How I Made My First $314 on Amazon Associates

When I think about my journey, it feels kind of strange because I never thought I would actually earn money online.

For a long time, I was like everyone else, just scrolling TikTok and YouTube for hours. I used to see videos of people showing their earnings, some talking about passive income, some saying they made thousands of dollars in a month.

To be honest, I didn’t believe most of them. I thought maybe it was fake or just something that happens in other countries, not for me. But still, deep down, I had a small hope. I wanted to try, but I didn’t know where to start.

One day while scrolling, I came across a video where someone talked about Amazon Associates.

They explained that you can promote products from Amazon and if someone buys through your link, you get a commission. At first, I didn’t understand much, but this idea stayed in my mind. I thought maybe I should give it a try because there was nothing to lose.

My first step

I searched “how to join Amazon Associates” on Google. The sign-up process was a little confusing, but with some effort,

I managed to create my account. That moment felt exciting but also scary. I had an account, but I didn’t know what to do with it.

In the beginning, I started sharing my affiliate links randomly. I sent them to friends,

I posted them here and there on social media, thinking maybe someone would click and buy. But nothing happened. No sales, no earnings. It was disappointing. I felt like I was wasting my time.

But instead of quitting, I stopped and thought for a while. Why would someone click my link? Why would they buy from me if I don’t give them any reason? That was the turning point.

I realized that this is not about spamming links, it’s about building trust and helping people.

Learning the right way

I went back to YouTube, but this time not for motivation videos, only for learning. I searched for tutorials and step-by-step guides.

I learned that people don’t just buy because of a link — they buy when they see some value in what you’re sharing.

I decided to pick products that I personally liked or found useful. Mostly small gadgets and home accessories. I started writing small posts about them in my own words. Nothing professional, just simple explanations of why I thought the product was good. Sometimes I shared these posts in Facebook groups, sometimes I made short videos for TikTok, even though I wasn’t good at it.

For days, nothing much happened. But I kept checking my Amazon dashboard every morning. Then one day, finally, I saw my first earning: $2.14.

My first earning

It may look like nothing, just a few dollars. But for me, that was proof. Proof that Amazon Associates really works. Proof that even I could do it.

That small number gave me a kind of happiness I can’t even explain. I remember staring at the screen and smiling because it was the first time I had earned money online with my own effort.

That little amount gave me more energy to continue. I became more consistent, more serious about what I was doing. I started posting regularly, improving my content little by little. Instead of just dropping links, I focused on giving reasons, sharing honest thoughts, and trying to be helpful.

Growing step by step

Slowly, the clicks started turning into sales. First $5, then $10, then $25. Every new earning gave me motivation to continue.

I stopped caring about quick results and started enjoying the process. I noticed that whenever I was honest in my posts and videos, people trusted me more.

After some weeks of hard work, I checked my dashboard and saw the total had reached $314. That moment felt amazing. It wasn’t a huge amount compared to what others show, but for me it was everything. It was my first real proof that I can earn online if I put in the effort.

How I felt

I still remember the smile on my face that day. I wanted to tell everyone around me that I had done it.

For the first time, I felt like this online earning thing is not just a dream. It’s possible, but only if you take it seriously.

$314 may not sound like a lot to some people, but for me it was my first success. It showed me that if I can earn this, then I can also aim for $500, $1000, or even more in the future. The main thing is that I started, and I didn’t give up when things looked impossible.

Mistakes to avoid

When I look back, I made a lot of mistakes in the beginning. If you’re starting your own Amazon Associates journey, maybe my mistakes can help you:

1. Don’t waste too much time only watching TikTok or YouTube. Videos can motivate you, but they won’t make money unless you take action.

2. Don’t just spam your links everywhere. People don’t click random links, they only buy when they trust you or see some value.

3. Don’t expect fast money. My first earning was only $2.14 and it took weeks. Be patient.


4. Don’t copy others blindly. Learn from them, but use your own style. People like honesty more than perfection.

5. Don’t stop after one or two posts. Consistency is the key. Keep going even when results are slow.


This is how I reached my first $314 on Amazon Associates. It started with just scrolling TikTok and YouTube, and it turned into something real. If I had stayed only watching,

I would still be in the same place. The only reason I made it here was because I took the first step.

So if you’re thinking about starting, my advice is simple: don’t just scroll, start now. Even if you earn only a few dollars at first, it can turn into something much bigger if you stay consistent.

“If you ever become rich, don’t forget to help me too.”