Affiliate Marketing: How to Start with No Audience

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another instructional blog where I’ll be giving you a step-by-step tutorial on how to start affiliate marketing without having a pre-existing audience. If you’re new to the world of affiliate marketing and don’t already have a following on social media platforms, then this blog is perfect for you. I’ll explain everything you need to know in a conversational tone so you can easily follow along. Let’s dive right in!

Understanding Affiliate Marketing

Before we get into the details, let’s quickly go over what affiliate marketing is. In simple terms, it’s a partnership between content creators and companies that sell products. As a creator, you promote and recommend these products to your audience, and for every purchase made through your referral link, you earn a commission. Traditionally, affiliate marketing is done by creators who already have an established audience. However, this blog will focus on a search strategy that allows you to succeed in affiliate marketing even without an existing following.

The Search Strategy for Affiliate Marketing

When you don’t have a built-in audience, it can be challenging to compete with established creators on social media platforms. This is where the search strategy comes in. Did you know that there are approximately 100,000 searches happening on Google every second? That’s a massive amount of organic traffic that you can tap into without needing a following.

One important thing to note is that both Google and YouTube are owned by the same company. So, whatever you post on YouTube will also show up on Google. This means that you can leverage the power of both platforms to reach a wider audience.

Putting the Strategy into Action

Let’s take an example to understand how the search strategy works. In this case, we’ll use the niche of fishing. When you search for fishing-related content on Instagram, you’ll find posts from creators who already have a large following. They can easily do affiliate marketing because they have an audience waiting for them.

However, with the search strategy, you can create content that ranks on Google and YouTube without needing a massive following. For instance, when you search for “best fishing pole for beginners” on Google, you’ll find articles that recommend various products. These articles often include affiliate links to the mentioned products.

Now, here’s where the competition might come into play. Some creators use artificial intelligence tools to generate massive articles within seconds. This influx of content has flooded Google and affected the visibility of traditional text-based articles.

However, this is where YouTube comes to the rescue. YouTube values user-generated content, and videos are considered high-value content. So, even if you don’t have a big following, you can create videos showcasing products and share your experience with them. These videos can rank on both YouTube and Google, allowing you to reach a wider audience.

The Advantage of YouTube

One great thing about YouTube is that your videos stay in the search results for a long time. Unlike social media platforms where posts quickly become irrelevant, YouTube videos continue to attract organic traffic for years. So, even if you don’t have a built-in audience, your videos can still be discovered by people searching for related topics.

It’s important to note that you don’t necessarily have to appear on camera in your videos. You can create faceless videos where you demonstrate and explain different products using your voice. This type of user-generated content is highly valued by both Google and YouTube.

Get Started with Affiliate Marketing

Now that you understand the search strategy for affiliate marketing, you can start putting time and effort into growing your affiliate YouTube channel or creating text-based articles. By providing valuable content and promoting relevant products, you can earn a commission from every purchase made through your referral links.

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If you have any questions or need further guidance, feel free to leave a comment below. I’m here to help you succeed in your affiliate marketing journey. Good luck!