If you’re looking for a way to make some extra cash, affiliate marketing might be the perfect solution for you. But where do you start? It can be tricky to get started without any guidance. That’s why I’ve put together this guide on how to get started in affiliate marketing for free. 

I’ll explain everything you need to know, from choosing a niche to set up your first website. So whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious about affiliate marketing, keep reading!

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

Affiliate marketing is a popular way to make money online, and it’s a great way to get started with your own online business. 

Affiliate marketing is the process of earning a commission by promoting other people’s products.

The industry has four core players: 

1. The merchant (also known as ‘retailer’ or ‘brand’), 
2. The network (that contains offers for the affiliate to choose from and also takes care of the payments), 
3. The publisher (also known as ‘the affiliate’), and 
4. The customer. 

Merchants initiate affiliate marketing programs, in which publishers can participate. These publishers are often bloggers or influencers who have a wide range of followers and who can promote the merchant’s products to them. A customer, who might be unaware of affiliate marketing, expresses interest in a product through the publisher’s promotion, and if they purchase it, the affiliate receives a commission from the network. 

The best part about affiliate marketing is that it’s relatively easy to get started, and it doesn’t require a lot of upfront investment. In fact, you can start affiliate marketing for free by signing up for an affiliate program and promoting affiliate links on your website or blog.

How To Start Affiliate Marketing?

If you’ve been considering starting with affiliate marketing, you are in the right place. You can be up and running in no time with a few simple steps. 

Choose your niche

When deciding upon a niche, there are a few things to keep in mind. 

1. First and foremost, you need to make sure that you choose something that you’re passionate about. This isn’t just a job – it’s your life, and you need to be excited about what you’re doing. 
2. Secondly, you need to make sure that there’s a market for what you’re offering. There’s no point in niche-ing down if there’s no one out there who wants what you have to offer. 
3. Finally, you need to make sure that you can really excel in your niche. Choose something that you know you can be the best at, and that people will want to come to you for. 

With these things in mind, choosing a niche is easy – just choose something that you love, that people want, and that you can be the best at!

Choose a hosting platform

This is the company that will provide the space for your website on their servers. 

With so many hosting platforms to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are a few things to keep in mind when selecting a hosting platform for your website:

1. First, consider your budget. Hosting platforms can range from free to hundreds of dollars per month. If you are just starting out, you may want to select a free or low-cost option. Once your website starts to grow, you can always upgrade to a more expensive plan.
2. Second, think about the features you need. Do you need unlimited storage space? 24/7 customer support? A free domain name? Make a list of must-haves before beginning your search.
3. Third, read reviews. Don’t just take the word of the hosting company – see what other users have to say. Look for red flags like frequent downtime or negative customer service experiences.

Pick a domain name

This is the address that people will use to find your site, so take some time to choose something memorable and easy to spell.

At the same time, your domain name should resonate with you and with what you are doing. It should inspire you to create more value every time you pronounce it, see it or write it.

Design your website

Your website is your digital storefront, and first impressions matter. 

In fact, studies show that it takes less than two-tenths of a second for users to form an impression of your site. So, how can you make sure that your site makes a good impression? 

Start by ensuring that it is well-designed and easy to navigate. 

Use clear and concise text, and make sure that your call-to-actions are highly visible. 

In addition, use high-quality images and videos to add visual interest to your site. 

Finally, pay attention to the overall tone of your site. Is it friendly and approachable? Or serious and professional? Choose a tone that aligns with your brand identity, and be consistent in its use throughout your site. 

Add content to your website

There is a generally accepted truth among bloggers: content is king.

What that means is that you cannot have a successful online business without content. You need to have “meat” (content) on your “bones” (website) in order to attract, retain and sell to your visitors (your audience).

The “meat” can include articles, blog posts, images, and more. Be sure to update your content regularly to keep visitors coming back for more.

Start making money

There are a number of ways to monetise your blog, and each method has its own benefits. For example, you could sell advertising space on your blog to companies who want to reach your audience. Or, you could sell or promote products or services through your blog. You could even create a membership site, where people pay to access exclusive content.

My personal preference from the methods above is promoting other people’s products on my website and earning affiliate commission from each sale I make.

The reason I like this method above all the others is that:

1. It allows me to create content around the products and services that I already use and love;
2. It does not require me to build up any levels of inventory of any product, I do not have to deal with shipments, customer service, etc;
3. It allows me to earn passive income, as I can write a review article once and it generates sales over and over again (even when I sleep);
4. It is free (or very cheap) to get started with affiliate marketing.

Sign up for an affiliate program

In order to become an affiliate, you must first sign up with a company or individual that has an affiliate program. Once you have been approved, you will be given a unique link that you can use to promote the company’s products.

Are you wondering how to find relevant affiliate marketing programs? Check out this video, explaining what are the benefits of affiliate programs, how to start your search for affiliate programs, how to find specific and product-related affiliate programs, understand what affiliate networks are, etc.

Promote affiliate programs on your website

This involves adding links to other websites on yours: when someone clicks on one of these links and makes a purchase, you earn a commission. affiliate marketing can be a great way to earn passive income and get your website noticed by potential customers.

Promote your website

One of the most effective ways (and my preferred way) to promote your blog is through social media. By sharing links to your latest posts on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, you can reach a wide audience of potential readers. 

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– Tatiana

from My Freedom Hustle