Key takeaway
One affiliate product can generate at least 7 different blog posts — review, mention, recommendation, interview, tutorial, list inclusion, and lead magnet — each building toward a passive income stream where 5 ranked posts can deliver $2,500/month in commissions.
Updated : Refreshed with a key takeaway summary and an FAQ section for clearer answers and AI-search visibility.
1. Review The Affiliate Products
2. Write A Blog Post To Briefly Mention The Affiliate Product
3. Recommend A Product Or Service
4. Interview Someone Who Actually Used The Product
5. Create A How-To Tutorial
6. Build A List And Include The Product Inside
7. Promote With A Magnet To Get Leads
Rule of thumb when promoting affiliate products
- Not every blog post needs to have affiliate links, and you shouldn’t do that either. But how do you get leads then? Well, this where you need to rely on lead generation forms. In the footer of your blog, and at the end of your articles. Get your readers to subscribe. Email them. Take the time to build rapport. Be relevant and interesting, especially when drafting the title of your emails.
- Only add affiliate links to your top blog posts LATER. While this may lose you the initial hundreds in traffic, there’s always more. And it’s still more efficient than applying for affiliate links first, only to paste them on posts no one might possibly read.
- You run a legit interior design blog. Of course you’re going to have more than one affiliate product to promote. Which means you will be regularly asking people to buy your shit. Now, make sure you have a mix of cheap and expensive products on your website to cater to different readers.
- $7 e-book
- $47 online course
- $197 – coaching
- Whatever you’re promoting, make sure your readers don’t hate you after purchasing it, or you will lose a loyal customer.
- Do your research when choosing what products to promote. You should be an expert in what you are promoting. Generic review or subpar content won’t entice anyone.
- Get into the specifics. They might not understand it because either they’re not in the industry, they haven’t used it, or they haven’t heard of it, but specifics give you credibility. Because it makes you sound like you know your shit. And you better do, because people are not stupid anymore.
- Sprinkle a few negative reviews or feedback (when necessary) to make your article sound ‘honest’. I mean, you should be honest anyway. It’s completely okay to list down a few drawbacks of the product, even if they may be negative sentiments. Nothing is 100% positive. If you’ve never mentioned the bad stuff, your readers may dismiss you because they assume you have not experienced the product, or you are lying to make a quick buck.
- “If you have asthma, you should seek a doctor for advice before you start this routine.” And don’t stop there, it still looks insincere. Continue with <why is this product not suitable for asthmatic persons>
- Do NOT be hard-sell. You’re not Craigslist. No one likes to be sold nowadays; people like to think that they have made a good decision.
- Be authentic always. Intentions are hard to hide, and you don’t get any benefits from having ulterior motives anyway. On the other hand, being real connects you to your readers. You want your readers to know you through your writing. Like how you quickly forgave me when I called you a sick fuck. (Oh, you don’t even remember).
How many posts should I produce weekly?
I hope you’re on your way to writing killer articles for your affiliate products now.
FAQ
How many blog posts should I write to promote one affiliate product?
At least 7 distinct content types: a full review, a post that briefly mentions the product, a newsletter recommendation, an interview with someone who used it, a how-to tutorial, a list post that includes it, and a lead magnet that promotes it internally. Each serves a different reader intent and trust level. For a new blog, aim for 3 posts the first week (1,000 words each), scaling to 3 posts of 2,000 words in week two and 5 shorter posts in week three.
Should every blog post include affiliate links?
No. Stacking every post with affiliate links damages trust. Build your audience first — use lead generation forms at the end of articles to collect emails, then add affiliate links only to your top-performing posts later. Offer a mix of price points: a $7 ebook, a $47 course, and a $197 coaching option serves different reader budgets and increases your chance of a commission regardless of where someone is in their buying journey.
How do I write an affiliate product review that people actually trust?
Include specific details: who created the product, what each chapter covers, and honest pros and cons. A review that only lists positives signals you’ve never used it. Sprinkle in real negatives — for example, noting a section covers a topic some readers may find excessive. Specificity builds credibility because it shows genuine familiarity. People are not stupid; authentic reviews close more sales than hype.
