# Struggling with affiliate marketing **URL:** \ **Category:** Discussion & Solutions\ **Tags:** solved, tips-tricks\ **Created:** [August 17, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889 "2025-08-17T23:34:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![abdelmonim\_azzi](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/abdelmonim_azzi/32/161012_2.png) [@abdelmonim\_azzi](https://onehack.st/u/abdelmonim_azzi)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/1 "2025-08-17T23:34:53Z")
I’ve been in affiliate marketing for **2 months now**. I started with a lot of excitement, thinking I’d make progress quickly. But the reality is different until now, I’ve had **no earnings, no sales, no wins… nothing**. I’ve been learning, posting, trying different things, but I still feel like I’m stuck in the same place. Sometimes it gets frustrating because I see others succeed, and I keep wondering what I’m doing wrong. That’s why I’m reaching out. If anyone here has been through this stage and managed to break through, I’d really appreciate your advice. How did you get your first sale? What actually worked for you? Any guidance, tips, or even motivation would mean a lot ---
**Author:** ![not\_exist1](https://onehack.st/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/e8c25b/32.png) [@not\_exist1](https://onehack.st/u/not_exist1)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 7:16am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/2 "2025-08-18T07:16:49Z")
Same here please help me for this ---
**Author:** ![Tachyon](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/tachyon/32/152003_2.png) [@Tachyon](https://onehack.st/u/Tachyon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/3 "2025-08-18T07:27:55Z")
Before you start an affiliate business, you need to solve your traffic problem. This means you need to generate traffic on social media or your own website, build trust, and encourage them to buy from you. Alternatively, you need to implement a clever cold email strategy. Otherwise, success is impossible. ---
**Author:** ![Talos](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/talos/32/156135_2.png) [@Talos](https://onehack.st/u/Talos)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 7:43am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/4 "2025-08-18T07:43:39Z")
Like another poster has said you need to sort out your traffic first and once thats done my advice is to join the groups of those people that have already made money online ( its what i have done ) and learn from them there methods and hacks it will cost you a bit of money but will save you wasted time and effort oh and beware of scammers and people peddling methods that don`t work find the real good honest people ( they do exist ) , anyway try this YT channel its the best for free traffic and hacks methods that work often for free … [https://www.youtube.com/@profitcopilot](https://www.youtube.com/@profitcopilot) ---
**Author:** ![Targoon](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/targoon/32/123890_2.png) [@Targoon](https://onehack.st/u/Targoon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/5 "2025-08-18T14:41:04Z")
I also tried affiliate marketing, the “free version” of it, as I suppose you are doing the same. This will take a lot of time, building trust, and gaining your first $. The fast route is the paid one. if you want to achieve your first dollar ASAP, you need to spend money on paid ads. Mostly FB ads, and after you gain some momentum like $5k -$10k, you will need to use YT ads. They will boom your profits. But you will need to spend a massive amount on daily ad expenses which will bring it back almost simultaneously. That is what I learned from Alex Micol. He earns $14M monthly. ---
**Author:** ![abdelmonim\_azzi](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/abdelmonim_azzi/32/161012_2.png) [@abdelmonim\_azzi](https://onehack.st/u/abdelmonim_azzi)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/6 "2025-08-18T16:17:01Z")
I actually managed to solve the traffic part I got some solid numbers on Pinterest, hundreds to even over a thousand people seeing and liking my posts. But then they shut down my account for spam. What I noticed though is that even with all that traffic, **nobody bought anything**. That’s why I think the real challenge isn’t just sharing valuable content or driving traffic it’s actually **learning how to sell** and convert those views into sales. ---
**Author:** ![Tachyon](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/tachyon/32/152003_2.png) [@Tachyon](https://onehack.st/u/Tachyon)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/7 "2025-08-18T17:09:47Z")
I don’t know where you live, but Pinterest traffic outside the US is completely garbage. When I learned about it about 7-8 years ago, it became a platform I never wanted to hear about again. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok are especially perfect for affiliate marketing. ---
**Author:** ![abdelmonim\_azzi](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/abdelmonim_azzi/32/161012_2.png) [@abdelmonim\_azzi](https://onehack.st/u/abdelmonim_azzi)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/8 "2025-08-18T22:09:47Z")
Thanks for sharing! That makes sense about ads. Do you think that’s where a mentor really helps like showing which ads, niches, and strategies actually work? Because I feel like without proper guidance, it’s easy to waste money testing everything blindly ---
