Affiliate Marketing 2026: Step-by-Step Guide & Transcript

[00:02] affiliate marketing and I'm going to be revealing the entire strategy I followed so that you can do the same. This does not require you to have any money or or laptop to make this work. So, if you're interested in starting your own

[00:15] affiliate marketing business so that you don't have to work 40 hours a week in a job you hate, feel trapped in a cycle of debt, or miss out on overseas holidays, video that you watch all year because I'm about to walk you through my 11step

[00:29] make thousands of dollars in affiliate commissions every single month. Now, let's get right into it. Okay, before I break down my full strategy, let me show you how much I actually made in the last 30 days from affiliate marketing. Here's

[00:42] a look at my first impact account. I brought in $40,000 in just 30 days. And from my second impact account, another $24,000. This was actually one of my highest earning months ever. And it all happened because I made one simple

[00:55] affiliate marketer and started thinking like a content creator. A content creator is simply someone who builds a personal or faceless brand by posting content on platforms like Tik Tok, Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest.

[01:09] Because let's be real, it doesn't matter how many affiliate links you have if no one's clicking them. And the only way to drive traffic and conversions is by creating great content that actually gets people to take action. That's why

[01:21] content creation. And you'll be promoting your affiliate links through video content, simple images, blog posts, and your email list using a tool called Omnisend. So go ahead and create your free Omnisend account right now

[01:35] show you how to use it later in the video. Now, let me walk you through the 11step process I followed and now teach my students to grow contentdriven scratch. Starting with the first step of the strategy, which is to decide whether

[01:50] you're going to build a personal brand or a faceless brand. Now, you can you're not ready to show your face online. I personally recommend you build a personal brand. And the reason is that people are going to be more likely to

[02:04] trust you, which is important in making affiliate sales. But either way, you can step is to pick a niche. And here's how brainstorming topics you're passionate about or have experience with. Think of

[02:17] things like fitness, personal finance, cooking, or gaming. Write them down in a Google Doc or notebook so you can visualize your options. Next, you want to make sure your niche addresses a specific problem or fulfills a need for

[02:30] your audience. For example, helping busy professionals meal prep healthy recipes for the week is a focused and valuable idea. People are always looking for a niche like this has a built-in audience eager for your content and

[02:44] products. Next step is to find the right affiliate links to promote. The top three websites to start with are Impact.com, clickbank.com, and Amazon Associates. These platforms are some of the best for discovering a wide range of

[02:56] affiliate programs. I suggest you look for affiliate programs that pay at least $30 to $50 per referral or more. High-paying links can boost your income, especially as you scale your content. I love promoting affiliate links for

[03:10] platforms like Robin Hood, Coinbase, Fiverr, Convert Kit, and a few e-commerce tools. These are all in the business niche, and by focusing on these, I was able to earn over $50,000 last month alone. Now, can you copy this

[03:23] strategy? Absolutely. If the business niche resonates with you, these programs are a great place to start. But remember, you're not limited to business related links. For example, the travel and fitness niche offer fantastic

[03:35] affiliate programs that pay upwards of 50 per referral. The key is to find affiliate programs that align with your content and audience while maximizing your earning potential. On to the next step, which is starting marketing on

[03:47] social media. As I said earlier, in order to be a successful affiliate marketer, you must also be a content creator. Promoting your affiliate links will be simple as long as you can create good content, which I'll show you how to

[03:59] do step by step. The first step is to create a Tik Tok, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube account. Make sure you have the same username, profile picture, and bio for all your accounts. As a content creator, it's important you establish

[04:11] yourself and build a loyal following on all platforms. Tik Tok, Instagram, and Pinterest are all pretty similar as you create more simple attention-grabbing YouTube is a whole different game where you can create long- form videos that

[04:25] provide deep value and attract a more loyal audience that will buy into whatever you sell. Now, the next step is to come up with the right content ideas, which can be challenging, but I've got a few methods to make it easier. First,

[04:37] your niche. see which of their videos are performing the best and use those as inspiration to put your own unique twist on the idea. This is one of the main ways I generate ideas even now as a bigger content creator. There are likely

[04:51] thousands of creators in your niche, so take advantage of that. I also recommend you create a Google doc with 50 to 100 links to viral videos in your niche. This gives you a pool of proven ideas to remake whenever you need inspiration.

