Affiliate Flops & Fortune
Affiliate Flops & Fortune
5 Niches That Actually Convert (Unlike My Haiku Site)
Before we look into the glitzy, cash-generating world of high-converting affiliate niches, let's pay our respects to the fallen. Yes, I'm talking about the graveyard of affiliate attempts that never made a cent. Like that time I tried to monetize my haiku poetry blog with links to fancy fountain pens. Or the storytelling podcast I loaded with links to notebooks made from recycled bamboo. Spoiler alert: nobody clicked. Apparently, people come for the rhymes, not the pens.
So what does work?
What makes browsers become buyers?
Here's the lowdown on five niches that are laughing all the way to the bank:
1. Health & Wellness Because everyone wants abs, not ads.
This niche is the gym rat of affiliate marketing: always pumping revenue. Think supplements, fitness equipment, yoga apps, and mindfulness programs. Affiliate links to top sellers like Noom, MyFitnessPal, or even resistance bands can turn your health blog into a six-pack machine.
Example: A blog post titled "10 Yoga Poses That Look Easy But Hurt Your Soul" featuring affiliate links to yoga mats, apps, and comfy (sweat-wicking!) leggings.
2. Personal Finance Money talks, and so do commissions.
Helping people save or earn money is like offering free pizza... everyone’s interested. Credit card reviews, budgeting tools, robo-advisors, and crypto wallets are hot topics.
Example: A YouTube channel called "Broke No More" reviewing budgeting apps, featuring affiliate links to Mint, YNAB, and a free stock offer from Robinhood.
3. Tech & SaaS (Software as a Service)Where the clicks are digital but the commissions are real.
People love tech tools that solve problems. Whether it’s a VPN, project management tool, or website builder, SaaS products often pay recurring commissions. Think big names like NordVPN, Notion, or Squarespace.
Example: A productivity blog post called "How I Outsourced My Brain" recommending Notion templates, calendar sync tools, and affiliate links to your favorite SaaS products.
4. E-Learning & Online Courses Because knowledge pays. Literally.
The online learning boom isn't slowing down. Platforms like Skillshare, Coursera, and Teachable offer commissions for promoting courses on everything from digital painting to AI ethics.
Example: A storytelling site promoting a MasterClass on "Writing Suspense Like Stephen King" with an affiliate link and bonus PDF of your own horror prompts.
5. Home & Lifestyle For the inner minimalist-maximalist in all of us.
This category covers everything from smart home gadgets to boho throw pillows. DIY blogs, home office tours, and even cleaning hacks can carry affiliate links that convert.
Example: A blog post titled "How I Turned My Closet Into a Meditation Nook" with affiliate links to Himalayan salt lamps, essential oils, and foldable floor cushions.
Final Thought
If your current affiliate links are getting the cold shoulder, don’t take it personally... just pivot. Your poetry might not sell pens, but your knack for creative content can absolutely shine in a niche that’s ready to convert.
Now go forth and affiliate... wisely.
And share your flop and fortune story... 😉
PS
Make sure to view this video on how to choose an affiliate marketing niche : https://youtu.be/K2-CBtMfD3M
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Great post, Fleeky! Yes those niches are definitely making the most money in sales.
Myra ♥️
Great article. I can relate to the failed try. My previous web page that I was doing on my own never went anywhere. It was of memories and stories that I wrote.
Part of the problem was I didn't know what I was doing. I didn't know about WA back then.
My new woodworking site is already getting a lot more activity than the previous one.
Thanks so much for the kind wordsMike!
I totally feel you on that first website struggle. Creative projects like memories and stories hold so much heart, but turning that into traction (and traffic) is a different craft altogether.
Your shift to woodworking is a brilliant pivot. People love tangible, useful content, especially when it's hands-on and skill-building. If you’re already seeing more activity, that’s a strong signal you’ve hit a resonant niche.
Here are a couple of tips that might help you take it even further:
- Create “how-to” and tutorial content: those are gold in the DIY space. Think “How to Build a Rustic Coffee Table” or “Top 5 Beginner Mistakes in Wood Joinery.”
- Review your favorite tools or materials: these make perfect spots for affiliate links (especially on Amazon or woodworking specialty stores).
- Capture process photos or videos: visual content in woodworking is irresistible and great for SEO and social media engagement.
- Consider creating digital plans or templates: these can be free lead magnets or even paid products down the line.
Keep shaping that wood and your web presence. You're carving out a solid path now!
And thanks for sharing 🙌
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Great article Fleeky, so there is still hope for us out-there! and this remind me of this saying....'If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!' If our posts, reaches just one person, and makes that difference, then it's a win, win, as they will spread the word.......
Thanks for sharing.
Julia.😊
Thank you Julia... I hear you... make sure to view the video... and refine strategy for monetization. Michael Tobback has walked the math... and can guide you here...
🤗 fleeky