{"id":7691,"date":"2023-02-02T05:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T05:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/authorityhacker.com\/?p=7691"},"modified":"2024-04-03T12:19:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T12:19:01","slug":"can-affiliate-marketing-without-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/can-affiliate-marketing-without-website\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Do Affiliate Marketing Without a Website?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Building a website that drives quality traffic is the hardest part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-to-start-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"98145\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">starting an affiliate marketing<\/a> business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-to-sell-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sell an affiliate website<\/a> for up to 40x its monthly income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which begs the question: \u201cWhat if you could do affiliate marketing <em>without a website<\/em>?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some significant drawbacks to that approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Without your own website, it\u2019s hard (or even impossible) to drive traffic from search engines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019re not building an asset, which massively reduces the value of your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It leaves you highly susceptible to algorithmic updates from social media platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most affiliate networks require members to own affiliate websites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But, to be clear, you don\u2019t <em>need <\/em>a website to earn money with affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re determined to take on the affiliate marketing world without a website, here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do You Need to Become an Affiliate Marketer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, owning an affiliate website makes it easier to become a successful affiliate marketer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But when you consider the fundamentals of affiliate marketing, none of them explicitly requires a website.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/what-is-affiliate-marketing-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"What Is Affiliate Marketing\" class=\"wp-image-85018\" style=\"width:512px;height:512px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/what-is-affiliate-marketing-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/what-is-affiliate-marketing-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/what-is-affiliate-marketing-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/what-is-affiliate-marketing-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/what-is-affiliate-marketing.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You need three essential \u201cingredients\u201d to start affiliate marketing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An audience: <\/strong>People who are interested in whatever you\u2019re talking about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>An offer: <\/strong>An affiliate product or service that helps your audience solve a problem or achieve a goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A traffic source: <\/strong>A means of connecting your audience with the offer you\u2019re promoting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, a website is the hub of all your affiliate marketing activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An affiliate might have an email marketing newsletter and accounts on various social media platforms, but they\u2019ll only exist as supplementary<a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/free-traffic-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> traffic sources for the affiliate website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t cut out the middleman and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-to-promote-affiliate-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promote affiliate links<\/a> directly from social media sites, email newsletters, or numerous other channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Affiliate Marketers Need a Landing Page?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no getting away from it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can do affiliate marketing without a website, you\u2019re <em>probably <\/em>going to need a custom landing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, a landing page is a simple one-page website that helps you sell affiliate products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why are landing pages so important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because they boost conversions by giving you a place to send traffic from other sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in this article, we\u2019ll highlight nine channels you can use for affiliate marketing without a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the fact is, none of those channels gives you the freedom to showcase the features and benefits of your affiliate offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do Landing Pages Help Affiliate Marketers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a landing page, you can add a bunch of persuasive copy and engaging imagery explaining why your promoting products or services are a perfect fit for your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Posting an affiliate link to a landing page looks more natural than direct linking from an Instagram bio or YouTube intro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can use landing pages as a lead capture mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding a lead form to your custom landing page is an effective way to build an email marketing list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And once you\u2019ve got a few thousand names on your email list, you can send targeted affiliate offers straight to their inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a smart move because email marketing delivers an estimated return of <a href=\"https:\/\/dma.org.uk\/uploads\/misc\/marketer-email-tracker-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$35 for every $1 invested<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/roi-email-marketing-1024x573.png\" alt=\"roi email marketing\" class=\"wp-image-89762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/roi-email-marketing-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/roi-email-marketing-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/roi-email-marketing-520x292.png 520w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/roi-email-marketing-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/roi-email-marketing.png 1131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And landing pages offer another important benefit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They allow you to generate traffic through Google Ads (formerly known as Google AdWords).