In this post we are going to go over why your affiliate links may be getting a good amount of clicks, but aren’t converting into sales.

Getting clicks on your affiliate links is exciting… right up until you realise those clicks aren’t actually turning into any sales lol.

The good news here is that if people are clicking your links then they’re obviously interested in what you’re recommending. It means they have read your content, clicked your link and gone to have a proper look at that product… but then haven’t bought anything at the other side.

This is where affiliate marketing can feel a little frustrating initially. Because getting the initial click through is only one part of the process of making money through affiliate marketing.

There are a few things that can get in the way between someone clicking your link and actually deciding to buy whatever it is you are promoting on the other side of that link.

The important thing is that those clicks are telling you people are interested, and interested enough to look at the product more closely, which gives you something to work with.

So let’s get into the most common reasons your affiliate links are getting clicks but no sales, and what you can actually do to turn more of those clicks into real commissions.

Is It Normal To Get Clicks Without Sales?

Yep.

No fluff here lol.

Getting lots of clicks before getting any actual sales is completely normal. Especially when you’re first starting out and you’re still figuring out what works for your audience.

Think about how you shop online yourself. How often do you click on something and immediately buy it without giving it another thought? Probably not that often! May happen occasionally, but not all the time.

Your readers are doing exactly the same thing. They might click your affiliate link because they’re genuinely interested in your recommendation but then:

• Check if they can find it cheaper somewhere else
• Look at a few reviews first
• Save it to come back to later
• Wait until they get paid
• Get distracted and forget all about it
• Decide they don’t want/need it after all

So while seeing those clicks come in is a good sign (of course)… a click doesn’t automatically equal a sale.

There’s usually a little more going on between someone thinking “Ooh, that looks good” and actually purchasing it.

(In part this will of course vary depending on your niche, audience and the price of the recommendations within your links.)

Why People Click Affiliate Links But Don’t Buy

They Were Just Curious

Sometimes people click simply because something has caught their attention and they want to have a nosey at what you’re recommending lol.

They might like the sound of the product, want to check the price or just want a bit more information before deciding whether it’s for them.

We all do this!

They may have absolutely no intention of buying it there and then… and that’s absolutely okay.

Not everyone who clicks an affiliate link is going to be ready to spend money straight away.

They could even come back and buy later once they’ve had time to think about it. So a click without an immediate sale doesn’t necessarily mean your recommendation didn’t work.

Remember that a lot of affiliate links/products have a long cookie period (average 1-90 days) so if someone goes back to that product 2 weeks later and decides to buy it then, you may still get the commission for recommending it initially.

The Product Wasn’t What They Expected

This is one of the easiest mistakes/issues to avoid.

Being 100% transparent about prices, pros, cons, who it’s for etc etc can make a huge difference when it comes to people buying what you are recommending.

Do not try and hide information such as pricing as they will see the price anyway and it just makes you look as if you are hiding it. 

Even if a product is (in your opinion) “expensive”, everyone has a different budget and if it’s worth the cost then THAT is the part that matters.

You want to make sure what you’re saying in your content/about the product actually matches what someone finds when they click your affiliate link and goes through to the product website.

If you’ve made a product sound super affordable and they click through to find it costs $500, they’re probably going to click off and disappear pretty quickly!

Being upfront that something costs $500 and is worth it means only those who are happy with that price are going to click through initially. 

This way you aren’t wasting their (or your own) time.

Plus it stops you looking shady lol.

The same applies to the product features, results, who the product is for or anything else that might have encouraged them to click your link in the first place.

No one product is right for everyone. So don’t act as if it is. Be honest in who it is actually for, as those are the people you are going to get the commission from (potentially).

You don’t need to convince people that a product is something it isn’t, just to get the click. It’s honestly pointless.

Clicks themselves do not pay you. 

Give them a good idea of what to expect beforehand and the people who do click are much more likely to be genuinely interested in buying it. 

THESE are the readers you want clicking through.

They Still Have Questions

Sometimes someone can be interested enough in a product to click your link, but still have questions they want the answers to before they’re actually ready to buy it.

This is where more detailed information/content can really help them.

Try and pre-emptively answer the questions you’d want answered about a product or service before you’d actually commit to spending your own money… and make sure you’re answering/going over as many of them as possible!

The more useful and helpful information you can give someone before they click, the more informed they can feel about deciding whether the product is right for them initially, without having to dig around for the answers they wanted initially.

They Need More Time

Not every affiliate sale is going to happen five minutes after someone clicks your link.

In fact this isn’t the common way it works at all.

Some purchases need a bit more thought, especially if they cost more money, or involve signing up for a subscription.

Someone could click your link today, think about it for a few days and then come back and buy it next week. This is normal and happens a lot.

It could be that they were looking at it late at night and fell asleep and don’t re-find the tab for a few days… anything can happen!

This is also why it’s worth checking the cookie duration for the affiliate programmes you use. As I mentioned above, depending on the programme, you might get commission for a product on a purchase made within:

• 24 hours
• 30 days
• 60 days
• 90 days +

So don’t automatically write off a click just because it didn’t turn into a commission that same day or at that exact moment. That sale could still appear later on for you.

(Or someone could come back and click a second time the following month and then buy… no sales doesn’t mean never, it can also just mean “not now”.)

The Price Put Them Off

Sometimes there isn’t anything else going on other than that they clicked on the link, saw the price and was instantly put off.

If you are transparent about pricing in your content,, this one shouldn’t be as much of an issue. In saying that there are of course still reasons why price would put someone off….

The product was maybe more expensive than they expected/remembered, the price had increased since they last looked, or they literally just can’t justify spending that amount right now.

All are completely valid reasons.

That doesn’t necessarily mean there’s anything wrong with your content or even the product itself. They were interested enough to click; the price just wasn’t right for them. And that’s okay.

They know the price for if they decide to make it work, and if not then it wasn’t for them anyway.

Being as clear as possible about costs/pricing can help reduce this as a reason fairly dramatically though.

They Need a Little More Confidence in the Recommendation

Sometimes people are interested in what you’re recommending but they just want a little more information before they’re ready to spend their money on it.

This is where creating genuinely helpful content can make such a difference. 

A mistake people often make is that they will just tell someone a product is great and add their affiliate link with no explanation.

What actually gets conversions and sales is to explain why you recommend it, who you think it’s best for and what you actually like about it.

Go over pros AND cons.

You will be surprised how often the CONS list is the one that sells people on something….

A con about a course could be “it feels too slow/too simple”, yet for some people they maybe prefer a simpler approach/things slowed down a little as that’s how they learn best.

The opposite could also be true for a course that feels fast-paced and over-filled… for a lot of people that would mean it’s not for them. Yet there will be people who LOVE learning that way in which case it is actually perfect for them.

If you’ve used the product yourself, share your own experience. Good and bad. If you haven’t, make sure you’ve done enough research (and trust in the company/product enough) to give your readers real, useful information rather than simply repeating what they could find on the sales page themselves.

The more useful and honest your content is, the more familiar people become with your recommendations too. The more people trust you and your recommendations, that can make clicking that BUY button feel like a much easier decision too.

How To Increase Your Affiliate Sales

Recommend Products You’d Actually Recommend Anyway

One of the easiest ways to make your affiliate content feel more genuine (to you and your readers) is to promote products you’d happily tell someone about even if there wasn’t a monetary commission attached.

That doesn’t mean you have to personally own every single product you ever mention.

Depending on your niche, that wouldn’t always be possible (or affordable!). If (for example) your content is based around lawn mower reviews, there would be no expectation to buy 300 lawn mowers to talk about lol.

But you should know enough about what you’re recommending to understand why those products specifically could be useful to your target audience.

If you’ve used it yourself then even better as people know and can tell.

You can then share what you liked, what you didn’t, how you used it and anything you think someone should or would want to know before buying.

Those little details are often far more useful than simply listing features from the product page lol.

Answer the Questions Someone Might Have Before Buying

If you think about the last time you were considering buying something online. Chances are, you had a few questions you wanted answered before actually buying it lol.

Your readers are obviously no different.

Instead of simply telling them a product is great, give them the information they actually need to decide whether it’s right for them.

Depending on what you’re recommending, they might want to know things like:

• Is it actually worth the money?
• What did you like about it?
• Was there anything you didn’t like?
• Who would you recommend it to?
• Is it easy to use?
• Did it actually do what you expected?
• Would you buy it again?

The idea is simply to answer the questions someone is likely to have before they need to go looking for those answers somewhere else.

As an example… If your content is beauty based, telling someone a lipstick looks nice is great, but what you want to be saying is notes on the colour, texture, longevity, the smell, the packaging, if it bleeds or transfers, how the colour fades down…. Etc etc.

Answer questions BEFORE people have them.

Create Content for People Who Are Already Looking for a Solution 

The type of searches bringing people to your content can make a big difference to your affiliate sales.

For example, someone searching for “What is Semrush?” might only be trying to find out what the tool does.

Someone searching for “Semrush review” or “Semrush vs Keysearch”, on the other hand, probably already knows they need an SEO tool and is now trying to decide which one to use and which one is right for them.

That’s the kind of traffic you want to attract to your affiliate content – the people who are looking to buy, more than those just curious what it is.

The curious people may well come back and buy down the line too – so the more helpful the info the better, but with higher priced products, intent to buy will help speed up your conversions.

When you’re planning new content, think about what someone might be searching for when they’re closer to making the decision to buy.

Another example would be a post called “What Are Running Sneakers?” could be incredibly helpful, but in terms of affiliate clicks, a post called “Best Running Sneakers for Women Over 40” is what people would aim for if they were looking to BUY. Not just for info.

On the topic of keywords… If you’re still getting to grips with keyword research (and how to structure posts like I mentioned above), I’ve also put together a full breakdown of what Semrush is and how bloggers can use it for keyword research, including how it can help you find the best keywords for you and plan content around what people are actually searching for which is half the battle lol. 

Give People a Reason to Come Back

We have talked about this a bit, but someone may find your blog content today without being ready to buy anything, but that doesn’t mean they won’t come back when they are ready.

This is why it’s worth creating genuinely helpful content around the topics and products you talk about.

If someone gets a useful answer from one of your posts, clicks through to another and then comes across your blog again later, your site starts becoming somewhere they recognise rather than a page they visited once and immediately forgot about lol.

Having an email list is the ideal option for this because it gives you a way to stay in touch with people who already enjoy your content (or people who want to be able to come back). You can share new posts, send useful tips and bring people back to your blog without relying on them remembering to check for something new.

If you haven’t started your own list yet, I have a full beginner’s guide to email marketing post that takes you through how to get started, build your list and what you can actually send once people subscribe to you.

My own email list is with MailerLite and I genuinely love using it. Especially as you can start out completely for free lol.

I make my emails look how I want them to, setting up forms and automations is nice and straightforward, and I’m not constantly fighting with the platform just to do something simple which would drive me mad lol.

If you’re still deciding which email marketing platform to use, it’s definitely one I’d recommend having a look at.

Don’t Expect Every Click to Turn Into a Sale

Even when you’re doing everything right, you’re never going to see one sale for every affiliate click… and you don’t need to lol.

From Google: “The average click-to-buy affiliate conversion rate typically ranges from 1% to 3%. This means that for every 100 people who click an affiliate link, 1 to 3 complete a purchase.”

This sounds low, but that’s completely normal. Some will do better, some will be slower. 

The more relevant/interested people you get seeing your content, the more will click, the more have the chance to buy.

Do not get discouraged every time you see clicks without commissions. It can be really helpful information.

Which posts are getting the most affiliate clicks? Which products are people most interested in? Are certain links getting clicked far more than others?

Then you can use that information to decide what to work on/update next.

If one product is getting a good amount of clicks, you could create more content around it or add in more information so people are even more informed before clicking to the product page.

If an affiliate post is getting traffic but hardly anyone clicks the links, that shows that your content/links/affiliate info needs updating or rewording.

And – of course – if something is already generating sales, that’s a pretty good sign you should be doing more of whatever worked there lol.

You don’t need every click to convert. This will never happen. Do not expect it to lol. You need to keep growing the amount of readers on your blog, updating helpful info, and then that can improve what happens between someone finding your content/the product and deciding to buy for themselves.

What’s Actually Working for Me

One thing I’ve found really useful with affiliate marketing is paying attention to which products and posts are already getting the most interest/clicks.

When I look through my own dashboards, there are naturally some links that get a lot more clicks than others. Often the higher click through rate the higher the conversion rate – but not always!

Rather than constantly looking for something new to promote, I use that information to work out what my readers are interested in and where it might be worth creating more, or updating, content.

Here are a few examples of how I’m currently using affiliate links across my own blog: 

• BSL Courses – which I recommend in my Perfecting Blogging Course Review
• HostGator – which you can find in my HostGator Review
• SemRush – which I talk about in my What is Semrush? post
• Shopify – where you can find ALL the ins and outs in my Shopify Post

If you’re already getting affiliate clicks or sales, have a look through your own analytics/numbers and see if you can spot any patterns.

You might find that one particular product gets far more attention than you thought, or that a certain type of post sends more people to your affiliate links.

You don’t always need to keep finding new products to promote. Sometimes there’s a lot more you can do with the ones that are already getting results!

Should You Remove Affiliate Links That Aren’t Converting?

This is a slightly trickier one to answer as it will depend on a few factors.

If an affiliate link is getting clicks but hasn’t made you any money yet, I wouldn’t remove it. The fact it’s getting clicks is important info. It’s more likely that there is a disconnect between your content, the reader’s expectations and the product itself.

Have a look at what you could improve around the link before deciding to remove it!

It’s also worth remembering that different products can have completely different buying journeys for people (on average).

A $10 product is a very different decision from signing up for a $400 course or paying for software every month.

Some products are also more popular at certain times of the year. So comparing every affiliate link purely by how quickly it makes a sale won’t always tell you much unless you look at overall numbers over a long period of time.

If something is getting regular clicks, I’d take that as a reason to investigate and improve it before removing it!

If a link is new and hasn’t had a good chance to gain traction, that’s also a reason to leave it alone. 

On the other hand if you have links where you have lost trust/faith in the product, you prefer a different product, links have sat there for months with ZERO clicks etc then yes, absolutely remove them.

You can update your content and swap your links out for better/more relevant product links and then assess how those do.

Turning Those Affiliate Clicks Into More Sales

Getting the click initially is actually a pretty important part of the process.

Your reader has noticed and liked your recommendation and they’re interested in it and they’ve chosen to find out more/look to potentially buying it.

So if the sales aren’t following your clicks yet, don’t automatically assume the affiliate link isn’t working. 

Make sure you’re recommending products that make sense for your content and audience, answer the questions someone is likely to have before buying and give them enough useful information to decide whether the product is actually right for them.

You can also look at which of your posts, products and links are getting the most attention/people are finding the most helpful, and use that to help you decide what to focus on next in terms of products and content.

Remember, you don’t need every single person who clicks an affiliate link to buy something. It won’t happen lol.

You want the people who genuinely want or need what you’re recommending to feel happy clicking through and spending their money after trusting your word.

Those clicks (without sales) aren’t something to write off. They’re proof that you’ve already got people interested… and now you can work on turning more of that interest into commissions!

Speak soon!

Katherine

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In this post we are going to go over Email Marketing for Beginners: How to Start and What to Send (Step-by-Step) to simplify it.

If you’re new to blogging or making money online, there’s a high chance you’ve seen people talking about email marketing.

You’’ have heard people say that it’s one of the best ways to grow your business.

Apparently “the money is in the email list.”

Apparently you should start building one as soon as possible.

Great…

But then what? 

