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I Tried Affiliate Marketing: A Journey with Amazon's Affiliate Program

Affiliate marketing has always been touted as a quick way to make money online. The concept is simple: advertise a product and earn a commission for every sale made through your referral. Intrigued by this, I decided to dive into the world of affiliate marketing. Here’s my journey.

Joining Amazon's Affiliate Program

To start, I joined Amazon’s affiliate program. It seemed like a promising platform given Amazon's extensive product range and global reach. My strategy was to find sellable products with irresistible deals and promote them.

Creating Content on TikTok

I turned to TikTok to share my affiliate finds. Creating a dedicated TikTok page, I began posting videos showcasing these cool Amazon products, each accompanied by my affiliate link, hoping viewers would use my link rather than searching for the products themselves.

The Results

Nine posts later, I faced a harsh reality: my TikTok videos didn’t get any views. It made me question how feasible it is to advertise for free on platforms like TikTok, where users often skip ads. Ultimately, my efforts earned me a meager 7 cents in commission.

Keywords

  • Affiliate marketing
  • Amazon affiliate program
  • Sellable products
  • TikTok
  • Advertising

FAQ

Q1: What is affiliate marketing? A1: Affiliate marketing is a type of performance-based marketing where you earn a commission by promoting other people’s (or company’s) products.

Q2: Why did you choose Amazon’s affiliate program? A2: Amazon's affiliate program is popular due to its wide range of products and trusted brand, which can potentially attract more buyers.

Q3: Why use TikTok to promote affiliate products? A3: TikTok is a rapidly growing platform with a diverse audience, ideal for reaching large numbers of potential buyers.

Q4: What challenges did you face promoting on TikTok? A4: My videos didn’t receive any views, highlighting the difficulty of gaining traction and visibility on the platform without paying for ads.

Q5: How much did you earn from your efforts? A5: From nine posts, I only earned a 7 cent commission, showcasing the challenge of making significant earnings through this method without effective traffic and engagement.

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