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You <em>can\u2019t <\/em>run paid advertising on Google without landing pages, so if ads are part of your affiliate marketing strategy, they&#8217;re non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools for Building High-Converting Landing Pages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need coding skills or technical knowledge to build landing pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, you might as well just create a whole affiliate website. Then you wouldn\u2019t need this article at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re easy to develop using tools like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickFunnels<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickfunnels-homepage-1024x561.png\" alt=\"clickfunnels homepage\" class=\"wp-image-89763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickfunnels-homepage-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickfunnels-homepage-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickfunnels-homepage-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickfunnels-homepage.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>From $97\/month for up to 20 sales funnels and 100 landing pages; includes a 14-day free trial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/recommends\/clickfunnels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ClickFunnels<\/a> helps its customers build beautiful pages inside a sales funnel without coding skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers a simple drag-and-drop editor and all the tools to follow up with visitors even after they leave your page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also includes automations for Facebook and email marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadpages<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/leadpages-homepage-1024x569.png\" alt=\"leadpages homepage\" class=\"wp-image-89764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/leadpages-homepage-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/leadpages-homepage-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/leadpages-homepage-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/leadpages-homepage.png 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>From $$37 per month for one website; includes a 14-day free trial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/recommends\/leadpages-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Leadpages<\/a> is a tool that helps small businesses build websites, landing pages, popups, alert bars, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its conversion-optimized, mobile-responsive templates make it easy to build and customize a professional-looking landing page in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if this is your first-ever page build, because Leadpages will predict your page\u2019s performance and identify improvements before you hit \u201cpublish.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MailerLite<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mailerlite-homepage-1024x561.png\" alt=\"mailerlite homepage\" class=\"wp-image-89765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mailerlite-homepage-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mailerlite-homepage-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mailerlite-homepage-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/mailerlite-homepage.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Free for up to 1,000 email subscribers and 10 landing pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/recommends\/mailerlite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MailerLite<\/a> is primarily an email marketing platform, but it includes a free landing page builder based around templates and a drag-and-drop editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, that means you don\u2019t require any coding skills to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also offers free hosting and a free custom URL, which helps your page look more trustworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0075b15c gb-headline-text\">Woorise<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woorise-homepage-1024x477.png\" alt=\"woorise homepage\" class=\"wp-image-94165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woorise-homepage-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woorise-homepage-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woorise-homepage-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woorise-homepage-1536x715.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woorise-homepage.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pricing: <\/strong>Free for up to 200 landing page \u201centries\u201d per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/woorise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woorise<\/a> is a lead generation and marketing platform that offers tools for creating landing pages, data capture forms, competitions, and giveaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Users start with a mobile-responsive, conversion-optimized landing page template, which can be customized through Woorise\u2019s simple drag-and-drop builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The platform also allows website owners to add popups to any landing page in just a few clicks, helping you guide visitors toward conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 Ways To Do Affiliate Marketing Without a Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve got the theory out of the way, let\u2019s look at nine practical tactics for affiliate marketing without a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1eb08985 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>1<\/em> Posting On Online Forums &amp; Communities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Online communities and forums (or should that be <em>fora<\/em>? Curse my lack of Latin) are becoming increasingly popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two of the best-known examples are Quora and Reddit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quora has <a href=\"https:\/\/business.quora.com\/Reach-300-million-monthly-unique-visitors-on-Quora\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about 300 million monthly active users<\/a>, while Reddit boasts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redditinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">50+ million daily active unique users<\/a> and attracts about 1.7 billion visits per month:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/reddit-visits-1024x653.png\" alt=\"reddit visits\" class=\"wp-image-89766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/reddit-visits-1024x653.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/reddit-visits-300x191.