How to Start Affiliate Marketing Without a Following

How to Start Affiliate Marketing Without a Following
Search Strategy Masterclass: greggottfried.thinkific.com/c...
Welcome to this tutorial on how to start affiliate marketing without a following. If you're just starting affiliate marketing and you do not have an existing following on social media, this tutorial is for you! You'll learn how to do the search strategy for affiliate marketing, which is the affiliate marketing strategy that I personally use. I've had 5 years experience doing affiliate marketing with this strategy so I know it's proven to work. Enjoy this tutorial!
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*This video is not to be construed as investment advice, everything shared is my opinion. Some of the links above include affiliate links. I'm part of an affiliate network and I receive compensation from partner websites at no extra cost to you. This video is accurate as of the posting date but may not be accurate in the future.
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How to Start Affiliate Marketing Without a Following

[@GregGottfried]

I hope this video is helpful! Here’s the link to the Search Strategy Masterclass: greggottfried.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-affiliate-masterclass

[@MyJournalsAndBooks]

Hello sir , I've started print on demand after watching your videos on Zazzle, I want to join redbubble and tee spring but how can I get paid without Payoneer and PayPal? Plz make a video about that topic also.thank you.

[@skaashiquealli]

Do you have your affiliate link for this course? I really loved it and wanted to promote your course

[@michaelngurete5406]

how do you make these videos without physically being around the product

[@emeraldkhalil7601]

Would you consider affiliate marketing and putting a video out for my affiliate program for a $50 commission?

[@zaawilkins6552]

Can this work with a faceless KZbin

[@affiliatemarketingforum9401]

Absolutely blown away by the simplicity and practicality of this guide! Just when I thought affiliate marketing was out of reach for someone like me without a huge following, this video swoops in with its brilliantly accessible strategies. Thanks for empowering the underdogs in the digital space and proving that success isn't about numbers, but about smart, actionable tactics. Can't wait to implement these tips and watch as my affiliate journey unfolds. Here's to small beginnings paving the way to grand achievements

[@GregGottfried]

That’s awesome to hear, thank you for taking the time to write this. It’s comments like this that keep me wanting to share more.. Good luck as you’re getting going, and if you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@fshepherd8149]

I couldn't agree with you more! I pray that you are uber successful in your affiliate marketing journey!

[@sheettalmistry3604]

Thank you for the beginner like me who wants to do affiliate marketing but don't have audience. You explain really well.

[@GregGottfried]

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment, and let me know if you run into any questions as you get going!

[@margaretogidi8339]

Thank you Greg for all the information you put out in your videos.

[@FreelancewithSirarpi]

I love the way you explain affiliate marketing and most importantly, knowing how to start without having a following, is important.

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@FreelancewithSirarpi]

@@GregGottfried Thanks, I will!

[@edegbuhuimohi4938]

I think this is great. Am trying to start a price comparison website and i don’t know how to charge.Please how can you help along the way.

[@msameerkhan639]

Thank Greg! I really need this information

[@GregGottfried]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sobhanahmadyar7259]

Ive been watching lots of videos on affiliate marketing lately, but the way you have explained in this video have been the easiest way to understand! Thanks

[@DavidGogginMotivation]

are u bot?

[@LOFIAIFREE-fy1ey]

I-ve been studying how to get into affiliate marketing from scratch and I find your video a real treasure. Thanks for sharing!

[@GregGottfried]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@blaise6629]

I really appreciate this, Greg. Great summary for beginners like me.

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@JoeBarclayVideos]

Good stuff, Greg. Thanks for sharing. Affiliate marketing has been my favorite business model for years.

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks Joe, I agree it’s definitely one of the best business models out there today 👍🏼

[@f.msafdar4281]

Thank you my friend for this advice , I just wanted to ask you where can I find a relevant ideo for the product I intent to promote?

[@Nustudios]

Awesome tips. Love your videos Greg.

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks! More on the way 👍

[@Rosa-lo1ry]

As I posted my question I realized I kinda already got my answer 😂 thank for all your valued content

[@shuksy2915]

Really helpful video Greg 👍🏾 A diffrent angle I really hadn’t thought of and I love shooting video Liked your presentation too, good sound quality and easy to follow instructions- I’ve just subscribed 😀

[@GregGottfried]

That's awesome to hear. If you like shooting video I think you're going to absolutely love this business model! Thanks for the comment too, and if you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@ElianneRaharilalaina]

These videos are next level. I've seen several other comments saying the same.

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks Elianne, I appreciate that!

[@myfundinglab6254]

Excellent, valuable content...I learned a lot. Thanks, Greg!

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks!

