7-Day Affiliate Marketing Quick Start Checklist

What is Inside

Day 1: Pick Your Niche

• Choose ONE niche you are interested in
• Check Digistore24 for offers with + commissions
• Pick your top 3 offers to promote

Day 2: Set Up Your Platform

• Create a free blog on WordPress.com, Medium, or Substack
• Write your first post introducing yourself and your niche
• Add affiliate disclosure to your site

Day 3: Write Your First Review

• Pick your #1 offer and write an honest 800-word review
• Include what it is, pros, cons, who it is for, pricing
• Add your affiliate link with a clear call-to-action

Day 4: Set Up Email Capture

• Create a free MailerLite or ConvertKit account
• Set up a simple landing page with a signup form
• Write a welcome email for new subscribers

Day 5: Create Social Presence

• Set up a Pinterest business account
• Create 3 pins for your review post using Canva (free)
• Pin them to a relevant board with keyword-rich descriptions

Day 6: Write a Second Post

• Write a comparison post: Offer A vs Offer B
• Include a comparison table
• Link to your first review post

Day 7: Review and Plan

• Check your traffic (even if it is zero, that is normal)
• Plan next week: 3 more blog posts, 5 more Pinterest pins
• Join one affiliate marketing community on Reddit