You don’t absolutely need a website to start affiliate marketing — but having one gives you a huge advantage in the long term.
Affiliate marketing without a website:
You can promote products via:
- Social media (TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest)
- YouTube channel
- Email newsletter
- Medium or Substack posts
🌐 Affiliate marketing with a website:
A website allows you to:
Rank on Google with SEO-optimized content
Build credibility and authority
Create evergreen content that generates passive income
Collect emails and analytics to grow your business
If you’re serious about long-term success, a simple WordPress website is worth the effort. It becomes your main affiliate hub that works for you 24/7.