[2026 Edition] How to Aim for Your First Affiliate Commission with ChatGPT

“Can I earn income from affiliate marketing by using ChatGPT?”

“Even if I’m not good at writing, I feel like I could start a side hustle if I get help from AI.”

With such expectations, some people may be interested in using ChatGPT for affiliate marketing.

However, when you actually try to start, the following concerns often arise:

・I don’t know which products to promote.

・Even if I create articles with ChatGPT, they don’t get read.

・I don’t know how to place affiliate links.

・Even if they are clicked, no commission is generated.

・I can’t determine what needs to be improved.

Affiliate marketing is not a system where income is generated just by writing articles.

It leads to commissions when you introduce products that match the reader’s needs, the performance conditions set by the advertising program are met, and the results are approved.

In a survey published by the Japan Affiliate Association in June 2026, 52.5% of 1,000 affiliate site operators earned less than 1,000 yen per month.

While this figure is not a survey of ChatGPT users alone, it illustrates the reality that earning income through affiliate marketing is not easy.

On the other hand, by using ChatGPT, you can get assistance with organizing reader concerns, creating article structures, drafting text, and considering improvement plans.

Therefore, in this article, I will explain how to aim for your first affiliate commission using ChatGPT in 7 steps.

For the practical example, I will use the AI transcription service “Notta”.

Notta is recruiting affiliate partners on its official website, and you can also find information on how to register with A8.net.

However, commissions are not generated just by introducing the product. You must check the partnership screening process and performance conditions.

At the end of the article, I have also prepared the following three bonuses.

Bonus 1: 3 Types of Affiliate Article Templates

Bonus 2: 12 Selected ChatGPT Prompts for Product Research, Article Creation, and Improvement

Bonus 3: 6 Case Studies for Improving Affiliate Earnings of 0 Yen by Cause

All of these can be utilized using the standard chat function of ChatGPT.

Please note that this article does not guarantee the amount of commission or the time it takes to earn your first profit.

I will introduce steps that beginners can take while distinguishing between actual official information and hypothetical examples for explanation.

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Chapter 1 | Understanding the Mechanism of How Affiliate Commissions are Generated

Step 1: Understand the Basics of Affiliate Marketing

Affiliate marketing is a system where you introduce a company’s products or services and receive a performance-based commission when the conditions set by the advertising program are met.

For example, suppose you write an article introducing a “tool useful for creating meeting minutes.”

If a reader of that article visits the product page via an advertising link and purchases the target service, a conversion may occur.

However, there are several stages before you actually receive the commission.

Stage Content 1. Publish Article: Introduce the product 2. Ad Click: Reader visits the advertiser’s page 3. Conversion Occurs: Conditions such as purchase or application are met 4. Result Verification: Advertiser confirms the application details 5. Result Confirmation: Conversion that meets the conditions is approved 6. Commission Payment: Commission is paid from the ASP, etc.

The A8.net official help also explains that unconfirmed conversions become eligible for commission payment once they are verified and confirmed by the advertiser.

On the other hand, if the conversion conditions are not met or if it falls under cancellation conditions, the commission will not be confirmed.

In other words, the number of times an ad is clicked and the commission you actually receive are different.

What is an ASP?

An ASP is a service that connects companies that want to place advertisements with people who want to introduce products.

A prime example is A8.net.

The general process for starting affiliate marketing is as follows:

1. Register with an ASP

2. Find products you want to introduce

3. Apply for partnership with advertisers as needed

4. Check the partnership terms

5. Obtain dedicated advertising links

6. Post them on your articles or social media

Even after completing registration with an ASP, you cannot freely introduce all advertising programs.

Some programs require a partnership review by the advertiser.

Step 2: Find advertising programs that suit you

When beginners choose products, the first thing they tend to focus on is the commission amount.

However, I do not recommend choosing products based solely on the commission amount.

The reason is that it is difficult to create appropriate introductory articles for products you cannot explain or that do not match the readers’ problems.

When choosing advertising programs, check the following 6 items.

