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How I Make Passive Income on Medium Using Amazon Affiliate Links
When I started writing on Medium, I had zero expectations of making money. I just loved sharing ideas, breaking down concepts, and telling stories. But one day, I stumbled upon something interesting — Amazon affiliate links. The idea that I could recommend books, tools, and products I genuinely liked and get paid for it? That was a game-changer.
At first, I was skeptical. Would people actually click on my links? Would they buy anything? But I gave it a shot. And now, those little links scattered throughout my articles bring in consistent passive income, month after month. Here’s exactly how I do it.
Let’s be real — people won’t click on random links. You need to recommend things that actually make sense in your content. I write about productivity, finance, and self-improvement, so I naturally link to books like Atomic Habits or The Psychology of Money. If you’re writing about tech, recommend gadgets or software. If you write about fitness, link to workout gear. The key is to make your recommendations feel seamless, not forced.
Nobody likes an article that feels like one big sales pitch. I learned this the hard way. The first time I tried adding affiliate links, I dumped them everywhere — big mistake. It felt unnatural, and my readers could tell. Now, I do it differently:
