Amazon Affiliate Marketing 2026: Build a FREE Shop on GiftPals (Don’t Pay for Shopify Too Early)

Most beginners quit Amazon affiliate marketing because they pay monthly for a website before earning their first commission. In this 2026 guide, you’ll use a free-first strategy: validate your niche and content first, then build a free shop/website on GiftPals.com as your “link-in-bio” storefront for curated gift lists. In this video (step-by-step): Amazon affiliate marketing explained (quick and clear) How to spot real 2026 trends + audience needs Content ideas that convert (real examples) How to create a FREE shop on GiftPals and build collections Fair comparison: GiftPals (free-first validation) vs Shopify (paid store model)