Checklist Items: Content to Check. Product Usage: What problems does it solve? Target Audience: Who needs it? Conversion Conditions: What is required, such as a purchase or application? Rejection Conditions: Under what circumstances will the result be canceled? Available Media: Can it be introduced on platforms like note or social media? Advertising Validity Period: The period during which it can be posted or the scheduled end date.

Example of an existing affiliate program: Notta

For this practical example, we will use the AI transcription service Notta.

The official Notta website has a recruitment page for affiliate partners, which includes a registration link for A8.net.

The official guide explains the mechanism for issuing affiliate links to introduce the product.

However, the official page contains explanations regarding both registration and earning commissions through new purchases.

Therefore, you must not assume that commissions are generated solely by free registration.

You must check the accurate conversion conditions, commission amounts, eligible plans, and rejection criteria in the details of the relevant program on A8.net.

In this investigation, it was not possible to determine the current commission rates or individual approval conditions from publicly available information alone.

Therefore, this article does not state specific commission amounts.

Notta Official Affiliate Page:

A8.net Official Website:

Diagram 1: The mechanism from affiliate commission generation to confirmation

Chapter 2 | Choosing a Product to Introduce Based on Reader Problems

Step 3: Decide whose problems to solve and what those problems are

When introducing products through affiliate marketing, the first thing you want to decide is your reader.

For example, the theme of “introducing convenient AI tools” may be too broad.

Therefore, in this article, we will set the reader as follows.

Target reader: Office workers who spend too much time summarizing meeting minutes

The assumed problems are as follows:

・It is difficult to take notes during meetings

・Worried about missing information

・No time to listen to recorded meetings again

・It takes time to organize drafts of meeting minutes

– I don’t know the differences between AI transcription tools

However, these are hypothetical pain points set for product planning.

Whether many people are actually struggling with these needs to be investigated separately.

Matching product features with reader pain points

The official Notta pricing page introduces features such as audio transcription, support for web meetings, and AI summarization.

On the pricing page checked on November 2, 2026, the following conditions were displayed for the free plan.

Item Official Free Plan Display Usage Fee 0 yen Transcription Time 120 minutes/month Max 3 minutes per transcription File Import 50 files/month AI Summarization 10 times/month

*As of the official page check on November 2, 2026. Specifications are subject to change.

What is important here is not to explain it as “you can transcribe a 2-hour meeting in its entirety for free” just by looking at the 120 minutes per month figure.

You also need to check the 3-minute limit per session.

Let’s introduce the conditions that are important to the reader, including not only the benefits but also the limitations.

Step 4: Research reader pain points on Google and social media

Once you have chosen a product, check what kind of problems are actually being searched for or posted about.

In this case, we will search for terms like the following on Google.

– Minutes creation difficult

– AI transcription free

– Meeting transcription tool

– Transcription free limit

– Notta pricing

Search results may display official product pages, comparison articles, and user questions.

From there, organize the information that readers are looking for.

Furthermore, you can check relevant public posts and comments on YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

However, personal experiences posted on social media are not necessarily accurate.

Please prioritize official information for explanations regarding the latest pricing and features.

Organizing research results with ChatGPT

Here, use the following prompt.

[Practical Prompt 1: Organizing Reader Pain Points]

You are an editor supporting the planning of affiliate articles.

For the following product, please organize the target reader’s pain points and article themes.

[Product]
AI transcription tool

[Target Reader]
Office workers struggling with creating meeting minutes

[Request Details]

1. Think of 10 assumed pain points

2. Explain the situations where each pain point occurs

3. Propose 5 article themes that address these pain points

4. Suggest search terms to verify demand

5. Organize official information to check before introducing the product

[Conditions]
・Clearly state that the assumed pain points are hypotheses
・Do not create actual search volume data
・Do not add unverified product features
・Do not assert that it will lead to purchases or conversions

Use ChatGPT’s responses as a starting point for your research.

It is important not to confuse the generated pain points with actual demand.

