If you’re new to affiliate marketing and wondering where to start, this quick guide is for you.

In this Mavely University training, Creator Education Manager Shauna Hollinger breaks down exactly how to start earning your first $100 with Mavely affiliate links without needing a huge following or fancy content strategy. Watch this quick video now or read on for a step-by-step breakdown.

Step 1: Start With Alignment

Before sharing products, ask yourself: What do I already post about?

Whether it’s fitness, skincare, or home decor, your affiliate content should feel like a natural extension of what your audience already expects from you. The more aligned it feels, the more likely your followers are to click.

Step 2: Share What You Already Use

Pick 3–5 products that you genuinely use and love.

These will be easiest to talk about, because you already know why they matter, how they help, and what makes them worth recommending. Plus, sharing what you actually use never feels salesy—it feels helpful.

Step 3: Add Urgency

Want your audience to take action now instead of later? Give them a reason to.

Try this:

• Solve a problem: “If you’ve been struggling with ____, here’s what finally worked for me.”

• Mention a deal: “This is 20% off right now if you’ve been thinking about it.”

• Create scarcity: “It sold out last time and it’s finally back in stock.”

• Highlight repeat use: “I’ve repurchased this 3 times — you’ll want a backup.”

You’re not being pushy; you’re just helping them decide while they’re still thinking about it.

Step 4: Create & Share Your Links

Use the Mavely browser extension (desktop) or the Mavely mobile app to create links in seconds.

Want to share multiple products in one post? Use MyShop to create curated collections your audience can browse all at once.

Step 5: Check Your Dashboard

Once you start sharing, check your Mavely dashboard to see what people are clicking on. This helps you learn what your audience wants more of (and what’s not landing.)

Next Steps

To recap:

• Choose 3–5 products that fit your content and lifestyle

• Create your Mavely links

• Share them with a clear reason to act now

• Watch your dashboard and build from what’s working

You don’t need a huge audience to earn; you just need to start.

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