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/reddit-visits-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/reddit-visits.png 1439w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Worldwide visits to Reddit.com from December 2021 to May 2022(in billions)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Both platforms are full of engaged users searching for information on niche topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of those niches are just plain <em>bizarre <\/em>(like <a href=\"https:\/\/reddit.com\/r\/longfurbies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sharing pictures of long furbies<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/reddit.com\/r\/breadstapledtotrees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stapling bread to trees<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But others are an absolute goldmine for affiliate marketing, because they\u2019re loaded with commercial intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And where there\u2019s commercial intent, there\u2019s an opportunity to earn passive income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at this question posted on Quora:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"670\" height=\"693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/quora-question-with-aff-links.png\" alt=\"quora question with aff links\" class=\"wp-image-89767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/quora-question-with-aff-links.png 670w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/quora-question-with-aff-links-290x300.png 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you were a new affiliate marketer in the pet niche, this would be a slam-dunk opportunity to demonstrate your expertise, recommend a couple of products, and point people toward your landing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But online communities aren\u2019t a shortcut to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/is-affiliate-marketing-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"84897\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate marketing success<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you exclusively write spammy posts that only exist for promoting affiliate links, no one\u2019s going to pay attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, you\u2019ll get downvoted to oblivion and eventually banned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any piece of content marketing, adding value is the key to gaining traction on sites like Quora and Reddit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t try to jam a bunch of products down people\u2019s throats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, provide thoughtful, well-researched answers that help fellow users solve their problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, take the time to ask your own questions and engage with other responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, you\u2019ll look like a knowledgeable member who occasionally recommends relevant products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-27e82d32 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>2<\/em> Create YouTube Channel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a YouTube channel can be another effective way to start promoting affiliate links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So much so that we\u2019ve written a whole guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/youtube-affiliate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate marketing on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube videos have massive traffic-generating potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On mobile devices alone, YouTube <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkwithgoogle.com\/marketing-strategies\/video\/youtube-mobile-reach-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reaches more adults<\/a> during prime time than any cable network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you already know what YouTube is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can you use it to make money online through affiliate marketing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Actually, it\u2019s pretty simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create YouTube videos incorporating affiliate products that appeal to your audience, then post links to those products in the video description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of video styles and formats on YouTube. But from an affiliate marketing perspective, you\u2019ll mostly focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Product reviews: <\/strong>In-depth reviews of a single product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Product comparisons: <\/strong>Review-style pieces that pit two or more products against each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How-to guides: <\/strong>Informational content that explains how to solve a specific problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unboxing videos: <\/strong>Literally just someone opening a package and sharing the experience. People will watch anything!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best-of videos: <\/strong>Round-ups of the best products in a specific category or tailored to an occasion (like Christmas gift guides).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at an example from the folks at Canadian Prepper, who created a video rounding up their top survival gear picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is on the WAR WALL?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fIdUJHXcBfU?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down to the video description and you\u2019ll see links created through Amazon\u2019s affiliate marketing program, plus other programs like Canadian Preparedness and Premier Body Armor:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yt-video-desc-aff-links-1024x756.png\" alt=\"yt video desc aff links\" class=\"wp-image-89769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yt-video-desc-aff-links-1024x756.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yt-video-desc-aff-links-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yt-video-desc-aff-links-768x567.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/yt-video-desc-aff-links.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Canadian Prepper has 812,000 YouTube subscribers, and its most popular YouTube videos have millions of views, so it\u2019s easy to imagine how many potential customers they\u2019re reaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the good news is, that this approach can work for pretty much any niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-465981fc gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>3<\/em> Use Paid Advertising On Search Engines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re doing affiliate marketing without a website, generating organic traffic from search engines is tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that reason, many website-less affiliate marketers rely on paid ads \u2014 specifically <em>search ads <\/em>\u2014 to bring in the numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, paid ads involve bidding on keywords related to the affiliate products you\u2019re promoting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google places PPC ads at the top and bottom of the search engine results page and highlights them using the word \u201c<strong>Ad<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That way, searchers know they\u2019re clicking a paid link rather than an organic (i.e. free) one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PPC ad campaigns are easy to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Write engaging ad copy, link to your landing page, and set a budget, then you\u2019re ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there\u2019s a problem with relying on paid traffic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many affiliate marketing niches have tight margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might only earn a few bucks per sale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And