[05:05] Another way you can come up with content ideas is to use AI tools like Chatch GBT, Perplexity, and Claude. For example, I asked ChateBT, "Can you give me some YouTube content ideas similar to Mr. Beast's channel?" And I got a list

[05:17] of amazing ideas in seconds. I also suggest you browse the comments on your competitor's videos or check platforms like Reddit and Kora. Look for, you know, questions or pain points people in your niche are talking about. Then

[05:30] create content that directly answers those questions. If your content solves trust, grow your audience, and open the door to make a lot of money with affiliate marketing. Now, I've shared a lot of information with you, and there

[05:43] wondering, how can I ensure this works for me and I actually become successful? Well, if you're serious about building a successful content creator business, I recommend joining my coaching program. I genuinely believe it's the best program

[05:56] if you want to go from zero to making $10,000 a month or more with affiliate marketing. Just imagine where you could be in 90 days from now if you had the exact strategies and systems I use to make over $150,000 per month as a

[06:10] me and my team throughout the entire process. Access to a community of like-minded individuals to support and inspire you. Honestly, the amount of value here is unreal. Of course, I can't coach everyone and this offer is very

[06:23] exclusive. I'm only working with serious individuals that want to scale to $10,000 a month or more. So, if that's you, click the first link in the application, and I'll see you inside. Now, let's move on to the next step,

[06:35] which is creating your content, starting with short form videos for Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube shorts. First, I want to explain how to create faceless content. And a great way to do this is by using the software invoid AI. So, the

[06:47] first thing you need to do is sign up for an account with Invidia AI, which I'll link in the description. Now, we can use the software to create a short video. So, here you want to give a very detailed prompt on the video you'd like

[06:59] and it'll make it for you. Remember before how I said to save a bunch of viral videos on a Google doc. Well, now is the time to go back and look at those for some inspiration and potentially get invi to remake one of those videos. For

[07:12] example, I could say create a YouTube short that is motivational and shows what life is like after becoming financially free. Make it very inspiring and use a young female's voice. Make this video 30 seconds long. Now I'm

[07:25] just take some time to analyze the information. And once your video is don't like something or you want to change something, you can do so in this delete certain parts of the video, change the voice, even maybe change

[07:40] stock footage. Honestly, anything you want to just make the video exactly how you can just go ahead and download it and then post it to Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube shorts. Now, another way you can make faceless content is by using

[07:55] tools like Cap Cut or iMovie that let you edit videos with stock footage or your own content. Many successful faceless creators also film their own hidden. Here's an example of an Instagram page that has gone viral, but

[08:08] the creator stays anonymous. I feel like this is a great approach because even though it's technically still a faceless account, you know, there's still a human feel a lot more trustworthy. Now, let's

[08:20] planning to start a personal brand and actually show your face. First, start by recording Tik Toks or Instagram reels on your phone. This is exactly how I began in 2020, and it still works. Honestly, you just need to film content of

[08:34] yourself. Whether it's talking directly to the camera or using, you know, B-roll footage and edit with apps like Cap Cut or the built-in tools on Tik Tok and Instagram. I recommend for your first 30 uploads, focus on remaking viral videos

[08:47] from your competitors. So, you can use the Google Docs of 50 to 100 viral videos you've compiled and put your own twist on them. This strategy is a proven way to grow quickly while learning the ropes. Now, let's move on to creating

[08:59] images that link to your websites and affiliate links. And creating these images for Pinterest is pretty simple. You can just use templates from Canva. Pinterest account. Literally took less than 2 minutes, and you can get all your

[09:13] content ideas from your competitors on Pinterest. I do have a full Pinterest affiliate marketing tutorial if you are interested in learning more about that which will be linked in the description. Now, I will say short form content is a

[09:25] great start, but many creators wonder if they need to post long videos on YouTube. The answer is no. It is optional. Start with short videos if that feels more manageable and then you can transition to longer content later.

