I’m just gonna say it.
Some mornings, the screen stares back at you like it knows you’re stuck. You want to post, really, you do, but your brain suddenly feels like expired peanut butter: sticky, bland, kind of useless.
Especially if you’re in affiliate marketing.
Everyone’s yelling. Everyone’s promoting the “next big thing.” And there you are, thinking, “What do I say that won’t make me sound like a walking billboard?”
Trust me, I’ve been there. Many times.
But here’s the twist: the content that actually works? It’s rarely flashy. It’s honest. Kinda raw. Sometimes rough around the edges. And surprisingly simple.
Let’s get into the messy magic of posting something when you feel like saying nothing.
🎯 Wait, Why Are You Posting Again?
We forget this. I do too. You’re not just posting to post. You’re doing it to:
- Be remembered.
- Build trust (which, by the way, takes way longer than they told you).
- Help people like you, yes, you, because they can tell you’re not faking it.
- Get clicks, eventually. Maybe not today, but someday.
Once you stop trying to “impress” and start trying to connect, content becomes less of a burden. Not easy, but lighter.
🧠 “Just Share What You’re Doing”
Sounds too simple, right?
But this post format has saved me more times than coffee during 3 AM email writing sessions.
Try This:
- “Redid my homepage. Not sure if it’s better or just different, lol. Wanna peek?”
- “Trying to write a new email sequence. It’s like herding cats. If you’ve ever tried this, respect.”
- “Tried this affiliate program. Kinda skeptical. But the setup was easier than I thought. We’ll see.”
People connect with process, not polish.
👉 You’re not behind. You’re building. Show them that.
🧩 Quick Tips That Actually Help (aka “Mini Wisdom Bombs”)
This is your “Did you know?” content, minus the guru fluff.
Keep it casual. Think: “I just figured this out and I’m kinda mad no one told me sooner.”
Say This:
- “Apparently you can add your affiliate link to your Gmail signature. How did I not know this!?”
- “Made my landing page headline stupid simple. Just said what the thing is. Boom, better conversion rate.”
- “Pro tip: if you’re broke, post in traffic exchanges. Not glamorous, but clicks are clicks.”
These tips don’t need to be revolutionary. They just need to be real.
And real wins.
🔍 Honest Reflections = Engagement Gold
Vulnerability. Buzzword? Maybe. But it works.
You don’t have to overshare, just under-perfect.
For example:
- “Spent $67 on a funnel builder I never used. Rookie move. Lesson learned: tools don’t matter if your strategy sucks.”
- “Thought I needed a pro email sequence. Turns out, writing like I talk worked better.”
- “For 3 weeks, I posted daily. Zero engagement. Then one person messaged me. And suddenly, I remembered why I started.”
Real people relate to messy stories more than polished outcomes.
Also, it feels good to be honest sometimes. Like a digital exhale.
🎥 Show. Don’t Tell. Even If It’s Ugly.
No, you don’t need ring lights. Or Canva Pro. Or a podcast voice.
Just hit record.
- “I’m rewriting my About Me page. It’s awkward. Wanna see the before and after?”
- “Testing a $25 affiliate offer. Feels like tossing coins into a wishing well. I’ll report back.”
- “Here’s my ‘workspace’ (aka couch + coffee table). It’s not sexy, but hey, it works.”
No edits. No pressure. People don’t want Netflix. They want you.
📢 Borrow Brilliance, But Add Your Voice
When you don’t have something new to say, repeat something old, but make it yours.
- “Saw this quote: ‘You’re not tired, you’re uninspired.’ Hit me like a ton of bricks. Been there?”
- “A YouTuber said, ‘Build before you brand.’ I don’t know, that’s kinda genius.”
- “A friend told me to ‘pick one offer and shut up for 30 days.’ I might try it. Thoughts?”
You’re not a content machine. You’re a content curator with character.
🔁 Repost. Reuse. Reframe.
This one took me way too long to accept: You can repost your content.
Seriously. If it worked once, it might work again. If it didn’t? Tweak and try again.
- Turn a blog into a quote.
- Turn a quote into a reel.
- Turn a reel into an email.
- Turn an email into a blog.
Repeat until consistent.
Because no one’s watching you that closely, promise.
Final Word: Don’t Wait for “Perfect”
You don’t need the perfect angle. Or hook. Or strategy. Or idea.
You just need to hit post.
The right people will find you, not all at once, but over time. And the more real you are, the faster they’ll trust you.
Some days you’ll sound brilliant. Other days, a bit scrambled.
But all days, you’ll be visible. And in a world that forgets you after 10 seconds, showing up might just be your most powerful marketing move.
If You’re Still Lost…
I built this Google Site for that exact reason, to help beginner affiliate marketers stop spinning in circles. It’s free. It’s updated. And it’s full of tools, training, and ideas I wish I had when I started.
Check it out here if you want a nudge in the right direction, no pressure.
