{"id":2188,"date":"2023-05-12T06:14:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T06:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewebtoolz.com\/blog\/what-it-is-how-to-succeed\/"},"modified":"2023-05-12T06:14:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T06:14:30","slug":"what-it-is-how-to-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewebtoolz.com\/blog\/what-it-is-how-to-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"What It Is + How to Succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Imagine all you needed to make money online was a website. You don\u2019t have to create your own products or offer a service. Sounds good? Welcome to affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/693438\/affiliate-marketing-spending\/\">Statista<\/a>, business spending on affiliate marketing hit $8.2 billion in the U.S in 2022 and <a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/affiliate-marketing-report\/\">Influencer Marketing Hub<\/a> estimates that the industry willl continue to grow to $15.7 billion by\u00a02024.<\/p>\n<p>Start today, and you\u2019ll be in a prime position to take advantage of\u00a0that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper arve-normal-wrapper arve-youtube-wrapper \" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Are you new to affiliate marketing and want to learn how to tap into this billion-dollar industry? In this tutorial, you\u2019ll learn how you can get started with affiliate marketing today (without the hype).  ***************************************&#10;Addition\"\/><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: Complete A-Z Tutorial\"\/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2020-01-15T15:30:01Z\"\/><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/W-nbsnXtSZI\/0.jpg\"\/><meta itemprop=\"embedUrl\" content=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W-nbsnXtSZI?autohide=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: Complete A-Z Tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W-nbsnXtSZI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W-nbsnXtSZI\" class=\"arve-hidden\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W-nbsnXtSZI<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>What is affiliate marketing?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Affiliate marketing is where you promote another company\u2019s product or service. When someone purchases through your affiliate link, you earn a commission. These commissions are usually a percentage of the sale price or a fixed amount.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>Why should you do affiliate marketing?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here are two reasons why you should consider doing affiliate marketing:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Low-cost and low-risk<\/h3>\n<p>Starting a business can be risky and expensive because there are upfront costs for products, employees, equipment, rent, etc. With affiliate marketing, all you need is a website. If it doesn\u2019t work out, you\u2019ve only wasted time and a little bit of\u00a0money.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Easy to\u00a0scale<\/h3>\n<p>A typical salesperson only sells products from one company. As an <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/become-affiliate-marketer\/\">affiliate marketer<\/a>, you can promote products from many different companies and earn commissions from all of\u00a0them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/start-affiliate-marketing-with-no-money\/\"><em>How to Start Affiliate Marketing With No Money (5\u00a0Steps)\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>How does affiliate marketing work?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Upon joining an affiliate program, you get a unique link that contains a tracking ID. This allows the merchant to track if you\u2019ve referred customers to\u00a0them.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150104\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link.png\" alt=\"Anatomy of an affiliate link\" width=\"1800\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link-680x352.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link-1536x796.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150104\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link.png\" alt=\"Anatomy of an affiliate link\" width=\"1800\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link-680x352.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate-marketing-link-1536x796.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>People who click on your link also get a tiny file called a cookie stored on their device. This (usually) holds an expiry date, so you get paid even if they delay buying for a\u00a0while.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of how it\u00a0works:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Someone visits your post on the best winter jackets.<\/li>\n<li>They click the Amazon affiliate link for one of your recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>They close their browser to pick their kid up from school.<\/li>\n<li>They go back to Amazon the next day to check out the product again.<\/li>\n<li>They buy the recommended product, along with some ski\u00a0gear.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Thanks to the affiliate cookie stored on this person\u2019s device, you earn a commission on the recommended product and the ski\u00a0gear.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>How much money do affiliate marketers make?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Most affiliate marketers earn less than $10K per year. That\u2019s according to a survey from <a href=\"https:\/\/influencermarketinghub.com\/affiliate-marketing-report\/\">Influencer Marketing Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150105\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make.png\" alt=\"Affiliate annual revenue derived from marketing efforts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make-402x425.png 402w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make-768x812.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make-1454x1536.png 1454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150105\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make.png\" alt=\"Affiliate annual revenue derived from marketing efforts\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make-402x425.png 402w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make-768x812.