If I Started Affiliate Marketing In 2026, I’d Do THIS

If you’re looking for affiliate marketing for beginners, this video shows exactly how I would start today—step by step—using what’s actually worked for me over years of real results.

I’ve promoted everything from tech gear and headphones to software and online services, and I’ve earned affiliate commissions with channels both big and small. In this video, I break down the exact beginner affiliate marketing process I’d follow if I were starting from zero—no hype, no shortcuts, no “trust me bro” tactics.

You’ll learn how to:

Pick your first affiliate product without overthinking it

Validate demand using YouTube as a search engine

Apply to multiple affiliate programs the smart way

Use simple keyword research to find buyer-intent content ideas

Create product, comparison, and “best of” videos that actually convert

This isn’t theory. I walk you through real examples, live searches, and the exact frameworks I use to generate content ideas that solve problems—and get clicks. If affiliate marketing has ever felt confusing, scammy, or overwhelming, this video will completely reframe how you think about it.

Stick around until the end, because I also explain why affiliate marketing is simple—but not easy—and what separates people who earn consistently from those who quit early.

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Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – How I’d Start Affiliate Marketing Today
01:02 – Picking Your First Affiliate Product (The Right Way)
02:16 – Price Ranges That Actually Convert
03:15 – Why YouTube Is the Best Traffic Source
05:15 – Small Channels Can Still Win (Proof)
07:17 – Applying to Affiliate Programs (Smart Strategy)
09:48 – Finding Endless Content Ideas with Keyword Research
15:12 – Comparison & “Best Of” Videos That Drive Sales
21:02 – How to Think Like the Buyer (This Changes Everything)
25:06 – Why Affiliate Marketing Isn’t a Scam (And Why People Fail)

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