Making money with Google Ads + Affiliate Marketing is one of the most powerful (and underused) combos in 2025. Here's how to do it step-by-step, even if you're just starting out:

💰 Step-by-Step: Google Ads + Affiliate Marketing Strategy
🔍 1. Pick a High-Converting Affiliate Offer
Look for:

High commissions (30%+ or $50+ per sale)

Strong landing page / VSL (video sales letter)

Recurring payouts (software, courses, etc.)

Great platforms:

Digistore24

ClickBank

Impact

PartnerStack

ExoCards.com (for digital financial tools like VCCs)

🧠 2. Understand Search Intent
Google Ads are keyword-driven. Focus on buyer intent keywords like:

"Best [product] for [audience]"

"[Product name] review"

"Buy [product name] online"

"Is [product] legit?"

🛑 Avoid broad, top-of-funnel terms like "how to lose weight" unless you have a full funnel setup.

💻 3. Create a Landing Page or Bridge Page
Direct linking from Google Ads to an affiliate link is often NOT allowed or ineffective.

Instead: ✅ Build a simple, fast-loading bridge page
✅ Include:

Product benefits

Testimonials

Call-to-action with your affiliate link

Maybe a bonus (e.g., "Free ebook when you buy")

Use tools like:

Systeme.io (free funnels)

Carrd.co (super lightweight)

WordPress + Elementor

📈 4. Run Google Search Ads
Campaign type: Search

Bidding strategy: Maximize conversions or manual CPC

Match types: Use [Exact] and "Phrase Match"

Ad Example (for a weight loss product):
Headline: "Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic – Real User Review"
Description: "See how this 1 simple drink helped me drop 28 lbs in 3 months. No exercise required."

🔑 Link goes to your bridge page, not the affiliate URL directly.

📊 5. Track Everything
Use:

Google Analytics + Tag Manager

Affiliate platform reporting

Add tracking IDs/UTMs to your links

Optional (for scaling): Use Voluum or ClickMagick for deeper ad+affiliate tracking.

🔄 6. Test & Optimize
What to test:

Headlines

Keyword match types

Landing page versions

Affiliate offers

💡 Pro tip: Use negative keywords like "scam," "free," "Reddit," to avoid unqualified clicks.

💸 Bonus Tactics to Scale
Use retargeting on YouTube/Display for people who clicked but didn't convert.

Promote seasonal offers around holidays (Black Friday, New Year, etc.)

Run Google Ads for YouTube videos (if you build content around the product).

🧠 Realistic Earnings Potential
$10/day profit: 1–2 sales from $50 products

$100/day profit: Mid-ticket offer + $20/day ad spend

$500/day+: Scale with high-ticket programs or recurring affiliate products

Want a working funnel template + Google Ads checklist?
Just say "Send me the affiliate funnel pack" and I'll hook you up with the Google-ready setup I use with clients and my own affiliate campaigns.