product Hunt!
Let’s show the world that indie makers without big social followings can get Product of the Day and beat big corporates.
Thanks for your support ❤️
Affonso is launching on Product Hunt!
Let’s show the world that indie makers without big social followings can get Product of the Day and beat big corporates.
Thanks for your support ❤️
December 16, 2025 at 4:18 PM
This Saturday
Affonso is launching on Product Hunt!
Let’s show the world that indie makers without big social followings can get Product of the Day and beat big corporates.
Thanks for your support ❤️
Affonso is launching on Product Hunt!
Let’s show the world that indie makers without big social followings can get Product of the Day and beat big corporates.
Thanks for your support ❤️
Big week ahead.
This Saturday, Affonso is launching on Product Hunt.
For the very first time.
One year after going live.
One year of building solo.
One year of learnings.
Let’s see what happens.
This Saturday, Affonso is launching on Product Hunt.
For the very first time.
One year after going live.
One year of building solo.
One year of learnings.
Let’s see what happens.
December 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Big week ahead.
This Saturday, Affonso is launching on Product Hunt.
For the very first time.
One year after going live.
One year of building solo.
One year of learnings.
Let’s see what happens.
This Saturday, Affonso is launching on Product Hunt.
For the very first time.
One year after going live.
One year of building solo.
One year of learnings.
Let’s see what happens.
So I did. I quit my job to give it everything I have.
Now it’s just me, my laptop, and some savings.
Wish me luck. 🍀
Now it’s just me, my laptop, and some savings.
Wish me luck. 🍀
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
So I did. I quit my job to give it everything I have.
Now it’s just me, my laptop, and some savings.
Wish me luck. 🍀
Now it’s just me, my laptop, and some savings.
Wish me luck. 🍀
Yesterday was my last day at my 9-to-5.
I quit my job to go all-in on my SaaS.
A year ago, I launched Affonso as a side project.
Since then, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it could become if I went all in.
I quit my job to go all-in on my SaaS.
A year ago, I launched Affonso as a side project.
Since then, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it could become if I went all in.
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Yesterday was my last day at my 9-to-5.
I quit my job to go all-in on my SaaS.
A year ago, I launched Affonso as a side project.
Since then, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it could become if I went all in.
I quit my job to go all-in on my SaaS.
A year ago, I launched Affonso as a side project.
Since then, I couldn’t stop thinking about what it could become if I went all in.
$99/mo recurring
No words for the feeling
You build something from scratch
Real people pay. Every month!!! 🤯🤯
It still blows my mind every time
No words for the feeling
You build something from scratch
Real people pay. Every month!!! 🤯🤯
It still blows my mind every time
Someone started a free trial
Two hours later…
Upgraded to the highest plan ($99/mo)
Feels good 😍
Two hours later…
Upgraded to the highest plan ($99/mo)
Feels good 😍
November 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
$99/mo recurring
No words for the feeling
You build something from scratch
Real people pay. Every month!!! 🤯🤯
It still blows my mind every time
No words for the feeling
You build something from scratch
Real people pay. Every month!!! 🤯🤯
It still blows my mind every time
But it was all worth it.
So much has happened in just one year.
And it’s going to pay off.
So much has happened in just one year.
And it’s going to pay off.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
But it was all worth it.
So much has happened in just one year.
And it’s going to pay off.
So much has happened in just one year.
And it’s going to pay off.
The 7th day was for rest,
and for time with my wife and our dog.
The next 365 days will look pretty similar.
The only difference:
Starting December, I’ll be working on Affonso full-time!
From early morning to late at night.
No more 9 to 5.
365 days full of highs and lows.
and for time with my wife and our dog.
The next 365 days will look pretty similar.
The only difference:
Starting December, I’ll be working on Affonso full-time!
From early morning to late at night.
No more 9 to 5.
365 days full of highs and lows.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The 7th day was for rest,
and for time with my wife and our dog.
The next 365 days will look pretty similar.
The only difference:
Starting December, I’ll be working on Affonso full-time!
From early morning to late at night.
No more 9 to 5.
365 days full of highs and lows.
and for time with my wife and our dog.
The next 365 days will look pretty similar.
The only difference:
Starting December, I’ll be working on Affonso full-time!
From early morning to late at night.
No more 9 to 5.
365 days full of highs and lows.
This is what my last 365 days looked like.
Every day, before and after my 9 to 5,
I consistently worked on Affonso.
Shipping improvements, bug fixes, feature requests.
And on top of all that,
I still had to find time for marketing!
I worked on affonso(.)io at least 6 days a week.
Every day, before and after my 9 to 5,
I consistently worked on Affonso.
Shipping improvements, bug fixes, feature requests.
And on top of all that,
I still had to find time for marketing!
I worked on affonso(.)io at least 6 days a week.
November 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This is what my last 365 days looked like.