remember, only a small proportion of potential customers who click your ads are going to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you can\u2019t afford to pay large sums for every single click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benchmarking data from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordstream.com\/blog\/ws\/2022\/05\/18\/search-advertising-benchmarks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wordstream<\/a> shows that the average cost per click in some niches is $8+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re earning massive commissions at a spectacular conversion rate, that\u2019s unsustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-82c3e4c0 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>4<\/em> Publish on Content Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A content publishing platform is kind of like having your own blog without a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular examples include Medium and Steemit, but many other platforms are out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to SimilarWeb, Steemit attracts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/website\/steemit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">about 3.5 million visitors a month<\/a>, while Medium brings in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.similarweb.com\/website\/medium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">around 40 times that number<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"828\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/medium-stats.png\" alt=\"medium stats\" class=\"wp-image-89770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/medium-stats.png 828w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/medium-stats-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/medium-stats-768x330.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So they\u2019re both big platforms with millions of engaged users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a quick and easy-to-use content publishing platform for affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set up a profile, write a blog post, add an affiliate link or two, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be sure to add an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate disclosure<\/a> explaining you\u2019ll earn a commission from any sales generated through links:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/medium-post-with-affiliate-links.png\" alt=\"medium post with affiliate links\" class=\"wp-image-89772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/medium-post-with-affiliate-links.png 719w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/medium-post-with-affiliate-links-278x300.png 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8ef9d16c gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>5<\/em> Utilize Social Media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Already got a social media to account with a large audience?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe you\u2019re keen to build a following on one of the big social media platforms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, it\u2019s possible to convert social media fame into passive income through the magic of affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/facebook-affiliate-marketing-example.png\" alt=\"facebook affiliate marketing example\" class=\"wp-image-89773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/facebook-affiliate-marketing-example.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/facebook-affiliate-marketing-example-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/facebook-affiliate-marketing-example-768x238.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Each social media platform has its own complexities, which we explain in our in-depth guides to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/facebook-affiliate-marketing\/\">Affiliate marketing on Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/instagram-affiliate-marketing\/\">Affiliate marketing on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/tiktok-affiliate-marketing\/\">Affiliate marketing on TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/twitter-affiliate-marketing\/\">Affiliate marketing on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, with Insta and TikTok, you can\u2019t promote affiliate links from social media posts, so you\u2019ll need to link from your bio instead. That makes life a little more complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the general idea is the same whether you&#8217;re using a Facebook page, a TikTok profile, or other such websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create content that appeals to potential customers in your niche, recommends relevant products, and link to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s up to you whether you point people toward your landing page or the advertiser\u2019s product page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3fa73717 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>6<\/em> Take Advantage of Email Marketing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already mentioned how email offers a sky-high return on investment. In fact, our affiliate marketing stats show that affiliate marketers who use email marketing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-statistics\/\">earn 66.4% more<\/a> than those who don\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also super cheap. You\u2019ll likely need some form of email marketing software, but platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchimp.com\/en-gb\/pricing\/marketing\/?currency=GBP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mailchimp<\/a> offer free plans that are perfect for new affiliate marketers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means <strong>email is effectively a free traffic source<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, as with everything in life, there\u2019s a problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to encourage people to sign up for your email list before you can start sharing tempting affiliate offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-71619a00 gb-headline-text gb-headline-59952abe\">\ud83d\udc49 Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-email-list\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"101533\">How to Build an Email List for Affiliate Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need a landing page and a compelling offer to do that because no one\u2019s going to hand over their email address without an incentive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Authority Hacker, our newsletter \u201cpitch\u201d is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up and get access to our latest insights before anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ah-email-singup-form-1024x413.png\" alt=\"ah email singup form\" class=\"wp-image-89774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ah-email-singup-form-1024x413.