Start Here: Affiliate Marketing Step-by-Step (2026)
Affiliate marketing is a system, not a get-rich-quick fad. On this page you’ll get the step-by-step process. What to build (and what to ignore) how to pick offers that convert, how to get traffic with SEO + Pinterest and how to turn clicks to commissions.
Affiliate Marketing, without the fluff.
- what to build (and what to ignore)
- how to pick offers that convert (mixed networks)
- how to get traffic with SEO + Pinterest
- how to turn clicks into commissions
Quick Start
- Pick a niche
- Choose converting offer
- Draft your first 5 money posts
- Start SEO + Pinterest
The 3-Layer Affiliate System (0 to $500/month)
Build
Pick a niche, pick offers, set up your site so Google can crawl it cleanly.
Rank
Publish clusters that match search intent. Internal links do the heavy lifting.
Convert
Use bridge pages + email to increase EPC across any network.
Choose Your Path
Beginner (0 – 30 days)
- Start here →
- Niche + offers →
- First 10 posts plan →
Grow (30 – 90 days)
- SEO clusters →
- Pinterest traffic →
- Reviews + comparisons →
Scale (90 + days)
- Email funnel →
- Tools + tracking →
- Case studies →
Most Popular Guides
What is affiliate marketing?
How to start affiliate marketing?
Profitable niche guide
Keyword research for affiliates
Pinterest affiliate system
Free: Affiliate Launch Checklist
A no-BS checklist to go from zero to a working affiliate system: niche → offers → SEO content → Pinterest pins → first clicks.