Because most people tell you that you need an email list, but they don’t really explain what happens after that lol.

How do people actually get subscribers onto their list?

What are you supposed to send once someone signs up?

And do you really need all these fancy automations, systems and funnels everyone keeps talking about?

When I first looked into email marketing, it felt like one of those things that everyone else seemed to understand apart from me lol.

The good news is that it really isn’t as complicated as it sounds.

Once you strip away all the confusing email marketing jargon, it’s actually pretty straightforward. And you definitely don’t need a huge audience or loads of complicated systems or automations to get started.

In this post, I’ll show you how email marketing works, how to start your first email list, what to send your subscribers, and why it’s one of the best things you can do if you’re looking to grow a blog or online business.

Let’s get into Email Marketing for Beginners.

What Is Email Marketing?

Email marketing is as simple as it sounds. You market your content to your audience via emails.

The easiest way to think about email marketing is this…

Someone enjoys your blog, freebie, or content enough to give you their email address because they’d like to hear from you again.

From there, you simply send them emails every so often depending on your business/strategy.

That’s it.

It doesn’t have to be daily.

It doesn’t have to be complicated.

And it definitely doesn’t need loads of fancy automations when you’re just getting started. 

I had my email list for months before even thinking about setting up automations.

The reason so many bloggers and online business owners recommend building an email list is because it gives you a way to stay in touch with people who’ve already shown an interest in what you do.

It means you have a “direct” line of communication with people who are already interested in your content/products/ideas.

Think about how many times you’ve visited a website, read one blog post, then completely forgotten it existed a few days later.

We’ve all done it

But if you’d joined that website’s email list, there’s a good chance you’d have gone back the next time they sent an email.

That’s why having your own email list can be so valuable.

Instead of hoping someone remembers to come back, you’ve got a way of reaching people directly whenever you’ve got something you want to share.

Maybe that’s some information, a new product, a blog post, a YouTube video, a special offer/discount, a course, a new service, or simply something you think your audience will find useful.

It’s one of the few things online that you actually own, which is why so many bloggers see it as such an important part of growing their business.

Social media accounts can get deactivated or banned, whereas you own your email list so always have that line of communication with your audience.

Why Is Email Marketing Important?

At first, it can be easy to wonder whether you even need an email list.

After all, if you’ve got a website, social media account, YouTube channel, or online shop, you’d assume that surely people can just find you there?

The problem is that people are busy.

They might enjoy your content today, then completely forget to come back next week.

Or they close your website/socials and forget your name/business name and can’t then find you even if they do remember.

Not because they didn’t like it…

…but because life gets in the way.

An email list gives you a simple way to stay in touch with the people who have already shown an interest in what you do.

This means that instead of hoping someone stumbles across your website or social media again, you can let them know when you’ve got something new to share and they don’t have to go looking for you.

That could be a new blog post, or maybe you’ve added a new product to your shop or maybe you’re launching a course, running a sale, uploading a new YouTube video, or sharing something you think your audience will genuinely find useful etc etc.

Whatever your business looks like, an email list helps you keep that connection going. And in such a simple way.

And over time, those connections can become one of the most valuable parts of growing an online business.

It’s really not a step to be skipped!

Step 1: Choose An Email Marketing Platform

Before you can start building an email list, you’ll need an email marketing platform.

This is simply the online website/tool that stores your subscribers’ email addresses and lets you send emails to them. It’s also where you’ll create signup forms, pop ups, set up automations (if you want to), keep everything organised and where you can check your analytics so you can see what’s working best.

There are quite a few email marketing platforms out there, including:

• MailerLite
• Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
• Mailchimp

The good news is that you don’t need to spend hours comparing every single one lol. They all do a very similar job, so the best one is usually the one you find easiest to use and is the one that fits your needs/budget the best.

Personally, I (still) use MailerLite because I found it really straightforward to set up, it’s really beginner-friendly, and it has everything I need without feeling complicated.

It’s also completely free to start on a starter plan and so easy to upgrade when your list grows/you feel like you want more features which is what I did in time.

Get Started On MailerLite Here

Step 2: Create A Freebie (Lead Magnet)

The next step is giving people a reason to join your email list.

This is why a lead magnet is so important…

If someone lands on your website for the first time, they probably don’t know you yet.

Asking them to hand over their email address without getting anything in return can be a bit of a big ask lol.

That’s where a freebie comes in.

A freebie (often called a lead magnet) is simply something helpful that people receive when they sign up to your email list.

It doesn’t need to be complicated or take weeks to create either.

You can get PLR products that are already pre-done which is an easy option.

Some popular freebie lead magnet ideas include things like:

• Checklists
• E-books
• Templates
• Content prompts
• Printables
• Planners
• Resource lists

The best freebies solve one small problem or help someone achieve something quickly.

For example, if you teach blogging, you could create a blog launch checklist. (This is exactly what my first one was and it did really well.)

If you help people with social media/marketing, you could give away a month’s worth of content ideas.

If you sell digital products, you could offer a free planner or template etc etc.

The goal isn’t to create the biggest freebie possible or anything hugely complicated lol.

It’s simply to give someone something genuinely useful that makes them think, “wow that was really helpful.”

Step 3: Create An Opt-In Form

Now that you’ve made/got your freebie, you need a way for people to actually sign up for it.

This is where an opt-in form comes in.

This can have a variety of different looks, but basically an opt-in form is simply a form where someone enters their name and email address to join your email list and receive your freebie.

This could be on a landing page, an embedded box, a pop up, a banner etc etc.

Often email marketing platforms (such as Mailerlite) make these really easy to create so you don’t need any coding or technical experience.

You can add your signup form to places like:

• Blog posts
• Your homepage
• Landing pages
• Pop-ups
• Resource pages

Etc etc!

They are really customisable too no matter which option/options you choose to go with. Plus you can start/stop them at any time.

The main thing is making it easy for people to find as people will rarely go looking for it.

If someone has to go searching for your signup form, there’s a good chance (as in, pretty much 100% chance lol) that they will leave your site before they ever find it.

Placing it somewhere really obvious/visible gives people the opportunity to join your email list whenever they’re ready to do so.

This could be for updates from you, or that they want your freebie/lead magnet. And sometimes people can see a pop up 10+ times before deciding to sign up, so having it in an obvious place helps with conversion rates.

The main thing to keep in mind is to make it easy to find.

A clear, easy-to-find signup form removes any extra friction/confusion and makes it much more likely they’ll subscribe which is a win for both you and the reader. 

Step 4: Set Up A Welcome Sequence

Once someone’s joined your email list, it’s a good idea to have a few emails ready to send to them.

This is usually called a welcome sequence/automation, but don’t let the name put you off lol.

It’s basically just a series of emails that are automatically sent to new subscribers over the next few days or weeks.

That way, everyone gets the same warm welcome without you having to send each email yourself to each new subscriber.

A simple welcome sequence might look something like this:

Email 1

• Deliver your freebie to their email
• Welcome your new subscriber
• Introduce yourself and what they can expect from your emails

Email 2

• Share some of your most helpful content or resources

Email 3

• Answer a common question or share a useful tip

Email 4

• Recommend a product, service, tool, or resource that you genuinely think they’ll find helpful

The idea isn’t to sell something in every email. Email marketing is connection first.

It’s really just to help new subscribers get to know you, understand what you do, and give them a reason to keep opening your emails in the future.

What Should You Actually Send?

This is probably the question I see people ask the most. Understandably lol.

“Okay… I’ve got people on my email list now. What do I actually send them?” 

The main thing to remember is that your emails don’t need to be long, complicated, or perfectly written.

Often some of the best emails are the simplest ones.

If you’re ever stuck for ideas, here are a few ideas of content topics you can send to your list:

Let People Know About New Content

Published a new blog post? Uploaded a YouTube video? Released a podcast episode?

Send your subscribers an email to let them know!

Remember that people have signed up because they (yes, wanted the freebie) but also because they wanted to hear from you or they would have unsubscribed lol, so don’t be afraid to share what you’ve been working on.

Share Helpful Tips

Not every email needs to promote something.

Not every email should promote something.

For some emails you can just share something like a quick/useful tip, or answer a commonly asked question, or teach your audience something useful they maybe don’t already know/need reminding of.

Those kinds of emails help build trust and give people a reason to keep opening your emails rather than thinking you are selling to them in every email.

Share Personal Stories

People love hearing about real experiences.

You could talk about a lesson you’ve learned, a mistake you made, something that’s worked well for you, or even something you’re currently trying to improve. Anything along those lines always goes down well.

These types of emails often feel more personal and help your audience get to know you a little better which is a nice connection to have.

Recommend Products Or Resources

If you’ve found a tool, product, or resource that you genuinely use and love, tell people about it.

Whether it’s an affiliate recommendation or simply something that’s made your life easier, your audience will usually appreciate recommendations that are honest and genuinely helpful.

Doesn’t have to be salesy or pushy or a high-ticket item, just something genuinely useful that you really do use and love and feel your readers may love too.

Share Free Resources

If you have made/bought a new checklist, template, guide, printable, or free download etc etc, you can share this with your readers too as your email list is a great place to let people know about it first.

Not only does it give your subscribers something else that’s valuable, but it also gives them another reason to stay subscribed.

(It also saves them putting their email in again to get a new freebie when they are already on the list.)

How Often Should You Email Your List?

One of the most popular questions people usually ask (after why they need a list and how to grow their list) is then how often they should email their subscribers.

And honestly, there isn’t really a right or wrong answer I can give you.

Some businesses send emails every day.

Others send one a week.

Some only need or want to email their readers a couple of times a month.

It literally depends on you, your business and what you are looking to get from it.

The important thing isn’t trying to copy someone else’s schedule. It’s choosing one that works for you or it won’t work lol.

If you know you’ll struggle to write and send three emails every week, don’t set yourself that target initially.

It’s much better to send one helpful email every week than to send loads of emails for a couple of weeks, get overwhelmed, and stop altogether.

Start with a schedule/target that feels manageable for you.

As you get more comfortable with email marketing and get quicker at it (or have more you want to share), you can always increase how often you email your list later on.

The main thing is showing up consistently so your subscribers know they can expect to hear from you, no matter what your emailing schedule looks like.

Common Email Marketing Mistakes

When you’re first getting started with email marketing, it’s so easy to overthink everything.

Here are a few mistakes I see people make all the time (and a couple I’ve definitely been guilty of myself lol).

Waiting Too Long To Start

A lot of people put off starting an email list because they think they need more traffic, more experience, or more content first.

The reality is, you can start any time, and you may well be surprised how fast you get your first sign ups.

Even if only a handful of people join your list at first, it’s much easier to grow it over time than to wish you’d started months ago.

It also means you can get your own confidence up in your email marketing platform and get used to sending emails when your list is a lot smaller so isn’t as scary lol.

With platforms like Mailerlite (the one I still use), their beginner plan is free anyway so costs nothing to start early.

Only Emailing When You’re Selling Something

This is one that’s easy to fall into when you are promoting genuinely good products that you WANT to recommend. But you need to be careful with it. 

Imagine only hearing from a friend when they wanted something…

It would feel a bit off-putting. And your email list works in a similar way.

To avoid this you can mix in helpful tips, updates, stories, or free but useful tools alongside any products or services you recommend.

It helps your reputation, helps your audience more and mixes it up a bit to get a higher chance of more people opening your emails. 

Trying To Make Every Email Perfect

Trying to make every email perfect is something we all do but will make your emails take a lot longer to write and send. 

It’s really easy to spend ages rewriting the same email over and over trying to make it perfect.

The thing to remember is though that your subscribers aren’t expecting perfection.

They know it’s a real person behind the emails (which is the point), so expect that human touch.

They’re often much more interested in receiving something genuinely helpful than reading the world’s most perfectly written email lol.

Expecting Results Overnight

Just like blogging, Pinterest, YouTube, or pretty much anything else online, email marketing takes time.

Your email list will most likely take a bit of time to grow. And that’s completely normal.

Flukes can happen and of course if you have more experience then it may grow quicker but on the whole, it takes time.

If you focus on showing up consistently and really helping your audience then your list will grow naturally over time.

Final Thoughts on Email Marketing for Beginners

If you’ve been putting off starting an email list because it all sounded a bit confusing, I hope this has made it feel a little simpler to get started!

You really don’t need a huge audience in the early days.

You certainly don’t need loads of fancy automations on day 1.

And you definitely don’t need to have everything figured out before you start.

Just choose an email marketing platform that’s easy to use, create a simple freebie, and start building your list, one subscriber at a time.

You’ll probably be surprised how quickly those first few subscribers start adding up!

Then you can always upgrade and add fancier downloads and automations as your list grows.

Hopefully you’re feeling a little more confident about getting started. If you’re ready to take that first step in building your own list, you can sign up here:

MailerLite Plans

Speak soon!

Katherine

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In this post we are going to go over Pinterest Marketing for Beginners in 2026.

Pinterest is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to driving free traffic to your site, but only if you use it properly.

If you’ve ever tried using Pinterest for traffic and felt like absolutely nothing is happening… you’re definitely not the only one.

A lot of people start posting pins (sometimes even really consistently), and then get so confused when the clicks just don’t come.

It’s not because Pinterest doesn’t work. 

It’s usually because it’s being used like social media, when it’s actually a search engine.

This means it works differently and looks for different content, to show to a different audience to social media platforms.

People go on there looking for ideas, inspo and answers.

This means that if your pins/content are set up properly from the start, it can keep bringing in traffic long after you’ve posted it as people can still search for those things years down the line

And that’s what makes it so powerful!

In this post I’m going to walk you through Pinterest marketing for beginners in 2026, step-by-step, in a way that actually helps you start getting traffic, instead of just posting and hoping something eventually sticks.

WHAT PINTEREST MARKETING ACTUALLY IS

Pinterest marketing is basically just using Pinterest to get your content in front of people who are already searching for it. 

A lot of people still think Pinterest is another social media, but at its core it’s actually a search engine. People usually go onto Pinterest looking for ideas, answers, inspiration, and solutions. This could be recipes, outfits, home decor, blogging tips, side hustle ideas, or ways to make money online.

Instead of relying on followers or posting content into a feed that can get buried over time, Pinterest mainly works through keywords and what people are searching for.

So if your content matches what someone is searching for, your pin has the chance to show up in search results and keep getting discovered over time. Even if it’s years later!

And honestly? That’s one of the best things about Pinterest and why it’s such an amazing tool for content creators.

Unlike platforms where your content disappears after a day, Pinterest pins can keep bringing traffic months or even years later. Unlike platforms where posts vanish from people’s feeds after a few hours, Pinterest content has a much longer lifespan.

That’s a huge part of why so many bloggers and online business owners use Pinterest to grow their traffic over time. 

This is a huge part of why Pinterest appeals to so many bloggers and beginners.

Instead of feeling pressured to constantly post social media content, stay online all day, or keep up with fast-moving social trends, you can focus on creating helpful content that has the potential to keep working for you over time. Literally the whole point of creating the helpful content in the first place.

That’s one of the biggest differences with Pinterest. Your content doesn’t just disappear after a few hours. It goes onto the platform and is then there forever. This then means the work you put in now can continue bringing traffic to your blog, website, or products long after you’ve published it.

WHY PINTEREST STILL WORKS IN 2026

Every year people start asking whether Pinterest is “dead” or if it still works for traffic, and honestly, people were asking the same thing years ago too lol. 

But the truth is, Pinterest absolutely can still work in 2026… if you understand how the platform actually works.

Of course over time things have changed but a quick Google can tell you as of 2026 Pinterest has an average of 631 million monthly active users.

Six hundred and thirty one million. A month.

