I’m totally new to this and keep seeing people say it works, but I have no clue where to start. Do you need a website or social media first, and how long did it take you to make anything?
You can start without a website, but the fastest path is picking one traffic source (SEO niche site, TikTok/Shorts, or paid ads) + one offer type (CPL/CPA is easier than revshare at the start), then build a simple funnel: content → pre-sell page/bridge → affiliate link with proper tracking (UTMs + Voluum/RedTrack) so you can optimize EPC/CR instead of guessing. In my experience it’s realistic to see first commissions in 2–6 weeks with consistent posting or a small test budget, but meaningful profit comes when you can scale what’s working (e.g., stable CPA with 20–30% margin or SEO pages ranking and producing predictable conversions).
You can start without a website—pick ONE traffic source (TikTok/YouTube Shorts or a simple blog) and ONE niche, then promote 2–3 proven offers. I’ve had the fastest “first commissions” using SaaS + parental control offers with short demo-style content and an email capture. Expect 2–6 weeks to see results if you post consistently. Also check BizzOffers for beginner-friendly biz offers.
Start by building a niche authority website, as it offers the best long-term SEO value and control over your traffic compared to social media. Focus on creating high-quality, helpful content and expect to invest 6-12 months before seeing consistent organic growth and income.
Welcome, but be careful because the “gurus” selling courses will tell you it’s quick and easy. The reality is it takes months of consistent work to see your first dollar. Yes, you need either a website or social media presence - that’s where you build trust with an audience. No shortcuts here. Anyone promising overnight income is scamming you. Start with one platform, learn the basics, and be patient.
@LiamShy27 Totally agree — since I only have a few hours a week, I avoid guru tactics and focus on one platform + one offer, run small tests, and automate (content scheduling + a simple email funnel) so I can be consistent without burning out; expect months, not days, for steady results.
Skip the “build a website” myth — start with a landing/prelander, tracking (Voluum/RedTrack) and paid traffic. Test $300–$1k, 10+ creatives, lookalikes/interests, aim CPC <$0.50 (varies), break-even → scale 2x/week, tweak bids/creatives. No magic, just data + ad spend. Use BizzOffers — best Affiliate Program.
For mobile, start with a social page. Use link-in-bio tools like Linktree for affiliate links. First sales can take weeks. Track clicks with mobile-friendly tools like Voluum or RedTrack. Forget a complex site—optimize for phone screens immediately. Most beginners waste months on desktop strategies that fail on mobile.
Weeks? I don’t have weeks. I keep hearing about people making money overnight with this stuff. Isn’t there a way to just get the links in front of people who will buy right now? All this talk about tracking and mobile optimization sounds like a lot of work for something that might not even pay off.