Rather than trying to get random strangers to click your link (which usually won’t work), it’s much better to share your link with people who already know and trust you!

This includes:

• family and friends

• coworkers

• classmates

• readers of your blog or newsletter

• your followers on social media

• members of an online community where you’re active

Keep in mind that some communities have a “no affiliate link” policy, so make sure that affiliate links are allowed before posting one!

The best time to share your link is when it’s relevant to a conversation.

If someone in your Slack team asks for Python course recommendations, that’s a great time to recommend my Python course to them!

If someone on LinkedIn asks who they should follow in the data science space, mention me and link to my courses!

Someone who clicks on your link has likely never heard of Data School. They don’t (yet) trust me, but they do trust you!

That’s why it’s important to not only share your link, but also to share why you're recommending my course.

For example:

• Why did you like my course?

• What did it help you to achieve?

• How might it benefit others?

The best way to share your affiliate link with strangers is to include it in a detailed review of my course. This has the potential for a lot of visibility (which means lots of clicks!), but it also requires more work.

For example, you could write a blog post comparing different Machine Learning courses you've taken (including mine). Talk about the pros and cons of each course, and share links to all of them. This builds trust with the reader, because you’re giving them valuable information and still letting them decide which course is best for them!

Don’t have a blog? Post your review on LinkedIn, record a YouTube video, or write a Twitter thread!

Any time I’m launching a new course or running a sale, I’ll try to give you advanced notice. That way, you have time to prepare for how you’re going to promote the course!

This is a great time to share your link because everybody loves a good deal, and there’s built-in urgency to buy immediately!