From the reader’s point of view, this is simple: When they see you bragging about someone else, that someone instantly has some social credit. They’re good enough for you to promote.
If you haven’t noticed by now, you’ll discover soon enough that it’s easy to become quickly scattered. Each affiliate marketing program has a unique login, a certain pay structure, etc. In order to keep your sanity, I’m going to recommend that you create a spreadsheet directory where all your programs will live.

Start Guest Blogging: Since you can't invest in link-building and advertising, guest blogging is your best chance to get high-authority backlinks to your site. It's one of the best content marketing strategies that will continue to pay back even years after your posts are published. Make sure you publish guest articles on relevant high-authority blogs that are aligned with your target niche. Include at least one or two backlinks in your guest posts to your ToFu content and lead magnet. This is how you'll gradually build your audience, add them to your content funnel, and eventually turn them into customers.
Thanks Rachel, hopefully, this beginner’s guide on affiliate marketing helps you earn money online too.