Module 1: Introduction to Product Reviews 101 Course
This is the first video for the ‘Product Reviews 101’ course. In this video I’ll overview the structure of the course, share some of my journey as a product reviewer (and serial side hustler), and give you your first homework assignments. Welcome to Product Reviews 101!
What You'll Learn from the Video
This video details how I achieved a six-figure income by reviewing products online through affiliate marketing. This isn’t about selling my own products, but promoting other companies’ items and earning commissions. The core process involves selecting a specific niche you’re knowledgeable about, choosing relevant products with affiliate programs, and creating honest, in-depth reviews. The videos are posted to YouTube, Amazon, and other social media platforms, and is monetized through strategically placed affiliate links.
1. Affiliate Marketing’s Earning Potential: The video shows how affiliate marketing through product reviews can be a significant income source. By promoting other companies’ products with honest reviews and affiliate links, you can earn substantial commissions without creating your own products. I make about $5k/month in just a few hours a week.
2. A Practical Guide to Start a Review Business: The video overviews the step-by-step approach for building an affiliate review business. It involves choosing a niche, reviewing relevant products, sharing content across platforms with affiliate links, and being consistent, providing viewers with a clear action plan.
Additional Resources
ARTICLE: Affiliate Marketing for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide (Neil Patel)
Why it’s useful: This is a comprehensive guide covering the basics of affiliate marketing, including niche selection, content creation, and promoting your content. It mentions YouTube and provides helpful advice on finding affiliate programs.
ARTICLE: How to Make Money with Affiliate Marketing on YouTube in 2024 (TubeBuddy)
Why it’s useful: This blog post goes into detail about specific strategies for YouTube affiliate marketing, including linking best practices and promoting your links effectively.
VIDEO: Affiliate Marketing for Beginners (2024) Start to Finish (Pat Flynn)
Why it’s useful: Pat Flynn is a well-respected name in the online marketing world. This video provides a clear and concise overview of affiliate marketing, perfect for those new to the concept.
VIDEO: Earn Your First $100 with Affiliate Marketing in 24 Hours (Buildapreneur)
Why it’s useful: This video promises a new method to earn your first $100 with affiliate marketing within 24 hours. It likely focuses on quick, actionable strategies like using social media or short-form content to promote a high-converting product, bypassing the need for extensive content creation or a large audience initially.
WEBSITE: Amazon Associates Central
Why it’s good: The official resource for all things related to Amazon’s affiliate program. Provides up-to-date rules, guidelines, and information.
Homework
1. Post a comment in the comments section of this video and tell us why you want to make money as a product reviewer and what/how much experience you have as a reviewer.
2. (optional) Subscribe and share the channel