Pinterest is not dead.

People (a lot of people) are still using Pinterest every single day to search for ideas, answers, products, and inspiration. No matter what they are searching for, Pinterest is still being used as a search engine by millions of people. 

That’s why keywords, helpful content, and fresh pins still matter so much.

You can get the right content in front of the right audience for free.

Pinterest wants to show users content that’s relevant, useful, and up to date. So when you combine strong keywords with aesthetic, bold pins and valuable content, your posts have the chance to keep showing up in search results over a long time.

And honestly, that’s what makes Pinterest so powerful.

It’s not just about getting clicks right now. It’s about creating content that can continue bringing in traffic long into the future. That’s especially valuable for bloggers, affiliate marketers, digital products, and anyone building an online business of any sort.

Then once that traffic starts coming in, the next step is learning how to turn those visitors into income.

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STEP-BY-STEP PINTEREST STRATEGY

STEP 1: SET UP YOUR ACCOUNT PROPERLY

The first step is making sure your account is set up in a way that Pinterest understands what your content is about.

It needs to know what your account is about, to know who to show the content to.

Switch to a business account if you haven’t already, as this gives you access to analytics and more features which are super helpful.

Make sure your profile includes keywords related to your niche. Doing this means that Pinterest can start categorising your content correctly.

You’ll also want to claim your website so your pins are linked back to your content properly.

If you don’t already have a website to send traffic to, this is the easiest way to get started:

Start your Shopify store here

STEP 2: CREATE KEYWORD-RICH BOARDS

When you’re creating your Pinterest boards, try to think about what people would actually type into the search bar.

A lot of people make the mistake of using overly vague, random, or purely aesthetic board names, but clearer keyword-focused titles tend to work much better for Pinterest SEO.

For example, board names like:

Make Money Online Tips
Pinterest Marketing for Bloggers
Affiliate Marketing for Beginners

give Pinterest much more information about what kind of content belongs on that board.

Calling a board “Money Tips” sounds good, but is too vague and could mean so many things so Pinterest won’t know who to show your content to.

Doing this makes it easier for Pinterest to understand your content and helps connect your pins with people who are already searching for those topics.

STEP 3: CREATE PINTEREST-OPTIMISED CONTENT

Pinterest works best when your pins lead to content that people genuinely want to read, explore, or learn more about.

They need a good reason to click through the pin and leave Pinterest.

When someone clicks on a pin, they’re expecting to land on something connected to what caught their attention in the first place. That could be a helpful blog post, a product recommendation, a freebie, an affiliate page, or even a shop page for a specific product.

The important thing is making sure the content feels relevant and/or useful once they get there.

For example, if your pin is talking about blogging tips or ways to make money online, the page/post they end up on from that pin should continue providing information on that topic instead of sending them somewhere completely different as they will then be confused and not trust your pins in the future.

The better the connection between your pin and your content, the easier it is to build trust with readers and keep people engaging with your content over time.

STEP 4: CREATE CLICKABLE PINS

Your pin design (what they look like) is what helps stop people from scrolling and encourages them to actually click through to your content.

Bold pins in bright colours and clear, readable text often perform the best. This is especially true if they have relevant, clear photos added too.

The good news is that your pins don’t need to be overly complicated or professionally designed to work well. In most cases, simple and clear performs much better than cluttered or confusing.

You can design your own, get templates or do a mixture.

Etsy is a good place for Pinterest Pin Templates.

The main thing is making sure people can instantly understand what the pin is about and why they should care. Them liking the design is a bonus.

Titles like:

How to Start a Blog in 2026
How to Make Money with Pinterest
Side Hustle Ideas That Actually Work

work well because they’re direct, specific, and focused on something people are actively searching for.

If someone saw a pin titled “How to start a blog in 2026” there would be NO doubt in their mind what that pin was leading to, and that’s the important part.

This is exactly the same no matter the niche.

When someone is scrolling through Pinterest, you only have a few seconds to grab their attention.

The clearer your pin text is and the easier it is to understand the value of the content, the more likely people are to click through and read more/follow to the next page/step.

STEP 5: HELP PINTEREST UNDERSTAND YOUR CONTENT

Pinterest doesn’t automatically know what your pins are about just from the image alone. This is why the wording you use across your account matters so much.

The titles, descriptions, board names, and alt text attached to your pins all help to give Pinterest extra context about your content and who it should be shown to.

For example, if you regularly use phrases related to blogging, affiliate marketing, Pinterest tips, or making money online, Pinterest starts building a clearer understanding of the type of content you create and the audience you’re trying to reach.

This is why descriptive wording is so important on Pinterest.

Again, this is the same whether your niche is nail inspo, recipes, fashion, money or pets etc!

Instead of using vague titles or random board names, try to be as clear as possible about what your content is actually about. The easier it is for Pinterest to understand your content, the easier it becomes for the platform to show your pins to people searching for those topics and the more eyes on your pins, the more traffic you can get!

You also don’t need to force keywords into every sentence or make your descriptions sound robotic lol. A good rule is to simply write the way a real person would search.

Think about the words or phrases someone might type into Pinterest if they were looking for your content, then naturally work those into your titles, descriptions, board names, and alt text where they make sense.

Different people will search the same thing in different ways so covering as many of those options as you can will help broaden your reach.

For example you may be talking about “Spring Nail Inspo” and one may search exactly that, whereas someone else could search “Pastel Nail Design” or “Cute Floral Nails”. All could bring up nail content, but by only focusing on “spring nail inspo” you may find that the other people searching the other terms never see your pins.

STEP 6: STAY CONSISTENT WITH PINNING

If there’s one thing that matters on Pinterest, it’s consistency.

A lot of people assume they need to pin dozens of times a day to see results, but that’s not necessarily the case. What matters most is creating a schedule you can stick to long-term.

Or at the least, one you can stick to for now, which you can grow/expand on later.

For some people that might be 1 pin a day. For others it might be 4 or 5.

Pinterest prefers fresh pins. This means it prefers if EVERY pin published is a brand new pin image. It can be a variation of others, but not exactly the same.

You can pin a mix of new and existing content, this includes products, web pages, blog posts etc. This gives you a lot to work with.

Don’t post the same URL too close together to avoid getting caught in the spam filter. Aim for at least a few days between the same URL going out, even to different boards.

You can create multiple pin designs linking to the same blog post or page, again just remember to space them out.

As mentioned in step 5, it can take some time for Pinterest to understand what your content is about, who it’s relevant to, and where it should appear.

That’s why consistency is so important.

Every new pin you publish gives Pinterest another opportunity to test your content. At the same time, your older pins can continue circulating and bringing in traffic months or even years after they’ve been published that first time.

The goal isn’t to pin as much as possible. It’s to just keep creating fresh content and pins and then publishing them consistently, giving your pins the best chance of getting seen and in turn getting you traffic.

HOW TO BUILD PINTEREST TRAFFIC FASTER

While Pinterest isn’t an overnight traffic source, there are a few things that can help you see clicks and traffic a bit faster.

One of the biggest is creating content around topics people are already searching for.

Think about the questions your audience is typing into Pinterest and create content that answers those questions clearly.

This often includes things like:

• beginner tutorials
• step-by-step guides
• money-making ideas
• blogging tips
• content creation advice
• solutions to common problems

This would also work well with seasonal content such as crafts, recipes and nail designs.

It’s also always worth creating multiple pins for the same piece of content.

Different headlines, colours, layouts, and images can attract different audiences, so don’t be afraid to test new designs and see what resonates.

Sometimes the less “aesthetic” the pin design and colours, the more they stand out and the better they perform overall for you.

Over time, you’ll start noticing patterns in the topics and pin styles that perform best, giving you a much clearer idea of what your audience wants to see. Then you can use that info to create more pins of that style and for that content.

COMMON PINTEREST MISTAKES TO AVOID

If Pinterest feels harder than it should, there’s a good chance one of these common mistakes is holding you back.

Many beginners treat Pinterest like a social media platform when it’s actually much closer to a search engine. Instead of focusing on followers and likes, focus on creating helpful content around topics people are actively searching for.

Other common mistakes include:

• using vague titles instead of keywords
• pinning inconsistently
• creating only one pin per piece of content
• sending people to pages that don’t match the pin
• ignoring Pinterest SEO

Avoiding these mistakes won’t guarantee overnight results, but it can make a huge difference to how quickly Pinterest understands and distributes your content.

HOW TO MAKE MONEY FROM PINTEREST

Pinterest isn’t really a money-making platform on its own.

It’s better to think of it as a traffic platform due to the fact it’s a search engine.

The goal is to use Pinterest to get people to click through your pins to your blog, shop, products, or offers.

Then from there you can make money through things like:

• affiliate marketing
• digital products
• ad revenue
• services
• online shops

That’s why so many bloggers and online business owners focus a lot of their marketing efforts on Pinterest.

A single pin can continue sending visitors to your content long after it’s been published!

If you’re planning to use Pinterest as part of your income strategy (highly recommended), I’d also recommend building an email list from the start.

That way when someone discovers you through Pinterest, you have a way to stay in touch with them and bring them back to your content again and again.

I personally use MailerLite for my email marketing, and it’s one of the first tools I’d recommend for beginners as their free plan is great until you feel you need to upgrade.

Get started for free with MailerLite here

IS PINTEREST MARKETING WORTH IT?

For many bloggers, creators, and online business owners, the answer is yes.

Pinterest gives you the chance to get your content in front of people who are actively searching for it. And unlike many other platforms, your content doesn’t disappear after a day or two.

Instead, it can continue showing up in search results and bringing people back to your website/content over a much longer time.

That’s what makes Pinterest so valuable and so worth it.

Every pin you create is another chance to be discovered by your target audience. 

The key is to focus on creating eye-catching pins, using relevant keywords, and staying consistent with it all.

You don’t need a huge audience, and you don’t need to spend hours on Pinterest every day. You can batch make pins and then pre-schedule them up to a month in advance to cut the time down significantly. What matters most is giving Pinterest quality content to work with and allowing enough time for your pins to gain traction and get traffic.

If you’re serious about growing your traffic, getting your content in front of more people and building an online business, Pinterest can be one of the best tools to use as part of your marketing/promotion strategy.

Then, once that traffic starts rolling in, it’s all about learning how to turn those clicks into income.

Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How to Make Your First $1,000

Between Pinterest, blogging, and affiliate marketing, you don’t need to master everything overnight. Just focus on taking the next step and building momentum from there.

Speak soon

Katherine

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In this post we are going to go into what Semrush is and how bloggers use it for keyword research.

If you’ve spent any time looking into blogging or SEO/keyword research, you will have no doubt come across Semrush at some point.

It’s one of those tools that gets mentioned everywhere. In blog posts, YouTube videos, and by the people who seem to know exactly what they’re doing when it comes to growing traffic lol.

But if you’ve never used it yourself, it can feel a bit confusing like any new tool. As in, what does it actually do? And more importantly, how are bloggers actually using it when it comes to keyword research?

In this post, I’m going to break it down in a really simple way even if you’re a beginner, so you can understand what Semrush is, what it’s used for, and how it fits into blogging… without all the technical jargon.

What Is Semrush?

Semrush is a well-known and trusted SEO and keyword research tool that shows you what people are actually searching for on Google. This includes metrics such as how popular those searches are, and how competitive they are to rank for.

But, more importantly, it’s the difference between creating content that might work… and content that actually has a chance to get seen.

Before using a tool like this, it’s very easy to just write whatever feels like a good idea and hope people find it. Sometimes that works… most of the time though, it doesn’t.

Semrush changes that.

Instead of guessing, you can literally see exactly what people are searching for. This includes how many people are searching for that term, and how difficult it would be for your content to rank. So you’re not just putting content out and hoping for the best, you’re putting out content by making decisions based on what’s already working.

I’ve got a full post on keyword research if you want to understand that side of things properly first. You can read that here.

The reason for needing Semrush at its core, is really simple:

It helps you stop guessing and start creating content that actually gets seen.

If you want to see how this works in real time, you can try Semrush here:

Semrush

What Does Semrush Actually Do?

Semrush has a lot of features, but for blogging and keyword research, you don’t need to overcomplicate it. Most bloggers are using it for a few key things.

First, it helps you find keywords; the actual phrases people type into Google. This could be anything from “how to start a blog” to “best email marketing tools for beginners”.

It also shows you how many people are searching for that keyword and how competitive it is, which helps you decide whether it’s worth targeting or not.

Another big feature is competitor insights. You can see what other blogs are ranking for, which can give you ideas for your own content or highlight opportunities you might not have thought of.

And finally, it can help with content ideas in general. Instead of staring at a blank page wondering what to write next, you can use it to find topics people are already interested in.

Why Do Bloggers Use Semrush?

One of the biggest challenges with blogging is knowing what to write about.

It’s very easy to come up with ideas that sound good, but if no one is actually searching for them, they’re unlikely to bring in traffic.

The same can be said if people are searching for your chosen search terms, but there are so many others writing the same sort of thing that ranking becomes really difficult.

This is where tools like Semrush come in.

It’s literally what it was designed to solve.

Instead of guessing, you can base your content around real search data. That means you’re creating posts that people are already looking for, which gives your content a much better chance of being found.

It can also help you avoid overly competitive topics and focus on keywords that are more realistic to rank for, especially when your blog is still growing.

For bloggers, it takes away a lot of the guesswork and makes their content planning feel much more intentional and pointful.

How Bloggers Use Semrush for Keyword Research

Most bloggers don’t use Semrush in a complicated way. They use it to take an idea and turn it into something people are actually searching for.

Usually it starts with a broad topic idea that then gets narrowed down.

You might know you want to write about a topic such as Pinterest, affiliate marketing, or starting a blog, but you’re not sure what angle to actually take, or what people are actually typing into Google.

Instead of guessing, Semrush shows you real search data (all the bits you need to know before creating the content).

You can find related keywords on whichever topic you choose.

You can then see exactly how people are searching for that topic. This is the biggest thing that will change if/how your content gets found. You can also find more specific phrases that are often easier to rank for. This could be things that you may never have even thought of.

What this then means is that you can stick to the topic you want to write about, just in a way that people are actually searching for and are therefore a lot more likely to find. 

Once you have done that you can then also look at key metrics for those terms. This is things like search volume (how many people are searching for that term) and keyword difficulty (how competitive it is) to decide whether it’s worth focusing on and writing content for.

Once you’ve chosen a keyword, you then build your content/post around it and naturally include related terms throughout your content.

It’s not about making things overly complicated or getting everything perfect. It’s about replacing your own guesswork with a solid/reliable direction, so you can create content people are already looking for. The whole point is for your content to get found afterall!

What This Might Look Like in Practice

Let’s say (as an example) that you want to write a post about making money online.

Without keyword research, you might just go with a broad title like “how to make money online”.

In theory this sounds good but ideally it could be better (from a searchable point of view).

With a tool like Semrush, you will find more specific searches. Things like:

• “how to make money online for beginners”
  
• “ways to make money online from home”
  
• “how to make money online with no experience”
  

While they feel and seem very similar, these are the types of phrases people are actually typing into Google. This in turn then makes them much more useful for building your content around.

People will only find the content they are actively searching for.

Semrush vs Simpler Keyword Tools

There are a lot of keyword research tools out there, and some of the simpler ones can be a good starting point if you’re just getting used to SEO.

Tools like Keysearch are often seen as more beginner-friendly and more affordable, but they also tend to offer more limited data.

It really is one of those things that you get what you pay for, so it depends how far into your blogging journey you are as to which tool is best for you.

