How to Actually Get People to Click Your Affiliate Links (Free & Paid Tactics That Work)
Let’s get straight to the point: you might have the most effective affiliate products available If no one clicks your hyperlinks, you’ll not earn a cent. I’ve stood there sitting in front of a computer screen without a single click, trying to figure out what’s wrong. After many years trying and failing, I’ve figured out the information that does actually move the needle.
Free Traffic: The Slow But Steady Game
- Content That Doesn’t Suck (And Ranks on Google)
The majority of “SEO advice” is garbage. Here’s how to make it work in 2024:
- Write thorough product reviews (“X and the Y which one should you buy?”)
- Create trouble-solving guidelines (“How to Solve [Common Issue] with [ProductHow to Fix [Common Issue] With [Product]”)
- Make sure to update old articles every six months (Google likes new content)
Pro tip: Use free software such as Ubersuggest or AnswerThePublic to identify real-world questions that people are asking.
- Pinterest Is Your Secret Weapon
For niches like home, parenting, or fitness, Pinterest drives insane traffic.
- Make Vertical pins with bold text
- Include keywords in descriptions of pins
- Post regularly (3-5x/week)
My friend receives an average of 50,000 views per month through Pinterest. There are no paid ads.
- Facebook Groups (Without Being Spammy)
Join groups in which your ideal customers hang out. Don’t drop links immediately. Instead:
- Answer questions genuinely
- Tell the story of “I wrote a guide about this” whenever it is pertinent.
- Create trust first, and links will follow later.
- YouTube Shorts/TikTok (Underrated Goldmine)
Quick videos like:
- “3 features I love about [product]”
- “Before you buy [product], watch this”
- “Unboxing + first impressions”
Make your video unique. One viral clip could send thousands of people to your site.
Paid Traffic: Faster Results (If Done Right)
- Facebook/Instagram Ads That Don’t Flop
The majority of beginners make a mistake here. Instead, try this:
- Make an impact on the coldest of audiences by providing helpful instructional videos (not selling pitches)
- Retarget video viewers using your affiliate link
- Begin by using 5 dollars per day to see if you can test it.
Example: “Here’s how I use [product] every day” (casual with no sales pitch)
- Google Ads for High-Intent Buyers
When a person searches “best [product] for [specific need],” they’re looking to purchase.
- Offer for Long-tail keyword phrases (less than competition)
- Direct traffic to an thorough Review page (not an unrelated site)
- Keywords with high cost-per click for Pause
- Influencer Collabs (Even Micro Ones)
You don’t need huge influencers. Find:
- Accounts with 5K-50K of engaged followers
- Give the customers free products and affiliate link
- Create genuine material (“Try the following for at least a week, and then share your experiences”)
The Big Mistake Everyone Makes
They are focused only on their traffic rather than the conversions. Here’s how you can solve it:
- Include hyperlinks naturally within the content you write (not only at the at the end)
- Make use of tables of comparison to aid in making decisions
- Upload authentic photos or videos of yourself using the product
My #1 Tip for Beginners
Keep track of which of your links convert to convert in Your Amazon dashboard. Do your best to find out the ones that work instead of making assumptions.
Final Thought
The free methods are time-consuming but they can create lasting assets. Paid methods can speed up the process but they need to be tested. The top performers combine both.
Stop here and go start making the first dollar!