The Major Shift in Affiliate Marketing "No One" is Talking About
Published on September 2, 2025
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Affiliate marketing is changing—and if you’re still relying only on blogs to drive your business, you may already feel it. Organic traffic is declining, AI search engines are pulling answers directly from platforms like Reddit, and consumer buying behavior has completely shifted.
But here’s the truth: affiliate marketing isn’t dying—it’s evolving.
In this video, I’ll break down the major shift happening right now in the industry, why traditional “blog-only” affiliate models are fading, and how you can adapt to thrive in the next 5–10 years.
👉 What you’ll learn in this video:
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- Why AI search is reducing blog traffic (and what that means for affiliates)
- How videos are becoming the new “entry point” for product discovery
- Why your website should be a hub (not just a traffic magnet)
- How to repurpose videos into blogs that still matter for SEO and AI rankings
- A practical tip for sharing affiliate links in the age of short-form content
- How to build a personal brand that people actually trust
The affiliate marketing landscape has gone through major shifts before, and those who adapt always come out stronger. This is one of those moments. The future of affiliate marketing belongs to creators who build trust, leverage video, and use their website as the headquarters for their brand.
If you’ve been frustrated with declining traffic or worried that blogging is “dead,” this video will give you a clearer path forward.
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