Affiliate Marketing and Construction Work: Build the Site, Then Build a Website

byJDenesovych

829 followers

6 months ago

Construction workers don’t just build homes, decks, roads, or renos—they build trust. And every day on the jobsite, there’s someone asking:

• “What drill do you use?”
• “Where’d you get that ladder setup?”
• “What’s the best boots for long shifts?”

That right there? That’s influence. And it’s also affiliate marketing waiting to happen.

Step 1: Construction Crews Already Know What Works

You’ve tried and tested more tools than most people even know exist.

Makita vs. Milwaukee.
Gas vs. battery.
Knee pads that actually last more than two weeks.

You’ve got the kind of knowledge Google searches are made for.

If you’ve ever helped a new guy on the job find the right tool—you're already an affiliate marketer. You just don’t have the link yet.

Step 2: Gear = Gold for Content

Here’s what construction crews can turn into blog posts, videos, or social content with affiliate links:

🏗️ Tools: Power tools, hand tools, tool bags, storage
👷‍♂️ Safety gear: Helmets, boots, knee pads, gloves
📐 Site tech: Laser levels, stud finders, phone apps, layout tools
🎒 Everyday carry: Thermoses, lunch boxes, earbuds, workwear
🛠️ Productivity tools: Estimating apps, software, digital blueprints

Even contractor vans and trailers are niches. If you’re using it, someone else is searching for it.

Step 3: Your Schedule Has Built-In Flex Time

Let’s face it—construction hours can be brutal. But depending on your gig, you’ve got:

• Commute time listening to podcasts
• Breaks with time to jot content ideas
• Weekends or weather delays where you’re waiting around

Even 1–2 hours a week can build a small side hustle that stacks over time.

Step 4: You Don’t Need a Fancy Office—Just Your Experience

No ring light. No home studio. No problem.

• Film short gear reviews at the jobsite
• Post photos of your tool setup
• Write honest, no-BS blogs with affiliate links
• Turn your gear list into a "Jobsite Starter Kit" article

Your experience is the value. Affiliate marketing just gives it legs—and lets it earn when you're not on the clock.

Step 5: Get Paid Beyond the Paycheque

The pay in construction can be solid… until winter hits, or a project dries up, or fuel costs gut your margins.

Affiliate marketing gives you a second lane. It won’t replace your work tomorrow—but it can:

💸 Pay for your next drill
💸 Cover a month’s worth of lunches
💸 Grow into something more during your off-seasons

All without changing careers.

🔁 Share This With a Construction Worker You Know

Got a buddy on site who always has the best gear?
A foreman who trains the crew every week?
A DIYer who builds on the weekend and posts to Instagram?

Send them this post.
And if you’re part of WA, share it with your affiliate link—they might just thank you when the next jobsite shuts down and their content keeps paying out.