Now That Kit.co Has Shut Down — What Creators Are Doing Next
kit.co is gone. Here's what happened, where creator gear lists are moving, and how to get set up on a platform built to last.
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Prime Day 2026: Our Top Picks Across Tech, Home, Beauty & More
Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23-26. We curated four shareable lists (Top Sellers, Home & Kitchen, Tech & Gadgets, and Beauty & Wellness) so you can find the genuinely good deals fast.
Read more →Amazon Affiliate Programs by Country: Stop Leaving International Money on the Table
Amazon runs separate affiliate programs in 20 countries. Most creators only sign up for their home country — and miss out on commissions from international visitors every single day. Here's the full list, plus how to capture every click.
Read more →Prime Day 2026 Is 4 Days Long — Here's How Makers Should Prep Their Gear Lists
Amazon Prime Day 2026 runs June 23–26 with deals dropping every 5 minutes and discounts hitting 50%+ on tools and gear. Here's exactly how to set up your MakerManifest lists before the rush so your affiliate links are working while you sleep.
Read more →Etsy Is Leaving Awin — Here's What Makers and Creators Need to Know
Etsy is shutting down its affiliate program on Awin by June 30, 2026 and moving to Rakuten. Here's what that means for your links and what you need to do before the deadline.
Read more →How to Organize Your Gear Lists to Get More Views and Affiliate Clicks
A disorganized gear list loses clicks. Here's the structure that works best for search discoverability, conversion, and long-term passive income.
Read more →How to Use Forwarding Addresses to Capture More Affiliate Clicks
Forwarding addresses let you catch visitors who go directly to a brand's website instead of clicking your link — and still apply your affiliate tag. Here's how it works.
Read more →How to Build a Gear Page That Converts: Lessons from Top Makers
A gear page that actually earns isn't just a list of products. Here's the structure, copy, and organization that drives clicks and commissions.
Read more →How to Use List Templates to Build Gear Lists Faster
A walkthrough of the new List Templates feature — how to save a template from an existing list, manage your templates, and create new lists from them.
Read more →Creator Analytics: Find Out Which Gear Lists and Links Are Actually Earning
Most affiliate dashboards tell you what sold. MakerManifest tells you what was clicked and from where — so you can optimize before the sale, not after.
Read more →How to Use the MakerManifest API to Build and Manage Gear Lists
A complete guide to the MakerManifest API: authentication, short links, gear list management, and bulk item import.
Read more →How to Set Up Amazon Affiliate Links for Your Gear List (Step by Step)
Setting up Amazon affiliate links for a gear list used to mean manually tagging every URL. Here's how to do it once and have your tag apply automatically to every Amazon link you ever add.
Read more →MakerManifest Weekly Update — May 19, 2026
This week: two-factor authentication, list templates, affiliate directory in the nav, RSS feed, and IP improvements for the activity log.
Read more →New: List Templates — Build New Gear Pages Faster
Save any of your existing gear lists as a template and spin up new ones instantly. Great for makers who build similar setups for different projects or clients.
Read more →New: Two-Factor Authentication Is Now Live
Secure your MakerManifest account with TOTP two-factor authentication. Works with Google Authenticator, Authy, and any standard authenticator app.
Read more →Introducing the Affiliate Program Directory
Browse 2,900+ affiliate programs from CJ Affiliate, ShareASale, Impact, AWIN, AvantLink, and Rakuten — all in one searchable place. Free for all MakerManifest users.
Read more →MakerManifest Is Going Paid — Here's Everything You Need to Know
Paid subscriptions launch June 1, 2026. Beta users get a 30-day grace period and 50% off their first month or year. Here's what changes, what stays the same, and what you get for upgrading.
Read more →How to Embed Your Gear List on Any Website or Blog
Your gear list doesn't have to live only on MakerManifest. The embed feature lets you drop it directly into your own website, blog, or Squarespace page — no coding needed.
Read more →The Best Short Link Tool for Content Creators (That Isn't Bitly)
Bitly charges for basic features and doesn't understand affiliate links. Here's why creators need a short link tool built for their specific use case.