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/how-much-affiliate-marketers-make-1454x1536.png 1454w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Yet, roughly one in six (16.87%) make $50k per year or\u00a0more.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Giovanisci is a good example of a high-earning affiliate. His site, Swim University, made <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneylab.co\/twenty-one\/\">$149,991 affiliate commissions in 2021<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind though that these people have done an excellent job building their brand. It\u2019s taken them years of hard work to reach this\u00a0level.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out, your checks might look more like this for a\u00a0while:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"wp-image-32885\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2.jpg\" alt=\"amazon check 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2-567x425.jpg 567w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-32885\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2.jpg\" alt=\"amazon check 2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2-567x425.jpg 567w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/amazon-check-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You need to manage your expectations. You won\u2019t earn the big bucks right off the bat, but don\u2019t let this discourage you.<\/p>\n<p>The success of others tells you that with hard work, time, and the right knowledge, you too can potentially reach those levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-income\/\"><em>Here\u2019s How Much You Can Really Make From Affiliate Marketing<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>How to get started with affiliate marketing<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Follow these seven simple steps:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1-choose-a-platform\">Step 1: Choose your\u00a0niche<\/h3>\n<p>Your niche is the category you want to talk about and promote.<\/p>\n<p>To stand out amongst the countless other websites today, my advice is to be specific. Instead of tackling a broad niche like food, go for something a bit narrower, like grilling. This helps you build a more focused audience and may also help with\u00a0SEO.<\/p>\n<p>Here are four questions to ask yourself to find a good\u00a0niche:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>What am I good\u00a0at?<\/li>\n<li>What do I like\u00a0doing?<\/li>\n<li>What am I curious about?<\/li>\n<li>What do other people tell me I\u2019m good\u00a0at?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to overstate the importance of choosing something you\u2019re passionate about. You\u2019ll need to create a lot of content to succeed with affiliate marketing. If you choose something you hate, you\u2019ll find it hard to press on when the going gets\u00a0tough.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why, when I built my first site, I chose to talk about one of my hobbies\u2014breakdancing. And despite knowing nothing about marketing, I grew it to an estimated 2K monthly visits.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150106\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic.png\" alt=\"Organic traffic going to a niche site\" width=\"1588\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic.png 1588w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic-680x301.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic-1536x681.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1588px) 100vw, 1588px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150106\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic.png\" alt=\"Organic traffic going to a niche site\" width=\"1588\" height=\"704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic.png 1588w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic-680x301.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2-niche-site-organic-traffic-1536x681.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1588px) 100vw, 1588px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/find-affiliate-niche\/\"><em>How to Easily Find a Niche for Affiliate Marketing\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-choose-a-niche\">Step 2: Decide on a content platform<\/h3>\n<p>You can do affiliate marketing on any platform. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website<\/li>\n<li>YouTube<\/li>\n<li>Social media (e.g., Instagram, TikTok)<\/li>\n<li>Newsletter<\/li>\n<li>Podcast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The method you choose will depend on your preference and occasionally, your niche\u2019s preference. For example, people who are learning breakdance will prefer videos. So, even if you prefer writing, running a YouTube channel may be a better option.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, we recommend building a website and using search engine optimization (SEO) to rank your content high on Google. This allows us to generate passive search traffic consistently, which means consistent clicks on affiliate links\u00a0too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation\">\n<p>TIP<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n<p>Whether you\u2019re creating a website, YouTube, or something else, note that you\u2019ll need to disclose the fact that you\u2019re including affiliate links. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires you to be transparent when receiving income from an endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re building a website, create a standalone page or include it in the footer of your website:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150107\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc.png\" alt=\"Affiliate link disclosure on blog\" width=\"1268\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc.png 1268w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc-680x75.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc-768x85.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1268px) 100vw, 1268px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150107\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc.png\" alt=\"Affiliate link disclosure on blog\" width=\"1268\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc.png 1268w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc-680x75.