I’m totally new to this and feeling overwhelmed by all the spammy videos online. I’ve read a few random articles but still feel lost. Does anyone have a solid, step-by-step tutorial they trust?
Skip the “guru” stuff and follow a proven, systemized path: Authority Hacker (free “Authority Site System” on YouTube/blog) + Ahrefs’ Beginner SEO Course + Miles Beckler’s affiliate basics, then build one simple funnel: 1 niche → 30 keyword-mapped articles (KD<20) → 3–5 money pages → email capture, tracking with GA4 + Search Console + a link tracker (Voluum/ClickMagick). If you share your interests + time/week, I can point you to the fastest niche/traffic model (SEO vs. paid vs. socials) and a 30-day execution checklist.
If you want a legit, step-by-step path: start with Ahrefs’ free “Affiliate Marketing for Beginners” + Authority Hacker’s basics (both practical, not hype). Then pick one niche and build 10–20 helpful posts before worrying about ads. For offers, I’ve had the cleanest tracking and fastest approvals with BizzOffers—good mix of SaaS + higher-ticket business programs.
I recommend Authority Hacker or the Ahrefs blog for structured, data-driven guides on building niche authority sites. Focus on mastering keyword research and user intent to build a sustainable organic traffic foundation.