[09:37] videos, here's what's involved. You have to first come up with a strong video idea and a catchy title. Then you have to create a script for the video. Then like a proper setup with good lighting,

[09:50] a microphone and camera. And lastly, you have to edit the video with softwares like Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro. But then once you want to upload nice eye-catching thumbnail. And then you have to pretty much track the

[10:03] performance and monitor how the video is doing after you upload it. I know this sounds like a lot, and it is, but to make it easier for you, I've made a full every step you need to create long YouTube videos. So, I'll link that in

[10:16] out. Unfortunately, I have seen so many new creators with loads of potential that eventually failed because they didn't post regularly and didn't get the results they hoped for. So, what's a good posting schedule? Well, it depends

[10:29] on what type of content you want to post. If you decide to start with platforms like Tik Tok or Instagram reels, I suggest posting at least one to three short pieces of content per day. Now, I know that sounds like a lot, but

[10:41] this is important in the beginning to get traction on your account. Then, once you've got momentum, you can cut back down to something like five to seven posts per week. Now, for YouTube long form, I'll be honest, if you can do one

[10:53] a week, that would be perfect. However, these videos can take a while to make, and there's so many moving parts when it comes to this. So, even two a month that point. Now, like I said, I know this might sound a little overwhelming, but

[11:06] creation routine that allows me to come up with ideas, record my videos, and post on multiple platforms all in just a few hours of work. There's a whole section of my coaching program where I break down exactly how you can do this.

[11:19] So, again, if you're interested, then make sure you apply for the coaching description. Now, let's move on to the next step, which is to create a custom affiliate marketing website that can showcase all your affiliate links.

[11:31] Having a custom website is extremely important because without it, you won't audience, properly promote your affiliate products, or capture emails to create your affiliate marketing website, I recommend you use Hostinger,

[11:46] needed to get your website up and running. It's my go-to for a variety of reasons. One, their affordability. less than $4 a month. You don't need any coding skills and you can get a free domain name for the first year and a

[12:00] professional email. The best part is you can use their WordPress AI website builder to create your entire website for you in under 1 minute. Here's a amazing. Now, in order to build your affiliate site with the WordPress AI

[12:13] website builder, click the link in the description to access Hostinger or go to hostinger.com/safinance. Once you're here, scroll down and choose a plan. If you want to get all the AI tools and other features I mentioned,

[12:25] you need to get the business plan. And honestly, this is the best value. So, just use the code Sarah to receive an additional 10% off, which is amazing. Now, if you choose the 48month plan, it's the best deal as you pay under $4 a

[12:39] on, it'll give you a few months for free, which is amazing. But the 24 and 12-month plan is also pretty good. So, just choose whatever works best for you. Then continue and just add in your payment details. Once you make the

[12:52] you a few questions. So, I'm going to pick the first choice here. Next, create a website. Click WordPress and your login information. Here, pick blog or affiliate marketing site as both are similar. Then, create a WordPress

[13:06] website with AI is honestly a game changer. It eliminates the stress of designing by handling all the heavy lifting for you. With just a few clicks, functioning website featuring personalized layouts, matching color

[13:21] schemes, compelling content, and lightning fast performance. Plus, it's super easy to tweak and update so your website can grow and change right along with you. Now, moving on here, just add what you want your website URL to be.

