I’m sharing how I got started with affiliate marketing using just my phone — even before seeing my first sale. If you’re ready to build consistent income online, start here.
Let me be real with you, sis.
I haven’t made my first affiliate sale yet — but I’m showing up every day like I already did 💅🏽📱
Why? Because I believe in planting seeds, staying consistent, and learning as I grow. That’s what affiliate marketing is about. It’s not a get-rich-quick thing. But it IS a real stream of income that can start flowing — if you stay in the game.
So if you’re curious about affiliate marketing, here’s how I got started. I used only my phone. There was no fluff, no laptop, and no big group.
✨ What Is Affiliate Marketing (and Why Should You Care?)
Affiliate marketing involves promoting someone else’s product or service. You earn a commission if someone buys through your unique link.
It’s kind of like being the plug — you connect people with things they already want and get paid for it 💁🏽♀️
📲 How I Got Started With Just My Phone
No computer? No problem. Here’s how I set everything up on my phone:
Canva App – to design Pins, Reels covers, & cute promo posts Pinterest App – to share links & drive daily traffic Stan Store – to organize all my affiliate links in one place IG & FB – to drop tips, talk about products, and be consistent
I made a plan. I created a routine. I started learning the game by DOING. I did not wait until everything was perfect.
🔗 The Affiliate Programs I Signed Up For
These are beginner-friendly affiliate programs I joined (still using today!):
✅ Bluehost
Great for helping others start blogs and websites
(Pays per signup once you start getting traffic)
✅ Fiverr
Perfect for promoting services like logos, website help, social media work
(I use this to help new entrepreneurs find affordable help)
If you love hair or beauty, this one is great. I promote their wigs & bundles. I personally wear myself
✅ Amazon Associates
You can share ANY product. I’ve created lists for my favorite accessories, home finds, and beauty products.
I haven’t gotten a payout yet. Still, I can track clicks and impressions daily through my dashboards. This tracking lets me know something is working.
📈 What Keeps Me Going (Even With No Sales Yet)
Let’s talk facts.
👀 I’ve seen traffic go UP on my Pins 💬 People ask about links 🔗 Clicks are happening ✍🏽 I’ve created content I’m PROUD of
All of that tells me one thing: keep going. It’s only a matter of time before the sales follow the seeds. Sometimes, affiliate income takes weeks or months to show up — but it starts with building trust, value, and consistency.
📣 What I Focus on Instead of Sales
If you’re like me and haven’t seen that first coin yet, don’t stress. Here’s what to focus on:
Track your clicks, views & saves – That means people are interested Create valuable content daily – Help, teach, or inspire Build your email list – Give something away (like a checklist or guide) Stay visible – People need to see your links multiple times Share your process – People relate to real, not perfect
✨ Final Thoughts: Keep Showing Up
I’m not here to pretend. I’m here to prove that ordinary women can build extraordinary streams of income — one post at a time.
I haven’t made my first affiliate sale yet, but I will. And if you’re on this same journey, know this: there’s room at the table for you too.
Don’t give up just because you’re early in the game. Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep planting seeds.
The results will come — and when they do? You’ll be so glad you didn’t quit.