Why Your First 20 Articles Matter More Than Your First Commission

Why Your First 20 Articles Matter More Than Your First Commission

You don’t get paid for your first sale — you get paid for your first 20 articles.

Many new affiliate marketers focus on earning their first commission quickly. But the real foundation of long-term income is not your first sale. It’s your first batch of helpful content.

Your first 20 articles help:

• Search engines understand your website
• Visitors begin to trust your voice
• Your writing improve naturally
• Your website gain authority slowly

At the beginning of your affiliate marketing journey, you cannot expect earning anything for months. But every article you publish slowly becomes an online asset working for you 24/7.

A person working on a laptop creating blog posts for an affiliate marketing website in a home office environment.

Start by writing beginner-focused content such as:

• “How to Start a Website from Scratch”
• “Best Tools for Beginners”

These topics attract new learners who are searching for guidance.

Things to Consider Before Publishing

• Fear of Writing: Your first articles don’t need to be perfect.
• Low Early Traffic: Traffic grows slowly — but steadily.

Focus on Helping Beginners: Helpful content naturally ranks better and builds trust.

Update Old Articles: Improved content often ranks higher over time.

Remember, your first 20 articles are not just posts. They are the foundation of your future online income.

Keep building, keep learning, and keep believing.
— Paul