Affiliate marketing baby steps are necessary before you can walk on the marketing highway. There is no quick fix to riches because if there was, everybody would be in internet marketing. If you are starting off with a large budget then you can speed the process up. Most beginners can not put out a large investment and they get overwhelmed with the hype and promises of the internet.
There is a lot of flashy and shiny glitter that you must be aware of or you will get burnt and possibly lose your investment. Many beginners see a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and when they have sunk down a chunk of cash they realize that the pot is full of scam and lies.
If you haven't been scared off and you are still considering Affiliate marketing here is what I would like for you to do. Write these baby steps to affiliate marketing down and put them into action:
Research for a reputable and stable training program preferably a school or university online.
This university should be a one stop shop with everything you need to create your business
Learn all you can about affiliate marketing and start putting what you learn into action.
Start with small campaigns and learn the ropes before you tackle big projects.
Start out with article marketing which should be taught in the university that you joined.(If done correctly can drive traffic to your sight and cost you very little money)
Refrain from buying any extra programs or software until you start seeing some sales coming in.
Have patience to build your business correctly and always looking to make it better.
I know this is a slow process but you want to be growing your business years down the road, not a blimp on the screen and then gone. After you have got the article marketing business bringing in some sales you can then reinvest this money into Pay-Per-Click marketing. This should also be taught in your program or school that you became a member of. PPC marketing is a faster way to see results in your business but without the proper training you can really lose.
In affiliate marketing the bottom line is to take baby steps. You should invest into education and be able to trust your university or program to teach you how to create your business that will start making you a living for years to come. Finally, I can't stress this enough, have patience and determination.