How to Become a Truly Free Affiliate: Step by Step

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Okay, friend. You've read about making money recommending things you already buy, you've done the 10-minute exercise, and now you're thinking, "Alright, Kim, how do I actually do this?"

I love that. Let's get you set up.

If you're just joining me, this series started with side hustles that don't require your car (or your gas money), because so many of us need extra income right now without spending it all on gas. Today, I'm walking you through exactly how to become a Truly Free affiliate, from signing up to sharing your very first link. Grab a coffee. This is easier than you think.

Step 1: Sign up through a partner link

Head to the Truly Free partner sign-up page and create your account. If you'd like to join my team, you can sign up as a Truly Free affiliate through my link here. Joining through a referral link doesn't cost you anything extra, and it means I can help you along the way.

Step 2: Get approved and complete your profile

Truly Free reviews new partners before they get access to the full dashboard, so give it a little time after you apply. While you wait, gather what you'll need for your profile: a friendly photo of yourself, a short bio, and links to any social media accounts you use.

Once you're approved, fill out your profile completely. It sounds like a small thing, but a complete profile with a real photo and a warm bio helps people trust you. Write it like you'd introduce yourself to a new neighbor. Who you are, who you're helping, and why you love non-toxic products for your family.

Step 3: Learn the platform like a customer

Before you share a single link, take a little time to get to know Truly Free from the inside. Explore your partner dashboard, which Truly Free calls the Sherpa Portal. Click around, see where everything lives, and check out the training guides they provide for partners.

Then shop the site the way a customer would. Browse the products, read the descriptions, and look at how ordering works. Even better, try a few products yourself if you haven't already. When someone asks you, "Does that laundry soap actually work?", you want to answer from real experience. That's what makes your recommendations worth trusting.

Step 4: Pick your first few products

Here's where a lot of beginners get overwhelmed. They try to promote everything at once, and their message gets lost. Instead, pick just two or three products to start with.

Remember the exercise from how to make money recommending things you already buy? Look at your list. What do you buy over and over? What do people ask you about? Start there. For most families, that's things like laundry wash, dish soap, or an all-purpose cleaner.

If you're not sure where to begin, Truly Free's partner guide points to a Leaderboard that shows which products are trending. That's a great way to see what people are already excited about. Just make sure whatever you pick is something you'd genuinely recommend to a friend.

Step 5: Grab your links and set up payment

Once you've picked your products, find your personal affiliate links in your partner dashboard. Every link is unique to you, which is how Truly Free knows a sale came from your recommendation. Save your links somewhere easy to find, like a note on your phone, so you can copy and paste them in seconds.

Then, before you do anything else, set up your payment details in your account settings. This is the step people forget, and it's the one that actually gets you paid. According to Truly Free's partner FAQs, payouts are currently sent by bank wire transfer on a NET7 basis, which generally means payments go out within seven days of each payout period. Keep your payment info up to date, and double-check the details in your own dashboard since program terms can change.

Step 6: Share your very first link

This is the fun part! Pick one product and one place to share it. Don't overthink it. A simple, honest post works beautifully.

Try something like this: "I switched to this plant-based laundry wash a while ago and I'm never going back. The jug is refillable, so I just reorder the refill. Here's my link if you want to try it." Add a real photo of the product in your home, include your link, and add a quick note that it's an affiliate link. That's it. You did it!

Great places to start are your personal Facebook page, a Facebook group where sharing is allowed, your Instagram stories, or even a text to a friend who's been asking what you use. Truly Free's partner guide also encourages posting on the Truly Free platform itself and cross-sharing to Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I'll be sharing a whole post on where to share your links soon, even if you don't have a big following.

Step 7: Track what works and keep going

Check your dashboard every week or so to see your clicks and earnings. Notice which products and which types of posts get the most attention, then do more of what works. Try a short video one week and a photo post the next. Small tweaks add up.

And please, don't quit after a quiet first week. Most people who see results in affiliate marketing are simply the ones who kept showing up.

Your quick-start checklist

• Sign up as a Truly Free affiliate
• Get approved and complete your profile
• Explore the Sherpa Portal and shop like a customer
• Pick two or three products you genuinely love
• Save your affiliate links and set up your payment details
• Share your first link with a real photo and a short disclosure
• Check your dashboard weekly and do more of what works

Ready to get started? Join me as a Truly Free affiliate here. Once you're in, check your partner dashboard for the current commission rates and payout details.

Next up in this series, I'm breaking down the money math. We'll look at what it actually takes to earn an extra $100, $300, or $500 a month, with realistic examples and zero hype. See you there, friend!

💛 Thanks for reading!

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