How to make money on Instagram with affiliate marketing

[Augusta]

I've been seeing a lot of buzz around affiliate marketing on Instagram, but I'm not really sure how to get started. How do you actually make money from it? Do you need a ton of followers?

 

[gwolf666]

For me, affiliate marketing on Instagram isn't just about having thousands of followers, but about building an engaged community. I believe the most important thing is to focus on a specific niche, because when you share products that genuinely interest your audience, conversions will come even if your follower count is modest. The great thing is that you can start with affiliate links in your bio, stories, or even posts, always maintaining authenticity. In my opinion, the most important thing is that trust matters more than quantity: if your community feels you're recommending something because you use and value it, sales will flow. Ultimately, I think the key is combining engaging content with genuine recommendations, and gradually diversifying income with collaborations, your own products, or memberships. You don't need a million followers; you need an audience that trusts you.