Which affiliate formats suit narrated video
The affiliate videos people search for and save are the ones that help them decide: buying guides ("what to look for in running headphones"), category comparisons, common buying mistakes and concept explainers (what IP68 means, what pocket springs are). In these formats narration and illustrative images work well, because the value is in the information.
On YouTube, a 5-8 minute horizontal video answering a specific search can keep getting views for a long time; on Shorts and TikTok, 30-60 s pieces with a single tip draw viewers to those longer videos or to your site. A pack allows videos up to 5 minutes, and Unlimited up to 10.
Affiliate link disclosure: not optional
If you earn a commission on purchases through your links, you have to say so clearly and visibly. Advertising rules require it (in the US, the FTC's endorsement guides; in Spain, advertising law and Autocontrol's influencer code of conduct), as do the platforms and the affiliate programmes themselves: Amazon, for instance, requires a specific disclosure statement. Put it at the top of the description and, ideally, mention it in the narration too; on YouTube and TikTok also switch on the paid promotion label where it applies.
Transparency covers images too: Vaideo's come from free libraries or are AI-generated, not from the product you're recommending. Don't present them as real photos of the item or as a test you ran yourself.
Credibility before volume
Don't claim you've tested something if you haven't, don't invent scores or "user reviews", and check prices and specs on the official listing before posting, because they change. Posting dozens of near-identical videos on the same product doesn't help either: YouTube won't monetise repetitive content and audiences notice.
No format guarantees clicks or commissions. What Vaideo gives you is time: you can put the effort into proper research and leave production to a few minutes.
Ready-to-use prompts
“6-minute guide: what to check before buying an air fryer (capacity, wattage, baskets, cleaning, noise). No brand picks, practical tone. At the start: "This video contains affiliate links"”
Evergreen search format in 16:9 (Unlimited plan, since it runs over 3 min) with the disclosure in the narration itself.
Use this prompt →“3 mistakes when buying your first vlogging camera, in 45 seconds. Close by pointing to the full guide on the channel”
A Short that drives traffic to the long video where the links live.
Use this prompt →“What IP67 and IP68 ratings mean on watches and phones, explained in 40 seconds with everyday examples”
Explains a concept buyers search for; useful and neutral.
Use this prompt →Format
16:9
Length
5-8 min on YouTube (Unlimited); 30-60 s for Shorts
Visual style
Real photo or Documentary
Voice
AI voice in English or Spanish to match your affiliate programme's market
Recommended settings
Step by step
- 1
Pick a specific search
A real buying guide, comparison or question; check prices and specs on official sources.
- 2
Write the prompt with the disclosure
Include the topic and length, and ask for the narration to mention there are affiliate links.
- 3
Choose the format
16:9 for long YouTube guides (Unlimited, up to 10 min) or 9:16 for Shorts and TikTok.
- 4
Check facts and images
Fix any doubtful facts and replace images that could be mistaken for the real product.
- 5
Publish with disclosed links
Upload to YouTube from Vaideo (Unlimited) or download the MP4; add links and the affiliate notice to the description.
Tips that make the difference
- ★Put the affiliate notice in the first line of the description, not buried at the end.
- ★Answer a real search: "which to choose", "what to look for", "X vs Y".
- ★Check prices and specs on the day you post.
- ★Don't claim to have tested products you haven't.
- ★Use Shorts to send traffic to your long guides, where viewers have time to decide.
Manual vs Vaideo
| Manual | Vaideo | |
|---|---|---|
| Footage | Buy or borrow the product and film it | Illustrative free or AI images; doesn't show the real product |
| Producing a 6-min guide | Script, voiceover and edit: several hours | A few minutes plus fact-checking |
| Credibility | High if you show a real test | Based on useful, well-checked information |
| YouTube publishing | Manual upload | Direct upload or AutoPilot (Unlimited) |
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to disclose affiliate links?+
Yes. Advertising rules, platforms and affiliate programmes require it. Do it clearly at the top of the description and, better still, in the video as well.
Can I show photos of the product I recommend?+
Not with Vaideo's images: they come from free libraries or are AI-generated and can be replaced scene by scene, but they aren't the real product and shouldn't be presented as such. If you have your own photos or clips of the product, you can add them in Vaideo Editor (free).
Can I put links inside the video?+
Links go in the description or wherever each platform allows them. Vaideo makes the video; you add the links when you publish.
Will I earn commissions with these videos?+
That can't be guaranteed. It depends on the niche, audience, product and the quality of your information. Vaideo cuts production time; it doesn't guarantee income.
Can I automate a review channel with AutoPilot?+
AutoPilot (Unlimited plan) creates and publishes videos to a connected YouTube channel. For affiliate content it's wise to review each video first: facts and disclosure must be right.
Which languages can I make the videos in?+
Narration is available in English and Spanish, with one natural AI voice per language.
How much does it cost?+
Free: 1 video a day up to 30 s in 720p, watermarked. One-off packs that never expire (5 videos for €5, 15 for €12, 40 for €25): each video up to 5 min in 1080p with no watermark. Unlimited (€39/month): unlimited videos (fair use) up to 10 min, no queue, with direct YouTube upload and AutoPilot.
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