Every day, before and after my 9 to 5,
I consistently worked on Affonso.
Shipping improvements, bug fixes, feature requests.
And on top of all that,
I still had to find time for marketing!
I worked on affonso(.)io at least 6 days a week.
Every day, before and after my 9 to 5,
I consistently worked on Affonso.
Shipping improvements, bug fixes, feature requests.
And on top of all that,
I still had to find time for marketing!
I worked on affonso(.)io at least 6 days a week.
Someone started a free trial
Two hours later…
Upgraded to the highest plan ($99/mo)
Feels good 😍
Two hours later…
Upgraded to the highest plan ($99/mo)
Feels good 😍
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Someone started a free trial
Two hours later…
Upgraded to the highest plan ($99/mo)
Feels good 😍
Two hours later…
Upgraded to the highest plan ($99/mo)
Feels good 😍
Got mentioned in Ilias‘s newsletter
He shared how a single blog post earned him €375
All through an affiliate program powered by Affonso
If you don’t have affiliates, you’re not just leaving money on the table
You’re missing out on backlinks from other sites
And chances to get mentioned by AI
He shared how a single blog post earned him €375
All through an affiliate program powered by Affonso
If you don’t have affiliates, you’re not just leaving money on the table
You’re missing out on backlinks from other sites
And chances to get mentioned by AI
November 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Got mentioned in Ilias‘s newsletter
He shared how a single blog post earned him €375
All through an affiliate program powered by Affonso
If you don’t have affiliates, you’re not just leaving money on the table
You’re missing out on backlinks from other sites
And chances to get mentioned by AI
He shared how a single blog post earned him €375
All through an affiliate program powered by Affonso
If you don’t have affiliates, you’re not just leaving money on the table
You’re missing out on backlinks from other sites
And chances to get mentioned by AI
Solid growth this month
Happy with how things are moving
Happy with how things are moving
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Solid growth this month
Happy with how things are moving
Happy with how things are moving
Spent $426.94 on X ads
Made $0 in sales
AMA
Made $0 in sales
AMA
September 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Spent $426.94 on X ads
Made $0 in sales
AMA
Made $0 in sales
AMA
Start your day with money making activities!
September 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Start your day with money making activities!
Since making that change, almost every 2–3 signups now start a trial (before it was only about every 6th).
It’s fascinating how much impact a small change can have on user behavior.
It’s fascinating how much impact a small change can have on user behavior.
September 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Since making that change, almost every 2–3 signups now start a trial (before it was only about every 6th).
It’s fascinating how much impact a small change can have on user behavior.
It’s fascinating how much impact a small change can have on user behavior.
This boosted my trial conversion rate by +139%.
Instead of showing just "$15/mo" with a small note underneath saying “14-day free trial”, I switched to:
“$0 now, then $15/month in 14 days.”
I came across this idea on datafast from marc and decided to test it myself.
Instead of showing just "$15/mo" with a small note underneath saying “14-day free trial”, I switched to:
“$0 now, then $15/month in 14 days.”
I came across this idea on datafast from marc and decided to test it myself.
September 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
This boosted my trial conversion rate by +139%.
Instead of showing just "$15/mo" with a small note underneath saying “14-day free trial”, I switched to:
“$0 now, then $15/month in 14 days.”
I came across this idea on datafast from marc and decided to test it myself.
Instead of showing just "$15/mo" with a small note underneath saying “14-day free trial”, I switched to:
“$0 now, then $15/month in 14 days.”
I came across this idea on datafast from marc and decided to test it myself.
Grew Affonso’s DR from 0 to 60 in under 1 year.
September 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Grew Affonso’s DR from 0 to 60 in under 1 year.
Just quit my 9 to 5!
There was a promotion lined up for January.
Still decided to leave.
Going all in on Affonso.
No backup plan.
Just full commitment.
LOCKED IN
There was a promotion lined up for January.
Still decided to leave.
Going all in on Affonso.
No backup plan.
Just full commitment.
LOCKED IN
September 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Just quit my 9 to 5!
There was a promotion lined up for January.
Still decided to leave.
Going all in on Affonso.
No backup plan.
Just full commitment.
LOCKED IN
There was a promotion lined up for January.
Still decided to leave.
Going all in on Affonso.
No backup plan.
Just full commitment.
LOCKED IN
100% of my churn comes from the lowest plan ($9).
Not a single user on the growth plan has ever canceled.
Growth plan is $39/mo or $29/yr.
What would you do with that info?
Not a single user on the growth plan has ever canceled.
Growth plan is $39/mo or $29/yr.
What would you do with that info?
September 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
100% of my churn comes from the lowest plan ($9).
Not a single user on the growth plan has ever canceled.
Growth plan is $39/mo or $29/yr.
What would you do with that info?
Not a single user on the growth plan has ever canceled.
