How to Earn More: 5 Underrated Traffic Sources You Should Try Now

Every affiliate has their go-to traffic sources: Facebook, TikTok, Google Ads. But let’s be honest—these classic platforms are getting saturated. CPMs are climbing, competition is intense, and returns are shrinking. Sound familiar?

Hi! I'm Iryna, affiliate manager at Resality. After years in the industry, reviewing countless funnels and campaigns, I can say this with confidence: some of the best results come from unexpected places. Let me walk you through 5 underrated traffic sources that our partners and in-house team have personally tested.

These insights come straight from the dating niche, where our team has the most hands-on experience.

Telegram Ads: Bots, Channels & Easy Automation

Many of our partners are already seeing success with Telegram. Some buy ads in niche channels, others build entire networks of bots with automated funnels. With low CPMs, minimal moderation, and a loyal audience, Telegram remains one of the few places with real freedom.

Start simple: launch ads that send users to a bot. The bot simulates live interaction and eventually redirects to a pre-lander. Works best in Tier-2 GEOs like Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Romania, Malaysia.

Alternatively, try direct channel ads—text posts, banners, or native-style messages in communities where your target audience hangs out. With smartlink integration, users are redirected based on GEO, OS, and behavior—which helps boost CR by up to 20% compared to static offers.

YouTube Shorts: Fast Views, Low Effort

Tried TikTok but hit with bans or strict moderation? YouTube Shorts offers a great alternative. These 60-second videos often go viral organically, with no budget required.

Great for topics like relationships, psychology, and personal stories. Use voiceovers, stock footage, subtitles, and "hook" text in the first few seconds. Link out in the description or comments.

YouTube Shorts has proven to be an effective channel for driving quick, low-intent traffic. Users engage passively, often tapping on content without reading captions or exploring details. That’s why it’s essential for your landing page to load instantly, be mobile-optimized, and grab attention in the first few seconds.

From what we’ve observed, sending traffic directly to a single offer in this format rarely performs well. In contrast, implementing our smartlink solution—capable of dynamic routing and built-in A/B testing—has significantly increased conversion rates, even with distracted or impulsive audiences.

One of my affiliates applied this method and generated $4,500 in revenue with minimal investment in production or ad spend. The strategy is simple, efficient, and results-driven. You don’t have to take our word for it—just check the stats and see the proof yourself.

Unity Ads: In-Game Curiosity Clicks

Unity Ads places your offer inside mobile games as banners or short videos. Viewers are mid-game and curious—clicks come cheap, and CTRs are high.

Best results: Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria. Mostly Android traffic, low attention span but high interaction.

Use DSP platforms or affiliate networks integrated with Unity. The key is a strong creative that feels native to the game environment.

Threads by Instagram: Early Mover Advantage

Threads is new and mostly untouched by affiliate noise. Thanks to its Instagram integration, it attracts a trusting and active audience.

Create a themed profile (storytelling, dating tips, personal diary), post relatable content, and drop links in bios or comments. Topics like "online dating experiences" perform well.

PWA (Progressive Web Apps): Native Feel, No Store Approval Needed

PWAs mimic real apps but launch from a browser. The user clicks "add to home screen," and the app is ready instantly—no App Store or Play Store needed.

Used by our partners to create dating-like experiences, then route traffic via smartlinks. PWAs increase time-on-page and CR—especially effective on Android.

Top GEOs: US, Canada, UK, Romania. Our smartlink lets you update offers post-install, without resetting the whole flow.

One of our partners successfully generated $32,000 by leveraging Facebook Ads in combination with a PWA-based funnel connected through our smartlink. While there were occasional challenges with account stability and moderation policies, the overall strategy proved to be highly effective and delivered tangible, consistent results. You can see the outcome for yourself by reviewing the case data below.

Final Thoughts

These sources aren't magic bullets, but they are underused. That means lower bids, more room to test, and a higher chance to be first. If your usual traffic is burning out—this is your sign to try something new.

Test. Analyze. Scale.

Join Resality, and we’ll help you make the most of your traffic. Ready to start?