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Affiliate content

Publish original comparisons or tutorials and earn commissions when readers buy through tracked links.

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Startup budget$100–$1,200 FormatOnline Revenue modelCommission

01 / Why it can workThe upside

The same useful article can serve many readers without shipping a product.

02 / Watch forThe hard part

Search dependence, commission changes and limited control over attribution can make earnings volatile.

03 / CostsWhat the first budget covers

Domain, hosting, sample products and basic production tools. Expect roughly $100–$1,200 for a lean first version, before your own living costs.

04 / First customerYour first paying step

Create a useful comparison based on firsthand work and verify that relevant affiliate programs accept your traffic source.

05 / GrowthHow it grows

Build an email audience and diversify merchants once you can measure clicks and conversions.

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Affiliate content scores

Startup difficulty2/10
Operating difficulty3/10
Economic potential3/10
Scalability6/10
Resale potential3/10

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