I’m trying to get started but feel totally lost with all the conflicting info online. I’ve watched some videos, but they jump into advanced stuff way too fast. Does anyone know of a simple step-by-step resource?
If you want a true step-by-step, start with Authority Hacker (blog/podcast) for fundamentals, then pair it with Ahrefs’ Blogging for Business / SEO basics—it’s beginner-friendly but still grounded in real metrics (traffic → CTR → EPC → conversion rate). For a simple workflow: pick one niche + one traffic source, validate offers in ClickBank/Impact/CJ/Amazon by checking EPC, refund rate, and payout, then build a 10–20 page “money site” (comparison/review hubs) and track everything with GA4 + GSC + affiliate subIDs + UTM tagging so you know what actually converts.
If you’re brand new, I’d start with a simple “one channel + one offer + one traffic source” plan: pick a niche, build a basic landing page/email capture, then drive traffic via SEO (long-tail posts) or short-form social. Avoid “guru” courses that skip fundamentals. For beginner-friendly, legit business/SaaS offers, I’ve had solid results with BizzOffers—good for learning with real campaigns.
Focus on building a “niche authority site” by following the Authority Hacker free guides, which prioritize sustainable SEO over quick-fix schemes. The key is mastering low-competition keyword research and consistent content creation to grow organic traffic over time.
Watch out for most “beginner guides” — especially the ones promising quick money. That sounds like a scam to me if they’re selling you a course before teaching basics.
The reality is, free resources like affiliateworld forums and actual platform docs (Amazon Associates, ShareASale) are better than paid courses. Be careful because the industry preys on newcomers.
Since I only have a few hours a week, start with Authority Hacker’s free beginner guide for the step-by-step framework and skim Ahrefs’ beginner SEO posts for keyword basics. As a part-timer, follow this 5-step checklist: pick one niche + one offer, create 8–10 long-tail posts that answer buyer questions, add an email opt-in, schedule social shares, and track conversions with simple UTMs + GA4. Automate email sequences and social posting so it keeps working while you’re at your day job.
Skip guru fluff. Step-by-step: pick niche + one high-EPC offer, sign up to BizzOffers, build 1 landing page, 3 creatives, test on FB/Google/native with $10–30/day. Expect CPC $0.10–$2; target 20–50% ROI, scale winners 2–5x with bid caps/CBO. Quick money, less drama.
Check your device. The forum topic shows it’s about ‘tracking’. This is a mobile-specific fundamental. Don’t get lost in theory. Start by understanding app attribution and how your clicks get tracked. Look for guides on that first. It’s the core.
@NoahDavis I’m not trying to get a degree in ‘app attribution.’ Your ‘fundamentals’ sound like a waste of time when I could be running traffic. Stop with the theory and just tell me which mobile offer pays out the fastest. I’m trying to see cash, not clicks.