Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how affiliate marketing is both exciting and… well, challenging. Between the capital needed for traffic, the learning curve of trackers, split testing, data analysis, and the ever-changing platforms, it can feel like a high-stakes game where every move counts.
After mulling over my options for a couple of days, I decided to try something a little different. Instead of going down the usual path of just picking offers and buying ads, I thought—why not create the product that leads people to my affiliate links?
That’s how my latest project was born: I’m creating educational courses and using them as a funnel into affiliate offers. The first one is a complete course on binary options, tailored for my home audience in Mexico. This is a relatively untouched niche here—most people haven’t even scratched the surface of concepts like “investing” or “trading.” This means I have an opportunity to be one of the first to introduce them to it, in their own language, and build trust while doing so.
But I’m not stopping there. I’m also building a Spanish-language course on e-commerce, something I have solid experience in. This one won’t push affiliate links in the same way—at least not directly—but it will build credibility, attract students, and open up opportunities for future monetization.
The long-term vision is to take the same expertise, package it in English, and put those courses out into the global market. I plan to leverage Udemy’s organic traffic for visibility, plus other platforms and affiliate networks to maximize reach. For example, by listing my courses on marketplaces like JVZOO and ClickBank, I’ll be tapping into a ready-made audience of affiliates who can promote my courses for me.
My current game plan looks like this:
Publish high-quality courses in Spanish and English.
Promote via Facebook Ads to targeted audiences.
Leverage Udemy’s organic reach for ongoing student enrollment.
List the courses on major affiliate networks so other marketers can sell them as well.
Gradually integrate affiliate links where relevant, especially for products, tools, or services my students might need after taking the course.
Current status:
I’ve already published my first course. It’s been crafted carefully—clear structure, actionable content, and a focus on providing genuine value. I believe it’s one of the most thorough pieces of content I’ve ever produced, and I’m excited to see how people respond.
Next steps:
The immediate focus is on driving initial traffic and getting my first wave of students. I’ll be testing different Facebook ad creatives, adjusting targeting, and tracking conversions. I’ll also be monitoring how Udemy’s algorithm responds in the first few weeks. If the course picks up traction there, it could snowball into a steady stream of leads without much extra cost.
I’ll be sharing my progress here periodically—both the wins and the lessons learned. This will include earnings reports, ad performance breakdowns, and any unexpected insights from the journey.
If you have ideas, tips, or even constructive criticism, I’d love to hear it. My hope is that by sharing my journey, it might spark ideas for others, whether you’re just starting out or looking for a fresh approach to affiliate marketing.
Here’s to building knowledge, building trust, and (hopefully) building a solid income stream.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how affiliate marketing is both exciting and… well, challenging. Between the capital needed for traffic, the learning curve of trackers, split testing, data analysis, and the ever-changing platforms, it can feel like a high-stakes game where every move counts.
After mulling over my options for a couple of days, I decided to try something a little different. Instead of going down the usual path of just picking offers and buying ads, I thought—why not create the product that leads people to my affiliate links?
That’s how my latest project was born: I’m creating educational courses and using them as a funnel into affiliate offers. The first one is a complete course on binary options, tailored for my home audience in Mexico. This is a relatively untouched niche here—most people haven’t even scratched the surface of concepts like “investing” or “trading.” This means I have an opportunity to be one of the first to introduce them to it, in their own language, and build trust while doing so.
But I’m not stopping there. I’m also building a Spanish-language course on e-commerce, something I have solid experience in. This one won’t push affiliate links in the same way—at least not directly—but it will build credibility, attract students, and open up opportunities for future monetization.
The long-term vision is to take the same expertise, package it in English, and put those courses out into the global market. I plan to leverage Udemy’s organic traffic for visibility, plus other platforms and affiliate networks to maximize reach. For example, by listing my courses on marketplaces like JVZOO and ClickBank, I’ll be tapping into a ready-made audience of affiliates who can promote my courses for me.
My current game plan looks like this:
Publish high-quality courses in Spanish and English.
Promote via Facebook Ads to targeted audiences.
Leverage Udemy’s organic reach for ongoing student enrollment.
List the courses on major affiliate networks so other marketers can sell them as well.
Gradually integrate affiliate links where relevant, especially for products, tools, or services my students might need after taking the course.
Current status:
I’ve already published my first course. It’s been crafted carefully—clear structure, actionable content, and a focus on providing genuine value. I believe it’s one of the most thorough pieces of content I’ve ever produced, and I’m excited to see how people respond.
Next steps:
The immediate focus is on driving initial traffic and getting my first wave of students. I’ll be testing different Facebook ad creatives, adjusting targeting, and tracking conversions. I’ll also be monitoring how Udemy’s algorithm responds in the first few weeks. If the course picks up traction there, it could snowball into a steady stream of leads without much extra cost.
I’ll be sharing my progress here periodically—both the wins and the lessons learned. This will include earnings reports, ad performance breakdowns, and any unexpected insights from the journey.
If you have ideas, tips, or even constructive criticism, I’d love to hear it. My hope is that by sharing my journey, it might spark ideas for others, whether you’re just starting out or looking for a fresh approach to affiliate marketing.
Here’s to building knowledge, building trust, and (hopefully) building a solid income stream.