When I first started building my affiliate side hustle, I was doing everything manually. I felt like a one‑person circus act. Content creation, email writing, social posts, tracking links… it was all on me.
But a couple of years ago AI appeared into our lives.
Then I discovered that a bunch of AI-powered tools that can handle the heavy lifting. Game changer.
If you’re just getting started, this blog will show you the 7 best AI tools to help you move faster, stay consistent, and finally start getting results. Let’s dive in.
- RivalFlow AI Visit: https://www.rivalflow.com
What it does:
- Analyzes your blog or site content and compares it to top-ranking competitors
- Suggests specific edits to improve SEO, structure, and readability
Why it matters:
- You stop guessing and start optimizing
Example: You write a blog titled “TikTok Growth Tips.” RivalFlow shows that your top competitors all mention “video retention hacks”—you add it to your content and see a boost in traffic.
Action Steps:
- Sign up at RivalFlow
- Connect your blog
- Audit your top-performing post
- Apply 3 of their SEO tweaks
- ChatGPT or Jasper Try ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com Try Jasper: https://www.jasper.ai
What it does:
- Generates content like emails, captions, blog intros, outlines, etc.
Why it matters:
- Kills blank page anxiety and speeds up content creation
Example: You prompt: “Write a funny Facebook post about why short videos get more clicks than blogs.” You get: A witty, ready to post paragraph with zero stress.
Action Steps:
- Open ChatGPT or Jasper
- Enter your topic and format
- Review the draft
- Edit lightly and publish
- Predictive Analytics (Plerdy, HubSpot, Google Analytics) Explore Plerdy: https://www.plerdy.com Try HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/products/marketing/analytics Use Google Analytics: https://analytics.google.com
What it does:
- Tracks traffic trends and behavior
- Recommends what content to create next
Why it matters:
- Helps you stop wasting time on content that doesn’t convert
Example: You see that “Affiliate TikTok Scripts” is your most clicked blog post. Now you know to double down on video related content.
Action Steps:
- Log into Google Analytics or Plerdy
- Sort by top-performing pages
- Create spin-off posts based on what’s working
- Smart Ad Platforms (Meta Advantage+, Google Smart Bidding) Meta Advantage+: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/268636294957915 Google Smart Campaigns: https://ads.google.com/home/campaigns/smart-campaigns/
What it does:
- Tests multiple images, headlines, and audiences automatically
- Optimizes your ads based on live performance
Why it matters:
- Saves money and time by avoiding guesswork
Example: You upload 3 ad images, 2 headlines. Facebook’s AI tests every combo and pushes the best one without you lifting a finger.
Action Steps:
- Launch a new campaign in Meta Ads Manager
- Choose Advantage+ Creative
- Add 2-3 images, headlines, and descriptions
- Let the AI handle testing and scaling
- AI Email Assistants (MailerLite, ActiveCampaign) Try MailerLite: https://www.mailerlite.com Explore ActiveCampaign: https://www.activecampaign.com
What it does:
- Suggests subject lines, schedules optimal send times, and improves email copy
Why it matters:
- Boosts open rates and clicks automatically
Example: MailerLite says, “Your list opens best on Sunday mornings.” You schedule your next campaign accordingly and see a 30% lift in open rates.
Action Steps:
- Write your next email
- Use AI suggestions for subject and time
- Schedule it and compare stats to your last send
- Chatbots (ManyChat, Tidio) Start with ManyChat: https://www.manychat.com Try Tidio: https://www.tidio.com
What it does:
- Engages visitors on your site
- Offers freebies and collects emails 24/7
Why it matters:
- Grows your list and helps your audience even when you’re offline
Example: Someone visits your blog. Chatbot pops up: “Want my Top 5 Affiliate Video Tips?” They enter their email and boom—you’ve got a new lead.
Action Steps:
- Set up a free ManyChat or Tidio account
- Build a welcome message that offers a lead magnet
- Add it to your website
- Affiliate Trackers (beMob, Voluum, Scaleo) Get started with beMob: https://www.bemob.com Try Voluum: https://voluum.com Use Scaleo: https://www.scaleo.io
What it does:
- Tracks every click, conversion, and source
- Helps you know what content and links actually perform
Why it matters:
- Eliminates wasted effort by showing you real data
Example: You think your Instagram is getting you traffic. But your tracker shows it’s actually your email list doing the work.
Action Steps:
- Sign up for a tracker
- Add your affiliate link and traffic sources
- Review results weekly and adjust based on what’s converting
Final Thoughts
Don’t try to master all of these tools in a week. Pick one. Use it consistently. Then add another when you’re ready.
The point of AI isn’t to replace you. It’s to support you.
Work smarter, not harder.
And remember: you don’t need to know everything right now. You just need to start.
Try one of these tools this week. Let it save you time, boost your confidence, and help you actually enjoy the process.