Diagram 2: 4 Steps to Choose Products to Introduce Based on Reader Concerns

Chapter 3 | Completing Affiliate Articles with ChatGPT

Step 5: Actually Creating a Product Introduction Article

From here on, we enter the practical part of creating articles that are useful to readers.

The theme for this time is “How to Choose an AI Transcription Tool.”

First, let’s organize the purpose of the article.

Target Audience: Office workers who want to streamline meeting minutes creation

Reader Concerns: Don’t know the features or pricing of AI transcription tools

Article Purpose: Convey the points to check when choosing a tool

Introduction Candidate: Notta

However, this article is a sample created for explanation purposes and is not a review based on actual use of Notta.

Also, it is not an advertisement created with affiliate partnership approval.

7 Processes for Creating a Product Introduction Article

1. Check the product’s official information

2. Organize reader concerns

3. Think about the structure with ChatGPT

4. Create a draft of the main text

5. Compare pros and cons

6. Create a guide text for the product

7. Verify the accuracy of information and advertising disclosures

What is particularly important is not to trust the feature descriptions created by ChatGPT as they are.

Product prices, terms of free plans, and supported services are subject to change.

Practical Example: A Finished Sample of a Product Introduction Article

The following is an article sample structured based on publicly available information from Notta.

[Sample Article Start]

How to Choose an AI Transcription Tool? Useful Features and Points to Note for Creating Meeting Minutes

When creating meeting minutes, it can take time to organize text while trying to recall what was said.

In such cases, an AI transcription tool becomes an option.

AI transcription tools assist with the task of converting audio into text.

However, not all services offer the same features or pricing.

In this article, we will organize the points you should check when choosing a tool, referring to the official public information of the transcription service “Notta.”

1. Check the scope of what you can try for free

Notta has a free plan.

According to the official pricing page, it is stated that transcription time is 120 minutes per month, with a maximum of 3 minutes per session.

Therefore, those who want to transcribe long meetings at once using the free plan need to be aware of the limitations.

2. Check the necessary features

When choosing an AI transcription tool, it is a good idea to check for the following features:

– Can it convert audio to text?

– Does it support web conferencing?

– Can it distinguish between speakers?

– Does it have a summarization feature?

– Can the transcription results be edited?

– Can it output in the required format?

The official Notta website introduces features such as transcription, speaker identification, and AI summarization.

However, the available features and usage limits vary depending on the plan.

3. Things to check before using

Recording and transcribing meetings also involves issues regarding privacy and information management.

Before recording, please check your company’s rules and the conditions regarding notification and consent from participants.

Also, since transcription content is not always guaranteed to be accurate, it is necessary to verify important statements and numbers against the original audio.

People who might find Notta suitable

– People who want to try audio transcription

– People who want to organize meeting content into text

– People who want to check AI summarization features

On the other hand, for those who want to transcribe long meetings continuously for free, or in environments where strict information management is required, it is necessary to carefully check the usage plans and internal company regulations.

Summary

When choosing an AI transcription tool, check not only whether it can transcribe, but also the limitations of free use, necessary features, and data handling.

Detailed features and the latest pricing for Notta can be checked on the official website.

Official website:

https://www.notta.ai/pricing

[Sample Article End]

This sample does not contain actual affiliate links.

Once your partnership is approved, please check the program terms and set up the appropriate advertising disclosures and dedicated links.

Prompt for creating an article structure with ChatGPT

[Practical Prompt ②: Creating an Introduction Article Structure]

You are an editor for product introduction articles.

Please create an outline for an affiliate article for beginners based on the following conditions.

[Target Audience]
Office workers struggling with creating meeting minutes

[Product]
AI transcription service

[Article Purpose]
Provide information to help them consider purchasing or using the service

[Conditions]
・Start with the target audience’s pain points ・Assume product features and pricing will be verified against official information ・Introduce both pros and cons ・Include usage precautions ・Suggest placement for ad links ・Leave unverified information as items to be checked ・Do not create fictional usage experiences

Please present the headings and the content to be written for each section in a table format.

