BigCommerce vs Squarespace
Two e-commerce platforms affiliate programs, compared field by field on verified terms. Every figure below was checked against the official program page; each profile links the source. Scoring follows our public rubric.
200% of first month (up to $500/referral) · 90 days cookie
Strong — best for e-commerce comparison content hedging the Shopify monoculture
Squarespace
Design-led website builder · Platforms
$100–$200 per subscription · 45 days cookie
Good — best for creative-professional and small-business website content
The verdict
BigCommerce — 76/100
This one is close: 2 points separates them. BigCommerce edges it on a longer attribution window (90 days vs 45 days), easier entry, but Squarespace remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — creative-professional and small-business website content.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | BigCommerce | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 200% of first month (up to $500/referral) | $100–$200 per subscription |
| Model | One-time bounty | One-time bounty |
| Cookie duration | 90 days ✓ | 45 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$80 | ~$100 ✓ |
| Network | Impact.com | Impact.com |
| Payout threshold | $10 | $10 |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, PayPal | Direct deposit, PayPal |
| Payment terms | Monthly (Impact) | Monthly (Impact) |
| Geo focus | Global | Global |
| Terms verified | 2026-08 | 2026-08 |
Score breakdown
Subscores are 1–10, weighted per the methodology.
Earnings power (35%)
Attribution window (20%)
Trust & conversion (20%)
Payout reliability (15%)
Ease of entry (10%)
Why pick BigCommerce
- 200% first-month bounty, up to $1,500 on enterprise
- 90-day cookie triples Shopify's
- Less affiliate competition than Shopify
Watch out
Much lower search demand than Shopify
Full BigCommerce profile →Why pick Squarespace
- Big flat bounty on an inexpensive product
- Strong brand among creatives and small business
- High-intent "portfolio website" queries convert
Watch out
No recurring share
Full Squarespace profile →