[@HaulingPros1]

Years of educating others about how to help them make money online, with clear, simple, concise explanations, Thank You Greg, Gottfried,

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@kanemediaus]

Thank you, Greg!!!

[@GregGottfried]

Welcome! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@MrDeSilva-oh9if]

hey Greg,,, this is a great,,,awesome take!!! very helpful 2 me. thank you very much. question 4 u... if I clown my own voice to use in my videos with eleven labs or perharps w descript...would google or youtube consider that ai driven? would I be able to rank my videos? what are your thoughs on that,,I appreciate it..

[@gregorywhite3163]

😊Thank You, Greg. Really inciteful information that went to the core of getting a handle on this upcoming business model

[@GregGottfried]

Great to hear! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@alphathealphiliate]

Great explanation Search strategy rocks 🎉

[@GetCreativeTools]

I needed to watch this video. Been feeling like Im all over the place and unsure of how to get started. Even thinking I may need to change my niche. Still am wondering that.

[@GregGottfried]

Glad to hear that. If you are making video content, pretty much any niche can work. I'll keep the videos coming to try to keep helping you!

[@sung_yun]

Thank you!!

[@gulfamhossain7816]

00:02 Start affiliate marketing with no audience 01:21 Affiliate marketing without a following is possible through the search strategy. 02:40 Affiliate marketing can be done without a following 03:59 Posting on Google can double traffic. 05:18 AI tools can write blog posts for affiliate marketing quickly and easily. 06:45 Affiliate marketing using KZbin and Google search strategy 08:10 Affiliate marketing without a following relies on organic traffic from search engines. 09:36 Google and KZbin prefer user-generated content over artificial intelligence-generated content. Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@gilda1485]

How do you post on Google?

[@General-Product]

Very helpful video thanks

[@muralimohanrao1989]

I watched total video sir, thanks for sharing 🙏 from India

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you!

[@robertcummings5266]

Awesome tips, Greg! I read that Amazon was putting the smackdown on AI-created content to promote their affiliate offers.

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks! Yes I agree I’ve been seeing the same thing

[@um16nov]

Thank you for the informative video, where can i watch the next video?

[@chriswillems3897]

Nice Greg to share this 😀

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks Chris, I appreciate your comment!

[@bradholmes1832]

Many Thanks Greg! You always Deliver, Great Content, Multi Functional, Value from Practical Experience, in a Natural Delivery! I appreciate this! Cheers, Brad H

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks Brad!

[@abdulgafoora6073]

Sir can you make or share any video of yours which explains how to create a faceless-video that can be used to generate traffic for affiliate marketing?

[@menme111]

Thankyou very much

[@ChoBelengCarine]

Thank you for the value you gave me today. I wish to ask if I can do this from Cameroon ( Africa) and if yes how do I go about it please?

[@Beautifulplacesbeautifulspaces]

Can you share the other KZbin channels you do affiliate marketing videos for? It would be nice to see examples of these types of videos. All the examples you showed here are of videos WITH a lot of subscribers and a huge audience (which is the opposite of your message). Even better would be to show the analytics and income from your affiliate marketing videos.

[@Bodyandsoultunes]

This is a good point. We need see proof not just talk

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks for the comment! The other channels are something I've kept quiet about because I don't want the algorithm thinking they are getting spam traffic from people going to them from this channel. I did show one of them in the course, so it's a limited audience that sees it (I showed KZbin Adsense earnings, affiliate earnings, best performing videos, best thumbnails, etc.). As for proof of income, I shared this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfMiKOrlNilrposi=71o_axX-MYJxf_Ai showing about $2M in profit. I hope that helps give you some peace of mind! I wish I could just share everything openly but I got burned doing this a few years ago so I've become more cautious.

[@TravelingFevah]

@@GregGottfried Yes Greg but if you got there and we decide to believe you, you're not sharing anything about your strategies to rank on the first page of Google for many different keywords in your niches. That is what people will struggle with, it's very easy to create content with ChatGPT and post on your blog but without proper keyword research and competition analysis these beginners will never rank an article on the first page of Google.

[@heyanna8674]

​@@GregGottfried Hey Anna here! I'm a freelancer I can translate your video in Hindi so that it will help you to grow your channel through Indian audiance too. If you want so , I can share you some demo. I'm waiting for your response. Thankyou.

[@SherifaNakalema]

Thank you for taking the time to explain this Greg!

[@GregGottfried]

No problem! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@user-cm3ub2go2g]

One Greg, it's only that I don't have money at the moment,, otherwise you are the best person to be following,,i need to understand this big time!!!! Please help!