Semrush, on the other hand, gives you a much (much) deeper level of insight. You’re not just seeing basic keyword ideas etc, you’re getting really detailed data that helps you make more informed decisions about what to write, what to prioritise, and where your best opportunities are.

That’s why many bloggers either move to Semrush as they grow, or choose to start with it from the beginning so they have access to everything in one place.

Who Is Semrush Best For?

Semrush is ideal for bloggers who want to grow their traffic faster and stop guessing what to post next. 

It’s not really aimed at brand new bloggers so if you are really new into your blogging journey you can absolutely go for a more basic keyword research tool such as KeySearch. 

If you’re past the stage of being a new blogger and you are already posting consistently and want to start seeing real results from your blog, this is where a tool like Semrush can make a huge difference for you.

While you can blog without it, using Semrush gives you a clear advantage. It helps you to make smarter content decisions, save time, and build traffic much more efficiently as your blog grows.

We all know the phrase “Work smarter not harder” and this is basically what Semrush helps with.

Is Semrush Worth It for Bloggers?

Honestly? Yes. 

That is if you’re at the point where you want to grow your blog properly and not just guess your way through it.

Like any tool, it’s most useful when you’re actively creating content and applying what you learn from it to enhance and refine that content.

Semrush is one of those tools that’s recommended everywhere for a reason.

It gives you real insight into what people are searching for, what’s already working, and where your content actually has a chance to rank and be seen/found.

If you’re actually serious about increasing your traffic, finding better keywords, and creating content that performs, it can make a huge difference.

That said, whether it feels “worth it” for you will come down to how you use it. It’s the kind of tool that pays off when you’re actively creating content and actually applying what you’re learning, not just letting it sit there unused of course.

If you’re ready to take your keyword research a bit more seriously, this is where you can try Semrush:

Click here to try Semrush

How It Fits Into Your Overall Blogging Strategy

Keyword research is just one part of blogging, but it’s one of the things that makes everything else so much easier and more worthwhile.

As I mentioned earlier in this post, the way it usually works is pretty simple. You start with what people are already searching for, create content around that, and over time that content brings in traffic. Then that traffic can turn into email signups, affiliate clicks, and then in turn, income.

Without that step, you’re basically just guessing and hoping your posts get found. Some might, others won’t. And writing content that never gets seen is not how we go about running a successful blog.

That’s where Semrush comes in. It doesn’t change what you’re doing, it just makes the whole process a lot clearer for you from the get go. You can actually see what people are searching for, what’s worth focusing on, and where your content has a real chance of ranking, which makes it so much easier to create posts that actually get found.

FAQs About Semrush for Bloggers

What is Semrush used for in blogging?

Semrush is mainly used for SEO and keyword research. It helps bloggers find what people are searching for, understand competition, and plan content that has a better chance of getting traffic.

Is Semrush beginner-friendly?

Semrush can feel a bit overwhelming at first because it has a lot of features. However, many bloggers start by using just the keyword research tools, which are fairly straightforward once you get used to them.

Do you need Semrush to start a blog?

No, you don’t need Semrush to start a blog. Many bloggers begin without it and add tools later. It’s simply something that can help guide your content strategy as your blog grows.

Is Semrush worth it for bloggers?

Semrush is worth it for bloggers who want more insight into keywords, competition, and content opportunities. It can help you make more informed decisions and grow your traffic faster.

What’s the difference between Semrush and other tools?

Semrush generally offers more in-depth data and features compared to many other tools. Some alternatives may be simpler or cheaper, but Semrush is designed for more detailed research and long-term growth.

Final Thoughts on What Semrush Is and How Bloggers Use It for Keyword Research

Semrush is one of those tools that can look and feel a little overwhelming at first, but when you break it down, it’s really just there to show you what people are actually searching for and how to create content around that in a way that gives you the best chance of being found which is the key to a successful blog.

The difference with Semrush is, it does that in a much more detailed and strategic way than more basic tools. This is where it really starts to make a difference to your blogging game and is where bloggers really uplevel their strategy.

For most bloggers, it’s not about using every single feature that Semrush has to offer, or worrying about getting everything perfect. It’s about using it as a guideline to make smarter decisions such as choosing better keywords, spotting opportunities, and creating content that’s far more likely to bring in traffic to their blog.

And honestly, that’s where the real value is. Instead of guessing what might work, you’re working with actual data, which makes the whole process feel a lot more intentional, and usually a lot more effective too.

Speak soon,

Katherine

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Let me be honest with you.

When I first heard about “passive income,” I thought it was just another online buzzword. You know… the kind that promises you’ll make money while sitting on a beach doing absolutely nothing.

That’s not reality.

What I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) is this: passive income is real but it requires upfront work, consistency, and smart choices.

Before we dive in, let’s clear something up.

Passive income is money you earn without trading time for every pound or dollar.

But – and this is important -it usually requires:

• Time upfront
• Skill-building
• Or money investment

I like to think of it like planting seeds.

You don’t get fruit immediately. But once it grows, it keeps producing.

1. Start a Blog (Step-by-Step Beginner Blueprint)

When I started my first blog, I had no idea what I was doing.

I thought you needed to be a great writer or some kind of expert. You don’t.

What actually matters is solving problems people are already searching for.

According to recent guides, successful blogs are built on consistent content, SEO, and monetization layers like ads and affiliate links.

It’s very easy to start your own blog. First, choose a niche that people already spend money in. Good beginner niches include:

• Personal finance
• Fitness
• Travel
• Career advice

Once you’ve picked your niche, set up your website. The easiest way is using WordPress. You’ll need:

• A domain name (yourwebsite.com)
• Hosting (like Bluehost or SiteGround)

After that, your main focus is content.

Start by writing helpful articles that answer specific questions. For example:

• “How to save money fast”
• “Best budgeting apps for beginners”

These are the types of searches that bring traffic. You can use a software like SEMrush to find profitable keywords that are low in competition and have high search intent.

Once you start getting visitors, you can monetize your blog through:

• Affiliate marketing
• Ads (like Google AdSense)
• Selling your own products

Most blogs take 3–6 months to gain traction, but once they do, they become highly scalable. It may take a few months for you to rank on search engines but you can make thousands of dollars per month once you start ranking for the right keywords.

2. Sell Digital Products (One of the Fastest Ways to Start)

This is honestly one of the most underrated passive income ideas for beginners.

You don’t need inventory, shipping, or a warehouse.

You create something once and sell it over and over again.

Digital products are powerful because they have zero marginal cost, meaning you can sell unlimited copies without extra expense.

Start with research.

Go on platforms like Etsy or Gumroad and search for your niche. Look for products that have lots of reviews and solve a clear problem and are simple. Look for reviews that are negative on other digital products and see if you can improve on that.

Once you find a proven idea, create your version.

You don’t need advanced skills. Tools like Canva are enough to create:

• Budget planners
• Checklists
• Templates
• Ebooks

Next, upload your product to a platform like Gumroad or Etsy.

Then comes the most important part: traffic.

Promote your product using:

• TikTok
• Pinterest
• Blog content

When promoting your product you don’t want to do blatant promoting rather make useful content around your product and then promote your product or include it in the content.

For example if you have a fitness digital product to help people lose weight. You might create a video for TikTok that has 3 exercises to help you lose weight. At the end of the video you can promote your product as a quicker way to lose weight.

3. Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is one of the most scalable passive income models out there.

You promote products… and earn a commission when someone buys.

The best part?

You don’t need to create your own product.

Start by choosing a niche you actually understand.

This is critical. If you pick something just for money, you’ll burn out quickly.

Next, join affiliate programs. Popular options include:

• Amazon Associates
• Software tools (like SaaS products)
• Online course platforms

Once approved, you’ll get a unique tracking link.

From there, your job is simple:

Create content that helps people, and naturally include your links. Now you can do affiliate marketing on your own blog or website or even social media platforms like TikTok or Instagram.

For example you can create:

• Product reviews
• Tutorials
• “Best tools” articles

According to expert guides, success comes from building trust first, then recommending products that genuinely help your audience.

The potential for affiliate marketing can be high. At the start it may take some time to build up but after a few months you can expect to start making good money from your efforts if done properly.

4. Use an Automated Google Sheets Financial Tracker

This is where things get really interesting, especially for your blog.

Instead of relying only on affiliate income, you can create your own product ecosystem.

That’s exactly what I did when I started using a Google Sheets financial tracker.

At first, I just wanted something simple to track my money.

But then I realized something:

Most people don’t want complicated apps. They want something easy, visual, and customizable.

That’s why spreadsheet-based trackers are becoming so popular.

Start by identifying the problem.

Most beginners struggle with:

• Tracking spending
• Understanding where money goes
• Staying consistent

Your tracker should solve these clearly.

Next, build your spreadsheet.

Use Google Sheets to create:

• Income and expense tracker
• Monthly dashboard
• Category breakdown charts
• Savings tracker

Once built, automate it with formulas so users don’t have to do manual calculations.

Then package it as a product.

You can sell it via:

• Your blog
• Gumroad
• Shopify

Finally, promote it through your content.

For example:

• Blog posts about budgeting
• YouTube tutorials
• Social media tips

Unlike apps, this is:

• A one-time purchase
• Fully customizable
• Beginner-friendly

And most importantly, you own the product.

5. Dividend Stocks (Step-by-Step Beginner Investing)

This is one of the most “true” passive income methods.

Once you invest, you get paid regularly.

But it requires patience.

First, open an investment account (ISA in the UK is ideal for tax benefits). You can use different platforms like Trading 212, eToro or Robinhood (US only).

Then research dividend-paying companies or ETFs.

Focus on:

• Stable companies
• Consistent dividend history

Once you invest, reinvest your dividends to compound your returns.

This is where the real growth happens.

Passive income from investments depends on capital, time, and reinvestment strategy. It does take some research and educating yourself on investing. So you will want to get books and read articles about investing. A good point to start is Investopedia.

6. Real Estate Crowdfunding

Property used to feel out of reach as you needed a lot of money to start investing in real estate. But now, platforms allow you to invest small amounts into property portfolios.

First, sign up for a crowdfunding platform like Fundrise or Arrived.

Next, browse available properties or funds.

Each investment will show:

• Expected returns
• Risk level
• Investment period

Start small, then scale as you learn.

This method allows you to earn rental income without managing tenants or property with average returns of 6-12% annually.

7. Print-on-Demand

This is one of the easiest ways to start an online business without any upfront costs. I remember thinking you needed to hold stock or deal with shipping.

You don’t.

With print-on-demand, you simply create designs and the platform handles everything else.

Start by choosing a niche. The more specific, the better. For example:

• Gym motivation
• Pet lovers
• Funny quotes

Then create simple designs using tools like Canva. You don’t need to be a professional designer – simple text-based designs often perform best.

Next, upload your designs to platforms like:

• Redbubble
• Teespring
• Printify (connected to Shopify)

Once uploaded, your products (t-shirts, mugs, hoodies) are automatically listed for sale.

Every time someone buys, the platform prints and ships the product, and you earn a profit. The hardest part is probably the marketing and spreading awareness of your products. You can use social media and create content around your products or even use paid ads platforms like Facebook Ads.

Once you have a solid base of customers you can expect to make up to £5,000 per month, although it does take hard work to get there.

8. YouTube Automation Channels

This is one of the most misunderstood passive income ideas.

You don’t need to show your face. You don’t need expensive equipment.

I tested this myself—and the key is consistency, not perfection.

To get started you will want to pick a niche that gets views consistently:

• Finance
• Motivation
• Facts or education

Then create simple videos using:

• Stock footage
• AI voiceovers using ElevenLabs or your own voice
• Basic editing tools like CapCut

Upload consistently – at least 2–3 videos per week.

Once your channel hits:

• 1,000 subscribers
• 4,000 watch hours

You can monetize with ads.

9. Sell Stock Photos or Videos

If you already take photos on your phone, you’re sitting on an opportunity.

I didn’t realize this at first, but businesses constantly need images for marketing.

That’s where stock platforms come in.

Start by identifying what sells with popular categories like lifestyle shots and travel images.

Then upload your photos to platforms like:

• Shutterstock
• Adobe Stock
• iStock

There are many different websites you can use to sell your photos online with some paying up to $650. Each time someone downloads your image, you earn a royalty.

The key is volume. The more high-quality images you upload, the more you earn over time.

10. High-Yield Savings Accounts

This is where I tell most beginners to start. It’s not flashy. But it builds the habit of earning money from your money.

Compare savings accounts with competitive interest rates then you can open an account online—it usually takes less than 10 minutes.

Deposit your money and set up automatic transfers so you consistently grow your balance with some banks paying between 4-5% interest.

That’s it.

No learning curve. No risk (within insured limits).

11. Rent Out Assets You Already Own

This is one of those ideas that made me think, “Why didn’t I do this sooner?” Most people already own assets they’re not fully using.Start by identifying underused assets:

• Spare room
• Car
• Equipment

Then list them on platforms like:

• Airbnb (for rooms)
• Turo (for cars)

Make sure your listing is clear, includes photos, and highlights value.

Once set up, bookings can become semi-passive.

12. Create an Online Course

This is one of the highest leverage income streams.

You teach something once and then get paid repeatedly. You don’t need to be an expert. Just one step ahead of beginners.

Plan your course by breaking it into small lessons. Record videos using your phone or laptop. Keep it simple and clear.

Upload your course to platforms like:

• Teachable
• Udemy

Then promote it through content (blog, social media, YouTube).

13. Build a Niche Website

This is like blogging, but more strategic.

Instead of writing about everything, you focus on one niche.

I’ve seen niche sites outperform general blogs because they attract highly targeted traffic.

Step-by-step: How to start

Choose a niche with clear buying intent. For example:

• Fitness equipment
• Budgeting tools
• Tech products

Create SEO-focused articles targeting specific keywords.

For example:

• “Best budget running shoes”
• “Best financial trackers for beginners”

Monetize with:

• Affiliate links
• Ads

Over time, your content builds authority and traffic grows.

14. License Your Work

This is a hidden gem for creatives.

You create something once—and get paid every time it’s used.

Identify what you can create:

• Music
• Designs
• Code

Then upload your work to licensing platforms.

For example:

• AudioJungle (music)
• Creative Market (designs)

Each time someone purchases a license, you earn money.

The more assets you create, the more you earn over time.

15. Freelance Writer

I didn’t expect freelance writing to become a form of passive income, but over time, it can.

At first, it’s very active. You’re trading time for money.

But here’s where it gets interesting.

Once you build relationships, retain clients, and even repurpose your work into digital products or blog content, it starts to become semi-passive and highly scalable.

And for beginners? It’s one of the easiest ways to start earning online with zero upfront investment.

The first step is choosing a niche.

You don’t have to overthink this, but it helps to focus on areas like:

• Personal finance
• Health and fitness
• SaaS or tech
• Career advice

These niches pay well because businesses in these industries make money – and they’re willing to pay writers.

Once you’ve picked a niche, create a simple portfolio.

You don’t need a fancy website. Just write 2–3 sample articles using Google Docs or publish them on a free platform like Medium.

This gives you something to show potential clients.

Next, start finding work.

The easiest way to begin is through platforms like:

• Upwork
• Fiverr
• PeoplePerHour

Apply to jobs daily. At first, it’s a numbers game.

You might get rejected. That’s normal.

But once you land your first client, everything gets easier.

From there, focus on delivering great work and building long-term relationships.

This is where freelance writing starts to shift from active to semi-passive—because repeat clients mean consistent income without constantly searching for new work.

The Truth About Passive Income (From Experience)

I’ve tried multiple passive income streams.

Some failed. Some worked.

The biggest lesson?

Passive income is not about doing nothing. It’s about building something once… that keeps paying you later. And once you get that first stream working, everything changes.

