Before AI tools, writing for affiliate marketing wasn’t the easiest thing in the world for me.
I would sometimes struggle to get ideas about what to write about next. I’d outline an article but miss stuff my audience wanted to know. Or I’d add something that wasn’t relevant.
And writing the actual article sometimes took over a week.
For new affiliate writers, starting can feel hard. You need to write great content fast. And you also need to rank well in search results.
AI tools can help you do both. They make writing easier and faster. Plus, they help you create content that sells.
I’ve used some AI writing tools to help me produce content faster. Some of them are great. Some aren’t that helpful.
Here are the 5 best AI tools for new affiliate writers. In the article, I’ll also show you how to use each one.
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1. Claude – Your Smart Writing Partner
I started off using ChatGPT (like probably everyone else), but then I started to use Claude.
Claude is great for beginners who want to produce quality writing. I find that it excels at creating natural, helpful content that reads more human even without great prompting.
You can greatly improve the output by using a well-crafted prompt for humanizing the content and with some good editing.
Here’s what Claude.ai can do:
- Writes blog posts and product reviews
- Creates content for emails and newsletters
- Helps with research
- Gives detailed feedback on your writing
How to use Claude for affiliate writing
The key to using Claude for writing affiliate content is to start with a clear and detailed prompt. Be specific about what you want.
An example of a good prompt:
You are an expert content writer who specializes in creating SEO-optimized articles that are easy to read and understand.
Create a 1500-word review about the new iPhone 15. Focus on camera features for photography beginners.
Make sure to write at Grade 6-8 reading level (Flesch-Kincaid 6.0-8.0). Write like I'm talking about the topic to a friend. Use the active voice 85% of the time. Use simple words in place of more complex ones. Never use jargon or academic language.
I use a prompt similar to the one above but with more details. This prompt gives me great results.
An example of a bad prompt:
Write me a review of the iPhone 15.
Claude is great at following detailed instructions so tell it exactly what you want.
Best practices
When working with Claude, your prompting will make editing easier if you give the right instructions.
- Ask for specific word counts
- Request simple language
- Tell it your target audience
- Ask it for bullet points, headings and subheadings.
I have all of these things included in the prompt that I use and I get great results that doesn’t need to be edited too heavily.
Cost
Claude.ai is free to use. You can get the pro version for $20 per month.
The pro version will remove usage limits.
2. Jasper AI – Built for Marketers
While Claude is free, it isn’t built for any particular use. For affiliate writers who need a tool built specifically with them in mind, Jasper is the solution.
Jasper AI was made for content marketers and has templates for affiliate content.
Some of the things Jasper can do:
- Creates product descriptions
- Writes ad copy
- Makes social media posts
- Generates blog outlines and posts
How to use Jasper for affiliate writing
Depending on what you want to do, Jasper has over 50 templates to make creating your type of content easier.
For affiliate writers, you can try these:
- Product Review template
- Blog Post Outline template
- PAS (Problem-Agitate-Solution) template
- AIDA (Attention-Interest-Desire-Action) template
You no longer have to worry about building detailed prompts with Jasper. All you need to do is fill in the template fields. Jasper will create content based on your inputs.
Best practices
To get the most out of Jasper, follow these best practices.
- Use the tone of voice settings
- Edit the AI output before publishing
- Combine multiple templates for longer content
- Save your best prompts for later use
Cost
Jasper isn’t free. For most writers, the $49/month Creator plan will be enough.
You can start with a 7-day free trial.
3. Copy.ai – Simple and Fast
Copy.ai is another free AI tools that makes content creation quick and easy. It’s perfect for beginners.
Just like Jasper AI, it has several tools to generate different types of content. This makes it a lot easier to use than something like Claude or ChatGPT.
Here’s what Copy.ai does:
- Writes headlines and subject lines
- Creates product descriptions
- Makes social media captions
- Generates blog content
How to use Copy.ai for affiliate writing
Start with the “Blog Post” tool. Enter your topic and key points.
Copy.ai will create an outline first. You can review it and make changes. Then generate the full post.
Use the “Product Description” tool for affiliate products. Enter the product name and key features. Copy.ai will write compelling descriptions.
Best practices
Follow these best practices to get the most out of Copy.ai.
- Generate multiple versions
- Mix and match different outputs
- Use the Chrome extension for quick access
- Try different creativity levels
Cost
Copy.ai has a free forever plan. You do not even need to enter your credit card to use it.
