COMPLETE BEGINNER COURSE: PINTEREST AFFILIATE MARKETING WITH AMAZON

 By Brian

Build Passive Income Using a Website, Pinterest & Amazon

Course Created By: TUMUSIIME BRIAN

Powered By: Elite Tech Limited

📧 Contact for training, mentorship & details:

elitedailynews44@gmail.com

 

affiliate marketing, using Pinterest 

COURSE INTRODUCTION

This course is designed for complete beginners who want to earn money online through affiliate marketing, using Pinterest as a free traffic source and Amazon as the product supplier.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE (VERY IMPORTANT FOR BEGINNERS):

To successfully use Pinterest affiliate marketing with Amazon, YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE.

A website is required because:

• Amazon Associates requires a website during sign-up and approval
• Pinterest Business accounts work best and look more professional when linked to a website
• A website increases trust, approval chances, and earnings
• Direct affiliate linking alone is risky and not recommended long-term

This course will show you how and why the website is used, even if it is simple.

 

WHAT IS AFFILIATE MARKETING? (SIMPLE EXPLANATION)

Affiliate marketing means earning money by promoting other people’s products online.

How it works:

1. You create content about a product
2. You add a special affiliate link
3. Someone clicks the link
4. They buy the product on Amazon
5. Amazon pays you a commission

You do NOT:

• Own products
• Handle delivery
• Handle customer complaints

Amazon handles everything — you earn from referrals.

 

WHY PINTEREST IS PERFECT FOR AFFILIATE MARKETING

Pinterest is a visual search engine, not a social media app.

People come to Pinterest to:

• Search for ideas
• Plan purchases
• Find products to buy later
• Save shopping inspiration

Why Pinterest works so well:

• Pins can bring traffic for months or years
• You don’t need followers
• Content ranks in search
• Traffic is buyer-focused
• Completely free traffic

 

CORE REQUIREMENT: YOU MUST HAVE A WEBSITE

Before continuing, understand this clearly:

Why a website is NECESSARY:

1. Amazon Associates requires a website
• During sign-up, Amazon asks for your website URL
• Pinterest profile alone is often rejected
2. Pinterest Business Account requires a claimed website
• Claiming your site improves reach and trust
3. Higher approval chances
4. Better long-term income
5. Compliance with Amazon policies

What type of website is acceptable?

• Blog website
• Niche website
• Simple affiliate site

You do NOT need:

• A complex site
• Many pages
• Advanced design

A simple website with 5–10 posts is enough.

 

STEP 1: CREATE A WEBSITE (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)

What your website should include:

• Homepage
• About page
• Contact page
• Privacy Policy
• Affiliate disclosure
• 5–10 helpful articles

Example website topics:

• “Best Amazon Kitchen Tools for Small Homes”
• “Top Plus-Size Fashion Finds on Amazon”
• “Affordable Home Organization Ideas”

💡 Platforms commonly used:

• WordPress
• Blogger
• Wix

Your website will be the foundation of your affiliate business.

 

STEP 2: CREATE A PINTEREST BUSINESS ACCOUNT

Pinterest Business accounts are required for monetization.

Sign-up link:

👉 https://www.pinterest.com/business/create/

Setup steps:

1. Open the link
2. Choose “Create business account”
3. Enter your email and password
4. Add your business name
5. Select your niche
6. Add and claim your website URL
7. Complete setup

Why website connection matters:

• Builds trust with Pinterest
• Enables Rich Pins
• Improves pin ranking
• Looks professional

 

STEP 3: JOIN AMAZON ASSOCIATES (VERY IMPORTANT STEP)

Amazon Associates is Amazon’s official affiliate program.

Sign-up link:

👉 https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/

Registration steps:

1. Log in using your Amazon account
2. Enter your personal details
3. Add your website URL (MANDATORY)
4. Explain how you drive traffic (Pinterest)
5. Choose payment method
6. Submit application

Amazon rules you must know:

• You must make at least one sale within 180 days
• Amazon reviews your website content
• Your website must not be empty
• You must include affiliate disclosure on your site

 

STEP 4: CHOOSING A PROFITABLE NICHE

A niche is a specific topic you focus on.

Best niches for Pinterest + Amazon:

• Home organization
• Kitchen gadgets
• Fashion (plus-size, women, men)
• Beauty & hair tools
• Baby & kids products
• Fitness & weight loss
• Office & study tools

❌ Avoid:

• Random products
• News topics
• Expensive electronics

Focused niches convert better.

 

STEP 5: FINDING PRODUCTS TO PROMOTE

How to find winning products:

1. Go to Pinterest
2. Search:
• “Amazon finds”
• “Amazon must haves”
• “Best Amazon products”
3. Check popular pins
4. Identify repeated products
5. Find them on Amazon
6. Copy your affiliate link

Choose products that:

• Solve a problem
• Are affordable
• Have good reviews
• Are visually attractive

 

STEP 6: CREATING HIGH-CONVERTING PINS

Pinterest is visual — design matters.

Recommended pin size:

• 1000 × 1500 pixels

A good pin must have:

• Bright background
• Clear readable text
• One main message
• Strong promise

Example pin titles:

• “10 Amazon Kitchen Must-Haves”
• “Affordable Plus-Size Summer Tops”
• “Best Home Organization Products”

Free design tool:

👉 https://www.canva.com/

 

STEP 7: CONNECTING PINS TO YOUR WEBSITE

Instead of linking directly to Amazon:

• Pin → Website article → Amazon product

Why this is best:

• Required by Amazon
• Higher approval rate
• Multiple affiliate links per page
• More commissions per visitor
• Policy-safe

Each article should:

• Explain the product
• Show benefits
• Include affiliate links
• Have disclosure

 

STEP 8: WRITING PIN DESCRIPTIONS FOR SEARCH

Pinterest uses keywords.

Description structure:

• Keyword phrase
• Short explanation
• Call to action

Example:

“Looking for affordable kitchen organizers? These Amazon kitchen must-haves help save space and keep your home neat. Save this pin for later.”

 

STEP 9: POSTING STRATEGY FOR BEGINNERS

Consistency brings results.

Daily routine:

• Post 5–10 pins
• Use fresh designs
• Pin to relevant boards

Tools:

• Pinterest Scheduler
• Tailwind (optional)

Results timeline:

• 1 month: learning
• 2–3 months: traffic
• 3–6 months: steady income

 

STEP 10: SCALING YOUR AFFILIATE BUSINESS

Once you see results:

• Create more articles
• Promote related products
• Build niche boards
• Improve old pins

Pinterest traffic becomes passive income.

 

REALISTIC EARNINGS EXPECTATION

• Beginner: $50–$300/month
• Intermediate: $500–$2,000/month
• Advanced: $5,000+/month

Results depend on consistency and patience.

Try a 90 Day Challenge to get Traffic on your Pininterest Business Account

 

FINAL NOTE

This system works when done the right way:

✔ Website first

✔ Pinterest traffic

✔ Amazon affiliate links

✔ Consistent posting

Course Created By:

TUMUSIIME BRIAN

Powered By:

Elite Tech Limited

📧 For mentorship, setup help & details:

elitedailynews44@gmail.com