Final Thoughts

If you’re just starting out, don’t overcomplicate this.

Focus on consistency.

Because over time, these small systems turn into real income streams that work for you, even when you’re not working.

FAQ: Passive Income Ideas for Beginners

What is the best passive income idea for beginners?

Digital products, blogging, and affiliate marketing are some of the best beginner-friendly options because they require little upfront investment.

Can you really make passive income with no money?

Yes, but it requires time and effort upfront. Options like blogging, YouTube, and digital products are great starting points.

How long does it take to make passive income?

Typically 3–12 months for most online income streams, depending on consistency and strategy.

Is passive income really passive?

Not entirely. Most streams require setup work, but once established, they require much less effort to maintain.

Author Bio

Bilquis Ramzan is the co-founder of Get Money Saving, a personal finance blog all about making money, side hustles, investing, saving money and budgeting.

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In this post we are going to talk about how you can get paid to post links online.

If you’ve ever seen people talk about getting paid to post links online and wondered how the heck that actually works (and if it’s even possible), then the good news is that it’s definitely doable, and is actually much simpler than it sounds.

You don’t need a huge audience to begin, or a complicated business setup, or years of experience, to get started. Many people begin earning money online simply by recommending tools, products, or services they already use and sharing your special link to those things.

People are always looking to buy things. If you are promoting the things they want, and you provide your own link, if they buy via you (at no extra cost to them), you earn a commission.

When someone clicks your link and decides to buy, you can earn a small (or not so small) commission. Over time it can become a really effective way to make money online.

Getting paid via those links is known as affiliate marketing. And it’s one of the most beginner-friendly and simplest ways to get started in making money online because you don’t need to create your own products, manage customer support, or deal with any inventory. You are just the link between a product and someone looking to buy. You’re simply connecting people with things that might help them or that they are already looking for lol.

In this post we will go over how getting paid to post links actually works, how you make real money, how beginners usually get started, and some of the different ways you can begin doing the same.

Let’s get into how to get paid to post links online, even as a beginner.

What Does “Getting Paid to Post Links” Actually Mean?

When people talk about getting paid to post links online, they’re usually talking about affiliate marketing. Which is exactly what we are talking about here.

Affiliate marketing is one of those things that sounds more complicated than it actually is lol. Sounds too good to be true if you will, but it’s not at all.

While it’s not “easy” in that it’s not a get rich quick scheme, it’s definitely really simple to get into and to do. 

As I mentioned, affiliate marketing is when a company gives you a unique link to their product or service, and if someone clicks it and ends up buying, you earn a commission.

Each company will have their own commission and payout structure so it’s always worth checking those out beforehand. But the overall premise is the same. (One company may offer 2% commission and have a $30 payout threshold, the next may offer 60% and have no threshold etc.)

You pick a product/service, get your own link for it, share it, someone clicks it and buys said product or service and you get paid.

(The reason I had said it wasn’t “easy” was that affiliate marketing is a numbers game. The idea and setup is really simple, but you need eyes on your content/links to be able to get people to click through and buy. That is the trickier part.)

If you are wanting more information on getting started with affiliate marketing, you can have a read of these posts here:

How To Make Money With Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How to Make Your First $1,000

The Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners (That Actually Convert!)

It’s not about randomly throwing links around the internet and hoping for the best lol. It’s about recommending related things in a way that actually makes sense to your audience.

That might look like mentioning a tool in a blog post that you use all the time, linking to something useful on Pinterest, sharing outfit details on your Social stories or dropping a recommendation into your email newsletter etc etc.

Then if someone wants that product, clicks your link and decides to buy it? You get paid. Ta dahh!

It’s one of those online income strategies that sounds almost too simple at first lol. But once you understand how it works, it makes a lot of sense. And it can grow into a really nice income stream over time.

When well executed and with a relevant and engaged audience, the idea is just to build the amount of eyeballs on your content/links. It’s a numbers game at the end of the day. The more eyes you have on your content, the higher the chance of people purchasing what it is you’re sharing.

How Affiliate Links Work

This is a huge part which is so simple yet seems to get over-complicated a lot.

You will see descriptions such as “affiliate links are special tracking links provided by companies through their affiliate programs”.

But to anyone new to online marketing, that sounds vague and confusing lol.

To simplify… when you are an affiliate for a company you will get access to your affiliate links. 

While some require links to be requested/built (don’t worry about those yet), most of them have one big button that says “Get Link” or something there abouts. And that’s the link you share. That’s it.

As an example of a couple of mine and how simple it is, this is HostGator through the Impact dashboard:

and Mailerlite directly:

Each link contains a unique identifier that tells the company the referral/sale came from you.

You will nearly always have to apply to be a part of a companies affiliate program but some have less requirements than others in terms of traffic or audience location etc.

Here’s how the process usually works:

1. You apply to join an affiliate program

2. You get accepted
   
3. You receive a unique affiliate link
   
4. You share that link in your content (check the rules for that program as to where you are and aren’t allowed to promote links)
   
5. Someone clicks the link
   
6. If they make a purchase within the cookie period for that program, you earn a commission
   

It means you can earn money simply by recommending products or tools that you genuinely find helpful and are already using.

As you get more into it you can think more about building links, and specialised tracking links etc, but initially, those base links are all you need.

Where You Can Post Links to Make Money

One quick note first here as this is important. You must ALWAYS disclose when something is an affiliate link. Whether that’s in a blog post, Instagram story, Pinterest pin etc. The disclosure has to be visible too, not hidden or out of sight. I won’t mention it through every point below but trust that it still stands for all of them lol.

The nice thing about affiliate marketing and only having to worry about sharing links or ads (if you choose) is that you have a variety of places to post about and share them.

As mentioned earlier, just be aware some programs don’t allow posting of links in certain places. Be cautious and check the rules for that program to make sure you are following the rules.

Examples of this would be Amazon not allowing any affiliate links in private Facebook groups or linked from Pinterest pins directly etc. A pin linking to a blog post which has those same links in is totally fine though!

Just something to be aware of, but there are multiple places you can share your links once you know which ones are allowed where.

Some of the most common include:

Blog Posts

This is a huge one, as you can put your affiliate links into your blog posts in a natural and helpful way, and then you share the blog post link, not the direct affiliate link. This way you can share your blog post wherever you link – just be mindful of always having that disclaimer visible at the top.

So many bloggers include affiliate links inside their content. This could be in helpful posts, reviews, tutorials or tools pages.

For example:

• tool recommendations
• product reviews
• step-by-step guides
• comparison posts

This is one of the most popular ways to earn affiliate income via a blog because blog posts can bring traffic for years.

People can be searching for reviews or tutorials years down the line so could come across your posts at any point.

Pinterest

Pinterest is a huge way to drive traffic to blog posts that contain affiliate links.

Just note that Pinterest doesn’t prefer you to link out to affiliate links directly, to the point is sometimes blocks them.

Amazon as mentioned does not allow you to link out to your affiliate links directly in standard pins (you can via Ad pins from memory but I find it safer not to lol).

What you absolutely can do though is add those links to a blog post or other form of content and then link that back to the pinterest pin.

Pinterest has a huge amount of daily users and the beauty of Pinterest is that it’s a search engine as opposed to a social media. This means people go onto the website or app looking for inspiration for specific things. 

Those things could well be what you’re offering!

Email Newsletters

If you have your own email list (highly recommended), then you can share your links in those emails too – again program and rules permitting.

Make sure any links are well disclosed too.

The other way to share your products or links through emails you are sending to your list is to not link directly to your affiliate offer in the email, but to send a helpful email, linking to a blog post/piece of content, that has the links embedded. 

Your email list especially is people who have signed up to your email list because they are interested in what you are talking about. This means they are the most likely to want your recommendations.

This doesn’t mean be pushy or salesy or you will lose trust. 

But because email subscribers already trust your content, they’re often more likely to click and explore your (honest!) recommendations.

Social Media

This is quite obvious but mentioning it to keep the list more accurate lol.

Affiliate links can also be shared on your social media platforms, carefully lol.

This might include:

• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube
• Facebook groups

It can get a little tricker with social media as each affiliate program and each social platform can have different rules and requirements.

Things to remember are that you can’t link directly on Instgram or Tiktok (Instagram stories are good as long as it’s well disclosed), but you can use a LinkTree instead to house all your links.

As I touched on earlier, you aren’t allowed to post any Amazon affiliate links in a private facebook group etc. 

Either keeping it to insta stories, putting them in your LinkTree or linking back to a post with the links in keeps you above board.

Just check each affiliate program and the social media platform you want to use and it will keep you right.

Do You Need a Blog to Get Paid to Post Links?

Nope. You can technically start affiliate marketing without a blog.

You can begin by sharing your new affiliate links through your social media platforms, pinterest pins or even email newsletters if you have a list of email subscribers.

However as I mentioned earlier, having a blog can make affiliate marketing a lot easier in the long run for a few reasons.

A YouTube channel is also an amazing way where you can share content that can be found for years to come. 

Here are just a few of the reasons:

• Blog posts have the potential to rank in Google. This then means that people can discover your content when they’re actively searching for something related to what you’re recommending so your posts can pop up for people years after you wrote them.

• Pinterest can be fussy about pins linking directly to affiliate links. Linking your pins to your blog post links gets around this and can actually work out a lot more effective. As doing it this way sends readers directly to your blog posts, it helps more people find your content without you needing to constantly share links everywhere.

• Having a blog or a place where you can share all of your content (such as YouTube) gives you a hub where all of your recommendations live in one place. Instead of your links disappearing in social media posts or stories after a short period of time, your blog/channel acts like a list for your content where your audience can easily find things you’ve shared or search for specific topics.

How Beginners Start Getting Paid to Post Links

If you’re completely new to all this, the process of getting started is actually really straight forward.

1. Choose a niche

Start by focusing on a topic you enjoy talking about or have experience with.

You don’t have to be super specific, but it’s not likely someone is going to buy a lawnmower from someone who usually shares content around fitness tips lol. This just helps your audience to know what you’re about and know what they can trust your recommendations in.

This could be:

• Blogging
• Fitness
• Travel
• Beauty
• Productivity
• Online business

Etc etc.

Choosing a clear niche just helps you build that trust and attract the right audience which is important in helping be the bridge between products they may want, and them buying them so you get commission.

2. Join affiliate programs

Once you know your niche, you can join affiliate programs that match your content.

You can look for brands themselves or specific products.

Many companies offer affiliate programs for:

• Courses
• Physical Products
• Digital Services
• Digital Products

You can choose as many as you like of course, but the thinner you spread yourself the less attention each link will get which makes it a bit trickier.

Start with a couple and then you can always add more in later.

3. Focus on creating genuinely helpful content

The best kind of affiliate content isn’t about throwing links everywhere and hoping for the best lol. It’s honestly just about being helpful and sharing the things you use or believe in.

Have a think about the kind of things you would/do actually search for yourself. This could be needing to know how to do something, which option of a product is best for your reader between different options or brands, or whether something is actually worth the cost.

For you that could look something like:

• a reel showing how you use something
• a blog post comparing a couple of options
• a video sharing something that worked well for you
• or just recommending something you genuinely like

When your content genuinely helps someone, they’re naturally more likely to trust what you’re saying as it’s genuine. That’s what leads to clicks and sales without it feeling forced on either side!

How Much Money Can You Make Posting Links Online?

Ahhh the piece of string question lol.

There honestly is no exact answer, but there’s things that can improve your chances of earning a lot.

Affiliate income can vary widely. It really does depend on a number of factors, such as:

• How much traffic/how big your audience is
• What your niche is
• Affiliate program commission rates
• The type of products you promote

The option is there for people to earn a small side income, while for  others they can build full-time businesses purely through affiliate marketing.

Often people start by making their first few sales here and there before gradually increasing their income as their content grows.

Because your online content can continue bringing traffic over a long time, affiliate marketing often becomes more powerful the longer you do it. This is especially true for anyone with a blog or YouTube channel as people will be searching for reviews/tutorials/information on specific things for years to come.

FAQs About Getting Paid to Post Links Online

Can you really get paid just for posting links?

Yes, but as this post explains, this works through affiliate marketing. Companies provide special tracking links that allow them to see when a sale comes from your specific recommendation. If someone clicks your link and makes a purchase, you earn a commission.

It’s not about posting random links everywhere and expecting to earn a fortune. It works best when you share links to things your audience are/would be interested in. 

Do you need a large audience to make money posting links?

Nope. While a larger audience can increase your earnings (as mentioned, it’s all a numbers game), many beginners start making affiliate sales with even small amounts of traffic.

What matters most is that you are sharing your links with people who are already interested in the topic you’re talking about.

If one person liked what they saw and wanted to buy it so did so, then that sale is yours. Whether you had just that 1 person see your content, or 100 people.

The amount of people seeing your content isn’t the deciding factor, but it can help the odds of those sales.

For example, a product recommendation of something relevant to you/your content can often perform a lot better than simply posting links without context lol.

How do beginners find affiliate programs?

So many companies and brands have affiliate programs now, so finding one (or a few) you like, shouldn’t be too hard.

The simplest way is to search on Google for “[company name] affiliate program”. For example “Amazon affiliate program”. You will be amazed just how many companies have them.

There are also lots of affiliate networks that have multiple programs in one place (often called a marketplace), making it easier to discover opportunities that match your niche.

Impact is one of my favourite ones.

With Impact for example, brands have their affiliate links via Impact, so they all have their own commission amounts, but they are all on the same dashboard making it a lot simpler to keep track. Especially when you have a good few products you are sharing.

How long does it take to make money posting links?

This can vary depending on how much content you create, how warm your audience is, how people discover your links and the cost of what it is you’re promoting.

Some people make their first affiliate sale fairly quickly, while others take longer as they build up content and traffic.

For example if you already have a larger following and do a lot of fashion content and then you share an affiliate link in your Instagram story to something you wore that was really affordable, chances are you will get a lot of sales fairly quickly.

On the flip side if you are brand new with no audience and are promoting services for $2,000 each, it may take a while longer lol.

As mentioned earlier though, you just need the right people at the right time. One of your first people may be someone who is looking for the exact thing you are sharing, and may buy it straight away.

You may average at 1 person in every 100 buys your shared product (very rough example). They could be reader number 15, 41, 84, or even number 1 or 100. The commission is the same, just the timeline is very different.

A note for bloggers specifically, one of the nice things about blog content is that it can keep bringing visitors in long after you hit publish. As your number of posts grows, many people find their affiliate income starts to grow with it. People can be searching Google for something specific, find your article (that had been written 2 years ago) and end up buying through you. This is when it starts to become more passive.

Final Thoughts on How to Get Paid to Post Links Online

Getting paid to post links online might sound complicated at first, but in reality it’s simply about recommending helpful products and earning a commission when people purchase through your links.

With the right content and a little consistency, affiliate marketing can become a flexible way to earn income online.

Many people start with just a few blog posts or recommendations and gradually build from there.

If you’re interested in earning money online, learning how affiliate links work is a great place to begin.

Speak soon!

Katherine

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This post is all about answering the question; Is HostGator Good for Blogging? A Beginner-Friendly Hosting Review.

Starting a blog is exciting… but also a little overwhelming when you realise how many decisions you need to make before you even publish your first post lol.

There are the options of both a hosted (free) and self hosted (paid) blog. Self hosted is the one you need if you are serious about your blog or want to really ever make money from it.

Assuming then that you have chosen a self hosted blog, one of the very first decisions you will need to make is who to go with to host your blog.

Finding a hosting provider is easy, finding a good one that suits your needs is trickier. 