Comparing pros and cons

For readers, product introduction articles serve as material for making purchasing decisions.

If you only list the pros, important limitations may not be conveyed.

For Notta in this case, you can organize it as follows.

Advantages Limitations/Precautions to Check Free plan available Limits on transcription time per session AI summary feature available Usage limits vary by plan Supports web meeting transcription Recording permission and usage environment verification required Features increase with paid plans Pricing and contract period verification required

This comparison is an organization of publicly available official information and is not a performance comparison based on actual testing.

Why you should not publish articles written by ChatGPT as-is

Google Search Central views the act of mass-generating pages with little value to readers for the purpose of manipulating search rankings as a problem.

Using AI itself is not prohibited.

The issue arises when you create a large volume of articles solely to boost search rankings without verifying the accuracy of the information or adding unique value.

Therefore, always check articles created with ChatGPT before publishing them.

・Are the product name and company name correct?

・Do the features and pricing match the official information?

・Are there any testimonials about experiences you haven’t actually had?

・Are there any baseless comparisons or rankings?

・Do you also explain the conditions under which you would not recommend the product?

・Is it correctly disclosed that the content is an advertisement?

Before increasing the number of articles, it is important to ensure that each individual article is reliable.

Diagram 3: 7 Steps to Complete an Affiliate Article with ChatGPT

Chapter 4 | Posting Ads on Note, Blogs, and Social Media to Attract Readers

Step 6: Post Affiliate Links Correctly

Once your product introduction article is complete, post the links according to the terms of the advertising program.

In this instance, we will refer to the official A8.net guide.

The process for obtaining ad links on A8.net

1. Log in to A8.net

2. Check the advertising program you intend to use

3. Complete the necessary partnership procedures

4. Open the partnered advertising materials

5. Obtain ad links suitable for your placement

6. Post the links in your articles or on social media

7. Submit the ad placement URL

On A8.net, the method for obtaining ad links differs between blogs, note, and social media.

Placement Media A8.net Ad Links Blog/Website Standard Ads note For SNS/note YouTube For SNS/note Instagram For SNS/note TikTok For SNS/note X For SNS/note

When obtaining links for SNS/note, select the posting destination on the ad link creation screen and copy the link.

Additionally, A8.net officially advises that you register your note and social media accounts as sites in advance and submit the ad placement URL.

However, even if A8.net supports that medium, it does not necessarily mean you can post on all advertising programs.

Be sure to check the conditions for each advertising program.

Is a PR disclosure required for affiliate ads?

When introducing products, you must not hide the fact that it is an advertisement.

The Consumer Affairs Agency has published regulations and Q&A regarding stealth marketing.

It is important to display it so that readers clearly understand it is an advertisement.

For example, you can provide guidance at the beginning of an article where you post ads in the following way.

[Example of Ad Disclosure Text]

“This article contains affiliate advertisements. If you purchase or sign up for products or services through the links introduced, the operator may receive a commission.”

However, simply writing the text does not guarantee an appropriate ad disclosure.

You must also judge based on the placement position, readability of the text, and the content of the post.

How should you use each social media platform?

Even when introducing the same product, the most suitable way to convey information varies depending on the social media platform.

Examples of how to utilize media: Google Search: Create touchpoints with readers who need articles. YouTube: Explain how to choose products or how to use them in videos. Instagram: Convey usage scenarios through diagrams or Reels. TikTok: Introduce problems and solutions in short videos. X: Post product precautions or comparison information. note: Explain detailed product information and how to choose.

For example, for an AI transcription tool, you could post the following text on X.

[Example of an X post]

[PR] For those who spend too much time creating meeting minutes.

When choosing an AI transcription tool, you should check not only the usage time of the free plan but also the limit per session.

Click here for an article that organizes features, pricing, and precautions.

[Article URL]

This text is an example. When using it for actual advertising projects, please adjust it according to the advertiser’s requirements and the social media platform’s posting conditions.

Also, on X, there are official rules regarding paid partnerships for commercial posts that include affiliate links.