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ah-email-singup-form-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ah-email-singup-form-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ah-email-singup-form.png 1434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That works for us because we already have a vast content library and a strong reputation, but it\u2019s a tougher sell if you\u2019re a new affiliate marketer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dbffb3c9 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>7<\/em> Create Ebooks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ebooks rose to prominence in the world of B2B marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unfortunate enough to regularly use LinkedIn, you must have seen dozens of ads urging you to download their latest ebook:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ebook-with-affiliate-links.png\" alt=\"ebook with affiliate links\" class=\"wp-image-89775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ebook-with-affiliate-links.png 538w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ebook-with-affiliate-links-228x300.png 228w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to see why they\u2019re so popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ebooks are a prime example of thought leadership content marketing. And <a href=\"https:\/\/business.linkedin.com\/marketing-solutions\/blog\/content-marketing-thought-leaders\/2020\/how-to-create-a-content-strategy-for-thought-leadership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research<\/a> shows that most business decision-makers spend at least one hour a week reading thought leadership content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So ebooks are an obvious tactic if you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/b2b-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B2B affiliate marketer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, they can also work in the B2C space. You just need to find an appropriate topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an added bonus, ebooks can help you build an email list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add a lead capture form to your landing page and offer your shiny, new ebook in exchange for a name and email address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use ebooks in your affiliate marketing strategy, you\u2019ll need to create a piece of in-depth content \u2014 typically 3,000+ words \u2014 and package it as a PDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, your ebook will:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Speak to a crucial audience pain point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/products-for-affiliate-marketing\/\">relevant affiliate products<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done all that, you\u2019ve still got to find a way to promote your ebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you\u2019ll have to combine ebooks with at least one of the other tactics in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, try seeding it in online communities or sharing it on social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5c94592d gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>8<\/em> Record Podcasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcasts aren\u2019t the most obvious way to do affiliate marketing without a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re an audio medium, which isn\u2019t ideal for promoting affiliate links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are you going to do? Spell out your referral link character by character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But podcasts are too popular to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/188955\/percentage-of-us-adults-who-listen-to-audio-podcasts-since-2006\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">survey<\/a> found that three-fifths of US consumers listen to audio podcasts, up from 57% in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can you get in on the act?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest solution is to discuss affiliate products on a podcast and include affiliate links in the show notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just remember to tell listeners where to find those links. Otherwise, no one\u2019s going to see them, let alone click them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1c7cfb78 gb-headline-text list-headline\"><em>9<\/em> Solo Ads<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Never heard of solo ads?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re a relic from the early days of affiliate marketing when <em>everyone <\/em>did it without a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they can still work in the right circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solo ads are a type of email-based advertising that involves paying for access to someone else\u2019s marketing list. Prices are agreed based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How many subscribers will see your message<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many clicks do you want to generate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, the whole message will be dedicated to your affiliate offer, helping you reach a large, engaged audience without the hassle of building your own email list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or at least that\u2019s the idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, there are some major pitfalls to solo ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no way to verify the quality of the list you\u2019re paying to access, so it could be full of scraped email addresses or bots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In which case, you\u2019ve wasted a bunch of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/udimi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Udimi<\/a> claim to make the solo ads space more \u201clegit\u201d by promising protection against fraud, spam, and timewasters.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solo-ads-marketplace-1024x561.png\" alt=\"solo ads marketplace\" class=\"wp-image-89776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solo-ads-marketplace-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solo-ads-marketplace-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solo-ads-marketplace-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/solo-ads-marketplace.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even so, we\u2019d treat solo ads with caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-accent-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Affiliate Marketing Without a Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This article has enough tactics to help you start affiliate marketing without a website immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you dive in, we strongly advise checking out these top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/affiliate-marketing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3163\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">affiliate marketing tips<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Narrow Down Your Niche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a niche is the first step to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/how-to-become-affiliate-marketer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">becoming an affiliate marketer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your niche is too broad, you\u2019ll be competing with massive publishers, which will massively affect the amount of quality traffic you can generate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you niche down too far, you\u2019ll