I was just bored.
Scrolling r/sidehustle, half-asleep, and saw a random poll post with over 1,000 votes.
It was a throwaway question — something like “Would you rather have more time or more money?”
That’s when it clicked.
I posted my own.
Took 2 minutes. No link. No pitch. Just curiosity.
Then I waited.
Woke up the next day to 340 votes and 12 comments.
The engagement surprised me.
People actually cared.
I dropped one reply.
Personal story.
No hype.
Just something that helped me — a tool I found through ClickBank.
That comment started getting traction.
Upvotes.
Replies.
Then clicks.
At first, the clicks were slow.
But consistent.
By the end of the week?
$173.48 in commissions.
No blog.
No videos.
No followers.
Just one poll.
One comment.
And the right offer.
I kept going.
Posting more polls.
Tuning the questions to get better engagement.
Replying with honest stories.
Week three?
$219.37/day — on autopilot.
Reddit never flagged it.
No one called it spam.
Because it wasn’t.
It was just real.
No pushy sales tactics.
No weird funnels.
Still doing it.
Still works.
And barely anyone’s using it.
It’s crazy how simple it is.
And how well it pays.
I’m quietly building something solid here.
With almost zero effort.
And no fancy marketing tricks.
Just a couple of well-placed polls.
A genuine comment.
And a ClickBank offer that actually helps people.
That’s it.
And here’s exactly how I did it (Step by Step) (Method revealed)…
Step 1: Find the Right Subreddit
I start by picking active, relevant subreddits where my audience hangs out. I usually go for places like:
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r/sidehustle
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r/selfimprovement
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r/loseit
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r/freelance
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r/personalfinance
These communities love polls and discussions about time, money, productivity, and self-improvement — perfect for what I’m promoting.
Step 2: Post a Simple, Engaging Poll
I create a quick poll that’s easy to answer but sparks real curiosity and engagement. For example:
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“Would you rather have more time or more money right now?”
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“Which habit would help you more — journaling or meditation?”
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“What motivates you more — seeing progress or feeling healthier?”
I keep it short and relatable, something that people will want to vote on and discuss.
Step 3: Let It Build Momentum
After posting, I give it some time — usually a day or two — to get votes and comments rolling in. The more people interact, the more Reddit pushes the poll higher in the feed.
Step 4: Add a Helpful, Personal Comment
Once the poll gets traction, I jump in the comments with a genuine story about a tool or resource that helped me. I never pitch or drop a link outright. Instead, I keep it real and helpful, like:
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“I was overwhelmed managing deadlines until I found this scheduling app that saved me hours each week.”
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“This one tool helped me automate so many tasks — made a huge difference for my side hustle.”
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“Meditation didn’t click for me until I tried this guided app — focus and calm improved a lot.”
Here’s the key: I mention the tool naturally, so it feels like part of the conversation, not a sales pitch.
Step 5: How I Include My Affiliate Link Without Being Spammy
I put my affiliate link in my Reddit profile’s “About” section or sometimes in my Reddit bio (if the subreddit rules allow it). When someone asks for more info or shows interest, I reply with a polite, friendly message like:
“Hey, if you want to check out that tool I mentioned, I’ve got a guide with all the details in my profile — happy to share!”
This way, I’m not dropping links publicly where Reddit frowns on them, but I’m still giving curious folks easy access. Sometimes, I also subtly pin a comment directing people to my profile for more resources.
Step 6: Repeat and Refine
I post new polls regularly, testing different questions and niches to see what sticks. I tweak my comment stories to keep them fresh and relevant. Over a few weeks, the clicks and commissions grow — all with zero hard selling or spam.
Here Are Some Poll Examples I Use
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Side Hustle: “What would help you most — more time or more money?”
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Self Improvement: “Which habit would change your life more — journaling or meditation?”
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Weight Loss: “What motivates you more — progress pics or feeling healthier?”
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Freelance: “Would you rather improve marketing skills or tech skills?”
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Personal Finance: “Automate bills or automate savings — which would you pick?”
Sample Comments I Drop in Replies
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“I started using this app and it saved me so much time managing projects — honestly a game changer.”
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“Automating repetitive tasks used to stress me out until I found a tool that cut that by 70%.”
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“Meditation apps didn’t work for me until I tried one with guided sessions — helped me focus.”
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“Budgeting felt impossible until I used a free tool that simplified everything.”
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“This AI writing assistant helped me write proposals faster and better — highly recommend it.”
ChatGPT Prompts I Use for Polls & Comments
For polls:
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“Write 5 curiosity-driven poll questions for the [niche] subreddit about common challenges.”
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“Generate 3 engaging poll questions that spark debate in the [niche] community.”
For comments:
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“Write 5 authentic, helpful comments about how [tool] solved [problem], without selling.”
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“Create 3 short personal stories about using [tool] to solve [pain point] for Reddit comments.”
This method quietly brings in hundreds of targeted clicks daily, turning into consistent affiliate commissions — all while staying within Reddit’s community rules and culture.