- PPF Points
- 1,650
Alright, let’s be real—TikTok? It’s way past being just that app where Gen Z goes to dance in their bedrooms. These days, if you play your cards right, it’s basically a goldmine… or, hell, a full-on cash printing press. And you don’t need to be Addison Rae or one of those people with millions of followers. In fact, TikTok is oddly generous to newbies. One banger video, and you’re in the game.
Here’s what I’m saying: you can absolutely turn that doomscrolling time into genuine side income. How? Affiliate marketing. Affiliate links. You’ve probably heard the buzz, but maybe you’ve got no clue how people are actually pulling it off on TikTok. No worries—I’ll spill how you can get your bag, even if you’re starting at zero, with nothing but a phone and a sprinkle of creativity.
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## Okay, So What’s Affiliate Marketing, Anyway?
For the uninitiated: affiliate marketing is really just shilling other people’s stuff and earning a piece of the pie when your followers buy through your links. No need to be a Silicon Valley whiz-kid or have a garage packed with inventory. You hawk a thing, someone bites, you get paid.
Breakdown:
1. Snag a spot in an affiliate program (Amazon is the GOAT, but there’s a million options)
2. Grab your special, “only you” affiliate link
3. Push that link out to your peeps
4. If someone actually buys (or clicks, whatever the program pays for), ca-ching! Commission time
A few crowd favorites:
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## Why Is TikTok SO Damn Good For Affiliates?
Let’s get real: TikTok is a different beast than Insta or YouTube. Its algorithm is stupidly addictive—and agnostic. Fresh account? Doesn’t matter. If your video slaps, you’re viral.
Here’s why TikTok’s basically affiliate heaven:
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## Let’s Get To The Money-Making Part
I know, I know. You want to know how to actually get paid. Here’s how it goes down:
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### 1. Pick Your (Profitable) Poison
Don’t try to be all things to all people. Pick a lane. A niche that doesn’t suck cash-wise and kind of interests you. It’ll make things waaaay easier.
Hot TikTok Affiliate Niches:
Trust me, picking “what’s hot” beats picking “what you know nothing about and kind of hate.”
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### 2. Find Affiliate Products That Don’t Suck
Okay, so you’ve picked your corner of the internet. Now, what do you sell? Stuff that:
Examples:
Real talk: Quick research hack? Hit TikTok’s search, see what’s trending in your niche, or peep Amazon’s “Best Sellers.” That’s basically cheating.
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### 3. Sign Up & Snag Your Links
Pretty self-explanatory. Pick your affiliate network based on niche or what you want to sell:
Get your link, stash it somewhere handy. You’ll need it a lot.
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### 4. Make a TikTok Business Account
No, you don’t gotta wear a tie. But seriously—switch to a business profile for early analytics and that juicy link in bio.
How to do it:
1. Go to your TikTok settings
2. Click Switch to Business Account
3. Pick a relevant category (just don’t pick “Other,” that’s just sad)
4. Add your “link in bio”—which brings us to…
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### 5. Set Up Your “Link In Bio” Power Move
TikTok says: “You get ONE link, losers.” (Okay, not literally, but you get it.)
So, you sneak around that by using a link-in-bio tool like:
These tools let you put all your affiliate links (and anything else you wanna plug) in one fast-loading, slick little page. Shove THAT link into your TikTok bio and direct all your traffic there. “The link’s in my bio!” is about to be your catchphrase.
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### 6. Actually Make TikToks People Want to Watch
This is the “secret sauce.” The grind. The fun part (sometimes).
What works?
Key point: Nobody wants to watch a drawn-out sales pitch. Show, don’t tell. Be honest if something’s mid. People trust authenticity way more; plus, if you’re funny or a little savage about it, it’s golden.
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Could keep going, but honestly, that’s the playbook. You don’t need a marketing degree or a million-dollar production setup. Just a phone, your face (optional tbh), and the guts to click “post.” The TikTok cash machine’s already running—just gotta stick your hand in.
Go get that bag, and don’t overthink it. The next viral hit could be yours… or at least your link-in-bio’s first commission. Cheers.
Here’s what I’m saying: you can absolutely turn that doomscrolling time into genuine side income. How? Affiliate marketing. Affiliate links. You’ve probably heard the buzz, but maybe you’ve got no clue how people are actually pulling it off on TikTok. No worries—I’ll spill how you can get your bag, even if you’re starting at zero, with nothing but a phone and a sprinkle of creativity.
------
## Okay, So What’s Affiliate Marketing, Anyway?
For the uninitiated: affiliate marketing is really just shilling other people’s stuff and earning a piece of the pie when your followers buy through your links. No need to be a Silicon Valley whiz-kid or have a garage packed with inventory. You hawk a thing, someone bites, you get paid.
