Make Money Online with Affiliate Programs

Just in case you’ve never tried your hand at affiliate marketing here is an easy guide for
getting started and a few tips to help you avoid the mistakes that many “newbie”
marketers often make.
I’ve heard it said over and over again that in order to make money online you first need
to give something freely. That’s very true when it comes to affiliate marketing. Also have
a sincere “GIVE BEFORE YOU GET” mindset. Give your audience good quality,
original information and they’ll reward you with great sales!
Before you select affiliate products to sell you need to focus your attention on a
MARKETABLE NICHE. Notice, I didn’t just say a niche but a marketable niche. There’s
a huge difference.
A marketable niche not only likes your product but also has the disposable income to
spend on your product.
Let me illustrate this for you…literally:
Kids who love SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS are a very large
niche. But since children don’t usually have their own money to
spend they’re not the marketable niche that you want to go
after.
The real marketable niche for Spongebob is the parents of the
kids or in many cases even the grown ups themselves who also
love the crazy cartoon character and don’t mind spending their
money on the multitude of products that bear his likeness.
See the difference. Focus on a niche where people have money that they don’t mind
spending on your products.
Choosing Products
Now let’s talk about WHERE to find products online to sell. Here a few companies or
affiliate product directories where you can sign up as an affiliate programs and earn a commission on the referral sales that come from your links. There are many more…but
these are just a few of the most popular ones to get you started.

ClickBank
Paydotcom
LinkShare
Commission Junction
Amazon

This is just the tip of the iceberg…you can find millions of products to offer to your niche
audience just by searching for “affiliate programs” at your favorite search engine.