Best GEOs for Beginners to Start With on Push.House

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One of the biggest questions every beginner in affiliate marketing asks is: Where should I start? On the surface, it seems simple – pick an offer and launch traffic. But in reality, the GEO you choose will determine your CPC, the level of competition, and your chances of turning a profit.

As of 2025, the push traffic landscape looks very different from previous years. That’s why it’s especially important to understand how the tier system works – and which countries are best suited for beginners.

What Are Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3?

All countries in affiliate marketing are loosely divided into three tiers:

• Tier 1 – Wealthy, high-competition markets. Traffic is expensive, competition is fierce – but the potential revenue is huge.
• Tier 2 – A middle ground. Lower CPCs than Tier 1, users are more receptive to ads, and the audience still has purchasing power.
• Tier 3 – Developing markets. Very cheap traffic, minimal competition, but monetization can be trickier. Great for testing and gaining hands-on experience.

Tier 1: Expensive, Competitive, Promising

Tier 1 is a common trap for beginners. These markets may seem attractive due to their high payouts and affluent audiences – but the competition is fierce.

You should only consider launching in Tier 1 if you have:

• A solid testing budget (starting from $5,000–10,000)
• Deep understanding of local market behavior
• Experience running offers and analyzing performance

Top-performing verticals in Tier 1:

• Finance 
• Subscriptions
• High-end dating
• White-hat nutra
• iGaming

Recommended GEOs for 2025:

• USA
• Canada
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Australia
• Japan
• South Korea

For beginners, we strongly don’t recommend launching here – too risky, too competitive, and little room for error.

Tier 2: The Sweet Spot for Beginners

If you’re just getting started, Tier 2 is your best bet. It offers a great balance between cost and conversion potential.

Why is it a deal? First of all, CPCs are much lower than in Tier 1 (like the USA or Germany). Then, the audience is less ad-fatigued, which means higher CTR and CR. Last but not least, there is less competition, so even average creatives can perform well.

Recommended GEOs for 2025:

• Poland
• Czech Republic
• Romania
• Hungary
• Italy
• Spain
• Portugal
• Turkey
• Brazil
• Mexico

These markets are ideal for getting started. Traffic costs sit in the middle, competition is manageable, and users are generally receptive. Verticals that perform well in Tier 2:

• Dating — users tend to click and sign up actively.
• Nutra — weight loss, beauty, and men’s health.
• Finance — loans, micro‑loans, and banking products.
• Gaming & subscriptions — a receptive audience readily signs up for services.

For any beginner, this tier offers the perfect playground for learning, testing, and growing – without breaking the bank.

Tier 3: Room for testing

Tier 3 includes India, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, countries in Africa, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, and other developing regions. Traffic here is cheap, which makes these GEOs especially appealing to beginners. With a small budget, you can test dozens of creatives and build experience working with analytics. However, there’s a trade-off: the audience has lower purchasing power, conversion rates tend to be lower, and you’ll need higher volumes of traffic to generate noticeable profit.

Recommended GEOs for 2025:

• India
• Indonesia
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Thailand
• Egypt
• Nigeria
• Pakistan
• South Africa
• Colombia

Tier 3 still has clear advantages for beginners who want to get comfortable with arbitrage, optimization, bids management, and creatives. Best-performing verticals here:

• Mass-market dating
• Mobile subscriptions and gaming
• Simple nutra products
• Mob apps installs (CPI)

Comparison Table: GEOs, Verticals & Starting Budgets

How to Read the Table:

• Tier 1 – For experienced affiliates with a big budget. Not beginner-friendly.
• Tier 2 – The ideal middle ground. You’ll need a certain budget, competition is moderate, and the verticals are proven to convert.
• Tier 3 – A great sandbox for hands-on testing. You can test creatives and approaches freely, though profitability tends to be lower.

So What’s the Best GEO for Beginners in 2025?

If you’re just getting started and don’t yet have experience, Tier 2 is your best bet. These markets allow you to hone your skills without overspending. Countries like Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, or Turkey offer a great balance between traffic cost and quality.

Tier 3 is a good option if you want to practice as cheaply as possible. But keep in mind: making serious money here is much harder. And Tier 1 should be left for later – once you’ve gained experience and have a proven approach that works.

Conclusion

In 2025, choosing the right GEO still plays a major role in whether you succeed. But remember: GEOs aren’t forever. Top affiliates constantly test new regions, explore underused niches, and adapt. Start where you can get the most hands-on experience with the least risk – and grow from there.

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