Affiliate marketing isn’t just for the tech bros anymore. If you’re a Gen Xer rebooting your income (and maybe your ENTIRE identity a little), AI can be your trusted co-pilot—and ChatGPT is the easiest place to start.
We're gonna break it all the way down: no jargon, no overwhelm. Just real talk and a guided walkthrough using ChatGPT to make affiliate marketing actually work for you.
Step 1: Pick Your Niche — With ChatGPT’s Help, Of Course
Instead of spinning your wheels trying to choose the “perfect” niche, just ask ChatGPT.
Try this prompt:
*“Act as an affiliate marketing coach. Based on trends and evergreen interest, what are 5 affiliate-friendly niches for people over 40 looking to start a content-based business?”*
Refine the results by asking:
*“Which of these niches are good for low-competition, high-search keywords?”*
Still need more niche ideas? Grab my free Find Your Niche & Zone of Genius guide.
Step 2: Find the Right Affiliate Program
Once you’ve got your niche, ask ChatGPT to help you find affiliate programs:
Prompt:
*“What are the top 5 affiliate programs for the dog wellness niche that are beginner-friendly and offer at least 10% commission?”*
Bonus tip: Stack it with Google. Use ChatGPT’s suggestions and Google them to verify reviews, ease of joining, and payout models.
Why it works:
Instead of staring at a blank page, Jasper can give you a head start — and let's you shape the message in your own voice. It’s especially useful for creating comparison articles or reviews (both highly monetizable in affiliate content).
Step 3: Generate Blog Articles or Social Content
This is where ChatGPT really flexes.
Prompt idea:
*“Write a list-style blog post for Gen Xers with the title ‘7 Surprising Benefits of Collagen for Women Over 45’ that subtly includes affiliate links for a collagen supplement.”*
Need short-form?
*“Write a 30-second TikTok script that highlights 3 benefits of collagen for women over 45, with a soft CTA to try my favorite powder.”*
Step 4: Optimize for Clicks (Headlines & Hooks)
Ask ChatGPT:
*“Give me 10 hook ideas for a blog post about why brain fog might be sabotaging productivity in midlife.”*
*“Turn this product review into a high-converting Pinterest pin description.”*
I mean do y'all see how much of a game changer this is for content creation and marketing?? It's so unreal to me, especially because I've been playing in marketing circles for the past 18 years...and the hours and hours that are now cut away because of AI...Immeasurable...no kidding!
Step 5: Repurpose Like a Pro
Once you have your blog up and running, or your chosen social channels, turn it into:
- 1 TikTok (educational or testimonial style)
- 1 Instagram carousel (tip format or myths)
- 1 email to your list (share what you learned using the product)
- 1 Pinterest pin (use ChatGPT for the SEO description)
ChatGPT Prompt:
*“Based on the blog post I just wrote about collagen, generate 3 repurposed social post ideas with captions.”*
You don’t have to “go viral” or “be everywhere” to start making affiliate income.
You just need structure, clarity, and a little AI sidekick to help you show up consistently.
Let ChatGPT do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on building something sustainable—and totally yours.
So what do ya think? You ready to kick your AI income into high gear? Let's Gooooo....
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Stay tuned, because in the next post, we’ll break down the actual affiliate links that help you make your first few dollars for beginners (especially if you’re not techy or trendy).
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