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Affiliate Marketing Blog Launch Checklist

🗺️ Affiliate Marketing Blog Launch Checklist

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🧱 Step 1: Foundation Setup

Choose a niche (e.g. health, finance, software) Research top affiliate programs (Amazon, ClickBank, ShareASale) Purchase domain & hosting (Namecheap, Bluehost, SiteGround) Install WordPress or CMS Choose & install a clean blog theme

✍️ Step 2: Content Creation

Plan 10 pillar blog topics (based on search volume) Write your first 5 blog posts (1000–2000 words) Add affiliate links with proper disclosures Include engaging visuals (Canva, Unsplash) Optimize for SEO (Yoast, RankMath)

📢 Step 3: Marketing & Traffic

Set up social media pages (FB, IG, Pinterest, Twitter) Join relevant Facebook or Reddit communities Post daily on at least 1 platform Share blog posts in niche forums and communities Repurpose blogs into videos or carousels

📬 Step 4: Email Marketing

Choose email marketing tool (MailerLite, ConvertKit, Mailchimp) Create opt-in freebie (eBook, checklist, template) Add opt-in forms to your site Write 5-email welcome sequence Send weekly newsletters with new blog posts

💸 Step 5: Monetization

Track affiliate link performance Add product comparison tables (AffiliateBooster, AAWP) Promote seasonal campaigns (Black Friday, holidays) Test and rotate offers based on conversion rates Apply for new high-commission programs

📈 Step 6: Scale & Optimize

Use Google Analytics & Search Console Audit underperforming blog posts Add internal links to boost SEO Build backlinks (guest posts, collaborations) Launch a digital product (eBook, mini-course)