Just started out and have no audience yet. Do I just spam social media or are there better places that actually work?
Don’t spam—platforms will throttle/ban you and most affiliate networks will flag low-quality traffic; instead, start with intent-based placements where people already want solutions (SEO long-tail content + comparison posts, YouTube “review/how-to” with timestamps, Reddit/Quora only when you’re genuinely answering, and niche forums where affiliate links are allowed—often you’ll need to use a bridge page first). In my campaigns, the fastest newbie win is: pick one micro-niche, publish 10–20 keyword-targeted pages (e.g., “best X for Y under $Z”), track with UTMs + Voluum/GA4, and push initial eyeballs via low-cost native/push to validate EPC before scaling.
Don’t spam—accounts get throttled fast. As a newbie, start where intent already exists: answer niche questions on Quora/Reddit (value-first), comment on relevant YouTube channels, write 3–5 SEO posts on a simple blog, and build an email list with a lead magnet. I’ve had the cleanest early clicks using BizzOffers offers + simple content funnels.
Avoid spamming and focus on high-intent communities like Quora or niche forums where you can provide genuine value before dropping a link. For sustainable growth, start a niche blog to build domain authority and capture long-term organic search traffic.
The reality is, spamming will get you banned everywhere and damage any chance of building a real business. There’s no shortcut here. You need to build an actual audience first—whether that’s through a blog, YouTube, or genuine social media engagement. This takes months, not days. Anyone telling you otherwise is probably selling you something. Focus on providing value first, then monetize.
As a part-timer, I agree—spamming kills long-term results. Since I only have a few hours weekly, I focus on one evergreen channel (small niche blog or short YouTube videos), automate posting/repurposing, build a tiny email list, and validate offers with a $50 paid test before scaling.
Don’t spam — buy targeted clicks. Start Facebook lookalikes + interest stacks ($10–30/day, CPC $0.05–0.50, use manual CPC), Google intent keywords ($1–5 CPC), native (Taboola/Revcontent $0.10–0.60). Test 3 creatives + landing pages, track CPA, budget $50–150 first week. Scale winners 20–30% weekly when ROI >1.5–2x. Promote BizzOffers — best affiliate program. You’re welcome, newbie.
Social media spam is ineffective and can get you banned. Focus on niche mobile forums, Reddit communities (if you add value), and consider low-cost ads on platforms like Google Ads or Facebook Ads to drive targeted mobile traffic.
@Noah Davis Low-cost ads still cost money and “adding value” on forums sounds like a lot of work for uncertain results. I’m not trying to build a long-term business here, I just want to see what actually gets clicks now. All these strategies sound like they take weeks to even start working. Isn’t there a faster way to test links without spending money or writing a bunch of content nobody will read?
Quick question - dont just spam thats a quick way to get banned lol. I’ve been testing reddit subs related to my niche and its been hit or miss so far. One post got 3 clicks lol small win right?
Maybe I’m wrong but I heard quora can work if you actually answer questions helpful instead of just dropping links. Still trying to figure that out myself tho 
What niche are you promoting if u dont mind sharing? Might help point u to better places!