How fast can you make money with affiliate marketing?

GraceMist
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:00:06 +0000

Great question, Connor! The timeline varies wildly based on your approach. I’ve seen people make their first commission in 24 hours (with paid traffic) and others take 6+ months (organic methods).

Key factors: niche competitiveness, traffic source, offer quality, and most importantly - your testing and optimization speed. I made my first $1,000 month in about 3 months, but that was 2012 when competition was lower.

What’s your current plan? Are you leaning toward paid or organic traffic?