Spending some time to do some research to find one that suits your needs is so important, as it really can make the biggest difference to your website. 

I saw a lot of names being promoted, but when I dove deeper I found they never were quite what I was looking for.

In the end, I chose HostGator, and it’s the hosting I still use for all my blogs today.

In this post, I’ll explain exactly why I chose HostGator, what you will like about it, and why it’s a great option if you’re starting a blog for the first time.

Quick Answer: Is HostGator Good for Blogging?

Yes. Especially for beginners who want an easy, affordable way to start a blog without technical overwhelm.

What Is Web Hosting (and Why You Need It)

Quickly before getting into why I chose HostGator specifically for my blog (and why I recommend it to all new bloggers), it helps to understand what hosting actually is and why it’s needed.

When you have a blog or website, all of the files that make up that site need somewhere to live online for people to be able to get to it and see it. That’s where your web hosting comes in.

Your hosting provider stores your website files online and makes them accessible so people can visit your site at any time!

Without hosting, your blog simply wouldn’t exist online.

Well the website would exist, but no one would be able to see it lol.

This is why choosing a decent and reliable hosting provider is one of the first and most important steps when starting your own blog.

Why I Chose HostGator for My Blog

I knew from the very start (over a decade ago now lol) that I didn’t want any of my blogs to be hosted (so a free blog). I knew I wanted them to be self-hosted as it meant that I owned my website which is so important. It also made it look more professional, gave more earning options (a lot more, you can read about the reasons why someone may want a free blog, here), and just overall meant I knew I was taking it seriously, for very little cost.

When you are first researching hosting companies for your blog, there are so many options available and it is so easy to feel overwhelmed. Some are super cheap, some costt a huge amount more, some have more options and features, some include domain names etc etc. 

For more information on domain names, hosting and the differences, you can find that post here!

I decided (and what I would recommend anyone reading this to do) to make a list of what I knew I wanted/needed, and find one that fit the bill.

This included things like price, how simple it was to use, having full 24/7 chat support, the speed and capabilities for my site(s), how easy it was to upgrade when needed (spoiler alert, this was super simple lol), and how well reviewed/trusted the company and brand was as a whole.

HostGator stood out because it ticked every box I needed, especially as a beginner.

This included how beginner-friendly it seemed compared to some of the other options.

Is it THE cheapest on the market? Nope.

Is it still super affordable while not losing anything by going for a more “budget” plan? Absolutely.

I didn’t want something overly technical or complicated to set up. Fun fact, I still wouldn’t now! I wanted something that would allow me to get my blog online really fast, without needing a lot of technical knowledge or learning too much jargon to get up and live.

HostGator offered exactly what I needed, so I went with them and haven’t looked back!

The setup process was really straightforward too. WordPress installation was really simple, and it felt like a good balance between affordability and reliability for someone just starting out. It worked out well!

Let’s break down some of the points just mentioned…

1. It’s Very Beginner Friendly

One of the biggest reasons I chose HostGator was how easy it is to get started as a beginner.

I wanted it to be clean and simple. I did not want to faff about feeling overwhelmed and then giving up as a result, lol.

When you’re new to blogging, the technical side can feel really intimidating.

With HostGator, the whole process of setting up your hosting and installing WordPress is designed to be simple. That’s why it’s so perfect for anyone new to hosting their own blog/website.

You don’t need to understand coding or complicated server settings. You can of course learn this as you go to help with little tips and tricks, but it’s not necessary. Nearly all of the setup can be done with just a few clicks. This makes it much less stressful when you’re starting your first blog and worrying about getting set up with hosting.

2. Affordable for New Bloggers

Another big factor for me was cost. As I’m sure it is for you!

I knew I wanted decent, fast, reliable hosting, but I didn’t want to pay a lot for it. Especially in the beginning when I was getting used to having even one blog.

When you’re starting a blog, you don’t necessarily want to spend a lot of money upfront while you’re still figuring everything out. A beginner plan to give you everything you need/want is all you need initially.

HostGator offers a range of plans to suit your needs and what you want for your website. They offer advanced/multi plans but also offer plans that are very affordable for beginners.

If you’re just starting out, this makes it one of the easiest ways to launch a blog without overcomplicating things.

You can get started for less than $5/month, which makes it one of the lowest-risk ways to start a blog.

3. Reliable Hosting

Your hosting provider plays a huge role in how reliable and stable your website is on the internet. They are basically what keeps you live and available for people to read.

Ideally you want a host that keeps your website online and running smoothly for as much time as possible. At all times. This means your readers should be able to access your content whenever they choose to visit, no matter what time of day or night. This is especially important across different time zones as your readers willl most likely be from all around the world and could be trying to get onto your site at completely different times of day.

One of the huge reasons I’ve stayed with HostGator is that I’ve found them really reliable. Of course issues happen from time to time, but on the whole my blogs just work lol. This means I’m not sitting there worrying about whether the site is going to be down or glitching every time I load it up, or worse, whether it’s behaving/loading when someone else tries to read my content.

As you can imagine, a working blog is a big deal when you’re blogging lol. You want to be able to spend your time creating new content, not trying to figure out why your website suddenly isn’t loading or behaving properly.

4. Easy WordPress Integration

A lot of bloggers (I’d say the majority) use WordPress (wordpress.org not the free version wordpress.com as that goes back to hosted rather than the self hosted we are talking about), it’s important to choose a hosting provider that works well with it.

One thing I love about HostGator that I mentioned earlier is how simple it is to install WordPress. It takes just a few clicks, which is why it’s always a simple recommendation for bloggers. Especially anyone who doesn’t like a technical or complicated set up like me lol.

You can get everything set up really quickly and then jump straight into the fun parts like designing your blog, writing your first posts, and actually building your site and making it look exactly the way you have envisioned it, instead of getting completely stuck in an overly complicated setup.

5. 24/7 Live Chat Support

If you are a new blogger, or even just less confident in the world of self hosted websites, having 24/7 live chat support is hugely important.

We have all had issues where the site has crashed, only getting blank scenes, site is failing to load etc. Being able to contact your hosting company at any time of day, for them to be friendly, helpful, and get you back up and running really quickly is not to be taken for granted. 

Having used HostGator for multiple sites for over 10 years, I can confirm their live support is not something I would want to be without, even now lol.

How to Get Started with HostGator

.If you want a beginner-friendly way to start your blog, HostGator is one of the easiest options to get set up with.

To start with, you just need to choose your hosting plan from their options available. These do change at times but there are always multiple options available so you can choose the ones that fit your needs the best. You can then register your chosen domain name, and install WordPress.

They do offer domains too if you wanted to keep it all together, and there may well be an offer on to get a bundle with your domain name and hosting for a bundle price!

Once that’s all done, you can log into your own WordPress dashboard and start building your site! Then the fun can begin lol.

From there, it’s just a case of designing your blog, creating your first posts, and gradually turning it into the website you want it to be.

You can check out HostGator and see their current plans here.

FAQs About HostGator Hosting

Is HostGator good for beginner bloggers?

It is. And that’s actually one of the main reasons so many new bloggers start with it. HostGator is designed to be really beginner-friendly. This means the whole setup process is nice and simple. WordPress can be installed really quickly, and you don’t need any tech experience to get your new blog online.

When you’re starting a blog – especially for the first time – the last thing you want is complicated hosting or confusing dashboards lol. HostGator keeps it all straightforward so you can focus on building your blog and creating content instead of trying to figure out any technical settings.

Also remember that any issues you do have, they have their 24/7 live chat support to help.

Do you need technical knowledge to use HostGator?

As mentioned and for similar reasons above, the answer is no, not at all. You don’t need coding skills, any web development experience, or anything like that to get started. Of course you will see things you don’t understand, but the process is designed so that you can click what you need as those bits are all clearly marked. You don’t have to understand all the technical bits, unless you want to learn about them down the line.

Most of the setup is all step-by-step, and things like installing WordPress only takes a few clicks. 

For beginners (or anyone who doesn’t want hassle), that simplicity makes a huge difference.

What happens if your blog grows later? Can you upgrade?

Yep! And this is something a lot of beginners worry about but there’s no need.

If (and when) your blog starts really growing and you need more resources, you can upgrade your hosting plan. It means you’re not locked into one option forever. You can start with a beginner-friendly budget plan and move to a bigger plan later when your site gets more traffic or you want to run multiple websites. There’s different options depending on your needs.

I can confirm from upgrading plans myself a while back that it’s as simple as choosing your new plan and clicking to upgrade lol.

It’s one of the reasons many bloggers feel comfortable starting with HostGator. You can start with the plan that you need initially, and then once your blog grows, you can then upgrade to a more advanced plan. This saves you having to guess how big of a plan you will need from the get go. It also saves paying for a bigger plan when you are first starting out.

Can you have more than one website on HostGator?

Yes you can but it depends on the plan you choose for your blog. Some plans do allow you to host multiple websites under the same account. This can be really useful if you ever decide to start a second blog or launch another website later on but most people start with just one website and focus on building that first before branching out. But the option is there for if you ever wanted it.

Not all plans allow this, but as mentioned earlier, you can easily upgrade to a multi-site plan if and when you need this. No point in paying for a multi-site plan initially with only one site. Start at the level you need and then you can always upgrade.

Is hosting expensive when starting a blog?

While there is of course a cost to having a plan to host your blog, it’s really not expensive at all.

Prices do vary depending on what you need and how many sites you are wanting hosted etc. But HostGator are one of the most affordable I found that had all the bits I needed and wanted.

Currently their plans start at less than $5 a month for the most basic hosting to give an idea of just how affordable I mean lol.

You will need to factor in a domain name as that will of course need to be purchased, but it’s always worth checking if HostGator have any current offers to get your chosen domain name for a reduced price with one of their hosting plans.

For another place to get domain names, you can also look at GoDaddy.

It’s one of those costs that if you are a blogger, you need to pay for. But it’s also what allows your blog to exist on the internet in the first place lol.

Final Thoughts on Is HostGator Good for Blogging?

The short answer is yes, especially if you’re just getting started.

Choosing a hosting provider is one of the first (and most important) steps when starting a blog, and it can feel like a big decision.

From my own experience, HostGator has been a reliable, beginner-friendly option that offers a great balance of ease, affordability, and performance. It’s also grown with me as my blogs have grown, without any issues or complicated upgrades.

If you’re ready to start your blog, HostGator is one of the simplest ways to get set up quickly.

You can check out their plans here → HostGator Plans.

Speak soon!

Katherine

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In this post we are going to go over the best affiliate programs for beginners that actually convert.

If you’ve been on my blog before you will know how much I love and talk about affiliate marketing.

But just in case you are new, I’m going to go over the best way to get started with affiliate marketing to make money online.

If you’re new to making money online in general, affiliate marketing is one of the easiest, fastest, and most beginner-friendly ways to start earning.

The trick is finding the affiliate programs that are right for you.

This doesn’t just mean the ones that either have high commission rates, have fun products or the ones you have seen other people talking about.

There is a list of things I would always recommend you look for when looking to join an affiliate program. 

I would always recommend you choose programs with products you like/know, with a brand you trust, has a good commission rate, a good conversion rate, a long cookie period and has good customer service. 

You can also always make sure the brand offers good marketing material but if it’s something you are keen to promote, you can work around this.

There are exceptions to the list for some of the things mentioned, but we will go over that in this post. 

Choosing the wrong programs is often why many people give up before they ever see their first sale.

I’m writing this post to help change that so you can make money online with affiliate marketing!

I’ve put together a list of some of the best, highest-converting affiliate programs for beginners.

These are all programs that are easy to join, simple to promote, and proven to convert well even if you have low traffic or are just getting started!

By the end of this post, you’ll know exactly which programs to join that are right for you. Along with how to promote them, and how to make your first affiliate income.

Let’s get into the best affiliate marketing programs for beginners that actually convert.

What Makes an Affiliate Program “Beginner-Friendly”?

Before we get into the list of affiliate marketing programs, it’s important to understand what it is that makes a program suitable for beginners. As not all of them are – for a range of reasons. 

Not all affiliate programs are created equal. So here’s what to look for when looking for a beginner friendly program:

1. Easy or No Application Process (this matters most!)

When you’re just starting out, you don’t need long approval forms or “minimum audience” requirements. (Or if they do, they are very small.)

Programs that accept beginners immediately (or within minutes) let you get started in promoting your link right away instead of waiting weeks to hear back if you have been accepted or not.

Once you are making money from a couple of the “easy” ones and as your audience grows, you can then start applying to the others that can take some time to get approved. 

2. Low Payout Threshold

This is something we rarely think of until afterwards lol. But a low payout threshold is honestly so much better when you are first getting started.

If a program only pays out after $100+ or $500+ etc it can take forever to see your first payment. Especially if you get $8 per sale as an example.

A lower threshold (like around $20) helps you stay motivated and actually see results early on and get the cash a lot sooner.

3. High-demand, Popular Products

Your clicks will convert best when the products already have demand.

You shouldn’t need to “convince” people or sound too salesy. They should already want what you’re recommending! (Or at least heard of the concept of it if you are introducing something new).

Digital tools, Shopify/Online Stores, hosting, email providers, legal template bundles, and everyday items tend to convert incredibly well as people are already looking for/needing these.

4. High-Trust Brands

People buy from brands they recognise, trust and feel comfortable with.
Established companies = higher click-through rates and therefore higher conversions. 

When you recommend familiar names, your audience doesn’t need convincing as they already trust the company. (Think Amazon, Sephora, Mailerlite etc).

You can focus on the benefits of the exact product or service you are promoting, as you don’t need to convince anyone of the reliability of that brand.

5. Recurring Commissions

Recurring commissions is the dream scenario lol. It works the same as when people buy a single product or service. The difference is that instead of a one off payment, you get paid every month that user stays subscribed.

This is how beginners start building their income without constantly chasing/needing new sales.

If you’re new to affiliate marketing, it really helps to understand how it all works before choosing programs. I’ve broken this down step-by-step in Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How to Make Your First $1,000, and if you want a broader overview of how affiliate marketing actually makes money long-term, How To Make Money With Affiliate Marketing walks you through the full picture.

The Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners (That Actually Convert!)

Now to the actual list… 

These affiliate programs are beginner friendly, easy to promote, and known for converting well. These programs are aimed more at products/services in blogging, online business, digital products, and content creation niches etc.

1. Amazon Associates

Why it converts:

Amazon is one of the easiest affiliate programs for beginners because everyone already knows, trusts, and uses it. At the very least they have heard of it!

It’s super easy to get accepted into. You just need your own website/where you will be promoting your links and they will check it.

Amazon’s huge product range means you can link to almost anything. This could be blogging tools, home office items, books, planners, décor, literally whatever your niche covers lol. 

Plus with the Amazon affiliate program, when someone clicks your link, if they then bought 5 unrelated things, as long as it’s within 24hrs, you will get commission on those too! So as much as the commission percentage isn’t huge, it can add up lol.

This is often the first program people join with the variety of products on there. The only thing to note is that amazon requires you to make 3 affiliate sales within 180 days and if this doesn’t happen you have to re-apply. So it may be worth waiting until you have a few readers before applying, but you can always reapply if needed!

Beginner benefits:

Easy to get started

Amazon is one of the most accessible affiliate programs for beginners. It has a simple sign-up process and anyone with a website can join! Just remember that 3 sale minimum before applying.

A really easy way to start with physical products

Amazon lets you promote everyday items that people already buy. This makes it feel more natural than software or services when you’re just starting out.

People trust Amazon

Amazon is already familiar to most people, which can make affiliate links feel natural within your niche/content rather than disruptive or forced as it’s a site people recognise.

