No More TikTok Shop! Start YouTube Shopping Affiliate: Easy Steps for Beginners!

Introduction

Introduction

Kickstarting your YouTube affiliate journey from anywhere doesn’t have to be difficult. You don’t need prior experience, subscribers, or a significant investment. Just follow these straightforward instructions, sit back, and relax. By the end, I’ll share an additional idea to elevate this concept even further.

The Challenge

By now, most people are aware of the TikTok Shop affiliate program and how users are earning thousands of dollars from it. However, this program isn't accessible to everyone. To address this gap, YouTube launched its own shopping affiliate program which lets users tag products in their videos, earning commissions when a purchase is made. Unfortunately, the requirements are quite limiting: you need over 10,000 subscribers, be part of the YouTube Partner Program, and located in the United States or Korea.

The Workaround

Feeling discouraged by these requirements, I found a workaround that bypasses all of them. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to start your YouTube shopping affiliate journey without meeting these initial stringent requirements.

Step 1: Selecting a Niche

The first step is to pick a niche. Options include animals, golf, cooking, or anything you’re passionate about. There are thousands of niches to choose from. If you’re unsure, browse the Amazon product categories to find something that interests you. For this example, I'll focus on the pet niche.

Step 2: Creating a YouTube Channel

Next, create a YouTube channel around your chosen niche. For example, I used ChatGPT to generate some channel name ideas and settled on "Happy Pet Stories," which fits perfectly with the pet niche. Within a few minutes, I created the channel, complete with a profile picture and banner.

Step 3: Identifying Affiliate Products

After setting up your channel, identify an affiliate product within your chosen niche to promote. Amazon is a great platform for this due to its global trust and straightforward promotion strategies. Here’s how to identify top-performing products:

1. Go to Google and search for “Amazon Movers and Shakers.”
2. Select your niche category from the left-hand menu (e.g., pet supplies).
3. This will display products that are currently trending and experiencing the highest sales increases over the past 24 hours.

For instance, if you decide to promote a product like a protection dog spray, use the Site Stripe at the top of the Amazon page to copy your unique affiliate link.

Step 4: Signing Up for Amazon Associates

Wondering how to get your Amazon affiliate link? Here’s the process:

1. Search for “Amazon Associates” on Google and go to the relevant page.
2. Click on “Sign Up” and follow the simple steps. A useful tip: sign up after uploading a few videos to your channel, as they will ask for your traffic source.
3. Once accepted, your dashboard will appear. Navigate to "Tools" in the top menu and click on “Site Stripe.”
4. Click on “Learn More” and ensure the display setting is enabled.
5. When you visit a product page, the Site Stripe will be at the top. Click “Text” to copy your affiliate link. From your dashboard, you can also track the performance of the products you are promoting.

For this example, I chose a dog flea and tick spray due to its potential for engaging content.

Step 5: Setting Up a Landing Page

To direct people to your affiliate links, set up a landing page using a user-friendly, free website like Link.bio. Here's how:

1. Sign up on Link.bio.
2. Go to “Style” to personalize your profile by adding your picture and name to match your YouTube channel.
3. Click on “Link,” add the product name, and paste the affiliate link you copied from Site Stripe.
4. Save your changes. When you visit your Link.bio site, you’ll see your product listed. Clicking on it will redirect users to Amazon via your affiliate link. If someone makes a purchase, you earn a commission.

Step 6: Updating Your Channel Bio

Copy your Link.bio site link and paste it into your YouTube channel bio.

Conclusion

By now, you should have:

• Selected your niche
• Created your channel
• Identified your first affiliate product
• Built your landing page

Now it’s time to start creating content to promote your products! If you found this guide helpful, please give it a thumbs up, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insights. See you in the next video!

Keywords

• YouTube Affiliate Program
• Amazon Associates
• Pet Niche
• Amazon Movers and Shakers
• Link.bio
• YouTube Channel Creation
• Affiliate Marketing

FAQs

Q: What are the requirements to join YouTube's shopping affiliate program? A: You need over 10,000 subscribers, be part of the YouTube Partner Program, and be located in the United States or Korea. However, the workaround described here bypasses these requirements.

Q: How do I choose a niche for my YouTube channel? A: Choose something you are passionate about. Browsing Amazon product categories can also help you find an interesting niche.

Q: How can I find top-performing Amazon products? A: Search for “Amazon Movers and Shakers” on Google, select your niche from the left-hand menu, and you’ll see trending products.

Q: How do I sign up for Amazon Associates? A: Search for “Amazon Associates” on Google, click “Sign Up,” and follow the straightforward steps. Sign up after uploading a few videos to your channel as they ask for your traffic source.

Q: What is Link.bio, and how do I use it? A: Link.bio is a user-friendly, free website to create landing pages for your affiliate links. Sign up, personalize your profile, add your affiliate links, and save your changes.