Read more →The Best Link-in-Bio Tool for Makers, Crafters & YouTube Creators
MakerManifest now includes a free link-in-bio page for every user — share your affiliate links, gear lists, and custom links all in one place. A Linktree alternative built for content creators who make things.
Read more →MakerManifest Weekly Update — May 11, 2026 (kit.co Shutdown Day)
kit.co is officially shut down today. If you haven't migrated yet, here's how. Plus this week's platform updates. Visit the roadmap to vote on what we build next.
Read more →YouTube Description Export: Copy All Your Affiliate Links in One Click
Formatting affiliate links for YouTube descriptions is tedious. MakerManifest's YouTube Export feature generates a ready-to-paste block — all your gear, properly formatted, with affiliate tags applied.
Read more →How Amazon Geo-Routing Gets You More Affiliate Commissions
Most Amazon affiliate links only earn on one storefront. With geo-routing, UK visitors go to Amazon.co.uk, Canadian visitors go to Amazon.ca — and your affiliate tag follows them. Here's how it works.
Read more →How to Import Your kit.co Data Into MakerManifest (Before May 11)
kit.co is shutting down May 11, 2026. MakerManifest has a built-in kit.co CSV importer. Here's exactly how to export your data and get it imported before your links go dark.
Read more →MakerManifest Weekly Update — April 27, 2026
This week: blog launched, admin activity log, login reliability fixes, multi-domain short links, SEO improvements, referral tracking, and more. Plus — visit the roadmap to vote on what we build next.
Read more →How YouTube Creators Can Manage Affiliate Links Without Losing Revenue
YouTube description links are fragile — URLs change, products get discontinued, and raw affiliate links are ugly. Here's a smarter system for managing your affiliate links.
Read more →The Creator Stack: Tools Serious Makers Use in 2026
The tools in your digital stack matter as much as the tools in your shop. Here's what serious maker-creators are using to build audiences and earn in 2026.
Read more →How to Build a Gear List That Earns Passive Income
Learn how to turn your product recommendations into a consistent affiliate revenue stream using a public gear list — the right way.
Read more →5 Alternatives to kit.co for Creators (Honestly Compared)
kit.co is shutting down in May 2026. We compare the top alternatives — MakerManifest, Linktree, Beacons.ai, Amazon Influencer Storefront, and Geniuslink — so you can pick the right one.
Read more →CJ Affiliate vs. ShareASale — Which Network Has the Best Programs for Makers?
Comparing the two biggest affiliate networks for maker/DIY content: program selection, payment terms, interface, and which one to join first.
Read more →Linktree vs. a Dedicated Gear Page — Which Earns More?
Linktree is great for navigation. It's not great for product recommendations. Here's where the difference shows up in clicks and commissions.
Read more →Setting Up Your First Gear List: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting from scratch? Here's how to build your first gear list on MakerManifest in about 15 minutes — including affiliate links, sections, and a shareable URL.
Read more →The Best kit.co Alternative for Makers, Builders, and Creators
kit.co is shutting down May 11, 2026. Here's why MakerManifest is the top alternative for creators who need gear lists, affiliate link management, and short links.
Read more →How to Migrate from kit.co Before the Shutdown (Step-by-Step)
kit.co shuts down May 11, 2026. This guide walks you through exporting your data and getting set up on MakerManifest before your links go dark.
Read more →Why Every Maker Needs a Public Gear Page (Not Just a Linktree)
A gear page is the single link that answers every "what do you use?" question your audience ever asks — and it earns while you sleep.
Read more →Amazon Associates vs. Impact vs. ShareASale — Which Is Right for Makers?
Most creators sign up for Amazon Associates and stop there. Here's how the major affiliate networks compare — and which one makes sense depending on what you make and who watches you.
Read more →How to Earn From Your Gear Recommendations Without Being Pushy
Affiliate links don't have to feel salesy. Here's how makers earn passively from gear recommendations their audiences already wanted.
Read more →Introducing MakerManifest: Gear Pages, Short Links, and Affiliate Tools for Makers
MakerManifest is a new platform built specifically for makers, builders, and creators who want to share their gear and earn from it. Here's what it does and why we built it.
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