Affiliate marketing? I don’t have any money to put into it, and I’m not going to waste precious time on it. Just like many other people who are interested in affiliate marketing and copywriting, but never actually try it.
Affiliate marketing is all about putting affiliate links in your website, blog or videos so that you can get a reward when someone buys something. But the ugly truth is that many newbies fail miserably due to the lack of funds they have. Many veteran marketers failed way before they make any money from affiliate marketing because they don’t know how to do it.
Read this guide to get started with affiliate marketing on a shoestring budget with no out of pocket expense.
Start with a blog.
The first step in starting affiliate marketing is creating a blog.
The next thing you need to do is find some free blogging software so that you can create your own website. There are many options out there, but I recommend using WordPress because it’s easy to use and has lots of features that make it an excellent choice for beginners looking to start their own business from home.
Once inside the interface where everything looks good enough for posting content online easily then click on “Post New Article” button under “My Media”. This will open up another window which shows all possible ways where articles can be published on different platforms such as Blogger etc…
You should select one type only since this could generate traffic towards your website automatically without any effort whatsoever which might attract visitors who may not necessarily know exactly why they came here but still would like some information about whatever topic is being discussed here today.”
Write about something you are passionate about.
The most important thing you can do to start earning money with affiliate marketing is to write content.
Writing content is not just about writing, it’s also about creating an audience who loves what you are writing about. If your audience doesn’t love your article, then they won’t click on the link or share it with their friends and family members. This will put a damper on your traffic and eventually lead to no revenue at all!
You need an expert voice in your field; this will give people confidence in your work because they know it comes from someone who knows what he/she is talking about when it comes to topics related directly back into the industry (or close enough).
Find affiliate programs for your niche.
You’ve probably heard of affiliate programs in the past, but what exactly is an affiliate program? An affiliate program is an agreement between a merchant and an individual or company that sells products. The merchant pays you a commission for each sale made through your link when someone clicks on it, bringing in more money than they would have otherwise spent on the product themselves.
This can be done either by referring people to products in your niche or by running ads on other websites (such as Google AdSense) which will display ads for products related to what you’re promoting. You can also get paid per click (PC), meaning every time someone lands on one of these pages and buys something from there, too!
It’s important to know who else might be using this same method before jumping into it yourself so that things go smoothly when starting out – especially since there are different kinds available depending on their purpose: some might charge higher rates while others may require more work from both parties involved before they’ll accept payment.”
Sign up for an affiliate program.
It is important to focus on the best affiliate programs that pay a percentage of sales. The conversion rate will be lower if the payout isn’t good, or if you have to deal with customer service issues. A good affiliate program should also have a high conversion rate, so that you can maximize your earnings.
Make sure your site is in tip-top shape.
Once you have your site set up, it’s time to make sure it’s in tip-top shape. There are a few things you should look for:
- Mobile-friendliness and usability. This is one of the most important aspects of any website, so it pays off to make sure that your site is mobile friendly (i.e., it works well on smartphones) and also has good SEO. You want as many people as possible who visit your website on their phones or tablets because these users tend to be more engaged than those who use desktop computers—and they’re likely more likely than desktop users ever will be able to convert into customers!
- Good design/layout/UX/user experience (UX). If someone goes through all this effort just so they can see how beautiful their new product looks before buying it, then why not give them what they came for? Your UX needs must include good visual design, layout options that work well across different devices (if necessary), as well as other features like social media buttons, video embeds etcetera
Start advertising your products on social media.
If you don’t have money to invest in advertising, it’s time to start with social media. You can use your own social media accounts to promote your products and earn a small commission from each sale.
To get started, create a free account on Instagram or Twitter and post about the product that’s relevant for the audience you’re targeting. Consider posting an image of the product or video (if possible) so people can see how awesome it is!
Next, use Buffer as a scheduling tool so that when someone clicks on one of these posts, they’ll be taken directly back into their dashboard where they can click “buy now” without having any issues with clicking through pages or barriers like credit cards being required before making purchases.
If this sounds overwhelming then try using Hootsuite instead—it has all kinds of features built right into its interface so there’s no need for extra software downloads or installs needed just yet anyway!
Create Pinterest boards to drive traffic to your blog posts.
- Create a board for each of your blog posts.
- Create a board for each of your affiliate products.
- Create a board for each of your affiliate programs.
- Add pin images to those boards, too!
Start a Facebook page, Twitter account and Instagram account to promote your blog posts and affiliate links.
- Start a Facebook page, Twitter account and Instagram account to promote your blog posts and affiliate links.
- Create a Facebook group for the blog or podcast. This is where you can share content and interact with readers/listeners. The more people who see it, the better!
- Create an event on your Facebook page where you invite them to attend or participate in something related to your business (e.g., “Join us at our next webinar”). You might also consider creating polls so that people can vote for their favorite topics or products on social media platforms like Instagram or Pinterest (if those are relevant).
Become a guest contributor on someone else’s podcast or blog.
There are a number of ways to get started as an affiliate marketer without money. One of the most popular ways, and one I personally use, is guest posting on other blogs or podcasts.
If you’re not familiar with how this works, it’s very simple: You find an existing blog or podcast that has a similar audience size and writing style as yours (and ideally also shares your same style). Then write an article for them with information that would be useful for readers/listeners of their site/podcast.
After submitting your work and waiting for approval (which should be quick), send follow up emails asking if they’d like to feature your post on their site!
The best thing about this method is that once someone sees something from another site they’ve never heard before—even if it’s just one small paragraph mentioning something related to theirs—that person will click through just so see what else there is out there too! It doesn’t matter whether or not we have our own products/services; all we need is some kind motivation (or curiosity) beyond ourselves.”
Partner up with another blogger and collaborate.
Another way to start affiliate marketing without any money is by partnering with another blogger. This can be done in a variety of ways:
- A blogger may partner with another blogger to create content. They might write a guest post for each other, or they could create a podcast together, video series or product together.
- You can also partner up with your friends who are already in the industry and offer them mentorship on how they can get started as well as providing advice on their own blog or business practices (such as choosing an ad network).
Anyone can start affiliate marketing, even if their budget is $0!
Affiliate marketing is a great way to make money online and build your own business. If you want to get started in the world of online marketing, affiliate marketing is an excellent place to begin. It’s also an easy way for people with no money or experience in the field of business ownership and management, like myself!
There are many reasons why this method works so well:
- The best part about affiliate marketing is that it allows anyone who wants to make money online without having any investment capital at all! You don’t need fancy equipment or thousands of dollars worth of software—you just need access to some basic skills (like creating websites). When users click on your links and see what they’re getting when they buy something through one of those sites then those companies pay YOU directly which means none goes towards overhead costs like rent/utilities etc…
Conclusion
There you have it: eleven easy steps for getting started with affiliate marketing. It’s not hard to do, and if you follow these tips, you’ll quickly learn what works for your business and how to make money from home.