However, it has its limitations (just 2000 words in chat). The free version also does not use the latest models of ChatGPT or Claude while the paid version does.
There are two paid plans which start at $49/month.
4. Grammarly – Polish Your Writing
Grammarly isn’t just for grammar. It helps make your writing clear and engaging.
I was surprised by the number of mistakes it caught when I installed the browser extension and tried it on one of my previously published articles.
Here’s a look at what Grammarly can do:
- Fixes grammar and spelling mistakes
- Improves sentence structure
- Checks for plagiarism
- Suggests better words to use
How to use Grammarly for affiliate writing
To use Grammarly, you’ll first need to install the browser extension. It works on any website where you write, even in your email.
Next you need to set your goals before you start writing. Choose from:
- Audience (general, knowledgeable, expert)
- Formality (informal, neutral, formal)
- Domain (business, academic, creative)
- Intent (inform, describe, convince)
For affiliate writing, the best goals are:
- General audience
- Informal tone
- Business domain
- Convince intent
Best practices
Don’t let Grammarly lead you. You’re still in charge. Here are some best practices for getting the most out of this AI tool.
- Review all suggestions carefully
- Don’t accept every change
- Use the plagiarism checker
- Check your tone regularly
Personally, I find Grammarly slows down my browser so I turn it off when I’m not using it to check for mistakes.
Cost
Grammarly has a free version that you can use to check for mistakes. Some useful features aren’t available with the free version like sentence rewrites.
The paid version of Grammarly starts at $30/month ($12/month when billed annually).
5. Surfer SEO – Rank Higher in Search
Among the best AI tools for affiliate writers is Surfer SEO – a tool that helps your content rank well in Google and AI search.
Here’s what Surfer SEO does:
- Analyzes top-ranking pages
- Suggests keywords to include in your content
- Checks content structure
- Gives you SEO scores
How to use Surfer SEO for affiliate writing
Surfer SEO doesn’t help you write your content but you can start with tools 1, 2, and 3 on this list before you use Surfer.
Jasper AI actually has a Surfer SEO integration to make things easier for writers who want to SEO-optimize their content using the tool.
To use Surfer, you’d start with keyword research. Enter your main keyword and Surfer will show you related keywords to use.
Create a content brief. This will show you:
- How many words to write
- Which keywords to include
- What headings to use
- How many images to add
All you need to do now is to write your content using the brief. You can import it after writing it with Claude, Jasper or Copy.ai.
Surfer will give you a real-time SEO score as you write.
Best practices
To get the most out of Surfer SEO, follow these best practices.
- Aim for a content score of 70+
- Use suggested keywords naturally
- Follow the word count guidelines
- Include all recommended headings
Surfer SEO knows more about writing SEO content than you do, so it’s best to follow it’s suggestions.
Cost
Surfer is a great tool but it is not free and doesn’t have a free plan or even a trial.
The Essential plan is $99/month or you can save 20% and pay $79/month billed annually.
5 Tips For Getting Started
Now that you know the 5 best AI tools for affiliate writers to use, it’s time to get started with writing quality content fast.
Here are my top 5 tips for using these tools and getting the most out of them.
- Start small – Pick one tool and learn it well. Don’t try to use all five at once.
- Practice daily – Spend 30 minutes each day with your chosen tool. You’ll get better fast.
- Read the output – Never publish AI content without reading it first. Always edit and improve.
- Add your voice – AI tools create generic content. Add your personal experience and opinions.
- Test and measure – Track how your content performs and use more of what works.
4 Common Mistakes To Avoid
Avoid making these mistakes that many writers producing AI content make on a regular basis.
- Don’t rely only on AI – Use these tools to help you, not replace your ability to think.
- Don’t skip editing – AI content needs human review. Always read and improve it.
- Don’t ignore your audience – Write for real people, not just search engines.
- Don’t forget to disclose – Always mention when you use affiliate links. The FTC requires affiliate disclosure.
Final Thoughts
AI tools can help you write better affiliate content at a much faster pace. But they’re just tools. Your success depends on how well you use them.
Start with one tool that fits your budget. Learn it well. Then add others as you grow.
As an affiliate, always put your readers first and create content that helps them make good buying decisions.
With practice and the right tools, you can build a successful affiliate marketing business through content creation.
Start today and see how AI can help you reach your goals.