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/3-ftc-768x85.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1268px) 100vw, 1268px\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re doing it on YouTube, include it in your description:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150108\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure.png\" alt=\"Affiliate link declaration on YouTube\" width=\"1218\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure.png 1218w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure-680x326.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure-768x368.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1218px) 100vw, 1218px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150108\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure.png\" alt=\"Affiliate link declaration on YouTube\" width=\"1218\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure.png 1218w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure-680x326.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/4-ftc-disclosure-768x368.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1218px) 100vw, 1218px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"3-find-affiliate-programs\">Step 3: Find affiliate programs to\u00a0join<\/h3>\n<p>There are three main types of affiliate programs to choose from:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>High-paying, low-volume<\/strong> \u2014 Niche products with fewer buyers. For example, HubSpot sells only to businesses but their affiliate program pays well (100% of first month and 15% monthly recurring commission.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low-paying, high-volume<\/strong> \u2014 Products with mass appeal, e.g. PS5 games. For example, Amazon only pays up to 10% commission. But the good thing is they offer commissions off the entire value of the purchase (and not just the product you recommended.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>High-paying, high-volume<\/strong> \u2014 Expensive products with mass appeal, e.g. credit cards. An issue is that these programs tend to attract affiliate marketers with deep expertise and pockets and willingness to black-hat tactics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150109\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3.png\" alt=\"Types of affiliate programs\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3-428x425.png 428w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3-768x763.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3-1536x1526.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150109\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3.png\" alt=\"Types of affiliate programs\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3-428x425.png 428w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3-768x763.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_3-1536x1526.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Which affiliate program should you join? This depends on your niche and level of expertise.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re targeting consumers, go with the second model: low-paying, high-volume. If you\u2019re targeting businesses, go for the first one: high-paying, low-volume. Popular programs include software and web hosting-related products.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150110\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4.png\" alt=\"Which type of affiliate programs should you join?\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4-405x425.png 405w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4-768x806.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4-1464x1536.png 1464w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150110\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4.png\" alt=\"Which type of affiliate programs should you join?\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4-405x425.png 405w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4-768x806.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/affiliate_marketing_4-1464x1536.png 1464w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The best way to find these affiliate programs is with a Google search. Alternatively, enter a competing affiliate site into Ahrefs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\">Site Explorer<\/a> and go to the <strong>Linked domains<\/strong> report.<\/p>\n<p>For example, I know that Pat Flynn promotes a number of software products on his website, Smart Passive Income. Eyeballing the report shows that Pat links to Aweber pretty often. And if we expand the caret, we\u2019ll see that Pat is an affiliate.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150111\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link.png\" alt=\"Pat Flynn's affiliate link\" width=\"1999\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link.png 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link-680x194.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link-1536x439.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150111\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link.png\" alt=\"Pat Flynn's affiliate link\" width=\"1999\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link.png 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link-680x194.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5-affiliate-link-1536x439.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It only takes a quick Google search to find an application form for this program.<\/p>\n<p>If there is a product you\u2019d like to promote but they don\u2019t have a public affiliate program, reach out to the company and ask if they would be willing to build an affiliate relationship with\u00a0you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-programs\/\"><em>9 Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners (Any\u00a0Niche)\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4-create-great-content\">Step 4: Create great content<\/h3>\n<p>If you want your affiliate site to succeed, you need to create high-quality content where your affiliate links fit naturally.Don\u2019t just blindly curate products from Amazon\u2019s best sellers. Go the extra mile and make sure your content solves your readers\u2019 problems.