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Bored, I am going to try Affiliate Marketing

Sharon Fine Point Writing
3 min readJan 10, 2025

I want to make fast money in this space. Is this possible?

So I am researching how to start affiliate marketing as Tutoring is slow right now. So these are some important points I learned:

The Shifting Landscape of Affiliate Marketing: A Newbie’s Guide to Success

Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s really happening in affiliate marketing right now. If you’re just starting out, you need to know that the game has changed significantly — and not all those flashy “make money quick” YouTube videos are telling you the whole story.

What’s Different Now?

1. The AI Revolution

The biggest shake-up has been AI content detection. Google’s helpful content updates mean you can’t just spin generic articles and expect to rank anymore. Authentic, experience-based content is king, and AI should be your assistant, not your ghostwriter.

2. Short-Form Video Dominance

TikTok and YouTube Shorts have exploded in the affiliate space. While everyone was busy writing blog posts, smart affiliates started creating 60-second product demonstrations and honest reviews. The conversion rates? Often better than traditional methods.

Red Flags to Watch Out For:

🚫 “Get rich quick” courses promising six figures in 30 days

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Sharon Fine Point Writing
Sharon Fine Point Writing

Written by Sharon Fine Point Writing

Expert in Tableau, ghostwriting, IT. Loves cats, cake n Caribbean. Master's Degree-- traveled USA for years. Creative! Fun! Patient! sharonfinewriting@gmail.com

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