Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a profitable affiliate marketing website for success in 2024:

1. Pick a Profitable Niche 🎯
Niche = Focused topic (not too broad, not too narrow).

Tips for 2024: Choose niches related to

AI tools

Health & fitness tech

Eco-friendly products

Finance & investing

Home automation (smart home devices)

Use tools: Google Trends, Ahrefs, Ubersuggest to find trending and low-competition keywords.

2. Pick an Affiliate Program 🔗
Top affiliate programs for 2024:

Amazon Associates (general products)

ShareASale (huge variety)

CJ Affiliate (premium brands)

Impact.com (great for tech/finance)

ExoCards.com (VCCs for ads, etc.)

Specific SaaS tools (they often pay higher commissions!)

Pro Tip: Look for programs offering recurring commissions (like software subscriptions).

3. Set Up Your Website 🚀
Domain: Choose a brandable, simple .com name (example: "SmartHomeSage.com")

Hosting: Go for fast and reliable —

Bluehost, Hostinger, or Cloudways for budget

WPX or Kinsta for premium

CMS: WordPress.org (self-hosted) — it's flexible and SEO-friendly.

Must-have plugins:

Rank Math (SEO)

WP Rocket (speed optimization)

Pretty Links (affiliate link cloaking)

Elementor (for easy page building)

4. Create High-Quality Content 📝
Focus on content types like:

Product reviews ("Best Robot Vacuums for 2024")

Comparison posts ("AirPods Pro vs Bose QuietComfort")

Tutorials ("How to Set Up a Smart Home Under $500")

"Best of" lists ("Top 10 Eco-Friendly Kitchen Gadgets")

Content SEO checklist:

Target 1 primary keyword per page.

Add internal links (link to your own articles).

Make it EASY to scan (headings, bullet points).

Insert affiliate links naturally.

5. Get Traffic 🚦
SEO: Optimize your blog posts properly.

Pinterest: Perfect for niches like home decor, fitness, and tech hacks.

YouTube Shorts: Create short 30–60 sec videos reviewing products.

Email list: Start collecting emails DAY 1 (offer a freebie).

6. Monetize Smartly 💰
Add affiliate links where it makes sense.

Pro Tip: Don't only sell. HELP first, sell second.

Try adding comparison tables and buttons ("Check Price on Amazon").

Diversify: Try ads (like Mediavine once you get enough traffic) + info products (like mini ebooks).

7. Track & Optimize 📊
Use Google Analytics 4 to track traffic.

Use Hotjar to see where people click.

Track which links get clicks (Pretty Links does this easily).

Every month: Update old posts > Add new ones > Improve SEO.

Final Tip 🚀
Consistency wins.
A new affiliate site usually takes 4–6 months to gain momentum.
Stay consistent — content + SEO + promoting via Pinterest/YouTube = profitable site in 2024.

Would you like me to also make a "30-Day Action Plan" you can follow to build it step-by-step?
🔥 (I can even include a Pinterest strategy if you want to combine it like your Amazon one!)