Side Hustles

Quick heads up: if your Amazon Influencer strategy is basically… “make more videos and hope” …you’re going to work way harder than you need to in 2026. The program is moving more and more toward Creator Connections, off-site traffic, and proactive outreach. That’s the bad news (it’s not as simple as it used to be). … Read more

You’re leaving money on the table in Creator Connections inside of the Amazon Influencer Program, and I’ll prove it in this email. By definition, Creator Connections is overwhelming. Over 420k campaigns live at time of writing this. Yeah. That’s exactly what the Oink Chrome Extension does for you. Read on, I’ll show you 👇(and I have a discount … Read more

When I pulled the October numbers for one of my Pinterest-focused sites, I noticed something surprising: 30% of all traffic that month was Halloween-related. That’s interesting for a couple of reasons: Instead, a small group of related Halloween posts in the same general lane combined to drive a meaningful chunk of my Pinterest traffic. Layer … Read more

Without knowing how to become an Amazon Influencer, content creators watch potential passive income slip through their fingers while their audience shops elsewhere. After developing an optimized process, I turned my social media influence into a profitable income stream, and I’m sharing how you can become an Amazon Influencer and get approved for the program. … Read more

Since joining the Amazon Influencer Program in 2023, I’ve been able to monetize my content by recommending products. I made over $1,000 in my first month alone, so if you’re still stuck trying to get approved, its worth diving deeper into the process! Without a clear understanding of the criteria, many creators struggle to gain … Read more

I’m going to share with you my first 30 days on the Amazon Influencer program. I’m going to share: It’s a big post. Because I think this is a HUGE opportunity for content creators. That’s why I jumped on it once I learned more about it. Amazon Influencers: You don’t need a website. You don’t need … Read more

I have been on the Amazon Associates Program since 2017 and joined the Influencer Program in 2023. The differences in these two programs is complicated and confusing… I know from experience! Ultimately, there is one program that is better for you then the other, based on your unique situation. Let’s dive in so you know … Read more

In a day and age where Google is making it harder and harder for small publishers, we’ve got to maximize the revenue potential of every single visitor.  Today’s email applies no matter whether you’re using SEO or Social Media to drive traffic to your content.  It involves Mediavine and their just-released 2025 Best CPM Calendar. … Read more

Yes, the journey begins. The Mediavine Journey, that is. But first, a story on why it matters.  Five years ago, the global pandemic hit. I had free time, so I started a YouTube channel for one of my niche sites. Made 75 videos or so over the course of the next year or two. All … Read more

I wanted to take a moment to give you a sneak peek behind the scenes of what I’m doing to get traffic to my three brand new “calculator” websites. If you’ve been following along, you know that these sites were designed to help people make specific calculations for their needs. Now, it’s time to make … Read more