TikTok has disclosure settings for commercial content, and YouTube also has rules regarding the disclosure of paid promotions.

In addition to PR labeling, please also check the necessary settings for each service.

How should you think about where to place advertising links?

In product introduction articles, one method is to provide relevant guidance where readers want to learn more about the product.

For example, in the following three locations:

・After explaining the product overview

・After comparing pricing and precautions

・In the summary section of the article

However, there is no evidence that increasing the number of advertising links will increase results.

Excessive advertising can lead to poor readability.

Think of a structure that allows readers to confirm the information they need and proceed to the product page with confidence.

Diagram 4: Flow for connecting from note, Google, and SNS to product introductions

Diagram 5: 6 items to check before posting advertisements

Chapter 5 | Checking Results and Improving the Causes of Zero Commissions

Step 7: Learn how to read performance reports

After publishing an article, check the numbers.

Affiliate marketing does not end with just publishing an article.

Check in order whether it is reaching readers, whether ads are being clicked, and whether results are being generated.

The main figures to look at are as follows.

Metric What to check Article page views Number of times the article was opened Ad click count Number of times the ad was clicked Number of conversions generated Number of applications, etc., that meet the conditions Unconfirmed results Waiting for advertiser approval Confirmed results Approved results Cancelled results Results that were not approved

However, the figures that can be obtained vary depending on the medium.

A8.net officially states that for SNS/note links, it may not be possible to fully obtain the source of traffic, and impression counts may not be reflected in reports.

Therefore, it is not always possible to obtain all figures with the same level of accuracy.

Categorizing the state of zero commissions into four parts

1. The article is not being read

First, check if the theme matches the reader’s concerns and if there is an opportunity for the article to be found.

2. The article is read, but ads are not clicked

Review whether the product description is sufficient, whether the service is necessary for the target reader, and whether the link guidance is easy to understand.

③ No results even when ads are clicked

Check if the performance conditions match the reader’s purpose.

However, it is not always possible to accurately identify the reason why applications are not being made from the outside.

④ Results occur but are not finalized

The advertiser may not have finished their verification.

The official A8.net site explains that the timing for finalizing results varies by project and can sometimes take several months.

It is also necessary to check the performance conditions and cancellation terms.

Thinking about improvement methods using hypothetical data

Let’s assume the following numbers.

Item Hypothetical Result Article Page Views 200 Ad Clicks 12 Results Generated 0 Finalized Results 0

※These are hypothetical figures created for explanation purposes.

In this case, we know that the ad was clicked 12 times.

However, we cannot tell from these numbers alone why no results were generated.

The following points can be considered as candidates for improvement:

・Does the product match the reader’s concerns?

・Are the price and limitations of the free plan explained sufficiently?

・Do they understand the performance conditions?

・Are the ad links posted correctly?

・Is there enough data to make a judgment in the first place?

In this way, we think by separating facts from hypotheses.

Organizing improvement ideas with ChatGPT

[Practical Prompt 3: Performance Analysis]

You are an editor who supports the improvement of affiliate articles.

Please analyze the following data.

[Article Theme]
XX

[Product Introduced]
XX

[Target Audience]
XX

[Confirmed Metrics]
Page views: XX
Ad clicks: XX
Conversions: XX
Confirmed sales: XX
Cancellations: XX

[Request Details]

1. Facts that can be confirmed from the numbers

2. Things that cannot be determined at this time

3. Possible improvement hypotheses

4. Items to check with priority

5. Improvement ideas that can be implemented in the next 14 days

[Conditions]
• Do not conclude the cause of poor sales
• Do not supplement non-existent numerical values
• Do not invent reasons for advertiser decisions
• Do not guarantee results from improvements

Please explain in a table format.

After using this prompt, please decide for yourself which items to improve.

30-Day Practical Plan

The goal for the first 30 days is to experience the entire process from product research to article publication and improvement.

