If I Started Affiliate Marketing Today This Is Exactly What I’d Do

If you’re wondering how to start affiliate marketing from zero, this video walks you through the exact step-by-step plan I’d use today. Even if you have no followers, no email list, and just a smartphone, you’ll see a simple way to turn real products you already use into your first affiliate commission.

Inside, I share the story of how I made $130 in affiliate commissions in about 12 hours by promoting a hosting company the wrong way… and what that experience taught me about doing affiliate marketing the right way. Then we go deep into how to pick a niche from items already in your house, build a small “product ecosystem” around one main item, and find solid affiliate programs that actually want to work with you.

You’ll learn how to start affiliate marketing by creating problem-solving content on one platform, instead of trying to be everywhere and burning out. We’ll talk about unboxings, reviews, comparisons, “best X for Y” videos, and how to turn product cons into a powerful lead magnet that grows your email list. Finally, I’ll show you why email marketing is the real difference between random one-off commissions and a long-term affiliate business.

If you’re serious about affiliate marketing for beginners and want a realistic plan, watch this video all the way through, pause and take notes, and leave a comment with your biggest takeaway. Your likes, comments, and shares help this reach more people who are tired of spammy tactics and want a real strategy.

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Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 – Why affiliate marketing is perfect for beginners
00:38 – My first $130 commission in 12 hours (Bluehost + Quora)
03:11 – Step 1: Choose a niche from what you already own
05:46 – Step 2: Build a product ecosystem & apply to affiliate programs
09:29 – Step 3: Buy the product, show it on camera & document your journey
12:20 – Step 4: Create a one-platform, problem-solving content machine
16:20 – Step 5: Turn product “cons” into a lead magnet + email sequence
18:51 – Step 6: Analyze what’s working and double down on winners

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