Breakdown:
1. Snag a spot in an affiliate program (Amazon is the GOAT, but there’s a million options)
2. Grab your special, “only you” affiliate link
3. Push that link out to your peeps
4. If someone actually buys (or clicks, whatever the program pays for), ca-ching! Commission time
A few crowd favorites:
- Amazon Associates (obviously)
- ClickBank (digital stuff galore)
- ShareASale
- CJ Affiliate
- Digistore24
- Impact
- There’s even TikTok’s own Creator Marketplace, but that’s a slightly different flavor (think brand deals)
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## Why Is TikTok SO Damn Good For Affiliates?
Let’s get real: TikTok is a different beast than Insta or YouTube. Its algorithm is stupidly addictive—and agnostic. Fresh account? Doesn’t matter. If your video slaps, you’re viral.
Here’s why TikTok’s basically affiliate heaven:
- Insane free reach. Don’t shell out for ads. Organic views are sitting there ripe for the picking.
- Anyone can hit. Your grandma could post once and wake up TikTok famous.
- Short, punchy vids. Means less time making stuff, more time chilling (or, let’s be honest, scrolling endlessly).
- Attention spans? Gone. TikTok’s built for quick value bombs, not ebook-length reviews.
- Mobile-FIRST. Perfect for showing off cool gadgets or beauty hacks in sixty seconds flat.
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## Let’s Get To The Money-Making Part
I know, I know. You want to know how to actually get paid. Here’s how it goes down:
------
### 1. Pick Your (Profitable) Poison
Don’t try to be all things to all people. Pick a lane. A niche that doesn’t suck cash-wise and kind of interests you. It’ll make things waaaay easier.
Hot TikTok Affiliate Niches:
- Beauty & skincare (everyone wants to glow)
- Fitness & weight loss (duh)
- Tech toys & gadgets (ooh, shiny)
- Home hacks (lazy hacks for the win)
- Money tips (who doesn’t want more cash?)
- Budgeting and finance
- “How I made \$X with my phone” stuff
- Online tools, hacks, AI, you name it
Trust me, picking “what’s hot” beats picking “what you know nothing about and kind of hate.”
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### 2. Find Affiliate Products That Don’t Suck
Okay, so you’ve picked your corner of the internet. Now, what do you sell? Stuff that:
- Solves a legit problem
- Looks cool on camera (let’s be honest—ugly doesn’t go viral)
- Isn’t stupid expensive (unless you’re after whales)
- Pays you actually usable commissions
Examples:
- That \$39 fitness band everyone’s raving about (20% cut? Yes, please).
- Online courses with subscriptions = passive commissions every month (set it and forget it).
- Amazon knick-knacks you actually use—not random junk you’ve never heard of.
Real talk: Quick research hack? Hit TikTok’s search, see what’s trending in your niche, or peep Amazon’s “Best Sellers.” That’s basically cheating.
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### 3. Sign Up & Snag Your Links
Pretty self-explanatory. Pick your affiliate network based on niche or what you want to sell:
- Amazon for real-world stuff
- ClickBank for ebooks and weirdly hyped diet courses
- Impact & CJ Affiliate for name-brand deals
- Digistore24 if you’re new and want something that doesn’t ask a million questions
Get your link, stash it somewhere handy. You’ll need it a lot.
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### 4. Make a TikTok Business Account
No, you don’t gotta wear a tie. But seriously—switch to a business profile for early analytics and that juicy link in bio.
How to do it:
1. Go to your TikTok settings
2. Click Switch to Business Account
3. Pick a relevant category (just don’t pick “Other,” that’s just sad)
4. Add your “link in bio”—which brings us to…
------
### 5. Set Up Your “Link In Bio” Power Move
TikTok says: “You get ONE link, losers.” (Okay, not literally, but you get it.)
So, you sneak around that by using a link-in-bio tool like:
- Linktree (everyone and their dog uses this)
- Beacons.ai
- Stan Store (has fancy upsell options)
- Solo.to
- Koji
These tools let you put all your affiliate links (and anything else you wanna plug) in one fast-loading, slick little page. Shove THAT link into your TikTok bio and direct all your traffic there. “The link’s in my bio!” is about to be your catchphrase.
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### 6. Actually Make TikToks People Want to Watch
This is the “secret sauce.” The grind. The fun part (sometimes).
What works?
- Quick product reviews (“Amazon Must-Have!” is basic, but it works)
- Unboxing vids—people are nosy
- Before & afters (“I used X for a week…”)
- Those “TikTok made me buy it” trends
- Super-simple how-tos or hacks
- Mashups, duets, or stitching with people who already went viral
- Live demos (real or heavily staged, but believable)
Key point: Nobody wants to watch a drawn-out sales pitch. Show, don’t tell. Be honest if something’s mid. People trust authenticity way more; plus, if you’re funny or a little savage about it, it’s golden.
—
Could keep going, but honestly, that’s the playbook. You don’t need a marketing degree or a million-dollar production setup. Just a phone, your face (optional tbh), and the guts to click “post.” The TikTok cash machine’s already running—just gotta stick your hand in.
Go get that bag, and don’t overthink it. The next viral hit could be yours… or at least your link-in-bio’s first commission. Cheers.