[@get2craft]

Thank you for your video :) I have a question, about "TAGGED TOPICS" on Pintereste: When I use the Pinterest Pin Button extension (Google Chrome), to pin my one of my Esty listings, does it add my Etsy keywords to my Pinterest pin "tagged keywords"? or is it better to go directly to Pinterest and pin from there (filling out the keywords and link and title and description)? Or should I just not worry about those "tagged topics" on Pinterest? (also, why doesn't it let me edit my tagged topics even on my created pins?) I'm new to Pinterest. Thank you in advance!!

[@user-cc1ni2ef5i]

thanks veryyyyy much brother

[@GregGottfried]

No problem! Thank you for the comment too, and if you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@ytn2025]

Very awesome and helpful content keep it up bro . By the way I am curious. About the KZbin channels on which you do affiliate marketing in faceless manner let me guess there are some channels like top tech now . Valid consumer or top 5 picks do you run any of these

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks! My 100% faceless channel is a mix of educational how-to videos and review videos. Hope that helps clarify!

[@sarahjackson7116]

Hi Greg, does using the video method not mean you have to buy the products to show them? When you're starting out and funds are limited this would be a concern. Is there any way around this please?

[@flybob3480]

Love your videos Greg, I'm new to all this even though I'm old. I don't know anything about video editing, is there a free editing tool that you know of, that's fairly easy to use. Thanks

[@GregGottfried]

Hey Bob I think I recognize your username and think we’ve been talking for years, hope you’ve been well. Yes there is, and it’s easy to use. I don’t have any tutorials on the editing part besides in my affiliate marketing course. If you want to go into affiliate marketing, I highly recommend going through the course I put together because it seriously has everything from idea to earning money covered fully step by step on screen recording to follow along. The link is greggottfried.com/course if you want to look into it. Hope to get the chance to guide you!

[@monogenetic7880]

I recommend Davinci Resolve. It's the best free editing software out there. It might seem a bit intimidating at first, but follow a tutorial on KZbin and you'll probably get the basics (which are really all you need) down quickly. Good luck!!

[@UngiphileNkabinde-lo4ll]

Thank you Greg, I really needed this info. GOD bless you.

[@GregGottfried]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-qd7ej1qt3c]

These videos are next level. I've seen several other comments saying the same. The tone, the pace, the delivery, the sincerity... it's all on point.

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you 🙌 If you run into any questions just let me know!

[@sahadkandeh5437]

Lovely tip, it's really freak me out. I'm here in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 I'm a content creator with no audience. I'm going to be following you till I get it right

[@GregGottfried]

You got this! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@user-hw9ed3wd8u]

Helpful video and true content 🎉🎉❤❤

[@GregGottfried]

I appreciate that 🙌

[@thadddeus012]

Hey Greg! I’ve started researching different affiliate marketing techniques and found the search method to start with a couple of your videos! I’m curious on what to do if you apply to some programs but they deny you because you don’t have any content put up? Do you make content in hopes you get someone to accept and give you a link? Or keep applying to different ones in hopes somebody picks you up? Thanks!

[@jake319]

Following

[@deborataylor5381]

Thanks. How do you get the affiliate links as a beginner? I was thinking about a product review blog but how do I get the affiliate links to add to the review? Thank you

[@GregGottfried]

This video has a section explaining how to find and join the affiliate programs (and get your links) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoumhq1_j5qsl5o

[@SuccessSecrets01]

As a begner whats the best app to use to create domain ?

[@loseweightfastandsafely7406]

Great video, but what if you want to promote a product that you know is good but you would not personally use?

[@BenHeffernanArt]

Thanks Greg. So when I use ChatGpt to write a blog do I have to link my KZbin videos to that particular blog?

[@GregGottfried]

I'm super hesitant to use ChatGPT for articles, but you could put the link to the article in the description of the video on KZbin

[@sammyharley2908]

Greg, i understand the whole video aspect but are you saying for every product you want to promote, you have to purchase that product first so you can make the video?

[@SM-db6ft]

Why would successful gurus make these videos to increase their competition? Usually after they have saturated the field already. It is to sell their courses at $500 each.

[@GregGottfried]

That’s a great question, and I don’t blame you for thinking that! I thought the same thing a few years ago, and then a few things happened in my life. First thing is I made several million dollars in profit, and had built up the ongoing income streams without me having to continue working. And then secondly I read a book called the go giver by Bob Burg, where I was introduced to a concept of sharing openly, and how it can actually increase your own business. I used to think sharing what I was doing was going to increase the competition, but I’ve been doing it for several years now, and my businesses have only grown. Long story short, I get a lot more fulfillment from helping other people than I do from just working on my own businesses.