Period Practical Content Days 1-5 ASP registration and product research Days 6-10 Organizing reader pain points and article themes Days 11-15 Creating article structure and drafts with ChatGPT Days 16-20 Fact-checking, ad settings, and article publication Days 21-25 Promoting the article on social media, etc. Days 26-30 Checking access/performance status and making improvements

Advertiser partnership reviews and commission confirmations can take time.

Therefore, this is not a plan that guarantees your first commission within 30 days.

Also, you may not see results immediately after publishing an article.

The important thing is not to focus solely on increasing the number of articles, but to review the relationship between the product, the reader, and the article content.

Diagram 6: 30-Day Roadmap to Aim for Your First Affiliate Commission

Bonus 1 | 3 Types of Completed Affiliate Article Templates

The first bonus consists of three types of article templates that can be used for different purposes.

You can replace parts of the article with XX and use them for your own products.

Template 1: Problem-Solving Article

Title Example

“For those struggling with XX | 5 points to check before choosing YY”

Article Structure

1. Reader’s Problem

“Are you struggling with YY every time you do XX?”

2. Situations where the problem occurs

“Especially in situations like XX, YY can become a burden.”

3. Solution

“Methods to deal with this include reviewing XX or using YY.”

4. Product Introduction

According to official information, the △△ introduced here has 〇〇 features.

5. Advantages and Cautions

While it is useful for 〇〇, there are limitations such as △△.

6. Summary

Check your usage purpose and requirements before choosing.

Template 2: Product Comparison Article

Title Example

How to Choose 〇〇 Tools: Comparing Prices and Features of A, B, and C

Article Structure

1. Purpose of Comparison

Explain who the comparison is intended for.

2. Criteria for Choosing Products

Introduce pricing, features, free limitations, supported environments, etc.

3. Comparison Table

Comparison Item | Product A | Product B | Product C | Price | Check Required | Check Required | Check Required | Free Plan | Check Required | Check Required | Check Required | Main Features | Check Required | Check Required | Check Required | Cautions | Check Required | Check Required | Check Required

*Be sure to fill this in with official information for each product.

4. How to Choose Based on Reader Needs

Explain which conditions suit which purposes.

5. Summary

Organize the comparison results and points to check.

Template 3: How-to-Choose Style Article

Title Example

How to Choose [Product Name] for Beginners | 7 Things to Check Before Buying

Article Structure

1. Reasons why choosing a product is difficult

Introduce points that are hard for beginners to judge.

2. Criteria for choosing

Organize necessary features, price, usage environment, etc.

3. Conditions for not recommending

Explain cases where it is better not to use the product.

4. Product candidates

Introduce products for which official information has been confirmed.

5. Points to note before use

Check contract terms, cancellation terms, usage restrictions, etc.

6. Summary

Organize the decision-making materials for choosing a product that fits your purpose.

Common points to note for all 3 types

・Check for PR disclosures when posting advertisements

・Do not create non-existent reviews

・Do not write that you have used a product you have not used

・Check product pricing and features using official information

Bonus Image 1: How to use 3 types of affiliate article templates

Bonus 2 | 12 ChatGPT Prompts for Product Research, Article Creation, and Improvement

Here, I will introduce 12 prompts that are easy to use for creating affiliate articles.

Please replace the 〇〇 sections with your own product or article information.

1. Organize reader pain points

“Please think of 10 potential pain points that a target reader might have regarding the product category 〇〇. Treat them all as hypotheses and suggest ways to verify them.”

2. Find product candidates

“List 5 product categories that address the pain point 〇〇, and organize the items to check when choosing. Do not invent existing advertising programs or commission amounts.”

3. Organize advertising program conditions

“Please organize the conditions for the following advertising program. Create a table for performance conditions, rejection conditions, allowed media, and partnership conditions. If an item is unclear, state that it is unknown. Conditions: 〇〇”

4. Brainstorm article themes

“Create 10 article theme ideas that solve reader pain points regarding product 〇〇. Do not push for sales; focus on information that the reader needs.”