Good for getting comfortable with affiliate links

It’s often one of the first programs people use, simply because it’s simple to join, no audience threshold and it helps you understand how affiliate links work in real content before branching out elsewhere!

The payout threshold (as of now) is only $20 too which is amazing.

This means you only need to make $20 in comissions before seeing the money in your account!

2. Perfecting Blogging Course Affiliate Program

Why it converts:

Beginner bloggers want step-by-step guidance, and a high-quality(!!!) blogging course removes the overwhelm instantly as it walks them through the info they actually want and need.

Courses convert really well because people want results fast. This means they’re willing to invest when something feels good value, clear, simple, and beginner-friendly.

This is especially true when you’ve personally taken the course and can speak from experience as I do all the time with the blogging course I swear by lol.

To check that course out, you can find all the information here!

If you have taken a different course that you love, check if they have an affiliate program as a lot of online tools do! 

Beginner benefits:

You can earn real commissions without needing thousands of views

Blogging courses often have higher payouts per sale, which means you don’t need huge traffic numbers to see good results. Even a small, engaged audience can be enough to generate commissions even early on.

Courses solve a clear problem

This means that they naturally convert as people are already looking for the information. When someone is searching for a blogging course, they’re usually stuck or looking for a recommendation. The nice thing is that if someone is looking for a course, you’re just pointing them toward a recommendation they are already looking for! Win-win.

You don’t need to be an expert

You’re just sharing tools that genuinely helped you
You’re not teaching the course yourself lol. You’re simply recommending something that helped you and your own progress. This means it’s authentic and achievable, rather than putting pressure on you to create your own course.

One review post can earn commissions for months or years

Course review posts (for high-quality courses!) tend to be good evergreen content. This means that once they’re published and getting traffic (from Google or Pinterest etc), they can continue bringing in traffic and so affiliate income, long after the initial work post was published.

People who look for courses are serious about their blog

People buy courses when they are already motivated to invest in themselves and their blog or business.
Unlike more random type purchases, course buyers are usually serious about learning and actually using the information. That mindset makes them more likely to commit and follow through if they like the sound of the one you are promoting.

Fewer clicks are needed to reach your first payout

This is because the commission per sale is higher!

This will vary course to course depending which platform they are on, but from experience for example, basically every commission I make from this course here (it sells well because I took it and love it lol) means I get the payment in real money, really quickly.

This was a big one for me when I started out. Higher commissions mean you don’t need dozens or hundreds of sales to hit a payout threshold. This can make courses especially appealing if you are newer and are still building traffic but want to see your sales turn into real money sooner lol.

As mentioned above, I have a detailed full review of this blogging course if you want to see everything it includes and why it helped me so much. If you want to see if it’s right for you, you can find that post here.

3. Shopify

Why it converts:

Shopify is so so beginner-friendly and removes all the techy/coding stress from selling products. Whether someone wants to sell digital products, physical items, or start a full shop, Shopify is the easiest way to get going.

As there’s a huge demand for ecommerce right now, Shopify tends to convert fast for creators in the money-making niche.

It’s simple to use, affordable and is a brand everyone knows and trusts. This is important as it makes for a perfect affiliate program.

The payout time is a bit longer with Shopify. This is because they offer a free trial and 3 months at just $1 a month so you get paid after this timeframe if your customer then goes straight into the paid plan.

Beginner benefits:

Anyone can set up a store in a few clicks

Shopify removes a lot of the technical faff that stops people from getting started in the first place. Because it’s genuinely easy to set up, more people follow through rather than giving up halfway, which helps conversions.

The free trial and the trial period are SO GOOD

As of now, Shopify is offering a free trial for a few days and 3 months for $1 a month. This offer means people are more keen to try it as they have so long to do so to see if it’s right for them. Having such a good initial offer makes a big difference. People feel more comfortable trying Shopify when they know they have time to try it properly before committing. 

Clean, stress-free dashboard

This matters (probably more than you realise) because online tools that feel simpler tend to be easier for people to stick with. When someone clicks through and isn’t immediately overwhelmed, they’re more likely to have a go and really see if it’s right for them, instead of just closing the tab lol.

Works for both digital and physical products

Shopify isn’t limited to one type of business which is a huge plus. It works just as well for digital products such as planners or printables as it does for physical products like stationery, mugs or handmade items! This means that anyone can use Shopify, no matter what it is they want to sell.

Pinterest loves Shopify

Shopify stores are designed to help people clearly go from browsing what they want, to buying said product. This makes them a good fit for promoting to your Pinterest traffic. Instead of sending your audience to pages that aren’t built for selling things from pinterest, linking to a proper storefront creates a better experience for people coming from your pins directly.

If you want a full breakdown of how Shopify works and why I recommend it for beginners (and for everyone!!) I wrote a complete post about it here.

4. MailerLite

Why it converts:

Beginners know they need an email list, but most email platforms feel overwhelming and expensive. Often this is the case lol.

The beauty of MailerLite is that it’s simple, beginner-friendly, and has a really good free plan. This makes it the perfect starter point into email marketing for anyone who wants to utilise it.

I started with a different platform, found it confusing, went for the free plan on mailerlite, loved it from the start, still use it now, and only upgraded in my own time when I needed to!

Anything with a trustworthy brand that solves a problem and offers a free trial or free plan is always a good idea!

MailerLite is such a huge and well-respected name in the email marketing space. And people looking at email marketing platforms (even the free plans) are serious about their online business.

Beginner benefits:

Start for free 

This is huge as your audience can build their email list without ANY upfront cost. No free trial, a straight up free plan for up to 500 subscribers!The free plan makes it much easier for anyone to join because there’s no worry about being locked in to any subscription cost. It allows anyone to start building their email list straight away. 

Drag-and-drop everything

This was a huge factor for me when I was initially choosing an email provider. No design skills, no coding, no stress!
Everything in MailerLite is super clear and visual and drag-and-drop lol. This makes it easy to play around with and use. Emails, forms, and even full landing pages can all be set up without needing to code anything! This is reassuring for people who feel intimidated by email marketing to begin with.

Automations that don’t feel scary

Automations (the emails you set up that go out automatically) are presented in a reallly simple-to-follow set up. Things like welcome emails, freebie emails, follow-ups, and other sequences can be set up without needing to understand complicated sequences or funnels. This makes email marketing feel far more approachable!

If you want a low-key example of this, this freebie triggers a simple automated email so you can see how it works. Plus you’ll get the freebie to keep lol.

Ideal for growing an audience from day one

MailerLite works really well whether someone has zero subscribers or is starting to grow more. There is the free plan and then various other levels. It’s simple enough to start with, but then also flexible enough for people to continue using as their numbers grow, which makes it a great long-term option.

5. HostGator

Why it converts:

Every new blogger who wants their own blog needs hosting. There’s no way around it.

Choosing hosting is tricky as from the outset, a lot of them look the same. That does not mean they are all created equal.

A hosting company that is affordable, has good and reliable customer service (like 24/7 live chat), and does what you need it to is important and will save you a lot of stress down the line.

I’ve used HostGator for YEARS for multiple sites, and still use them to this day. 

HostGator converts well because it’s affordable, beginner-friendly, and has amazing customer service.

When you explain it in a simple, non-intimidating way, beginners are much more likely to sign up using your link because they trust your recommendation. This is especially important if you have real experience of the product.

Beginner benefits:

Hosting is something every blogger needs

Any blogger who isn’t just a hobby blogger needs hosting. Every website needs it, regardless of niche, which is why it fits in so naturally when you’re already chatting about your site, the tools you use, or how everything’s set up. People want recommendations. If you use a quality hosting provider you enjoy such as Hostgator or any other with a good affiliate program, promote it!

Affordable pricing makes it an easy choice

One of the reasons HostGator works well is that the entry-level plans are affordable. It doesn’t feel like a huge financial purchase, which helps people feel more comfortable getting started rather than putting it off.

It fits naturally as a resource link

Hosting doesn’t need a big explanation or a dedicated blog post. If you already use it yourself (which we are assuming you do lol), it’s easy to include as a simple resource link. This could be in things like a tools and resources page or even a casual “what I use” link. Of course it could be just answering a comment question too! This way it’s truthful and helpful but without it feeling forced.

It’s a well-known, trusted option

HostGator is a familiar name when it comes to high-quality but affordable hosting. This is not only amazing for you, but it then helps remove initial hesitation from others about who to use for their own site. When your readers recognise the name something AND have your own experience/recommendation, they’re more likely to feel comfortable choosing them as their own hosting provider.

It can work even with smaller audiences

Hosting is often one of the first things people sort when they’re setting up a site, for obvious reasons. So it really doesn’t rely on needing huge traffic or overly- complicated funnels to earn commission from it. If you’re already using it and loving it and then sharing your experience, that’s all people need to know.

Of course you can promote your own hosting company if you chose one other than HostGator. Make sure you do trust and love your hosting provider, that they are a good recommendation and that they have a good affiliate program. If all is good then go for it!

I only promote HostGator personally as I have been with them for well over 10 years across multiple sites and they are still really affordable, so helpful if you ever have issues and they have done me well this far!

6. Legal Pages Bundle

Why it converts:

Legal templates are one of those things bloggers often panic about because they know they need them but have no idea where to start lol.

As a blogger you will know that you have to have all of your legal pages and up and live on your blog. We also all know that free templates are free for a reason and don’t cut it in terms of being actually covered lol.

Promoting something you already use is key.  

For me I use this exact blogging bundle as it’s written by a Lawyer, specifically for bloggers. It was a one time purchase for all the page templates. The templates took 10 minutes to edit to my specific circumstances and website, and then they were live – done!

Bloggers (especially newer ones) will want a direct link to the exact legal templates/pages you use as it’s not something anyone wants to get wrong.

A done-for-you legal bundle removes all the stress instantly of knowing exactly which pages they need and exactly where to get them. 

If you have the same bundle I have (I know a lot will do as it’s such good value and means you are covered in like 10 mins flat), you can of course promote that as they have a really good affiliate program too that you can join once you have the bundle yourself.

The starter bundle is perfect for newer/smaller businesses!

If you got your legal pages from a different Lawyer/source, they may have an affiliate program too. This is always worth a look as like mentioned above, things like legal pages are something people want the EXACT link to, so they don’t get it wrong!

Beginner benefits:

Every website needs them

Legal pages are something every website needs, but most beginners either don’t know where to start or where to get them. This then makes this a very natural and helpful affiliate recommendation for a bundle or pages you are already using.

Easy to include naturally

Perfect fit for blog content no matter your niche. It’s easy to include in posts like how to start a blog or if your niche isn’t blog related, it’s perfect in your “tools and resources” page, making it beginner-friendly, easy and natural to promote.

Saves time and stress

Explaining that this as a done-for-you solution (rather than figuring it out themselves) makes it feel like a relief purchase, because it is! Legal pages are not something to guess at, so having that direct link makes it easier for everyone.

Doesn’t matter your niche

New bloggers (sensibly!!) often want to “do things properly” from the start. And they need legal pages. This then makes legal page bundles especially relevant for you to promote even early on with smaller traffic levels.

7. Blog Theme

Why it converts:

A blog theme is one of those upgrades where people can instantly see the difference. A cleaner layout, better spacing, nicer fonts and suddenly the site just feels more professional. And readers pick up on that straight away!

A lot of new bloggers don’t rush into buying a theme. They’ll often start on a free one (I think we all did!) then reach a point where something just feels… not quite what they are after aesthetics wise.

It could be that their blog doesn’t look how they imagined or maybe feels cluttered, or they’re just ready for it to look and perform better. That’s usually when a theme recommendation lands at the perfect time, and is why it feels helpful, not pushy as it’s them who is looking for a new theme that they like the look of.

The fact they can see your theme live means they can literally see it in action. Seeing a theme on a real blog helps people picture their own site looking that way too. If it’s what they are looking for, it’s another win-win!

One of the other reasons that themes convert well is that they’re (usually) a one-off purchase but makes a huge difference to the whole feel of the website!

The theme I use on my blog is this one here, and I’ve loved it and used it for years now. Plus their affiliate program is great. 

That said, themes are very much a personal preference so what works for one blog won’t necessarily be right for another. If you love yours and it offers a good affiliate program like my preferred theme does then you can promote that instead!

(As a quick example of what I mean by a “great” affiliate program, this theme’s affiliate program offers 70% commission lol. There is a $100 payout threshold but with 70% that can add up fast, plus it’s paid monthly!)

Beginner benefits:

Everyone needs a theme

Themes work well to promote/recommend because they’re one of those things that just makes sense to mention. Anyone who has a website has one, no matter what niche they’re in lol so it doesn’t feel weirdly specific or like you’re forcing it into content. You’re just recommending something you already use and love.

There’s also not much explaining needed.

Most people will already know what a theme is. Plus if they’re on your site reading your post, they can literally see the result and aesthetic for themselves, which makes it feel more like “oh, that’s how they got their site to look like that” rather than you trying to talk them into anything.

Affordable, one off purchase

A big reason is that themes are (usually) a one-off purchase. Some aren’t but most of the time themes are a one off payment and then free updates for life just as this one is. That means there’s no monthly payment, no ongoing commitment, it’s just a straightforward one-off decision.

It can be recommended naturally

And the best part is you can mention a theme in a really natural. It fits into any niche when you’re talking about things like your website setup, the tools/resources you use, how you run things behind the scenes, or even just when someone asks what theme you’re using because they like the look of your site.

If you’re curious about the theme I use on this blog (and have done for years now as I still love it lol) it’s this one here. Super customisable, fast and affordable with free updates!

Quick Tips for Getting Your First Affiliate Sale Fast

Promote things you actually use

Promoting products you already use, trust and love will make things so much easier. If you promote products you are unfamiliar with, people can tell. If you stick to what you know – especially initially – you will find getting your first sales so much easier.

Add links high up in your blog posts

While spamming links is never the answer, having your links obvious and visible is important. Keeping your links higher up within your blog posts will help your readers to know where to go to purchase whichever products you’re promoting.

Mention your links in multiple places

You have to be a little careful as some affiliate programs don’t allow affiliate links to be promoted in certain places. For example some don’t allow affiliate links in private Facebook groups or directly from Pinterest Pins. 

Keep the rules of your chosen programs in mind, but you can share them across public platforms – with your disclaimers clearly noted. 

Within blog posts is one of the most popular ways but you can also share on socials, through email marketing and even in video descriptions etc.

Keep your Tools page updated

Every blog should have a tools and resources page. While it’s not compulsory, it definitely helps your readers to find the tools and products you use and recommend. They could be interested in your blog theme, who you use for hosting, email marketing etc. Having all your top tools in one place with your affiliate links in is a win-win for everyone.

Add new content consistently

Adding new content consistently is really important as it keeps your blog/socials up to date. It also helps your current and any new readers aware that your blog and/or social accounts are still active. Most readers/viewers prefer someone active and present. This means if they have any questions, or have issues with any of the links, they know they can reach out and hopefully receive an answer.

New content also keeps your socials and/or blog in search and keeps you in the algorithm which is such an important way to be found.

Conclusion – The Best Affiliate Programs for Beginners (That Actually Convert!) 

Affiliate marketing is one of the fastest and most accessible ways for beginners to start earning money online. And choosing the right programs makes all the difference.

All of the programs chosen for this list convert well because they’re well trusted names, beginner-friendly, and easy to promote (naturally) through your blog content, Pinterest, email marketing, and digital product posts etc.

Start with just a few programs, weave them into your content, and focus on being genuinely helpful. Also don’t forget to add your disclaimers! Your first commissions may well come sooner than you think. And once they do, the momentum builds quickly and you can start branching out to even more programs.