limit the size of your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to find a sub-niche within a much wider niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, focus on dog food or pet insurance rather than becoming a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/pet-affiliate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pet affiliate<\/a>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a little inspiration, check out our hand-picked list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/best-niches-affiliate-marketing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">140+ best niches for affiliate marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find Affiliate Programs That Don\u2019t Require a Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If an affiliate program demands you have your own website, there\u2019s nothing you can do but look elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To save you wasting time applying for programs that will never accept you, here\u2019s a list of major affiliate networks and programs that are happy to work with website-less affiliate marketers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickBank<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickbank-affiliate-1024x561.png\" alt=\"clickbank affiliate\" class=\"wp-image-89778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickbank-affiliate-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickbank-affiliate-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickbank-affiliate-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/clickbank-affiliate.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickbank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickBank<\/a> is an affiliate network specializing in revenue share and CPA affiliate programs in the eCommerce space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s home to 100,000+ sellers and pays up to $150 per sale commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/clickbank-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClickBank review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amazon Associates<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/amazon-associates-1024x561.png\" alt=\"amazon associates\" class=\"wp-image-89780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/amazon-associates-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/amazon-associates-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/amazon-associates-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/amazon-associates.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/affiliate-program.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Associates<\/a> is probably the world\u2019s biggest and most successful affiliate program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eCommerce marketplace sells every product under the sun, is highly trusted by consumers, and achieves superb conversion rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means it\u2019s the first port of call for many first-time affiliate marketers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon\u2019s commissions aren\u2019t the best, but it\u2019s still a solid source for making money with affiliate marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/amazon-affiliate-program-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon Associates review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ShareASale<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shareasale-affiliate-1024x561.png\" alt=\"shareasale affiliate\" class=\"wp-image-89779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shareasale-affiliate-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shareasale-affiliate-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shareasale-affiliate-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shareasale-affiliate.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/recommends\/shareasale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ShareASale<\/a> is another affiliate network that\u2019s happy to work with you even if you don\u2019t have a website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It works with 21,000+ brands across 39 consumer categories, including big names like Allbirds, Etsy, and Reebok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The network paid out $1.3 billion in commissions last year, so it\u2019s a reliable earner for many affiliates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/shareasale-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShareASale review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rakuten Advertising<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rakuten-affiliate-1024x561.png\" alt=\"rakuten affiliate\" class=\"wp-image-89777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rakuten-affiliate-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rakuten-affiliate-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rakuten-affiliate-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rakuten-affiliate.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rakutenadvertising.com\/content\/linkshare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rakuten Advertising<\/a> is an affiliate network operated by Japanese ecommerce and advertising giant Rakuten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you don\u2019t need your own website to join, Rakuten <a href=\"https:\/\/pubhelp.rakutenmarketing.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/201266197-Can-I-join-Rakuten-Advertising-if-I-don-t-have-a-website-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">warns<\/a>:<em> \u201cWithout a website, it will be difficult for advertisers to confirm that you are right for their program and you may find that many are reluctant to accept your application to join their affiliate programs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/rakuten-affiliate-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rakuten Advertising review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We think this article makes two things clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>It\u2019s totally possible to do affiliate marketing without a website\u2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2026but if you <em>don\u2019t <\/em>have a website, it\u2019s harder to become a successful affiliate 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That\u2019s why you can sell an affiliate website for up to 40x its monthly income. Which begs the question: \u201cWhat if you could do affiliate marketing without a website?\u201d There are some significant drawbacks to that approach: But, &#8230; <a title=\"How to Do Affiliate Marketing Without a Website?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/can-affiliate-marketing-without-website\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about How to Do Affiliate Marketing Without a Website?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[17],"acf":{"coauthors":null},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"gs-tiny":false,"xl":false,"xxl":false,"xxxl":false,"xxxxl":false,"xxxxxl":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Phil Norris","author_link":"https:\/\/www.authorityhacker.com\/author\/phil-norris\/"},"uagb_comment_info":2,"uagb_excerpt":"Building a website that drives quality traffic is the hardest part of starting an affiliate marketing business. 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