5. Create an article outline

“Please create an outline for the following product introduction article. The target reader is 〇〇, and the product to be introduced is 〇〇. Please include pros, cons, pricing, and points of caution.”

6. Create an introduction

“For the article theme ‘〇〇’, please create a natural introduction that starts from the reader’s pain point. Avoid exaggeration or assertions without evidence.”

7. Organize product features

“Using only the following official information, organize the product features into a table. Do not add features that are not listed. Official information: 〇〇”

8. Compare the pros and cons

“Please organize the verifiable advantages and limitations of product XX separately. Do not add evaluations without evidence, and indicate where they can be verified.”

9. Improve the product introduction text

“Please revise the following text into natural English that makes it easy for readers to understand the product content. Do not add unverified features or personal experiences. Text: XX”

10. Check advertising disclosures

“Please create a checklist to verify whether it is clear to readers that the following article contains advertisements. Do not guarantee compliance with laws or ASP terms, and indicate items that should be verified using official information.”

11. Identify parts that require fact-checking

“From the following article, extract parts that require fact-checking, such as prices, numbers, service names, features, reviews, and comparative evaluations. Clearly state that unverified content is unverified. Article: XX”

12. Analyze performance data

“Please organize the following affiliate performance data. Explain by separating facts, things that cannot be determined, and improvement hypotheses. Do not guarantee results, and do not conclude causes from limited data. Data: XX”

These prompts are intended to help you organize your thoughts using ChatGPT.

Do not rely solely on AI responses for fact-checking product information or advertising offers.

Bonus Image 2: Utilization Map for 12 Practical ChatGPT Affiliate Prompts

Bonus 3 | 6 Case Studies for Improving Affiliate Earnings of 0 Yen by Cause

The final bonus is a collection of case studies for thinking about how to improve when no commissions are generated.

Any numbers that appear are fictional data for learning purposes.

Case 1: The article is not being read

Situation

The article was published, but it has had 10 page views in 28 days.

Things to check

・Is the article published?

・Does the theme match the reader’s concerns?

・Are there opportunities for people to discover the article?

Improvement examples

Clarify the reader’s concerns and review the title and introduction.

Case 2: Ads are not being clicked

Situation

200 article page views, 0 ad clicks.

Things to check

・Is the link displaying correctly?

・Does the product introduction match the reader’s concerns?

・Is the guidance to the product easy to understand?

Improvement examples

Organize the product’s benefits and limitations, and provide guidance so that interested readers can check the details.

Case 3: Ads are clicked but there are no results

Situation

25 ad clicks, 0 conversions.

Things to check

・Conversion conditions

・Product price

・Differences between free and paid plans

・Compatibility between readers and products

Improvement example

Clearly explain the conditions that should be known before purchase or application within the article.

However, the cause cannot be determined by this number alone.

Case 4: Cannot confirm the number of conversions

Situation

You posted an ad link, but the results are not appearing in the report.

Things to check

・Are you using the correct ad link?

・Has the publishing media been registered?

・Conditions for performance tracking

・Report aggregation scope

Improvement example

Check the ASP official help and program conditions.

Be careful not to modify the ad link yourself.

Case 5: Results remain unconfirmed

Situation

There is one conversion, but the commission has not been finalized.

Things to check

・Date of conversion

・Program approval period

・Advertiser confirmation status

Improvement example

First, check the official guidelines and the management dashboard.

On A8.net, some programs may take several months to be finalized.

Do not assume that a conversion has been rejected just because it is still pending.

Case 6: Conversion was cancelled

Situation

A pending conversion was cancelled.

Things to check

・Program rejection conditions

・Conditions for applications subject to cancellation

・Officially provided inquiry methods

Improvement example

Re-check the conditions set by the advertiser.

However, the specific reasons for an advertiser’s decision are not always disclosed.

Avoid criticizing readers or advertisers based on baseless speculation, and consider your next improvements based on the information you can verify.

Bonus Image 3: 6 Patterns of Affiliate Revenue at 0 Yen and Improvement Cases

Summary | You Cannot Monetize Just by Creating Articles with ChatGPT

In this article, I introduced 7 steps to aim for your first affiliate commission using ChatGPT.