**Author:** ![Aina](https://onehack.st/user_avatar/onehack.st/aina/32/167469_2.png) [@Aina](https://onehack.st/u/Aina)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/struggling-with-affiliate-marketing/309889/9 "2025-08-19T00:01:17Z")
> [@abdelmonim\_azzi](#): > > Any guidance, tips, or even motivation would mean a lot Well, I would prefer you not use multiple requests to shout for a subject that is already being solved. **[Isn’t it yours??](https://onehack.st/t/should-i-invest-in-a-mentor-for-affiliate-marketing/309925/2)** * * * Anyway, a **clear, practical roadmap to achieve success and earn money with affiliate marketing** — not just theory, but actionable methods, resources, and starting points. Here’s a structured solution for you: * * * # 🚀 Best Solutions to Achieve Success in Affiliate Marketing ### 1. **Pick a Profitable Niche** - Focus on areas with high demand and strong purchasing intent: 🔗 Tool to validate niches: [Google Trends](https://trends.google.com) 🔗 Keyword research: [Ubersuggest](https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/) | [Ahrefs Free Tools](https://ahrefs.com/free-seo-tools) * * * ### 2. **Join Trusted Affiliate Networks** These platforms give you access to hundreds of affiliate programs: - [ClickBank](https://www.clickbank.com/) – Digital products, high commissions - [CJ Affiliate](https://www.cj.com/) – Big brands, global reach - [Impact](https://impact.com/) – SaaS, finance, ecommerce - [PartnerStack](https://partnerstack.com/) – Best for SaaS startups - [Amazon Associates](https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/) – Physical products (low commission but easy start) * * * ### 3. **Build an Audience (Your Main Asset)** Affiliate income depends on traffic. The best ways to start: - **Content Marketing (SEO Blogs)** → Write problem-solving articles. - **YouTube / TikTok Reviews** → Short video reviews of products. - **Email Marketing** → Build a subscriber list, recommend products. * * * ### 4. **Use Paid Traffic (Scale Faster)** If you have a budget, drive traffic directly: - [Google Ads](https://ads.google.com/) – High-intent buyers - [Facebook Ads](https://www.facebook.com/business/ads) – Targeted interests - [Native Ads via Taboola](https://www.taboola.com/) – Great for mass appeal niches * * * ### 5. **Leverage AI & Automation** Save time and boost content output: - [Jasper AI](https://www.jasper.ai/) – Write product reviews, blogs - [SurferSEO](https://surferseo.com/) – Optimize for search engines - [Canva](https://www.canva.com/) – Quick designs for ads & social posts * * * ### 6. **Proven Affiliate Business Models** 1. **Review Websites** → Example: “Best VPNs 2025” 2. **Email Funnels** → Capture leads with freebies (e.g., eBook) 3. **Comparison Sites** → Compare tools/software with affiliate links 4. **YouTube/TikTok Influencer Marketing** * * * # 🛠 Step-by-Step Method to Get Started 1. Pick **one niche** (finance, health, SaaS). 2. Sign up for **3 affiliate networks** (ClickBank, Impact, PartnerStack). 3. Create a **content channel** (blog, YouTube, TikTok). 4. Drive traffic → **SEO + Social Media** (free) or **Ads** (paid). 5. Build an **email list** → use MailerLite or ConvertKit. 6. Automate with **AI tools** for speed and consistency. * * * ## 📒 Affiliate Marketing Success Toolkit (Notion-Ready) ## 🗂 1. Roadmap (Step-by-Step) **Stage 1: Foundation** - Pick a profitable niche ([Google Trends](https://trends.google.com), [Ubersuggest](https://neilpatel.com/ubersuggest/)) - Choose affiliate networks: - Create a brand name + simple logo ([Canva](https://www.canva.com/)) **Stage 2: Build Your Platform** - Start a blog ([WordPress](https://wordpress.org/) or [Medium](https://medium.com/)) - OR start a YouTube/TikTok channel ([CapCut](https://www.capcut.com/) free editor) - Set up email marketing ([MailerLite](https://www.mailerlite.com/)) **Stage 3: Content Creation** - Publish **review articles/videos** (“Best VPNs for Students”) - Create **comparison content** (“ClickFunnels vs Kartra”) - Offer a **freebie lead magnet** (ebook, checklist) to collect emails **Stage 4: Traffic & Growth** - Learn SEO ([Ahrefs Free Tools](https://ahrefs.com/free-seo-tools)) - Share content on Reddit, Quora, LinkedIn - Run small test ads ([Google Ads](https://ads.google.com/), [Facebook Ads](https://www.facebook.com/business/ads)) **Stage 5: Automation & Scaling** - Use [Jasper AI](https://www.jasper.ai/) for content - Track conversions with [Voluum](https://voluum.com/) - Scale best-performing campaigns * * * ## 📅 2. Daily & Weekly Checklist **Daily** - Reply to comments/emails - Share at least 1 piece of content on social media - Analyze yesterday’s traffic (Google Analytics / affiliate dashboard) **Weekly** - Publish 1–2 new content pieces (blog/video) - Update old content with fresh keywords - Test 1 new traffic source (SEO, ads, forum posts) - Send 1 email newsletter with affiliate links **Monthly** - Check top 5 converting offers - Replace low-performing links - Scale ad campaigns that are profitable * * * ## 🛠 3. Essential Tools List **Content & Design** - [Canva](https://www.canva.com/) – Designs, videos - [Grammarly](https://www.grammarly.com/) – Content polishing **SEO & Research** - [Ahrefs Free Tools](https://ahrefs.com/free-seo-tools) - [AnswerThePublic](https://answerthepublic.com/) **Affiliate Networks** - [ClickBank](https://www.clickbank.com/) - [CJ Affiliate](https://www.cj.com/) - [PartnerStack](https://partnerstack.com/) - [Impact](https://impact.com/) **Email & Automation** - [MailerLite](https://www.mailerlite.com/) - [ConvertKit](https://convertkit.com/) * * * ### Enjoy & Happy learning! ❤