By Sarah Johnson

3 minute read

Updated Jul 30, 2025Employment

How To Become An Online Product Advertiser (Beginner's Guide 2025)

Want to make money promoting products online—even without a huge following? In 2025, anyone can become a product advertiser thanks to free tools, influencer platforms, and brand collabs. Here's how to get started and land free products to promote on TikTok, Instagram, or your email list.

1. What Is an Online Product Advertiser?

An online product advertiser (also known as a digital product promoter, content affiliate, or UGC creator) is someone who:

Promotes physical or digital products

Creates content (videos, posts, emails) around those products

Earns money through commission, flat-rate payments, or free items

You don't need to be famous. Many companies now work with micro-influencers or niche creators—some with just 500 followers or an email list of 100 people.

2. Who Can Become a Product Advertiser?

The barrier to entry is lower than ever. You can get started if you:

Have a public social media profile, blog, or email list

Are comfortable posting content (photos, videos, text)

Can commit to honest promotion

Know your audience and niche (even if it’s small)

Some people get started just promoting items they already love—skincare, tech gadgets, kitchen tools—and brands take notice.

3. 3 Common Ways to Advertise Products Online

📦 1. Affiliate Marketing

You promote a product using a special tracking link. When someone buys, you earn a commission.

Platforms to try:

Amazon Associates

Impact.com

ShareASale

CJ Affiliate

ClickBank

Best for: Bloggers, email marketers, content creators

📱 2. User-Generated Content (UGC)

You create video or photo ads for brands—but don’t have to post them on your own account. They use your content in paid ads.

Where to find gigs:

Join UGC creator platforms like Billo, Trend.io, or JoinBrands

Reach out to brands on TikTok/Instagram via DM

Check Upwork and Fiverr for video ad work

Best for: People good with video, even with zero followers

🎁 3. Sponsored Posts & Free Products

Brands send you free stuff (or pay you) to feature their products on your social media.

How to start:

Build a public creator account on TikTok or Instagram

Post niche content consistently (ex: skincare tips, tech reviews, parenting hacks)

Use hashtags like #giftedcollab or #brandambassador

Tag brands and join influencer platforms like AspireIQ or BrandSnob

Best for: Influencers, nano-creators, lifestyle content

4. How to Find Products to Promote

🛍️ Start with:

Amazon Affiliate Tools: Create your own storefront

TikTok Creator Marketplace: For creators with 1,000+ followers

Collabstr.com or Heepsy: Browse brand deals

Email outreach: Message smaller brands with “I’d love to promote your product—do you work with creators?”

Pro tip: Even if they say “not right now,” stay on their radar by continuing to tag or feature them organically.

5. Content You Can Make to Advertise Products

Unboxings

Product demos

Comparison videos (“Which one is better?”)

Tutorials

Storytime (“How this product saved me from...”)

Content doesn’t have to be polished. Real, relatable, and helpful = what sells in 2025.

6. Tools to Get Started (Free or Cheap)

You don’t need a studio to advertise products online. These tools help:

Canva – Graphic templates

CapCut – Mobile video editing

Later.com – Schedule Instagram posts

Koji or Stan Store – Create link-in-bio pages with affiliate links

Mailchimp or ConvertKit – For email product promotion

All of these offer free plans and are perfect for beginners.

7. How Much Can You Earn?

Earnings depend on your niche, engagement, and platform:

Strategy Avg. Payout (Monthly)

Affiliate Marketing $100–$2,000+

UGC Video Ads $15–$250 per video

In Conclusion

You don’t need to be famous to advertise products online. Whether you're looking for free products, extra income, or a new full-time hustle, there are more tools and platforms than ever to help you get started. Show up, be real, and brands will find you.