How I Started Affiliate Marketing the Right Way?
While learning digital marketing, I often came across many Instagram reels about dropshipping. Curious, I asked my mentor Alitta for guidance. She advised me,
“Instead of starting dropshipping, try affiliate marketing – you don’t need money to begin.”
Following her advice, I watched several YouTube tutorials on affiliate marketing and discovered an app called Wishlink, which helps creators promote products on Instagram. But soon I realized it required at least 1,000 followers to use.
So again, I went back to my mentor, and she suggested,
“Try the Amazon Affiliate Program. It’s beginner – friendly and free to start.”
That’s where my journey truly began. I created my Amazon account – though at first, it accidentally registered under another name 😅. After reaching out to the Amazon Help Center, I fixed it and created a new account.
While adding payment details, I faced issues with two-factor authentication, but I solved it using the authentication app.
Since I couldn’t use Wishlink, Alitta suggested using LinkTree instead.
I created a Linktree page to organize my product links in one place. This helped me share multiple affiliate links easily on platforms like Instagram and Facebook, where only one bio link is allowed. I keep updating my Linktree as I test new products and track which ones get the most clicks.
✅ After several trials and fixes, I finally started my affiliate marketing journey successfully!
✨ What I Learned from My Journey
1️⃣ Study before you start – don’t rush or waste money.
2️⃣ Listen to your mentor’s advice – it saves time and mistakes.
3️⃣ Be patient – every small issue is part of the learning process.
4️⃣ Use simple tools like LinkTree and Amazon Affiliate.
5️⃣ Keep experimenting – success will definitely follow. 🌟
I’m currently learning about affiliate marketing through free resources, YouTube tutorials, and blogs by experienced marketers. I focus on understanding topics like audience targeting, product research, and writing product descriptions that attract clicks.
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“You’re consistent in your learning – keep testing what works!” — Mentor feedback
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📅 Last Updated: November 2025
About The Author
This blog is co-authored by two digital marketing learners and practitioners who believe in learning by doing.
🧩 Together, we share our hands-on experience to help new learners start their affiliate journey with confidence.
Alitta
Senior Developer & Tutor with 14+ years of IT experience, holding a Postgraduate Program in Digital Marketing from Purdue University. Completed Post-Graduation in Software Systems. Delivered E-commerce and Affiliate Marketing training to 100+ students in collaboration with Daily Skills. Passionate about helping learners apply real-world digital marketing strategies.
Vandhana
A Digital Marketing Enthusiast passionate about online branding
Skilled in Canva Designing and content creation
Exploring her path to become a Freelance Digital Marketer
Divya
A digital marketer with 2 years of experience in SEO, WordPress development, and Google Business Profile optimization. I help businesses improve their online visibility and build engaging websites. Here, I share simple, practical tips on digital marketing and web development.