Best Products to Promote as a Beginner in Affiliate Marketing
Starting out in affiliate marketing can feel overwhelming—there are thousands of products out there, and if you’re not sure what to promote, it’s easy to get stuck in research mode.
But here’s the truth: you don’t need a massive following or years of experience to start earning commissions. You just need to promote the right types of products—especially as a beginner.
In this post, I’m breaking down the best kinds of affiliate products for beginners, so you can start earning with confidence (and avoid promoting things that flop).
🧠 Why Product Choice Matters
When you’re new to affiliate marketing, choosing the right product can make all the difference:
- Too broad? You won’t attract the right audience.
- Too niche? You might not get enough traffic.
- Too complex? Your audience might not understand the value.
- Too expensive? Harder to convert without trust.
That’s why as a beginner, it’s best to start with simple, useful, and proven products your audience already wants—or needs.
🔥 Best Products to Promote as a Beginner
Here are the product categories I recommend if you’re just starting out:
1. Digital Tools You Already Use
Do you use a scheduling app, email marketing tool, or design software? Chances are, they have affiliate programs.
Examples:
- Canva (graphic design)
- ConvertKit (email marketing)
- Tailwind (Pinterest scheduler)
- Notion (productivity tool)
Why it works: You can show how you personally use the tool, which builds trust and makes your promotion feel authentic—not salesy.
2. Online Courses & Ebooks
If you’ve taken a course or read an ebook that genuinely helped you, promote it! Many creators offer affiliate programs for their digital products.
Why it works: High commissions, low competition, and highly targeted to your audience.
3. Low-Cost Amazon Essentials
Amazon’s affiliate program (Amazon Associates) is beginner-friendly and covers almost every product under the sun.
Examples: Office supplies, self-care tools, fitness gear, books.
Why it works: Trusted platform, familiar to buyers, and easy to link in blog posts or product roundups.
4. Subscription Boxes & Services
These offer recurring commissions (yes, recurring!) and are often very appealing to niche audiences.
Examples: Beauty boxes like Ipsy, meal kits like HelloFresh, or pet boxes like BarkBox.
Why it works: People love trying new things—and subscription services make them feel like they’re getting a deal.
5. Beginner-Friendly Software & Hosting Services
If your niche is blogging, business, or marketing, promoting beginner tools like website hosting or all-in-one platforms can be very lucrative.
Examples:
- Bluehost (web hosting)
- Systeme.io or Kajabi (all-in-one platforms)
- Teachable (course platform)
Why it works: These usually offer higher commissions and are popular with people looking to start something new online.
⚠️ What NOT to Promote as a Beginner
- Super niche high-ticket products you’ve never used
- MLMs or anything that feels “scammy”
- Products you don’t understand or can’t explain
If it doesn’t align with your brand or audience, it’s not worth promoting—no matter the payout.
🎁 Want Help Picking the Right Products?
I created a FREE 5-Day Affiliate Marketing Course that walks you through:
- ✅ Picking your niche
- ✅ Choosing high-converting products
- ✅ Finding affiliate programs that pay
- ✅ Promoting without a blog or audience
- ✅ Tools to fast-track your success
✨ Final Thoughts
Choosing the right products to promote is the first step to building a successful affiliate income stream. As a beginner, keep it simple, stick to what you know (or want to learn), and focus on value over hype.
You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to be one step ahead of the person you’re helping.
Start today. Promote smart. Earn confidently.
👉 Grab the Free 5-Day Affiliate Marketing Course and take the guesswork out of your first steps.
