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If there was one thing I could go back and change (right when I first started my blog) would be to dive head first into affiliate marketing. I think it took me so long for two reasons, I didn’t know how it worked, and I didn’t think it applied to my blogging niche (which at the time was a lifestyle blog focused on Motherhood). Boy was I wrong!

And here is why!

Any blogging niche can make money with affiliate marketing. I repeat, ANY BLOGGING NICHE! In fact, lifestyle bloggers can earn a KILLING with affiliate marketing! IF, you know what you are doing. What do I mean by that? Affiliate marketing isn’t as simple as writing a blog post and tossing in an affiliate link. Sure, that may work, and you may get a sale or two. But if you are serious about making a consistent income, there are some steps you need to take!

What does your target audience want from you?

Who is your target audience? What are their interests? First, you need to figure that out. Then once you do think about what products, companies, businesses fit in with your target audience. Make a list, jot down ideas. Then search to see if they have any affiliate programs. A LOT of companies do! But they don’t always make it easy to find that information out. (you can check out a list of over 85 affiliates organized by blogging niche here)

Only recommend products or services you would use yourself!

Don’t just throw out affiliate links if you know nothing about the product or service. Because, if it ends up being a crappy product people won’t buy through your links anymore. The VERY best way to market an affiliate is to write up a review about it. Think about when you want to buy something, would you rather purchase a product that has an amazing review or just one you found online? Reviews!

Market your affiliates ALL OVER!

Send that review to your email list, post on your FB page, in YOUR FB group (don’t have a FB group? You need to start one! Like yesterday! Click here to learn how!) Market the heck out of it on Pinterest and Instagram! I am still making money from posts that are over a year old! Why? Because they are on Pinterest! Pinterest is the best free form of advertising EVER!

Stay motivated by keeping track of your sales

I found that when I started to track my affiliate sales and saw the money coming in and growing each month, it motivated me EVEN MORE! So if you want to take affiliate marketing seriously and really start making some money then enter your info below to get your FREE PRINTABLE Affiliate Tracker! Because how awesome would it be to even make an extra $100 a month? That was my goal when I started. I would never have imagined making what I do today. EVER. So GET BUSY!

ONE MORE THING! Always be sure to state that there may be affiliate links within your post. I always reference my disclosure at the beginning of every single post. You don’t want to make the FTC mad!

xo Megan

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    K. Elizabethon September 9, 2017 at 2:18 am

    I’ve just started getting better at remembering to add affiliate links in my posts, especially if I’m reviewing a product. And disclosure is definitely important. I cringe a bit when I see posts where the blogger hasn’t made it clear that there are affiliate links.

    Reply

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    Rhonda Swanon September 11, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    Unstoppable post, lovely lady! Way to go with full-time income.

    Reply

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    Lisa l moneymindedmom.comon September 11, 2017 at 5:00 pm

    Thanks for this post. I just received notification of a pretty big affiliate sale before reading this post. It couldn’t have come at a better time to keep me inspired to
    keep going 😊

    Reply

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      Megan Johnsonon September 11, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      Yay! That’s great!!!!!

      Reply

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    Brendaon September 16, 2017 at 1:34 am

    I definitely need to up my affiliate game! Thanks for the post!

    Reply

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    Sarahon September 18, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    I am looking into starting to use affiliate marketing, so this should be helpful!

    Reply

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    Lauraon September 18, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    I was getting pretty discouraged with my attempts at affiliate marketing. But I just cleared my first $50! Haha, I know it’s such a small amount, but it feels like a great success!

    Reply

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    Feliciaon September 21, 2017 at 4:06 am

    Thank you! very useful suggestions 🙂 I will try some of these for my blog.

    Reply

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    Trema Minningon October 10, 2017 at 2:31 pm

    I love your blog! I have pinned so many of your posts!

    Reply

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    Terrion November 7, 2017 at 12:59 am

    Thanks for this. Right now I’m in a situation where I seriously need to generate income really quick. Not just because it’s holiday time, but just because there’s so much we really need. I hope I can make this work.

    Reply

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    Leenaon December 8, 2017 at 11:33 am

    Hi Megan, is there any way to do affiliate marketing without having any blog or website. Please guide

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      Megan Johnsonon December 8, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      This may help! https://lovefamilyhealth.com/use-affiliate-links-pinterest/

      Reply

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    Jenon December 9, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    Thank you for this helpful post, Megan! I am just getting started with blogging and so appreciate information like this that discusses affiliate marketing. Happy holidays!

    Reply

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      Megan Johnsonon December 10, 2017 at 12:09 am

      Congrats on your blog Jen!!! Happy Holidays to you too!

      Reply

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    Amyon December 30, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    Thanks for all the great information! I have been putting my affiliate disclosure at the bottom of my posts, is this wrong? I have a friend who helps edit my posts and thought it looked bad at the top. I also put one in my footer. That way it is always visible….any thoughts?

