Affiliate Marketing Blueprint Checklist

Affiliate Marketing Blueprint

A step-by-step checklist to build and grow your affiliate income

🎯 Foundation & Niche Research

Choose a profitable niche with proven affiliate programs Identify your target audience's pain points Research top-performing affiliate products Sign up for affiliate networks (e.g. ClickBank, CJ, Amazon)

🌐 Platform Setup

Choose your traffic platform: blog, YouTube, or social Set up a simple landing page or funnel builder Install tracking tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Voluum)

✍️ Content & Promotion

Create value-driven content that solves problems Add affiliate links naturally with clear CTAs Post consistently (weekly blog/video/email) Repurpose content across platforms (Reels, Shorts, Threads)

📩 Email & Funnel

Create a lead magnet and capture emails Set up an autoresponder (e.g. ConvertKit, MailerLite) Create a 5–7 day welcome sequence with affiliate offers

📈 Optimization & Scale

Track clicks and conversions by source A/B test headlines, CTAs, and landing pages Launch paid traffic to top-performing offers Partner with influencers or other affiliates