Affiliate Marketing 101: How to Start Earning Online (Even If You’re Not Techy)

So many women I speak to want to earn extra income online — but feel stuck because they don’t have a product, course, or even a business idea yet.

If that’s you, I’ve got great news: you don’t need your own product to start making money online. In fact, I started earning by simply sharing tools and programs I already loved.

It’s called affiliate marketing, and it’s one of the simplest ways to dip your toe into the world of online business.

What is Affiliate Marketing?🙄

It’s just recommending a product or service to someone — and getting a small commission when they buy using your special link. Think of it like the digital version of word-of-mouth marketing.

You’ve probably already done it!
Have you ever told a friend, “You have to try this skincare line / blender / software”? That’s affiliate marketing — you just weren’t getting paid yet.

Why It’s Great for Beginners:

✅ You don’t need your own product
✅ You don’t need a big following
✅ You can start today with free tools
✅ You can do it in a way that feels good, not spammy

Real Life Example:

I use a platform called [Systeme.io], and I’ve helped a lot of small business owners and wellness professionals set up their websites and funnels on it.

Because I use it and genuinely recommend it, I share my affiliate link (as above) — and when someone signs up and loves it too, I get rewarded. Simple as that! But I don't expect you to just sign up. I give away a bonus course (Systeme Mastery) and I offer a free one-to-one to get you up and running like a pro - Here's my course and link sign up

Ready to Try It?

I just posted a short video walking through exactly how affiliate marketing works (in less than 60 seconds).


👉 [Watch it HERE]

If you’re curious about getting started, keep an eye out — I’ll be posting more tips for beginners who want to dip a toe into the online income world, especially if you're female, over 40 and starting fresh.

Final thoughts:

Affiliate marketing is more than just a trend — it’s a powerful stepping stone. You learn how to market, how to connect with your audience, and how to build confidence online… without the pressure of creating your own offer from scratch.

Let me know in the comments: Have you ever earned (or thought about earning) from affiliate links?

I answer every comment 😃

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