    Reply

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    Solowayneon February 5, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Thanks for sharing this price worthy info. Always amazing info to be found on this blog

    Reply

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    Tammy Torreyon March 13, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    I’ve received and downloaded your course with password and I cannot open the files. Help please 🙂

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      Megan Johnsonon March 14, 2018 at 12:07 am

      Hey Tammy! I’m sorry you are having trouble! Please email me and I will send them to you another way 🙂 megan@lovefamilyhealth.com

      Reply

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    Gigion May 1, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Affiliate programs are the best! It’s easy to get lost in the countless programs you’ve signed up with and I found creating a spreadsheet that you can organize alphabetically helps! Or better yet, group them into categories 🙂

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      shaniaon May 9, 2018 at 6:29 am

      mhm that is helpful, i will try doing that

      Reply

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    Tabitha Martinon May 1, 2018 at 9:27 am

    I have just started using affiliates. It has been about two months, still haven’t made a penny :(. My focus has been on producing worthy content, not on traffic. So I am hopeful that once I focus more on traffic, I will see a few dollars roll in. Thanks for the information!

    Reply

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    shaniaon May 9, 2018 at 6:27 am

    great tips,i have been trying so hard to earn extra money but i fail all time. i am feeling like it is a dream that will never come true

    Reply

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    Zainion June 26, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    I’m truly agreed with the point that uses the product before recommending to others. It gains more trust from the customer since we walk the talk. We show to the people how good the product work with us.

    Reply

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    Lisaon July 18, 2018 at 6:24 pm

    Very good information. It is so true, to not just throw out affiliate links if you don’t know anything about the product or service. I’ve asked questions about products on some sites, and the site owner was not able to provide a respectable answer. You could tell they knew nothing about the product they were promoting. It pays to be familiar with the products you are promoting.

    Lisa

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    Graceon August 10, 2018 at 11:34 am

    Thank you for the post. I’m just starting with my blog so this is truly insightful.

    Reply

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    Enstine Mukion December 1, 2018 at 7:30 am

    Hey Megan,
    Good to be here from a pin
    Yes any blog can make money promoting targeted products and earning commissions. It just has to do with doing a bit of research and you will find products in any niche to product.

    Thanks for the value in this post

    Reply

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How to Make a Full Time Income With Affiliate Marketing! (2024)

FAQs

How to Make a Full Time Income With Affiliate Marketing!? ›

There are many stories of people who started affiliate marketing as a side gig but were so successful that they transitioned to a full-blown career. Whether or not affiliate marketing can be a career is totally up to you.

Can you make a full time living with affiliate marketing? ›

There are many stories of people who started affiliate marketing as a side gig but were so successful that they transitioned to a full-blown career. Whether or not affiliate marketing can be a career is totally up to you.

Can you make $10,000 a month with affiliate marketing? ›

Affiliate marketing is a hard way to make money, but if you want to make $10,000 per month, you need a clear plan, hard work, and the will to keep learning. Success changes from person to person, but based on my work with affiliate marketers, here are the most important steps to get you going in the right direction: 1.

Can you realistically make money from affiliate marketing? ›

The short answer is yes. In affiliate marketing, you can have the opportunity to make good money, provided that you choose the right niche and affiliate programs to join.

Can I live off affiliate marketing? ›

You will not get rich overnight, but if you are willing to put in the time and effort, you can eventually earn a good living from affiliate marketing. Here are some examples of how much affiliate marketers can earn: A beginner affiliate marketer might earn $100-$500 per month.

Can a beginner make money from affiliate marketing? ›

Earn passive income with successful affiliate marketing

With a little time and effort upfront, you can build an audience and earn consistent payouts through your affiliate site—all without taking on too much risk.

How much do Amazon affiliates make? ›

How much does the Amazon Affiliate program pay? You can earn, on average, from $100 to $20,000 from the Amazon Affiliate program, depending on how many referrals you generate for Amazon. The Amazon Affiliate program operates on a commission basis, meaning you'll make a percentage per sale.

How long does it take to start making money with affiliate marketing? ›

How long does it take to make money as an affiliate marketer? Based on my experience and speaking with many affiliate marketers, on average, it takes around six to 12 months to start earning money as an affiliate marketer and around two years to earn enough money to quit your day job.

How much do beginner affiliate marketers earn? ›

While some affiliates may earn less, others can achieve a six-figure income with hard work and dedication. It typically takes several months to two years of consistent effort to see tangible results, but even beginner affiliates can expect to earn up to $1,000 per month.

What are the three main types of affiliates? ›

The three main types of affiliate marketing are unattached affiliate marketing, involved affiliate marketing, and related affiliate marketing.

How many followers do you need to make money from affiliate marketing? ›

How many followers do you need to do Instagram affiliate marketing? When sharing affiliate products on Instagram, the quality of followers is more important than the quantity. If your audience is niche and very engaged, you could begin earning passive income through Instagram with less than 1,000 followers.

Can affiliate marketing be a full-time job? ›

Yes, it is possible to make a living from affiliate marketing. However, it takes time and effort to build a successful business. The key is to choose the right niche, build a following, and promote products that your audience will love.

How long does it take to make a living from affiliate marketing? ›

On average, it may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months of hard work in your affiliate marketing journey before substantial earnings start to come in. By then, you'd have mastered your niche and products, built a larger following, and known what makes your target audience tick.

Can the average person make money with affiliate marketing? ›

The reality is that 80% of affiliates earn between $0 and maybe $80,000 per year. And there's nothing wrong with $80k a year – that's a bloody nice income. 15% of other affiliates earn somewhere between $80,001 and maybe $1 million per year.

Is affiliate marketing a long-term career? ›

Those who stay adaptable and innovative will find long-term success in this dynamic field. So, if you're ready to invest time and effort, passionate about your niche, and committed to ongoing learning, affiliate marketing can be not just a good career path, but a truly great one.

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