Craig Ernstzen 
Earnings disclaimer: any figures I share are my own results and are not typical. Most people who try affiliate marketing earn little or nothing. Your results will depend on your effort, your experience, and factors outside anyone’s control. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of income. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: You … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: To choose an affiliate marketing niche, ask yourself three questions: Do I know something about this topic? Do people spend money in this … Read more
Earnings disclaimer: any figures I share are my own results and are not typical. Most people who try affiliate marketing earn little or nothing. Your results will depend on your effort, your experience, and factors outside anyone’s control. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of income. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: Most … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: You can start affiliate marketing for $0. Genuinely free — no credit card, no trial that expires, no catch. But the recommended budget … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: The best affiliate programs for beginners with no experience are Amazon Associates, ShareASale, and ClickBank. Amazon Associates is the easiest to start with … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: Yes, you can do affiliate marketing without a website. You can promote affiliate links on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, email lists, and even … Read more
Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: For most beginners, affiliate marketing is the better starting point. It costs less to start, carries less risk, requires no inventory or customer service, and builds long-term passive income through compounding content. Dropshipping can work, but it demands more capital upfront, thinner margins, and a willingness to manage … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: TikTok and Instagram both work for affiliate marketing in 2026, but they work differently. TikTok is a discovery engine — its algorithm pushes … Read more
This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you buy through my links, at no extra cost to you. Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: Yes, affiliate marketing works part time. The minimum effective dose is 5 to 10 hours per week — roughly one focused hour a … Read more
Last updated: June 2026 The short answer: Affiliate marketing is not dead. But the way most people were taught to do it is. The model still works — businesses still pay commissions, audiences still buy through recommendations, and the industry is still growing. But only the people with the right structure are seeing results. In … Read more