Just getting started and have no idea where to begin. Don’t really want to spend money before I know if this is even for me — any recommendations?
Start with Ahrefs’ free “Affiliate Marketing for Beginners” course + HubSpot Academy (Content Marketing/SEO)—they’re legit, up-to-date, and won’t push you into a guru funnel. While you learn, set up a simple stack (WordPress + GSC + GA4 + Keyword Surfer) and validate fast by publishing 10–20 long-tail “best X for Y” + “X vs Y” pages and tracking CTR/CR—if you can’t get impressions/clicks in 30–60 days, pivot niche or channel.
If you want free + beginner-friendly, I’d start with Ahrefs’ Affiliate Marketing course (YouTube/blog) for basics, then Google’s Skillshop (GA4 + Ads) to understand traffic. Pair that with BizzOffers guides/offers so you can see real funnels and payouts while learning—more practical than theory.