[@snoob1674]

​@@GregGottfried this is the way!

[@beautifullyMade2024]

We have natural-givers.... people ready&willing to help others....most successful people an't bothered by competition....they take it a positive challenge

[@Best-Destinations]

@@GregGottfriedyes! I have been helping others in small ways and I have increased my business in a small way too. Now can you imagine if I helped in bigger ways ❤

[@Best-Destinations]

I see your point but I’ve noticed that when I help others I have helped myself too.

[@samlyons3552]

Do you get paid a commish on future orders the same customer makes when returning to AMZN / other for the reorder of the same product ??

[@GregGottfried]

No we do not, but that would be awesome if we did!

[@SaqibShah-vt8nz]

Thanks for the information it was really important for me.

[@GregGottfried]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ravipoell5733]

Really nice video thank you, but how do you post a blog or a website on google. i get it but i don’t get how you publish a public website

[@GregGottfried]

Google will automatically find it and rank it in the Google search results. They are scanning the internet for new content everyday so it happens automatically for us 👍

[@surajinfoss]

Thank you for giving a clear road map Greg. I swear this is the final video to get me into action. I am from India and was doing research to start my affiliate marketing journey from zero. And I am going to use "search strategy" with video content creation. I am trying to target US users (obviously due to high paying audience 😀) so my doubt is, how to search affiliate programs suitable for those audience(google is giving me results based on my location) and how to order those products first so that I can make a real video first of all. All these questions are freaking me out. Can you give me a little guidance?

[@GregGottfried]

No worries! As long as the videos are on topics that relate to products that are sold in the US, Google and KZbin will show your videos to the audience no matter where you are located 👍🏼

[@waqarkhanpisces]

I am working on affiliate marketing but no success has yet been gotten, but still optimistic

[@DavidOchoche-515]

I tried opening an affiliate marketing program on bluehost but it keeps declining cos of tax ID Pls wat does that mean sir

[@tiles-hop3760]

Hey Greg what books should I read on your experience on affiliate marketing

[@MrDeSilva-oh9if]

books??? just get your azz off that couch n go 2 work..

[@user-qy1wq5ok5v]

How can I add the product to my profile for a buyer to get it

[@KothandasairamN.C]

Hi greg i had started affiliate marketing past 3 weeks so many imperssions than outbound links and i didn't get a single commission you will help to sort out these problems and give some tips to improve commission

[@UnvailableKid-zf4sw]

How can i start affiliate marketing where Will I sign up sir

[@ahmedeiffeilpotography6153]

Awesome tips . Love your videos greg you

[@GregGottfried]

🙌

[@user-sv6dy8xb9r]

Hi.. can I do this on my tablet or do I need a computer?? Per this video, I don't need a following?? I want to retire but life happens and I cannot afford, I want to try affiliate mktg but afraid to jump in, pls advise, thks so much!!

[@pagstudio565]

Do you have video editor already?

[@newbodytrends]

Great info! Expert Advice! Thank you Greg!

[@JB-zx8oe]

very professional...i like this video

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@AIHubContentWritting-cj7jq]

very good info

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@rawckas]

Thanks so much for sharing! Your videos and tutorials are very clear, concise and easy to follow. My wife and I are super keen to create a passive income for ourselves following your guidance and recommendations. As absolute beginners, we're still trying to find our feet as to what direction to take and how to navigate our way around the internet.

[@DaBeastMedia218]

great video helpful .

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you! If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@TheIM4F]

Yeah but how do you show up in top searches on google or youtube without already having following. Search strategy ... u need to pop up. How?

[@GregGottfried]

If you make videos, they rank extremely well compared to articles. All happens automatically. I hope that's helpful to know!

[@yuvashreeanuradha3379]

Do I need to buy the product to affiliate on KZbin??

[@quizholo]

thanks

[@InsaneClips-tl6ce]

Great Video !

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks!

[@davidwatts8528]

Even though I know this. You have explained it as if for a 7-year-old child to understand. Awesome video

[@GregGottfried]

Glad you enjoyed it, I agree sometimes it takes seeing it from a new perspective for more dots to connect. If you run into any questions just let me know 👍

[@tsagaankhuueegii]

How do I make the content of a product if I don't buy it?

[@psilocybinmystylus1805]

What do you think about email marketing. Paying for an email list with a funnel ?

[@GregGottfried]

I personally think it’s too complicated and the list could be filled with people who aren’t looking to make any purchases

[@Om-gg5tk]

Great video, Greg! Is it ok if I use an AI voice in the video instead of my own voice? I have a strong accent and I am not from U.S.A do wondering if AI voice is an option for my faceless KZbin channel, would appreciate your response, thanks!

