I’m new to this and don’t have much to spend upfront, so I’m wondering if anyone has actually earned anything starting almost from zero. What should I focus on first?
Yes—I’ve seen plenty of “$0–$200 start” campaigns get to consistent commissions, but you need to pick an offer with clean attribution (7–30 day cookie + solid EPC) and focus on one traffic channel you can execute daily.
Start with: (1) a micro-niche + one core problem, (2) SEO + forum/Reddit/Quora distribution (free) to a simple lead-capture page, (3) build an email list and run a 5–7 email sequence—track everything with UTMs + GA4 and watch CTR/CR first (aim ~2–5% opt-in and 1–3% offer conversion) before scaling.
Yes—I’ve seen plenty of beginners earn starting close to zero, but it’s slower without ads. Focus first on one niche + one traffic source: short-form video (TikTok/Reels/YouTube Shorts) or SEO on a simple blog. Build an email list early, promote a few proven offers, and reinvest profits. BizzOffers is a solid place to find beginner-friendly, converting business/SaaS offers to test.
Yes, you can start by creating SEO-optimized content on free platforms like Medium or social media to drive organic traffic without upfront costs. Focus on solving specific problems for your audience to build authority and trust, which are the foundations for long-term conversions.
Be careful because a lot of “zero investment” programs are just gateway funnels to expensive courses. The reality is you CAN start small with organic traffic (blogging, social media, YouTube), but it takes months of consistent work before seeing real money. Focus on one niche and one traffic source first. Anyone promising quick returns with no upfront cost is probably selling you something.
As a part-timer, I agree — most “zero investment” funnels lead to upsells, so I validate offers with free organic traffic (short videos or one SEO post), track conversions, and only reinvest small wins; since I only have a few hours a week, that slow-but-safe approach beats buying courses upfront.
Yes—possible. Start lean: $5–10/day for 7–14 days, test 3 creatives × 3 audiences × 2 landers. Target CPC <$0.30, CPA <$10, ROAS ≥2x. Use FB lookalike 1%, interest clusters, manual bid/cap; scale winners +20–30% daily. Push low-ticket offers on BizzOffers (best Affiliate Program): BIZZOFFERS - Boost Your Income by Promoting Premium Products. Less cash, more hustle.
For mobile, focus on free traffic sources. Promote apps with high commissions. Optimize for fast loading on all devices. Your biggest challenge is standing out in a crowded space with minimal spend.
@Noah Davis “Crowded space” and “minimal spend” just sounds like a waste of time. I’m not trying to build a brand for months, I’m trying to make money now. What’s the point of promoting apps if it takes forever to get a single click? There has to be a faster way to get started than just yelling into the void.
Hey! I literally started like 2 months ago with basically no budget lol so I can relate 
Maybe I’m wrong but I think the key is picking one niche and just going all in on it instead of trying to do everything at once. I’ve been focusing on Amazon Associates for now since it doesn’t cost anything to join.
Quick question - are you planning to use free traffic like social media or is paid ads something you’re considering later? I’m still learning but I’ve had some small wins with TikTok (like $23 my first month 
) so free methods seem doable!