What type of website can I create to then utilize affiliate programs?

[Jake]

Most commonly an information site resembling a magazine would be used to earn search engine ranking from it's original quality content, and earn visitors trust by providing a lot of valuable free information that include the occasional mention of some affiliate product.

A blog platform like Blogger.com or wordpress.com may be easiest for regular content additions, even from a cell phone may be possible. Google's Blogger has no upgrade fees and tolerates a degree of commercial activity, your investment is better protected if you at least invest $12/yr in a custom domain name allowing you to change hosts if needed.