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re doing reviews, you should actually purchase the product and test it. Use it over a period of time and report your findings.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s what Wirecutter did for all their articles, which explains their success. For example, in order to find the best air purifiers, they tested more than 50 of\u00a0them:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150112\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter.png\" alt=\"Wirecutter's content\" width=\"1416\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter.png 1416w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter-680x168.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter-768x190.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1416px) 100vw, 1416px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150112\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter.png\" alt=\"Wirecutter's content\" width=\"1416\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter.png 1416w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter-680x168.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/6-wirecutter-768x190.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1416px) 100vw, 1416px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you can collaborate with experts to review your findings, that\u2019s even better. Again, Wirecutter goes above and beyond in this aspect, solidifying their status as the gold standard of <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/amazon-affiliate-websites\/\">affiliate websites:<\/a><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150113\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter.png\" alt=\"Wirecutter working with experts for their affiliate content\" width=\"1462\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter.png 1462w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter-680x192.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter-768x216.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150113\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter.png\" alt=\"Wirecutter working with experts for their affiliate content\" width=\"1462\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter.png 1462w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter-680x192.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/7-wirecutter-768x216.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1462px) 100vw, 1462px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"5-drive-traffic-to-your-website\">Step 5: Drive traffic to your affiliate site<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ve created <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/how-to-write-great-content\/\">great content<\/a>. The next step is to get more people to read it, so they will click on your affiliate links.<\/p>\n<p>Here are three traffic strategies to consider:<\/p>\n<h4>A. Paid traffic<\/h4>\n<p>This is where you pay for traffic to your site. You can do this using pay-per-click (PPC)\u00a0ads.<\/p>\n<p>The advantage of paid traffic is that the moment you start paying, you get traffic.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some downsides.<\/p>\n<p>First, running ads will dig into your profits. It\u2019s quite normal for advertisers to lose money before they make it\u2026 if they ever\u00a0do.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150114\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities.png\" alt=\"People tend to lose money before making it in PPC\" width=\"900\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities.png 900w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities-680x270.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities-768x305.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150114\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities.png\" alt=\"People tend to lose money before making it in PPC\" width=\"900\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities.png 900w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities-680x270.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/8-ppc-realities-768x305.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You need to be realistic about how long it takes to optimize a paid traffic campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, once you stop paying for ads, your traffic will\u00a0stop.<\/p>\n<p>Generally speaking, ads are a great traffic strategy if you\u2019re part of a high-paying affiliate program and can make the numbers work.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re completely new to paid marketing and have no marketing budget (or are working with lower commission programs like Amazon Associates), then it might not be such a great\u00a0idea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/ppc-marketing\/\"><em>PPC Marketing: Beginner\u2019s Guide to Pay-Per-Click Ads\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>B. SEO<\/h4>\n<p>SEO is the practice of optimizing pages to rank high in search engines like Google.<\/p>\n<p>For as long as you can rank high in the search engines for your target keywords, you\u2019ll get consistent and passive traffic.<\/p>\n<p>On the most basic level, SEO is\u00a0about:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Understanding what your target customers are searching for<\/li>\n<li>Creating content around those topics<\/li>\n<li>Making sure Google understands clearly what your page is\u00a0about<\/li>\n<li>Acquiring or earning links to push your pages higher in the search engines<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring Google can find, crawl, and index your content<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Learn the basics in this video or <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\">read our beginner\u2019s guide to SEO<\/a>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"arve-wrapper arve-normal-wrapper arve-youtube-wrapper \" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"New to SEO? This tutorial shows you the basics of doing search engine optimization for your website to rank high in Google.  