What is Affiliate Marketing? Affiliate marketing is where an affiliate promotes another person’s product or company through their own marketing channels AFFILIATE MARKETING GUIDE In this guide, you'll learn how to get started with affiliate marketing in seven steps: 1 1. Decide on a platform. 2. Choose your niche. 3. Find affiliate programs to join. 4. Create great content. 5. Drive traffic to your affiliate site. 6. Get clicks on your affiliate links. 7. Convert clicks to sales