You’ve probably heard that to make money with affiliate marketing, you need a website, blog, or landing page.
That’s false.
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you a step-by-step system to start earning affiliate commissions without ever touching a website. Whether you’re brand new or just want to simplify your setup, this video will give you the tools, platforms, and real tactics to make it happen.
Let’s dive in.
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Toggle🧠 Concept: How Affiliate Marketing Works Without a Website
You’re simply promoting someone else’s product. When people click your affiliate link and buy, you earn a commission.
✅ Your only goal?
Get people to your affiliate link using smart content and platforms that don’t require a website.
🔧 Step-by-Step System
Step 1: Pick a Profitable Niche
Goal: Focus on a topic with high demand and products to promote.
Health & Fitness
Make Money Online
AI Tools / Digital Marketing
Beauty / Skincare
Productivity & Self-Help
✅ Tip: Choose a niche you enjoy or already talk about.
Step 2: Choose an Affiliate Program (No Approval or Fast Approval)
Here are great platforms that don’t require a website:
Platform | Niche | Commission |
---|---|---|
ClickBank | Digital Products | 50-75% |
Digistore24 | Digital + Physical | 30-90% |
Impact | Software / Tools | Varies |
PartnerStack | B2B Software | High Recurring $$ |
Amazon | Physical Products | 1–10% |
✅ Tip: Pick a product with a high gravity score or recurring commission.
Step 3: Shorten and Track Your Link
Use tools like:
bit.ly – shortens links, free analytics
Switchy.io – lets you customize and track links
Rebrandly – brand your own affiliate links
✅ Optional: Add UTM tags to track where traffic comes from (especially for Instagram or YouTube).
Step 4: Promote Using FREE Platforms (No Website Needed)
Let’s go over 4 powerful free ways to promote:
🟢 1. YouTube Shorts
How: Make 15–60 second videos around your niche.
Review the product
Show how it solves a problem
Do comparisons (“Best AI tool for content in 2025”)
Tools: Use CapCut, Canva, or your phone.
Where to Place Link:
In your YouTube bio
In pinned comment
Mention it verbally: “Link in the bio!”
🟣 2. Instagram Reels + Bio Link
How: Create educational or entertaining reels.
Share tips
Tease product results
Show testimonials
Use Link-in-bio tools:
Linktree
Beacons
Stan.store (if selling digital too)
🔵 3. TikTok Marketing
How: Post short, engaging content using trending audio and hashtags.
“This tool helped me make $100/day online…”
“3 side hustles no one is talking about in 2025”
✅ Use a call to action: “Comment ‘link’ and I’ll send it” or “Check my bio.”
🟡 4. Facebook Reels + Niche Groups
How:
Post helpful short videos and content
Engage in groups, answer questions
Soft promote your offer via comments or bio
✅ Avoid spamming. Build value first.
Step 5: Build a Simple Email List (Optional but Powerful)
Use GetResponse, ConvertKit, or Systeme.io (has a free plan).
Offer a free guide (created with ChatGPT)
Collect emails → Send affiliate offers later
This gives you control even without a site!
💰 Bonus: ChatGPT Prompt to Create Content Fast
Prompt:
“Create a 3-day email sequence promoting [product name], focusing on pain points, benefits, and a clear CTA.”
Also use:
“Give me 10 YouTube Shorts ideas for promoting [product] in the [niche] niche.”
🚀 Example Workflow
Join ClickBank and get affiliate link
Shorten the link with Bit.ly
Make 3 TikToks about the product
Put the link in your bio
Post daily and engage with comments
Repeat and refine based on what performs.
✅ Conclusion
You don’t need a website to make money with affiliate marketing in 2025. All you need is:
A great product
A traffic platform (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram)
A strong call to action
Consistent content
📌 Pro Tip: Keep it simple. Focus on one traffic source, master it, and scale.
Ready to start your affiliate journey? Click here to learn how to create simple affiliate linked how-to-guide with AI that you can sell on your website making hundreds of dollars a day.