[@helenamaldonado]

When you put links for products, should i make my own website, use existing affiliate programs like amazon, or something else, thanks

[@GregGottfried]

Great question. I just use the link directly to the product. I've tried making websites for the products but they were more work and less effective 👍

[@SebelyPal]

Hi I have just started my channel. Don’t you need lots of videos to be verified by the affiliate program?

[@GregGottfried]

Great question! Most affiliate programs just want to see that you have a KZbin channel setup, but you don’t actually need any videos published yet 😀

[@jaybench5297]

Are you adding other peoples video and attaching your affiliate link?

[@derbillster]

Great explanation. I’m on a fixed budget and can’t afford to buy your Masterclass product right now. Affiliate income would help me out. Are there any free alternatives to learn this skill other than trial and error?

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks for the comment! I've just put together a more affordable option for those in your situation, I'll link to it here: greggottfried.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-business-for-beginners It is by no means the Masterclass, but it will give you the essential concepts 👍I hope that's helpful to get you going!

[@kristiechiles]

@@GregGottfried Hey Greg! Great content! I also teach on Thinkific..love the platform. can you offer an affiliate sign up for your courses for me to promote! Warmly, Kristie

[@CatinaWillis]

So are you saying if we record a video related to the blog post, google will show the article?

[@GregGottfried]

Not exactly. Rather, Google will show the video. And you can put your affiliate links in the video description. Videos are much easier to make show up instead of articles. Hope that helps clarify.

[@sebastiangarciapimentel]

Bravo nice video

[@dnbusiness]

One can even create yt shorts about the affiliate products and do marketing

[@Scottsonlinebizchannel]

Ok can use an change a text article into a video?

[@mariajames9729]

How do you monetize this??

[@TransformationHuang]

But how can you make sure your website and videos will rank at top page at Google search? Only good quality and AI articles are not sufficient aren’t they?

[@GregGottfried]

Great question. For articles it’s actually very hard at the moment because of the AI competition. However for videos it’s typically easy by using the right kinds of video topics/titles. There’s a concept of reaching people at the right time in the buyer-cycle, and by making certain types of videos they show up in search very well. This is info I’ve learned from my own experience and analytics so I’ve reserved this for the students in the Masterclass.

[@LetsGoLiveLife]

I just started an amazon affiliate account. I made links to some things to test out and had my mom order them. It still says 0 clicks and sales and it has been 2 days. Any idea whats happening?

[@GregGottfried]

Hey no worries! It usually hits your account once the item is shipped. It is probably showing in your account now 👍

[@wuyanchu]

thx and god bless....... 來自香港的祝福..... regards from hong kong

[@GregGottfried]

Thank you!

[@mannyd1372]

Then u need to actually buy each product for each vid?

[@aishashakeel3039]

A very informative video. Thanks. The only downside is that you need to buy the products that you are promoting. Otherwise how can you make the video?

[@GregGottfried]

I'd start with any products that you already own, that makes it free to start. Also, you can make 10+ videos on the same single product, so you should have plenty of content with just a couple products. This is all explained in the course in more detail if you're interested.

[@leokhupboih]

Can I do affiliate marketing by using phone or mush have computer.?

[@GregGottfried]

You can do it from a smartphone solely 👍🏼

[@leokhupboih]

@@GregGottfried I am really interesting about it, I need a guide .

[@nunya972]

That’s the problem we don’t no what type of video to create without going broke getting that product

[@umairshaukat318]

Affiliate link is not completely shown in youtube descriprion.... can you please elaborate on this problem

[@GregGottfried]

No worries at all, it still works 100% normal. It's just KZbin shortening the link to make it look better, but it still goes to the full link when clicked.

[@umairshaukat318]

Mine is not clickable also.....please guide me foe this....

[@GregGottfried]

Make sure to put before the link

[@bambanx]

In how many time you can make 1000 dollars at month with affiliate marketing? Ty

[@BrendanHuff]

What if I just screenshot the product and post it just as a photo and have the link in bio. Would that work?

[@GregGottfried]

I think you need to add value to the post, not just have a photo and a link.

[@tellinagrey8834]

Hi , how do I get my affliliate link attached to that video

[@GregGottfried]

You put your affiliate link in the video description 👍

[@easyscience2893]

Hi I am from Pakistan helpful content

[@GregGottfried]

Thanks and welcome!

[@badassoptic]

The hardest part is getting ranking while dealing with all these crazy algo updates

[@GregGottfried]

That’s only for text articles on websites 😉 Videos don’t have to deal with those issues