Complete SEO Course for Beginners: Learn to Rank #1 in Google \u25ba https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xsVTqzratPs  First, what is SEO \"\/><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"SEO For Beginners: A Basic Search Engine Optimization Tutorial for Higher Google Rankings\"\/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2018-06-25T11:45:01Z\"\/><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/DvwS7cV9GmQ\/0.jpg\"\/><meta itemprop=\"embedUrl\" content=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DvwS7cV9GmQ?autohide=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;wmode=transparent\"\/><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"SEO For Beginners: A Basic Search Engine Optimization Tutorial for Higher Google Rankings\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DvwS7cV9GmQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DvwS7cV9GmQ\" class=\"arve-hidden\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DvwS7cV9GmQ<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>C. Build an email\u00a0list<\/h4>\n<p>Email lists allow you to communicate with your readers anytime.<\/p>\n<p>Use them to tell fans about new content and keep them coming back to your site for more. This leads to more affiliate clicks and\u00a0sales.<\/p>\n<p>You can even add affiliate links in the emails to your audience:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150115\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links.png\" alt=\"Affiliate links in email newsletter\" width=\"1528\" height=\"782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links.png 1528w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links-680x348.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links-768x393.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1528px) 100vw, 1528px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150115\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links.png\" alt=\"Affiliate links in email newsletter\" width=\"1528\" height=\"782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links.png 1528w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links-680x348.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/9-email-affiliate-links-768x393.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1528px) 100vw, 1528px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To build an email list, you need to persuade the readers on your site to sign up. That means offering something valuable, like a free eBook, an email course, and\u00a0more.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6-get-affiliate-clicks\">Step 6: Get clicks on your affiliate links<\/h3>\n<p>Just because you have an amazing piece of content doesn\u2019t mean people will click on your affiliate links.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few things you need to consider.<\/p>\n<h4>A. Link placement<\/h4>\n<p>If all your affiliate links are at the bottom of the page where people rarely scroll, clicks will be few and far between.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, make\u00a0every other word a link in your introduction, and your content will look spammy.<\/p>\n<p>You need to balance link placement with the other factors below.<\/p>\n<h4>B. Context<\/h4>\n<p>Let\u2019s say you were writing an article on the best kitchen knives for under $50.<\/p>\n<p>Your introduction probably shouldn\u2019t look like\u00a0this:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Today, <a href=\"#\">I\u2019m<\/a>\u00a0reviewing <a href=\"#\">the<\/a>\u00a0best <a href=\"#\">chef<\/a>\u00a0knives.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The links look out of context and spammy.<\/p>\n<p>This would make more\u00a0sense:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Today, I\u2019m reviewing three different chef knives you can buy on Amazon for under $50. These are, <a href=\"#\">product name 1<\/a>, <a href=\"#\">product name 2<\/a>, and <a href=\"#\">product name\u00a03<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4>C. Callouts<\/h4>\n<p>Using callouts like buttons, tables, and boxes can help attract your readers attention and make the post more skimmable.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the Wirecutter uses eye-catching boxes with product links anytime they share a top\u00a0pick.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150116\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box.png\" alt=\"Wirecutter product call-out\" width=\"1470\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box.png 1470w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box-638x425.png 638w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150116\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box.png\" alt=\"Wirecutter product call-out\" width=\"1470\" height=\"980\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box.png 1470w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box-638x425.png 638w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/10-call-out-box-768x512.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Good Housekeeping takes a different approach and creates a table with buttons:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150117\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products.png\" alt=\"Good Housekeeping product table\" width=\"1602\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products.png 1602w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products-558x425.png 558w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products-1536x1170.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150117\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products.png\" alt=\"Good Housekeeping product table\" width=\"1602\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products.png 1602w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products-558x425.png 558w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/11-table-of-products-1536x1170.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7-convert-clicks-to-sales\">Step 7: Convert clicks to\u00a0sales<\/h3>\n<p>In affiliate marketing, two conversions need to take place for you to make\u00a0money.<\/p>\n<p>The first conversion is the <strong>click to the product page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re 100% in control of this action. Use the tactics above to improve your chances of getting that\u00a0click.<\/p>\n<p>The second conversion is the <strong>visitor purchasing the product.<\/strong>\u00a0In the case of affiliate marketing, the merchant controls the checkout, and their conversion rates are out of your control.<\/p>\n<p>The trick is to play the game to your advantage and look for merchants with programs that convert well.