Growth plan is $39/mo or $29/yr.
What would you do with that info?
But I have to admit.. I actually liked reading it.
At least it was fair and didn’t twist facts, which I’ve already seen others do.
Even when competitors try to show why you’re worse,
it’s still a signal that you’re relevant enough to matter.
At least it was fair and didn’t twist facts, which I’ve already seen others do.
Even when competitors try to show why you’re worse,
it’s still a signal that you’re relevant enough to matter.
August 25, 2025 at 5:27 AM
But I have to admit.. I actually liked reading it.
At least it was fair and didn’t twist facts, which I’ve already seen others do.
Even when competitors try to show why you’re worse,
it’s still a signal that you’re relevant enough to matter.
At least it was fair and didn’t twist facts, which I’ve already seen others do.
Even when competitors try to show why you’re worse,
it’s still a signal that you’re relevant enough to matter.
We made it!
One of the big competitors just published a comparison page for Affonso.
That moment when you realize: you’re officially on the map.
Of course, the article is written in their favor, no surprise.
One of the big competitors just published a comparison page for Affonso.
That moment when you realize: you’re officially on the map.
Of course, the article is written in their favor, no surprise.
August 25, 2025 at 5:27 AM
We made it!
One of the big competitors just published a comparison page for Affonso.
That moment when you realize: you’re officially on the map.
Of course, the article is written in their favor, no surprise.
One of the big competitors just published a comparison page for Affonso.
That moment when you realize: you’re officially on the map.
Of course, the article is written in their favor, no surprise.
I’m not a fan of self hosting
I just want to focus on my business
not on maintaining servers
fixing configs
and babysitting infrastructure
I just want to focus on my business
not on maintaining servers
fixing configs
and babysitting infrastructure
August 9, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I’m not a fan of self hosting
I just want to focus on my business
not on maintaining servers
fixing configs
and babysitting infrastructure
I just want to focus on my business
not on maintaining servers
fixing configs
and babysitting infrastructure
Rate GPT-5 on a scale from 1 to 10 ⭐️
August 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Rate GPT-5 on a scale from 1 to 10 ⭐️
I’m currently deciding what to tackle first:
→ move high-usage functions to Cloudflare Workers
→ migrate everything from Vercel to a self-hosted Coolify setup
That should lower costs and help keep things sustainable.
→ move high-usage functions to Cloudflare Workers
→ migrate everything from Vercel to a self-hosted Coolify setup
That should lower costs and help keep things sustainable.
August 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I’m currently deciding what to tackle first:
→ move high-usage functions to Cloudflare Workers
→ migrate everything from Vercel to a self-hosted Coolify setup
That should lower costs and help keep things sustainable.
→ move high-usage functions to Cloudflare Workers
→ migrate everything from Vercel to a self-hosted Coolify setup
That should lower costs and help keep things sustainable.
Traffic on Affonso is about to explode
And I realized that even with Vercel’s Pro plan,
the cost of running Affonso will soon eat all the profits
I kept it simple and shipped @useAffonso last year as an MVP
Getting it out there was the priority
No overthinking
But now it’s time to optimize
And I realized that even with Vercel’s Pro plan,
the cost of running Affonso will soon eat all the profits
I kept it simple and shipped @useAffonso last year as an MVP
Getting it out there was the priority
No overthinking
But now it’s time to optimize
August 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Traffic on Affonso is about to explode
And I realized that even with Vercel’s Pro plan,
the cost of running Affonso will soon eat all the profits
I kept it simple and shipped @useAffonso last year as an MVP
Getting it out there was the priority
No overthinking
But now it’s time to optimize
And I realized that even with Vercel’s Pro plan,
the cost of running Affonso will soon eat all the profits
I kept it simple and shipped @useAffonso last year as an MVP
Getting it out there was the priority
No overthinking
But now it’s time to optimize
→ New sales tab. Track sales from affiliates
→ New programs now come with a test affiliate account
→ Impersonate affiliates to view the dashboard from their perspective
→ …plus tons of UI improvements
More to come 👀 → affonso.io
3/3
→ New programs now come with a test affiliate account
→ Impersonate affiliates to view the dashboard from their perspective
→ …plus tons of UI improvements
More to come 👀 → affonso.io
3/3
Affonso - Affiliate Software for SaaS
Affonso is next-gen affiliate software for SaaS to launch and scale profitable affiliate programs. Start your affiliate and referral program in minutes.
affonso.io
August 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
→ New sales tab. Track sales from affiliates
→ New programs now come with a test affiliate account
→ Impersonate affiliates to view the dashboard from their perspective
→ …plus tons of UI improvements
More to come 👀 → affonso.io
3/3
→ New programs now come with a test affiliate account
→ Impersonate affiliates to view the dashboard from their perspective
→ …plus tons of UI improvements
More to come 👀 → affonso.io
3/3