[13:33] Mine will be businesswithah.store. The domain is free when purchasing a awesome. Now, it's asking what your website is about. So, make sure you select affiliate site or blog and explain your site. I recommend you put

[13:46] And now, just wait for it to create the website. This is so cool because all I have to do is give some info on what I wanted my website to look like. And then the WordPress AI website builder will now create it for me in under 1 minute,

[13:59] which is pretty convenient. Perfect. It now redirects me to the website it I'm honestly shocked. I think it looks pretty good. Now, feel free to edit your and drop feature. You can also use the AI writer to create unique content fast

[14:15] for product descriptions, blog posts, and landing pages. One thing I suggest you do as well is add all your affiliate links on the resource page. I only added one affiliate link here on the resource page to show you how it'll look once

[14:28] affiliate links, it can look something amazing like this. Now customize your their drag and drop feature and take your time making it look pretty. Now essential to running your affiliate marketing business which is to start an

[14:43] email newsletter. An email newsletter is a powerful tool that helps you stay directly connected with your audience even outside of social media of course. It's a simple way to constantly provide value, build trust and promote your

[14:55] products or services including affiliate offers. Every week you can send out helpful content tips or updates and naturally include affiliate links for list is full of people who choose to hear from you, they're more likely to

[15:09] trust your suggestions. For example, if you had 10,000 engaged subscribers, and affiliate link and made a purchase, that's 100 sales from one email. And over time, this obviously adds up. I

[15:22] make well over $10,000 a month just from my email list. And the best part is unlike social media, you own your email list. No algorithm can take that away from you. So as you grow your audience, growing your email list should be a top

[15:35] host your email newsletter is Omnisend. It's easy to use and you can connect it to your Hostinger WordPress website. Let me show you how that works. So click on Omnisend in the description of this video. Then click start free. Here you

[15:48] can sign up with your email. Then it'll prompt you to put in all your information. And once you do, you'll be brought to the dashboard page. Here you want to connect your store. Then scroll down and select WordPress. Then just

[16:00] ensure to complete the steps here to have Omnisend connect to your website. the dashboard, which gives you a clear view of your campaigns, automations, and performance. Here, it'll prompt you to complete a few steps, which I recommend

[16:14] use ChateBT to help you write email newsletters. Now, anytime you want to send a new email to your audience, you just click up here on campaigns and you'll be able to create an email to send. Their drag and drop email builder

[16:27] is really intuitive and you can add product blocks, coupon codes, and even product recommendations. Now, you're be collecting emails? Well, on your website at the bottom, you can have this

[16:41] email sign up form, which is one way you can do it. So, anyone who clicks on your interested to get more value from you. But another way is by creating a pop-up then click this button, and you'll now be able to customize a pop-up form that

[16:55] appears on your website for every person. And the goal is to get them to add their email, of course. For example, here I could say, get three affiliate that's something they're interested in, they'll put their email in. So, the goal

[17:09] is to get as many email subscribers as possible and send out two to three single week. One of the best things about Omnisend is its automation. If you're not familiar, automations let you automatically send messages to your

[17:23] once you've collected all these subscribers, you can even add follow-ups offering discounts or showcasing related products. This all runs in the background working for you. I've added a link in the description where you can

[17:36] try Omnisand yourself. If you're serious about scaling your business, this is a know this video is specifically for anyone who wants to make money with content creator, you can also make money by selling your own digital products,

[17:50] which could be a course or notebook, journal, PDF file, or you can make money through sponsorships and YouTube AdSense. I think affiliate marketing is great, but if you do build up your following and gain a loyal audience,

[18:03] through other avenues, too. And you can check out my YouTube tutorial on about this, which is linked in the description. I know all of this can feel you're just starting from scratch. But that's exactly why I created my coaching

[18:19] program to guide you step by step in building a successful content creator business and make thousands of dollars every single month. I've poured my heart into this program over the past year, and I'm beyond excited to share it with

[18:31] blueprint I've used to scale my content creator business to over $150,000 a month. Plus, you'll have my personal support and guidance every step of the way. My goal, honestly, is to help you hit consistent $10,000 months and then

[18:45] opportunity to work closely with me and fasttrack your success. If you're ready to join, click the first link in the description.