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few ways to find\u00a0them:<\/p>\n<h4>A. Public income reports<\/h4>\n<p>If people are making decent money from an affiliate program, then it\u2019s likely that the product converts well.<\/p>\n<p>How do you know if people are making money?<\/p>\n<p>Look at public income reports where bloggers publicly reveal how much money they\u2019re making from their affiliate deals.<\/p>\n<p>You can find these reports on Google.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you search for \u201cincome report amazon affiliate\u201d, you\u2019ll see a few blog posts showing how bloggers have made money from Amazon Affiliates.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150118\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report.png\" alt=\"Search results for affiliate income reports\" width=\"1410\" height=\"1274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report.png 1410w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report-470x425.png 470w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report-768x694.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150118\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report.png\" alt=\"Search results for affiliate income reports\" width=\"1410\" height=\"1274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report.png 1410w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report-470x425.png 470w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/12-income-report-768x694.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1410px) 100vw, 1410px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Looks like one blogger made over $47,000 from Amazon Associates:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-150119\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings.png\" alt=\"Amazon affiliate lifetime earnings\" width=\"1614\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings.png 1614w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings-680x140.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings-768x158.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings-1536x316.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1614px) 100vw, 1614px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-150119\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings.png\" alt=\"Amazon affiliate lifetime earnings\" width=\"1614\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings.png 1614w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings-680x140.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings-768x158.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/13-lifetime-earnings-1536x316.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1614px) 100vw, 1614px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the same space, you can also take a look at where her other affiliate income comes from, and potentially promote the same products.<\/p>\n<h4>B. Ask questions<\/h4>\n<p>If there isn\u2019t much information available about an affiliate program you want to join, sign up and ask questions.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might want to find out what their average conversion rates are, or a ballpark figure of their top earners\u2019 monthly commissions.<\/p>\n<p>This can help you figure out if the affiliate program is worth promoting.<\/p>\n<h4>C. Use your intuition<\/h4>\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s best to go with your gut feeling.<\/p>\n<p>If the program or product you\u2019re checking out feels \u201coff, or if you would personally never recommend the product to a friend or family member, then don\u2019t promote it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>Affiliate marketing tools<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tools are your friends in affiliate marketing. They help you do your job faster and easier.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of our recommended affiliate marketing tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/\"><strong>Ahrefs<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 All-in-one SEO tool that\u2019ll help you research keywords to target, audit your website, research your competitors, find content ideas, and\u00a0more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rankmath.com\/\"><strong>Rank Math<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 WordPress plugin that ensures your pages have optimal on-page SEO.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\"><strong>Google Search Console<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Find and fix technical errors on your website, submit sitemaps, see structured data issues, check your <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/core-web-vitals\/\">Core Web Vitals<\/a>, and\u00a0more.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/analytics.google.com\/analytics\/web\/provision\/#\/provision\"><strong>Google Analytics<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Provides crucial data and analytics for your affiliate website.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thirstyaffiliates.com\/\"><strong>Thirsty Affiliates<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Keep track of your affiliate links, see statistics to know which links are getting the most clicks, and prevent others from easily copying your website and swapping the links with their own affiliate IDs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing-tools\/\"><em>15 Best Affiliate Marketing Tools &amp; How to Use Them<\/em> <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>No affiliate marketing wheels were reinvented here. These are the fundamentals, and applying them will get you off on the right\u00a0foot.<\/p>\n<p>Just don\u2019t expect life-changing income or the freedom to quit your 9-5 overnight. Affiliate marketing takes\u00a0time.<\/p>\n<p>Focus first on making your first affiliate sale. As your site grows, set new goals, and continue experimenting.<\/p>\n<p>This is how to build up a site that eventually generates a decent income.<\/p>\n<p>Got questions? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/siquanong\">Ping me on Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/affiliate-marketing\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine all you needed to make money online was a website. You don\u2019t have to create your own products or offer a service. Sounds good? Welcome to affiliate marketing. 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