5 Ways to Affiliate Marketing for Local Business Services and Get Paid Monthly
Close leads for SEO services and build a sustainable income stream
Want to turn local business connections into a recurring income stream? Here's how to get paid monthly by promoting SEO services via affiliate marketing:
1. Reach Out to Your Local Network
Friends who own small businesses? Family that runs a shop? These are warm leads. Offer them better Google rankings and get a commission every month they stay on.
How to approach them:
"Hey [Name], I noticed your business doesn't show up when I search for [relevant keywords]. I'm working with a platform that can fix that and bring you more customers. Want me to show you how it works?"
2. Join a Trusted SEO Reseller Program
Look for an affiliate program that does all the backend SEO for you. All you do is bring the client — they do the ranking.
What to look for:
- Monthly recurring commissions (not one-time)
- Proven results for local businesses
- Training and sales materials provided
- Real-time tracking of your referrals
- Transparent payment system
3. Leverage Local Facebook Groups and LinkedIn
Use your local knowledge. Offer free tips, run polls, or post results from other businesses you've helped.
Effective approaches:
- "I helped [Local Business] go from page 3 to page 1 on Google. Who else wants a free SEO audit?"
- Create polls asking business owners their biggest marketing challenges
- Share before/after screenshots of Google rankings
- Post testimonials from businesses you've helped
4. Use a CRM to Track Prospects
You're a closer now — treat it like a real pipeline. Log conversations, follow up, and build relationships.
Simple CRM process:
1. Add every business owner you speak with 2. Note their current marketing situation 3. Schedule follow-ups every 2-3 days 4. Track which stage they're in (cold, warm, proposal, closed) 5. Set reminders for check-ins after they sign up
5. Focus on Monthly Value, Not One-Time Sales
Pitch SEO as an investment. The longer they stay on, the more traffic and leads they'll get. Your recurring check grows with retention.
Value-based selling points:
- "This isn't just about ranking — it's about consistent new customers every month"
- "Each month builds on the previous month's results"
- "The longer you stay, the more keywords you'll rank for"
- "Think of this as hiring a full-time marketing person for a fraction of the cost"
The Power of Recurring Revenue
Unlike traditional affiliate programs that pay once, SEO reseller programs pay you every month your client stays active. This creates true passive income that compounds over time.
Example Earnings Potential:
- 5 clients at $1,200/month (30% commission) = $1,800 monthly
- 20 clients = $7,200 monthly
- 50 clients = $18,000 monthly
The key is consistency. Each client you add becomes another stream of monthly income that requires no additional work from you.
Getting Started Today
1. Join the AmentiAI Affiliate Program 2. Complete the training modules and sales script quizzes 3. Make a list of 20 local businesses with poor SEO 4. Reach out with a value-first approach 5. Close your first client and start building your portfolio
Remember, you're not just selling a service — you're building a portfolio of digital assets that pay you month after month.
Ready to start building real recurring income? Check out the AmentiAI Affiliate Platform to get started.