Step 1: Understand the Basics of Affiliate Marketing

Step 2: Check Advertising Programs and Conversion Conditions

Step 3: Define the Reader’s Problems Specifically

Step 4: Research Demand on Google and Social Media

Step 5: Create Product Review Articles with ChatGPT

Step 6: Place Ads Correctly and Deliver Them to Readers

Step 7: Check Performance and Make Improvements

In affiliate marketing, it is more important to introduce products that match the reader’s problems and deliver necessary information accurately than it is to publish a large volume of articles.

ChatGPT is useful for organizing product research items, creating article drafts, and brainstorming improvement ideas.

However, income is not generated simply by using text created by AI.

Actual performance-based commissions involve advertising program conditions, reader behavior, and performance verification by the advertiser.

As with Notta, which I introduced this time, there are services that officially recruit affiliate partners.

Even so, partnership approval and commission generation are not guaranteed.

Instead of aiming for high commissions at the start, try setting these three goals:

・Choose one advertising program you can explain well

・Complete one article that helps solve a reader’s problem

・Get to a state where you can check actual performance conditions and numbers

Once you have these three things in place, you will have the foundation ready for improvement.

While I cannot promise a shortcut to your first commission, you can start today by researching correct information, creating articles for your readers, and checking your results.

First, use the article template in Bonus ① to organize the products you want to introduce and the problems your readers are facing.

References and Sources

This article is based on official information available as of November 2, 2026.

① Japan Affiliate Council | Affiliate Market Survey 2025

https://www.japan-affiliate.org/news/survey2025/

② A8.net Official | Basic Usage

https://support.a8.net/a8/as/faq/beginner/

③ A8.net Official | Advertising on SNS and note

https://support.a8.net/a8/as/faq/2022/post_1955.html

④ A8.net Official | Precautions for SNS and note Posting Links

https://support.a8.net/a8/as/faq/2026/post_2971.html

⑤ A8.net Official | About Unconfirmed Results and Approval

https://support.a8.net/a8/as/faq/2008/11/post_49.html

⑥ Notta Official | Affiliate Partner Recruitment

https://www.notta.ai/affiliate

⑦ Notta Official | Pricing, Features, and Free Plan

https://www.notta.ai/pricing

⑧ Notta Official Help | Basics of Transcription

https://support.notta.ai/hc/ja/articles/18517052589723

⑨ Notta Official Help | Consent and Privacy During Recording

https://support.notta.ai/hc/ja/articles/53147917977243

⑩ Google Search Central | Creating Helpful, Reliable, People-First Content

https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/creating-helpful-content?hl=ja

⑪ Google Search Central | Spam Policies

https://developers.google.com/search/docs/essentials/spam-policies?hl=ja

⑫ Consumer Affairs Agency | Q&A Regarding Stealth Marketing

https://www.caa.go.jp/policies/policy/representation/fair_labeling/faq/stealth_marketing/

⑬ YouTube Official | Paid Promotion Disclosure

https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/154235?hl=ja

⑭ TikTok Official | Promoting Brands, Products, or Services

https://support.tiktok.com/ja/business-and-creator/creator-and-business-accounts/promoting-a-brand-product-or-service

⑮ X Official | Paid Partnership Policy

https://help.x.com/ja/rules-and-policies/paid-partnerships-policy

*While Notta, introduced in this article, is a real service, the featured introductory article is a learning sample created based on publicly available official information. It is not a review based on actual use and verification.

*This does not indicate that the author has received affiliate partnership approval from Notta or has earned any performance-based commissions.

*The figures for revenue analysis, article improvement cases, and writing templates are hypothetical examples for illustrative purposes.

*Performance conditions, commission amounts, and partnership terms for advertising programs are subject to change. When actually placing advertisements, please check the latest ASP management dashboard and official information.

*This article does not guarantee affiliate acceptance, performance approval, commission amounts, or the timing of monetization.