Hi there and welcome to ‘My journey From a complete Beginner to Affiliate Marketer.’
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re curious (or maybe even a little overwhelmed) about affiliate marketing. I get it, because that’s exactly how I started.
My name is Paul. In this page, you will learn about – my journey from beginner to affiliate marketer, why this website exists, my values, beyond the laptop, and my special inviation to join with me in this journey.
My Journey From Beginner to Affiliate Marketer
When I joined Wealthy Affiliate back in 2018, I was a complete beginner. I had zero background in online business, no tech skills, and no real understanding of how affiliate marketing worked.
Honestly, I felt like a kindergartner stepping into a brand-new world filled with confusing terms and endless possibilities.
What I did have was curiosity, passion, and a deep belief that learning these digital skills could change my future for me and for my family.
At that time, I was a self-sponsored full-time Christian missionary, working as a volunteer teacher during the day just to make ends meet and supporting my family.
Evenings and weekends were dedicated to church activities and ministry obligations. Life was challenging, and I longed for something sustainable. Something that could grow into a long-term source of income and security.
Then I discovered Wealthy Affiliate. It wasn’t an instant miracle, but a leap of faith. I invested in the training, committed to learning step-by-step and took actions along.
Gradually unlocked the skills I needed:
- building websites,
- creating keyword-rich content,
- mastering niche affiliate marketing,
- mastering SEO and PPC strategies,
- driving and growing organic traffic, and
- finally generating real income online.
Today, I manage websites that generate consistent income, run my own affiliate marketing projects, and earn commissions through Wealthy Affiliate’s referral program, Amazon affiliate program, and more. My journey hasn’t been without struggles, but it stands as proof that starting from zero doesn’t mean staying there.
If I can do it, you can too. My goal is to help beginners take that first step, avoid the mistakes I made, and build an online business that lasts, whether for financial freedom, personal growth, or future security. This has motivated me to create this website.
Why This Website Exists
New To Affiliate Marketing (N2AM) was created with one clear purpose: to make affiliate marketing accessible for beginners.
My mission is to simplify affiliate marketing, cut through the noise, and show you how to build a real online business. Even if you’re starting with no experience at all just like I did.
Beyond the Laptop
When I’m not writing or helping beginners online, you might find me:
Exploring new tech and gadgets.
Sketching ideas and designs.
Hiking scenic trails (a good reminder that life and business are both about taking one step at a time).
Join the Journey
N2AM is about us. A community where beginners turn into confident marketers, one lesson at a time.
If you’re new and ready to take the first step, check out the Start Here page. That’s where your journey truly begins.
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How I Started Affiliate Marketing as a Complete Beginner with No Tech Skills
My journey into affiliate marketing began as a complete beginner. I had zero background in tech, no experience in building websites, and no real understanding of how affiliate marketing worked. Honestly, it felt like I was a kindergartner stepping into a vast, confusing digital world. Today, I manage multiple websites, help run online projects for NGOs, and generate consistent income from affiliate marketing programs like Wealthy Affiliate and Amazon Associates. I created New To Affiliate Marketing as a simple, honest resource for beginners — to take away the guesswork, share lessons I learned the hard way, and show others that starting from zero doesn’t mean staying there.
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Hi Paul,
Thanks for sharing your story — it’s really inspiring to read about how you went from zero experience to running multiple affiliate sites. I especially liked that you highlighted both the struggles and the small wins along the way — it makes your journey feel so real and relatable. As a fellow website creator (I run a blog about crafting and building things from scratch), I can totally relate to the feeling of being a “kindergartner stepping into a new world.”
I was wondering: when you first started writing keyword-rich content, what was one of your early SEO mistakes — and how did you correct it?
Hi Hanna,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I’m really glad my story resonated with you. When I first started writing keyword-rich content, one of my biggest SEO mistakes was stuffing too many keywords into my articles, thinking that would make them rank better. But actually, it just made my writing sound awkward and didn’t help with rankings.
What helped me correct it was focusing more on writing naturally for readers, while including keywords in a balanced way, especially in the title, headings, and first few paragraphs. Over time, I learned that helpful, well-structured content wins every time.
What about you, any early lessons you learned while building your blog?
Paul.
Dear Paul you’re a inspiration to me, I will alway be grateful for your guidance and words of encouragement at WA, I wish you more success in you AM journey.
Regards
Abie
Thank you so much Abie!
Your words truly encourage me. I’m glad I can be of help, and I believe you’re on the right path too.
Let’s keep moving forward together and cheering each other on in this journey!
Paul.
Your layout reads clean. I like how you’ve kept the story up front and the tech talk second. It feels personal and grounded, exactly how it should for a “beginner-to-builder” journey.
A few things you might tweak:
The sidebar feels a little busy. Maybe slide the Subscribe box up closer to the “Join the Journey” part, that’s where people are ready to act.
The blue links could use a stronger shade or hover effect; they fade out a bit on bright screens.
That “Get Started” link is good, but it blends into the text. Give it a button look or a short line above it, something like, “Ready to start your own?”, to make it pop.
Otherwise, everything tracks. The spacing, flow, and tone all fit your brand, real, steady, no fluff. You’ve done a great job turning your story into a path someone else can walk.
Solid work, my friend. This one feels like you.
JD