Affiliate marketing without a big following is 100% doable—you just need the right strategy. Here’s how you can make it work:

1. Leverage SEO for Passive Traffic

Since you’re already experienced with SEO-friendly content, focus on low-competition, high-intent keywords that drive conversions. Create product reviews, comparisons, and listicles targeting what people are already searching for.

• Example: Instead of just “best headphones,” try “Best wireless earbuds under $100 [2025 Review]”.
• Use Google’s People Also Ask (PAA) and AnswerThePublic to find long-tail keywords.

2. Utilize Niche-Specific Facebook Groups & Forums

Even without a big following, you can organically engage in niche Facebook groups, Reddit threads, or Discord communities.

• Offer genuine advice and drop your affiliate links where appropriate.
• Example: If someone in a car audio group asks for the best budget DSP, you can reply with your insights and a link to a well-written blog post.

3. Post on Quora & Medium

Your Quora Space (https://jackhurdlesspace.quora.com/) is a goldmine for affiliate marketing. Answer questions thoroughly, and strategically link back to your blog posts.

• Use Medium.com to repurpose your blog posts and reach an additional audience.
• Pro Tip: Link to an email opt-in in your answers to build an audience over time.

4. Use Pinterest & YouTube for Search-Based Content

Even without a huge audience, Pinterest and YouTube can generate evergreen affiliate clicks because they work as search engines.

• Create Pinterest pins for your blog posts using Canva.
• If you’re up for video, short YouTube reviews (even faceless ones) can rank and drive traffic.

5. Run Cheap Google Ads to Target Buyers

You can run low-cost Google Ads on buyer-intent keywords like:

• “Where to buy [product] cheap”
• “[Product] vs. [Competitor]”
• “[Product] coupon codes”

With just $5-10/day, you can send targeted traffic to your affiliate post.

6. Email Marketing = Long-Term Profits

• Create a simple opt-in on your blog like “Get the Best Car Audio Deals Weekly”.
• Offer an incentive (e.g., free car audio setup guide).
• Use an email sequence to nurture and send affiliate links over time.

7. TikTok & Instagram Reels for Free Traffic

Even with a small audience, short-form videos on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts can go viral.

• Review products, compare items, or demo a setup.
• Include a link in bio to your blog or Linktree with affiliate links.

Bottom Line?

You don’t need a big following—just high-converting content on search-driven platforms. Focus on SEO, niche engagement, and evergreen content, and the clicks (and commissions) will come!