If you are looking for more information on Affiliate marketing, you can check out these posts here:

→ How To Make Money With Affiliate Marketing

→ Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: How to Make Your First $1,000

Speak soon!

Katherine

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Most readers don’t experience a blog the way its author does. They don’t land on the homepage, browse categories, or admire the archive. They encounter a post through a social feed, a shared link, or a preview image paired with a sentence or two of context.

That moment — not the blog itself — is where first impressions form. For bloggers, social media isn’t a side channel. It’s the primary way readers encounter, interpret, and remember your work.

The Short Version

For bloggers, a unified brand voice and visual identity on social media determine whether posts feel recognizable or forgettable. When social previews, captions, and visuals align with the tone of the writing itself, readers are more likely to click, return, and trust the work behind the link.

Why Social Media Shapes How Blogs Are Perceived

When a blog post is shared on social media, it’s compressed. A long argument becomes a headline. A nuanced idea becomes a caption. The design of a full page becomes a single image or frame. That compression is unavoidable, but how it’s handled makes a difference.

If social posts feel disconnected from the blog’s tone or visual style, readers experience friction. If they feel like a natural extension of the writing, recognition builds. Over time, readers don’t just remember individual posts — they recognize the blog behind them.

The Hidden Cost of Inconsistent Sharing

Many bloggers write with clarity and intention, then promote content quickly and inconsistently. One post gets a thoughtful caption, another gets a rushed summary. One graphic matches the blog’s tone, another feels generic.

None of this breaks anything immediately. But over time, it weakens association. Readers may enjoy individual posts without ever forming a clear sense of the blog as a whole.

Tools Bloggers Use to Stay Consistent on Social

Consistency on social media isn’t about posting more. It’s about posting coherently. These tools help bloggers manage distribution and promotion without fragmenting their voice or visual identity.

• Hootsuite – Helps plan and space social shares so promotion feels intentional rather than sporadic.
• Mailchimp – Supports cross-promotion between newsletters and social posts, reinforcing the same voice in both places.
• Instagram – Acts as a primary discovery and relationship channel where consistent visuals and captions reinforce a blog’s identity over time.
• Bitly – Keeps shared links clean and trackable without cluttering captions or breaking visual flow.

These tools don’t define tone or style, but they reduce the friction that often leads to inconsistent sharing.

How Bloggers Turn Posts Into Social Media Touchpoints

For bloggers, social media isn’t about creating new ideas. It’s about reshaping existing ones so they travel well. Adobe Express supports that process by helping bloggers translate long-form writing into recognizable social moments.

In this workflow, social media doesn’t compete with blogging. It reinforces it.

A Simple Pre-Share Checklist for Bloggers

Before sharing a post anywhere, ask:

1. Would this caption sound natural if it appeared inside the blog post?
2. Do the visuals feel like they belong to the same world as the writing?
3. Would a returning reader recognize this as “ours” without seeing the name?

If the answer is yes, the post is doing branding work — not just promotion.

FAQ: Bloggers and Social Media Branding

Do bloggers really need to think about branding on social media?
Yes, because social media is often the first version of your blog that someone encounters. Readers form expectations about your writing based on how it’s presented and described in feeds, long before they ever scroll through the full article.

What if my writing style is informal or personal?
That can absolutely be part of your brand. Consistency doesn’t mean sounding polished; it means sounding like yourself in a recognizable way across posts, captions, and visuals.

How do bloggers stay consistent without posting constantly?
Consistency comes from tone and presentation, not frequency. A blogger who posts thoughtfully and repeats the same voice and visual cues will feel more cohesive than one who posts daily with no throughline.

Is it okay to reuse the same visuals or messaging when resharing posts?
Yes, and it’s often helpful. Reuse reinforces recognition, especially for readers who may not have seen the original post the first time.

For bloggers, social media isn’t an accessory. It’s the surface layer of the brand. When voice and visuals stay aligned from post to preview, readers form recognition naturally. That recognition is what turns scattered clicks into a lasting audience.

Guest post written and provided by Archer Ferrara on behalf of Adobe.

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In this post I am going to explain how you can make money online with PLR content in 2026

Selling digital products is a staple to making money online.

Anyone who has ever looked into selling digital products online will have seen how many different ways there are to do it.

It’s simple to do, you create products once and can sell over and over as many times as you like. The beauty of it is that aside from website or listing fees (depending on where you list them), you then keep the entire sale price every single time!

This makes digital products different from physical products as with digital, there are no ongoing product/stock costs, no shipping or packaging costs and no space needed to hold stock.

Because of this, selling digital products online can be passive income as there is very little you need to do once someone buys one of your products. This is unless someone has a query/question but the more descriptive the descriptions the less of these you will have too. 

Digital products are a lot simpler to sell than physical products, plus once uploaded they can sell over and over – even while you’re asleep or doing other things!

The bit that trips people up or stops them starting is that they don’t know how to create their own digital products. That or they don’t have the time! Both are completely valid (and real) reasons not to create your own products.

This is where PLR content/products come in.

PLR content (Private Label Rights) might just be the thing that is about to change the game for you and allow you to get started.

Let’s get into how PLR Content Can Help You Make More Money Online in 2026!

As with the past few years, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for digital products. And the people who learn how to use PLR products to sell online are going to see serious results! In part due to how fast you can get things ready and live to sell.

PLR lets you start now. It’s stops the feeling of not knowing where to start or what to do. You can skip that mind blank struggle feeling of not knowing what to do. It lets you create something valuable in a fraction of the time. You can build a real income stream instead of putting things off and being stuck in planning mode. 

In this post, we’ll cover:

• What PLR is and Why Everyone is Talking About it
• The Biggest Benefits of Using PLR Content to Make Money Online
• 7 Ways to Make Money with PLR Content
• How to Customize PLR So It Feels 100% Original
• Where to Find High-Quality PLR Content That Converts
• Realistic Income Potential from PLR in 2026
• Common PLR Mistakes to Avoid

What Is PLR Content (and Why Everyone’s Talking About It in 2026)

PLR is shorthand for Private Label Rights. This basically means done-for-you content that you can buy, edit, and sell as your own.

Quick note: Not all content comes with PLR. You need to make sure you specifically buy products with PLR if you intend to sell them.

You can find PLR eBooks, planners, digital templates, social media packs, email sequences, blog posts etc. If you can think of a product you want, you can probably find it with PLR.

Once you’ve bought it, you have the right to rebrand, edit, and resell it however you like. You then sell as your own and each sale is completely your own.

And in 2026, it’s honestly bigger than ever. This is because people are busier than ever! We are in a world now where speed now beats perfection.

That’s not to say you should post up rubbish or not put effort in lol. It’s more about the fact that when you buy PLR products to sell, you are buying products that are ALREADY high quality. (Assuming you buy decent products from a good source.)

The beauty of PLR products is that you can go from idea to product in days, not months.

Examples of PLR products you can grab, edit and upload today are this Manifestation Planner I have up:

And I also have this high-value (not overwhelming) large PLR bundle of content creation ebooks, photos and reels.

The Biggest Benefits of Using PLR Content to Make Money Online

1. You save time. This one is huge for anyone who’s busy. Instead of spending 30 hours writing or designing your own products, you start with a completed product or products and simply personalise/rebrand it.

2. You can launch products faster. Due to the fact that it is a lot faster to use PLR products, it lets you buy, edit, rebrand and get up for sale so so much faster than creating your own products from scratch.

3. You can scale multiple income streams. As the products are “one and done” in terms of buying once, editing and then listing as your own. You can sell planners, bundles, templates, or mini-courses across Etsy, Shopify, or your own website!

Quick note: If you use this link here, Shopify will give you a FREE trial AND 3 months at just $1 a month which is such an amazing (super cheap) way to get started!

4. You never run out of content. This one is HUGE. The beauty of PLR products is that it can be repurposed for blog posts, freebies, tripwires, emails, or social content. You don’t even need to know exactly what you initially are looking for. An idea can lead you to a range of PLR products which you can then choose from, and completely customise to suit your brand.

5. It’s low-risk, high-return. Once you’ve paid for the license, everything you earn is pure profit (minus listing fees etc). But there is no charge for stock, packing or any shipping costs etc

7 Ways to Make Money with PLR Content

I mentioned earlier that there is a range of ways you can use PLR products.

Here are a few of the more common ways you can sell a PLR product you have bought and rebranded:

1. Turn it into a paid eBook or digital download/guide. Buy your chosen PLR product or bundle, rebrand it, edit it, and sell it on your blog, Shopify or Etsy store.

2. Create mini-courses or workshops. Use PLR slides or scripts to build your first course fast with your own information and spin on it added in.

3. Sell bundles. You can sell each product separately of course! But another option is to combine different PLR products into one bundle. You could combine workbooks, checklists, ebooks or templates into one high-value bundle.

4. Build your email list. You can use a PLR product to offer a freebie that links to your tripwire product.

(This link is to my active freebie/tripwire automation so you can see it in action!)

It’s the perfect way to grow your email list as you offer something of value and in return they give you their email address. (Some PLR products don’t allow you to give them as free products, so check what you are/aren’t allowed for each one.) This way when someone downloads your free product (that you bought and edited, (didn’t have to create from scratch).

Quick note: Mailerlite is such an easy email marketing platform and they have a completely free plan!

5. Create affiliate marketing content. Use PLR blog posts or email sequences to promote your affiliate links. This one is trickier as you can’t use other’s written content word for word. You can use guidelines for content though, or can use pre-written marketing material with your own edits/spin on it.

6. Rebrand for your niche. PLR products is one of the quickest ways to help you rebrand if you are looking to change branding or niche. Grabbing ready made products and editing them to add your own style, examples, and branding to make it unique can help your new brand/niche get off the ground without having to create dozens of new products/downloads yourself.

7. Sell on autopilot. List products on Shopify or Etsy and let the system make sales at any time. As they are all digital downloads, you aren’t required to be present for packing, shipping labels or shipping itself. It will all be set up so that anyone who buys one of your products will get an instant download straight to their inbox. Answering any questions/queries is one of the only things you would need to be “active” for.

How to Customize PLR So It Feels 100% Original

The most important part to making PLR profitable is customization. You want it to look, read, and feel like you.

Don’t buy PLR products and try to resell those exact products as your own. It’s not allowed and doesn’t work anyway!

The whole point of PLR products is that it gives you a done-for-you full template/example that you edit and rebrand to make your own.

The good thing is that the product is already done for you, all you need to do is edit it to make it yours!

You can do this by:

Changing the colours, fonts, and layout.
Rewrite headlines and some text in your voice.
Add your own name, personal stories or examples.
Include your own branding, bonuses, or affiliate links (sometimes affiliate links will already be in from the person you bought it from so remember to swap these out to your own).
Add your own social media/website links.
Swap out images for your own that match your vibe/brand.
Combine several PLR items into a new, unique bundle for even more value.

Editing an already complete product is SO much faster than creating from scratch. This is especially true if you use Canva as you can change one colour to your own/different colour with just one click!

Where to Find High-Quality PLR Content That Converts

Not all PLR is created equal. Cheap bundles often look outdated or are sold thousands of times meaning it will take WORK to make them stand out. Potentially more work than just making your own from scratch.

The other downside to the mega bundles for a super cheap price is that they can be tricky to navigate and find what you want to use.

This is just added stress. Plus if you don’t end up using any of those templates as they were cheaply made or full of errors or too chaotic to work out, you will have lost the cost of that bundle. No matter how “cheap” it looks.

The best option is to get modern, clean, professional PLR with clear usage rights.

Buying a single PLR product is how a lot of people started. This helps you really see exactly what you’re getting and isn’t as overwhelming just working on one product.

If you want the variety or aren’t 100% sure what you want, then absolutely go for a bundle. If you are looking for more overall value for money or want a range of products to choose from then grab a PLR bundle. Just be strategic about it.

Quality over quantity! This will just help streamline your own editing and uploading efforts.

Look for:

• Editable Canva or Word formats – makes it super easy to edit
  
• Up-to-date information (in the listing, as you edit the product anyway)
  
• Visually appealing layouts (saves having to overhaul the entire products)
  
• Clear, resellable terms – super important with PLR
  

Try:

• My favourite bundle I sell: This one here. (It’s often on sale too!)
  
• This Manifestation Planner I have live is perfect if you want a single product to start with for a really affordable price
  
• PLR.me or buyqualityplr for more niche bundles
  

Realistic Income Potential from PLR in 2026

The earning potential for PLR products is huge. While selling PLR products isn’t a “get rich quick” scheme, it is seriously scalable.

This is because you pay the purchase price one time. You make your rebrand and all your edits, and you list it for sale.

Then you can list them anywhere you like!

You can sell them on Etsy, Shopify, via Stripe, or on your own website. Or do a mix which is my preferred way to market them!

If you sell just:

• 20 copies at $15 = $300
  
• 100 copies at $15 = $1,500
  
• Add in more products and it compounds really fast.
  

Once your PLR products are live, they can sell over and over again without you touching them. This is how people make money, even while asleep!

Common PLR Mistakes to Avoid

There are of course a few common mistakes people make.

The main ones to avoid are:

Using the product as-is without editing it.

Duplicate content doesn’t do well. It needs to look and feel like your own product. You are buying a done-for-you template. An example would be if you bought this planner, you would change the font, the colouring, the cover page and put your own name/branding on it.

Doesn’t need a mega overhaul, but it needs to look and feel like YOURS.

Buying from low-quality or unclear sources.

Making sure you have that PLR license is the most important thing. It needs to state it really clearly that the product you are looking for comes with PLR. 

The tricky thing with buying really cheap/low quality products is that you may find that the format isn’t quite right so you have to spend hours resetting little lines into place to make it look decent.

You may find there are missing numbers, wrong days on a calendar page (for example two Sundays but no Tuesday…) or it’s full of typos etc. 

High quality, with clear PLR is 100% the best option.

Ignoring your niche. 

Don’t grab something that looks cool but isn’t related to what your content is about. No matter how tempting! Always choose PLR that fits your audience.

Quick note, if you want to buy those cool products and have a completely separate Etsy or Shopify store that isn’t linked back to your content then absolutely do that! You will just need to promote/market it differently.

Forgetting to market your products once they’re done.

This is something we all do lol. You buy your high-quality PLR product bundle, spend time getting items rebranded and fitting to your own brand, you get them listed and live on your Shopify or Etsy store, and then you move onto the next…. People can’t buy products they don’t know are there lol.

Tell people about them. Market them however suits you and your content!

The more you get up and live, the bigger store you have, the more options people will have to see and purchase your products.

Final Thoughts On How PLR Content Can Help You Make More Money Online in 2026

PLR isn’t about taking shortcuts, it’s about speeding up the process and removing a lot of the overwhelm. Using PLR is about being smart with your time and energy. You’re not cutting corners; you’re just working smarter.

2026 is the year to stop overthinking and start selling.

Done is better than perfect!

There’s honestly no reason to wait months to launch your first product when PLR gives you the option to start today.

Grab a product or bundle, set up an Etsy store or a Shopify store (Shopify is currently giving a free trial AND 3 months at just $1 a month), edit your products and get them live and you’re done!

So whether you want to:

• Grow your passive income
  
• Build a product shop

or

• Create a side hustle from home…
  

PLR is your fastest route there.

Start small, choose a platform, rebrand with your own touch, and get your first products up for sale ASAP. Because the faster you take action and start, the faster the money follows! 

Let me know which PLR products you get!

Related posts you can read next:

47 Ways To Make $100 In A Day

25 Ways To Make $600 Quickly

Full Infomational Post on Shopify

Speak soon!

Katherine

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