How GotBackup Turns Backups Into Monthly Paydays

Yesterday, we cracked open the power of the humble $5 sale. Today, I want to show you exactly how one of my favorite “set-it-and-forget-it” tools works: GotBackup.
I get it — talking about cloud backups doesn’t exactly sound sexy. But sometimes the least flashy products are the ones that actually stick… and that’s exactly what you want in a recurring affiliate offer.
Let’s Talk About Digital Nightmares
Quick reality check:
Have you ever lost photos when your phone died?
Had a laptop crash right before a big project was due?
Or watched a small business panic because a hard drive failed?
It’s painful. The world runs on data now — our family memories, important work files, school documents, taxes, all the “I’ll-get-to-that-later” folders… all of it gone in a blink if there’s no backup.
That’s why cloud backup has exploded in demand. Big companies like Apple and Google know this — they charge for extra storage and backups. But most people don’t think about it until it’s too late.
That’s where GotBackup comes in.
What Makes GotBackup Special?
GotBackup is designed for ordinary people. It’s not just for tech nerds or giant corporations. It’s super simple:
- Set it up once.
- Back up your files automatically.
- Access them anytime from any device.
Whether it’s grandma’s photos, your side hustle invoices, or your entire small biz client database — it’s safe, protected, and retrievable.
Why Does This Matter for You as an Affiliate?
One word: stickiness.
When someone signs up for GotBackup, they stay. People rarely cancel a good backup service because they know it’s peace of mind. Nobody wants to roll the dice on losing years of memories or critical files.
So when you share GotBackup with someone and they sign up for $10–$15/month, you get a slice of that — every single month they’re a customer.
You didn’t have to create the software. You didn’t have to handle support or billing. You simply showed someone a problem they didn’t even know they had… and now you’re paid every month because you helped solve it.
So, How Much Can You Earn?
Back to our $5 math: say your commission per sale averages out to $5/month per user.
- 10 users = $50/month
- 50 users = $250/month
- 100 users = $500/month
- 500 users = $2,500/month
And here’s the thing — you can get 10–20 users by simply sharing your GotBackup link with family, friends, or people in small business groups. Show them how easy it is. Share a short video or your own testimonial. Backups aren’t just practical — they’re needed.
A Real-Life Example
When I first started promoting GotBackup, I didn’t go all-in with ads. I just posted about it on my blog and told a few people I knew ran small businesses from home — real estate agents, photographers, freelancers.
Guess what? Most didn’t have an automatic backup. They were relying on external hard drives or, worse, nothing at all. Once they saw how affordable and easy GotBackup was, signing up was a no-brainer.
I did the work once. Those same people still pay every month — and so do I.
GotBackup vs Big Tech
You might wonder, “Why wouldn’t people just use Google Drive or iCloud?”
Two reasons:
More storage for less: GotBackup often beats the big tech upsells on price and features.
Unlimited devices: Many people have files spread across laptops, phones, tablets — GotBackup keeps it simple with multiple device coverage.
People love simple — and you get paid for keeping it simple.
How to Get Started
Sign up with your own GotBackup link — here’s mine if you want to test it.
Use it yourself — back up your phone, laptop, family photos. Be your own proof.
Share your link. Post a simple “What if you lost all your files tomorrow?” question on Facebook, LinkedIn, or in your family group chat.
Watch your recurring income build month after month.
My Tip: Make It Real
People don’t want technical jargon. They want to know: Will this save my photos if my phone goes in the toilet? Answer that. Show them. Boom — sale made.
Coming Up Tomorrow…
Tomorrow, I’ll break down My Lead Gen Secret, the other low-cost, high-demand product that feeds your business with daily leads and pays you recurring income too.
Backup + leads = the unsexy but powerful combo Gen Y marketers should have in their toolkit.
Ready to peek inside GotBackup? Check it out here and start protecting what matters — for them, and for you.
Always stay teachable and keep going. If you’re serious about building your own income stream, stick with this series—you won’t regret it.
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Until Next Time,
Matt
