Each and every one of us has some particular or even specialist knowledge in one or even many subjects. This could be anything that you know even a little bit more about than the average person.
Whatever your interests are, you can also be assured that many other people share that interest and are looking for more information on the subject. Thus, a very simple way to create a business for yourself is to be a provider of information that you know well.
And, with a little time and some patience mixed in with a bit of consistency, you can soon become an authority in the area of knowledge you choose.
It was once said by TIM FERRIS (a marketing guy of note) that once you've read three books on a topic from different authors, you'll become more knowledgeable about it than 99% of people you know. And, if you think about it, with the utter decline in the general habit of reading books these days, you instinctively know that is true.
The simplest way to share knowledge at zero cost is to start a blog. And the simplest way to find people who have a hunger for the information you can provide is to join online groups. Then, you can invite the members of that group to read your blog. You should make sure, of course, that you have permission to mention your blog before you post news about it in the group.
So, to summarise the steps:
Start a Simple Blog Employing Affiliate Marketing as a Way to Monetise Your Passion.
Overview:
Blogging combined with affiliate marketing is one of the most accessible ways to generate passive income. Affiliate marketing involves recommending products and earning a commission when readers click your link and purchase.
For example, you might have a passion and some knowledge about camping in the wild. You could write about good places to go and good equipment to have. You could then put links into your blog that go directly to pieces of kit you recommend. These could be available on Amazon or elsewhere.
You could promote books on the subject and even, eventually, write your own guides. Perhaps give away some free guides to build a list of contacts. Everything is easier than it seems at first. You just need to employ good habits.
Steps to Get Started:
Choose a niche you’re passionate about (e.g., cooking, gardening, camping, photography, personal finance).
Use free platforms like WordPress.com or Blogger to create a blog.
Write helpful articles that solve your target audience’s problems (e.g., “10 Easy Recipes for Beginners”). Solve problems, and people will trust you.
Sign up for affiliate programs like Amazon Associates, ShareASale, or Awin UK.
Add affiliate links to your articles and promote your blog on social media.
NB: Amazon might expect you to promote/sell six or so products before they approve your affiliate account.
Why It Works:
High-quality blog posts can continue to generate traffic and affiliate sales for years. For instance, a blog post about “best gardening tools” can earn affiliate commissions whenever someone clicks your links and buys.
And the great thing about this idea is that you can practise for fun before you need spend any money to try it as a business.
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Here's To Your Great Adventure!
John Duncan
