How I Make Passive Side Income With ClickBank, ChatGPT, and Affiliate Marketing (Real Proof + Step-by-Step Guide)

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can actually make real side income online without hype, big promises, or expensive programs, you’re in the right place. I’ve been working in online sales and affiliate marketing for the past four years—often learning the hard way—and this blog post (based on my latest video) is here to shortcut the process for you.

Why I Started This Channel

Let’s be real: most of what you see online about making money is either clickbait or too good to be true. I wanted to start a channel that shows you what actually works—and how you can do it too, with almost no upfront cost. My goal is simple: give you the no-BS path to side income, step-by-step, so you can start earning without wasting months (or money) on stuff that doesn’t work.

My $1,400 One-Page Website (Proof!)

I’ll start with proof—because talk is cheap. Back in January, I launched a one-page website in the gardening niche. The idea was simple: I solved a real problem that I was personally experiencing, built a site around it, and started getting sales.

• How does it work?
  • I found a group of people with the same problem I had
  • I figured out a better solution and shared it online
  • I earn a commission every time someone buys through my site
  • Most weeks, I get a steady stream of payouts from eBay (sometimes $20, sometimes over $100)
• Why does it work?
  • It’s super targeted, solving a pain point people are actively searching for
  • I don’t have to do anything fancy—just ship the product and help people

If you can solve a real problem and get your solution in front of the right people, you can absolutely do this too.

Example: Finding Affiliate Offers That Actually Sell

Here’s how I approach new offers and niche ideas—using a real example:

I jumped onto ClickBank (a popular affiliate platform) and looked for hot topics. One that stood out: chicken coop plans. Egg prices are up, and lots of people want to raise chickens for the first time. This is a perfect example of finding a “pain point” you can help with.

Why do people need chicken coop plans?

• Customization (they want something specific for their space)
• Cost savings (building vs. buying)
• Predator protection (keeping chickens safe)

On top of that, every chicken owner needs accessories: heaters, nesting boxes, feeders, etc. Each of these is an opportunity to earn affiliate income—especially if you stack commissions from places like Amazon (where you earn a cut of everything they buy after clicking your link).

Reverse Engineering the Process (And How You Can Copy This)

If you want to make side income online, the formula looks like this:

1. Find a Problem That’s Costing People Money or Stress.
   • Use forums, YouTube, and Google to see what people are struggling with (e.g., “chickens being attacked by raccoons”)
2. Find or Create a Solution That’s In-Demand.
   • It could be a digital product (like chicken coop plans) or a physical item
3. Get Your Solution in Front of the Right People.
   • Use a simple website, blog post, or even a YouTube video to attract the right audience
4. Stack Additional Offers for More Income.
   • Don’t stop at one commission—recommend accessories and other helpful products

How Much Can You Really Make?

Let’s get real: you’re not going to become a millionaire overnight. But with the right problem, the right audience, and a solution that actually helps, you can see some surprisingly good results.

• Even small YouTube channels or one-page sites can bring in regular income if you match the offer to the audience’s intent
• My example: a 50% opt-in rate from a small paid ad (because the giveaway perfectly matched what people wanted)
• With a good alignment, you don’t need much traffic to start seeing results

Pro Tips for Getting Started (Without Breaking the Bank)

• Focus on problems you know about or have personally experienced—it’s easier to connect and sell
• Start with free or cheap tools (free website builders, low-cost email services, affiliate networks with easy approvals)
• Don’t try to target everyone—go narrow, be specific, and talk directly to the people with the problem

Mentioned in this post:

• eBay Affiliate Payouts
• ClickBank Chicken Coop Plans
• Amazon Affiliate Program
• YouTube & Google Research
• List Building Strategies