How I Earn With Faceless Affiliate Marketing (Beginner’s Guide)

Most people think you need a huge personal brand, 100k followers, or a ring light to make affiliate income. Spoiler: you don’t.

I’m proof. I started earning with affiliate marketing without showing my face, without filming a single video, and without spending 12 hours a day on social media.

That’s the beauty of faceless affiliate marketing. It’s quiet, low-pressure, and works even if you’re a complete beginner. No dancing on TikTok. No spamming your friends. No “DM me to get started” vibes.

Instead, it’s about setting up simple systems that do the work for you. I tested this myself, and in this guide I’ll break down:

1. How faceless affiliate marketing actually works
2. The exact tools I use to earn (beginner-friendly + affordable)
3. A step-by-step plan you can follow if you want to start today

👉 Oh, and if you’re brand new? Grab my Faceless Business Starter Kit (free!) — it’s packed with the same tools and templates I used to get started.

How Faceless Affiliate Marketing Works

At its core, affiliate marketing is simple:

You recommend a product → someone buys through your special link → you earn a commission.

The faceless twist is that you don’t have to plaster your face all over the internet, film daily TikToks, or build a “personal brand” to make it work. Instead, you let your content and systems do the heavy lifting.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

Pick the right products or tools to promote

• These can be things you already use (like Canva, Kittl, or Systeme.io).
• Or tools your audience will need if they want to start their own faceless business.
• Most affiliate programs are free to join, and commissions range anywhere from 20% to 60%.

Create faceless content that does the selling for you

• Blog posts that rank on Google (example: “Best Faceless Business Tools”)
• Pinterest pins that drive traffic 24/7 (made with Canva or Pin Generator)
• YouTube automation videos with stock footage + AI voiceovers
• Even faceless TikToks with trending sounds, captions, and stock clips

The key: your content solves a problem → your affiliate link is the solution.

Set up automated systems so it runs on autopilot

• Use SEO (with Keysearch or eRank) so your content keeps showing up in searches
• Collect emails with Systeme.io so you can keep promoting products long after someone finds you
• Automate your traffic with Pinterest scheduling or tools like Metricool
• Let ChatGPT handle the first draft of your emails, blog posts, or scripts so you’re not stuck staring at a blank page

When you connect all three pieces: products → faceless content → systems, you have a faceless affiliate business that grows even when you’re offline.

And here’s the best part: you don’t need a big following or fancy tech to start. Some of my first commissions came from a blog post with less than 100 views.

The Tools I Use to Earn Affiliate Income

One of the biggest myths about affiliate marketing is that you need a full-blown website, expensive software, and a degree in marketing to make it work. Nope.

I started with free or super low-cost tools that any beginner can use — and they’re still the backbone of my faceless business today.

Here’s my exact toolkit:

Systeme.io

This is the all-in-one platform that runs my business in the background. I use it to build simple landing pages, capture emails, and send out automated sequences that include my affiliate links.

The best part? It has a free lifetime plan, so you don’t need to spend a dime until you’re ready to scale.

Canva

Canva is where I create graphics for Pinterest, mockups for my blog posts, and freebie lead magnets. It’s beginner-friendly, full of templates, and makes my content look polished without me having to be a designer.

Keysearch

For blogging, Keysearch is my go-to SEO tool. It tells me exactly which topics and keywords I can rank for without competing with giant websites. (Spoiler: that’s how you’re reading this blog right now.)

Faceless Content Banks

Since I don’t show my face online, I rely on content banks like My Content Collective, The Stock Market, and Vanilla Gallery.

They give me ready-to-use stock images and videos that look aesthetic and organic, not cheesy. Perfect for blogs, pins, or faceless Reels.

Want my full list? Read my recommendations for the best content banks to post without showing your face.

ChatGPT

I don’t let it write for me completely, but it’s a lifesaver for first drafts. I use it to outline blog posts, write Etsy descriptions, brainstorm Pinterest captions, and even draft email sequences. Then I edit in my own voice.

Pin Generator

Pinterest is one of the fastest ways to drive faceless traffic. Instead of making pins manually every day, I upload my blog post link to Pin Generator and it creates a month’s worth of branded pins in minutes.

These aren’t “nice to haves.” They’re literally what keep my faceless business running while I’m offline.

Where to Promote Affiliate Links (Faceless Traffic Sources)

Having the right tools is only half the game. The other half? Getting people to actually click your affiliate links.

The good news is you don’t need a huge following. You just need traffic sources that work on autopilot.

Here’s where I promote my links (all faceless-friendly):

Blogging (SEO)

Writing blog posts is my favorite way to promote affiliate links. With tools like Keysearch, I find keywords people are already Googling and create helpful posts around them. Once a post ranks, it keeps bringing in readers (and sales) for months or even years.

Pinterest

Pinterest is basically a search engine with pretty pictures. I design pins in Canva or Kittl, then use Pin Generator to automate the process. Each pin links to my blog post, landing page, or affiliate product, and traffic keeps flowing long after I hit publish.

Email Marketing

My email list is where most affiliate sales actually happen. With Systeme.io, I set up an email automation, then send automated emails that mix tips with affiliate links. Once it’s running, I don’t have to touch it — it just works.

Faceless TikTok & Reels

If you like short-form video, you can make faceless TikToks or Reels using content banks, stock footage, or text-on-screen. Pair them with trending sounds and a strong call to action, and you can drive traffic to your link in bio (Stan Store, Systeme.io, or directly to your affiliate).

👉 If you need a solid starting point, read my recommendations for the best faceless content banks to grab videos and images without showing your face.

How I Actually Earn (My Simple System)

Here’s the exact flow I use to turn faceless content into affiliate income. It’s simple, repeatable, and beginner-friendly:

Step 1: Write a Blog Post (or Create Content)

Affiliate marketing starts with content. I usually write blog posts because they’re searchable and long-lasting. Instead of guessing what to write, I use Keysearch to find keywords people are already Googling (example: “best faceless business tools”).

Then I draft the post with ChatGPT, not to copy-paste, but to skip the blank page struggle. I take the draft, edit it into my voice, and naturally place affiliate links where they fit (like linking Canva when I mention design tools).

If blogging isn’t your vibe, you can swap this step for a faceless reel, YouTube video, a TikTok, or even an email newsletter. The key is: your content solves a problem, and your affiliate link is the solution.

Step 2: Drive Traffic With Pinterest

Once the blog post is live, I send traffic to it using Pinterest. Why Pinterest? It’s a search engine, not just social media, meaning pins last for months, not hours.

I design pin graphics in Canva or Kittl, then schedule my pins on Pinterest. It instantly creates dozens of branded pins that link back to my content.

Instead of relying on followers, I let Pinterest’s search and recommendation engine bring people to my blog (and affiliate links) on autopilot.

Step 3: Capture Emails With Systeme.io

Here’s the rookie mistake: letting people visit your site, read your content, and then leave forever. Ouch.

That’s why I use Systeme.io to collect emails. I offer something free, like my Faceless Business Starter Kit, in exchange for their email address.

Once they sign up, I don’t need to rely on algorithms anymore. I have a direct line to their inbox, where I can share tips, promote content, and recommend affiliate products.

Step 4: Automate an Email Sequence

This is where the magic happens. Inside Systeme.io, I set up a simple automated email sequence.

Here’s what mine looks like:

• Email 1: Deliver the freebie
• Email 2: Share my personal story about starting faceless businesses
• Email 3: Recommend one of my favorite tools
• Email 4: Teach a quick win + link to a relevant tool
• Email 5: Soft pitch a bigger offer

The sequence runs automatically, so whether someone signs up today or three months from now, they get the same warm up experience.

Step 5: Earn Affiliate Commissions

As readers click through my content or emails, they buy the tools and courses I recommend. When they do, I earn a commission, anywhere from a few dollars for a Canva Pro signup to hundreds for a high-ticket course like Create Faceless Wealth.

The best part? This happens while I’m offline. Once the system is set up, the content keeps driving traffic, the emails keep running, and commissions trickle in without me needing to be “on” all the time.

That’s it: content → traffic → email → affiliate links → commissions.

It’s not glamorous, but it works. And the more content you publish (blog posts, pins, or videos), the more traffic flows through this system.

Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

When I first started faceless affiliate marketing, I wasted a ton of time on things that didn’t matter. These are the mistakes I see most beginners make and what to do instead.

Mistake 1: Promoting Too Many Random Products

When I first got into affiliate marketing, I signed up for every program I could find. Canva? Yep. SEO tools? Yep. Random software I’d never even used? Yep.

I assumed that the more links I threw into my content, the more chances I had to earn a commission. But here’s the problem: my content started to feel scattered. I’d write one blog post about a design tool, the next about a finance app, the next about some totally unrelated side hustle.

The result? Readers didn’t trust me. It felt like I was recommending things just for the money (because honestly, I was). And when people don’t trust you, they don’t click.

Focus on promoting only 3–5 core products that make sense for your niche.

For me, this is:

• Systeme.io (funnels + email)
• Canva + Kittl (design + visuals)
• Creative Fabrica (templates + fonts)
• Pin Generator (traffic)
• Keysearch (SEO)

These are tools I actually use every week in my faceless business. Because I use them, I can talk about them authentically and show how they fit together.

The funny thing? The less I promoted, the more I earned. Readers started to see me as a trusted guide instead of a random link-dropper.

Mistake 2: Skipping Traffic Strategy

When I first started blogging, I thought, “If I write good content, people will just find it.” Cute, right?

The truth: the internet is crowded. You can write the most helpful blog post in the world, but if no one sees it, you won’t make a single sale. That was me in the beginning — writing, posting, and refreshing my analytics, only to see… crickets.

I didn’t have a traffic plan. And without traffic, affiliate links don’t matter.

👉 The Fix: Treat traffic like part of the business, not an afterthought. Here’s what worked for me:

• Pinterest: Instead of relying on Instagram followers, I used Pin Generator to create dozens of branded pins from each blog post. Pinterest is a search engine, so my pins kept showing up long after I posted them.
• SEO Blogging: I stopped guessing and started using Keysearch. It showed me exactly which keywords people were searching for — and which ones I had a chance of ranking for. Writing with those in mind was a game changer.
• Repurposing Content: Sometimes I’d take a blog post and turn it into a faceless TikTok, Reel, or even a YouTube automation video. Same message, new traffic source.

Once I actually had people landing on my content, everything clicked. Affiliate sales started coming in — not because I wrote more, but because I finally had eyeballs on what I’d already created.

Mistake 3: Ignoring Email Marketing

When I first started affiliate marketing, I just slapped my links into blog posts and hoped for the best. I thought: “If people want the tool, they’ll just click my link and buy it.”

But here’s what actually happened: people clicked, browsed, and left. Most never came back. I was getting views but no real income.

That’s because I was missing the piece that turns casual readers into long-term buyers: an email list.

Why An Email List Matters:

• Social media algorithms change.
• Pinterest traffic can dip.
• SEO takes time.

But an email list? You own it. Once someone joins, you can keep showing up in their inbox with value, tips, and (yes) affiliate recommendations and your own digital products.

👉 The Fix: Start collecting emails from day one. Don’t wait until you’re “established.”

Here’s how I keep it simple:

1. Offer a freebie. For me, it’s my Faceless Business Starter Kit. It’s quick, useful, and directly tied to the tools I promote.
2. Use Systeme.io. It has a free plan that lets me build a landing page + email sequence in under an hour.
3. Automate the follow-up. I set up a short sequence (delivering the freebie, sharing quick wins, and then recommending tools I use).

Now, instead of readers clicking and disappearing, I stay connected. They might not buy on day one, but they might buy on day 20, or day 100, all because I kept showing up in their inbox.

This one shift is what turned my trickle of commissions into consistent payouts.

Mistake 4: Overcomplicating Design

When I first started, I thought everything had to look perfect before I could hit publish. I spent hours tweaking fonts, redoing colors, and trying to design pins and graphics from scratch.

Spoiler: they looked… not great. And worse? I wasted so much time that I barely got any actual content out.

This is the trap a lot of beginners fall into, thinking you need to be a designer to succeed online. You don’t.

👉 The Fix: Use tools and resources that do the heavy lifting for you. Here’s what I lean on now:

• Canva: Beginner-friendly and fast. I grab templates for pins, lead magnets, and blog graphics, then just swap in my text. Done in minutes.
• Kittl: When I want something more polished or unique (like bold Etsy printables or mockups), I use Kittl. The text effects and vintage-style templates instantly make designs look pro.
• Creative Fabrica: Instead of wasting time hunting for fonts or graphics, I grab them from Creative Fabrica. Everything comes with commercial-use rights, so I can use them in products or mockups without worry.
• Faceless Content Banks: For photos and videos, I don’t even bother taking my own anymore. Content banks like My Content Collective and The Stock Market give me faceless, aesthetic visuals I can use for blog posts, Pinterest pins, or even Reels.

The result? My content looks good and I actually get it published, which is the part that actually makes money.

Remember: done is better than perfect. Every pin, post, or freebie you get out there is another doorway to your affiliate links.

Mistake 5: Expecting Instant Results

When I started, I thought affiliate marketing was going to be a quick win. I saw all the “$10k a month in 30 days” videos online and assumed I’d publish a few blog posts, share some pins, and watch the money roll in.

Reality check: my first month was crickets. My second month was… also pretty quiet. By month three, I had made a tiny commission, like, the price of a coffee.

And honestly? I almost quit right there.

That’s the mistake. Expecting overnight success. Affiliate marketing is powerful, but it’s not a lottery ticket. It’s a long game.

👉 The Fix: Shift your mindset from “instant cash” to “planting seeds.” Every blog post, every Pinterest pin, every email you send is a seed. Some take weeks to sprout, others take months — but once they do, they keep producing results long after you’ve moved on.

Here’s what kept me going:

• My first sale proved the system worked. Even if it was tiny, it was proof of concept.
• Blog posts I wrote months ago still bring in traffic today. That traffic = ongoing passive income.
• Pinterest pins I scheduled once keep circulating for months without me touching them.

Now, my commissions aren’t just one-off; they stack. Each new piece of content adds another stream of potential sales.

So if you’re just starting and you feel like giving up because results aren’t instant? Don’t. Stay consistent. Keep publishing. The income grows like compounding interest – slowly at first, then faster over time.

Beginner Action Plan (Next Steps)

If you’re ready to start faceless affiliate marketing, don’t overthink it. You don’t need 20 tools, a perfect niche, or a massive audience. You just need to take the first steps and let the rest build over time.

Here’s exactly what I’d do if I were starting today:

Beginner Action Plan (Next Steps)

If you’re ready to start faceless affiliate marketing, don’t overthink it. You don’t need 20 tools, a perfect niche, or a massive audience. You just need to take the first steps and let the rest build over time.

Here’s exactly what I’d do if I were starting today:

Step 1: Pick 1–2 Affiliate Products to Promote

The fastest way to get stuck is trying to sign up for every affiliate program at once. Don’t do it. Pick one or two tools you already use (or plan to use) and start there.

When you start small, you can focus your content around those tools. It keeps things simple and makes your recommendations feel authentic instead of random.

Once you get comfortable, you can add more affiliate products later.

Step 2: Create One Piece of Content

Affiliate marketing only works if you have content out there working for you. That doesn’t mean you need to launch a full blog and five social accounts at once.

Just start with one piece of content.

Write one blog post, film one faceless YouTube video, or create one lead magnet you can share on Pinterest.

Use ChatGPT to get your first draft created, then edit it into your own voice. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s to publish something that solves a problem and naturally includes your affiliate link.

Step 3: Drive Traffic With Pinterest or SEO

Content without traffic = no clicks. Instead of relying on luck, choose one main traffic source to master first.

If you’re blogging, use Keysearch to find keywords you can realistically rank for. Write posts that answer specific questions people are already searching.

If you prefer Pinterest, design pins in Canva or Kittl, then use Pin Generator to create dozens at once. Both Pinterest and SEO are search-based, which means your content keeps working long after you hit publish.

Step 4: Collect Emails From Day One

Here’s the secret that most beginners skip: build your email list immediately. Even if you only get 10 subscribers in your first month, those 10 people are worth way more than 1,000 random views.

I use Systeme.io’s free plan to set up a landing page and connect it to a freebie (like a checklist, template, or starter kit). The freebie is what gets people to sign up.

Once they’re on your list, you can build trust and recommend products over time – no algorithm required.

Step 5: Set Up a Simple Email Sequence

Your email list only works if you actually talk to it. That’s where an email sequence comes in. Inside Systeme.io, you can create multiple short emails that run automatically.

Step 6: Stay Consistent

The hardest part of faceless affiliate marketing isn’t the tech; it’s sticking with it long enough to see results. Your first blog post or pin might not earn anything. But each piece of content you publish is like planting a seed.

Some seeds sprout quickly (hello, viral Pinterest pins), while others take months (like blog posts climbing up Google). The magic happens when you keep showing up.

Your traffic grows, your list grows, and your commissions start stacking.

Remember: faceless affiliate marketing is about building a system that compounds. The more seeds you plant, the bigger your garden grows.

Final Thoughts

Faceless affiliate marketing isn’t about being everywhere, posting nonstop, or building a flashy personal brand. It’s about keeping things simple: create faceless content, drive traffic, and set up systems that keep working while you’re offline.

The truth is, you don’t need a huge following to earn. You just need the right products to promote, the right tools to support you, and the consistency to stick with it long enough to see results.

If I could start over, I wouldn’t waste months testing random platforms or overcomplicating everything. I’d keep it simple from day one: pick one affiliate product, write one piece of content, set up one email freebie, and grow from there.

And honestly? That’s all you need to get started today.

👉 Ready to start your own faceless affiliate business? Grab my Faceless Business Starter Kit – it’s totally free and includes the exact tools, templates, and next steps I used to launch without showing my face.

If you want the complete step-by-step system that takes you deeper, I recommend the Create Faceless Wealth course. It’s the roadmap I wish I had when I started, perfect for beginners who want to skip the trial-and-error and actually build something sustainable.

Your future faceless business could be just one post, one pin, or one email away. Start today.