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This is the first in a series of articles I have written on Affiliate Marketing which I hope produces many questions from readers that I would be delighted to answer. Please visit my blog and leave your comments, views, questions or, if you wish, criticisms. I would be pleased to hear from you whatever you have to say.
Why Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing is an extremely simple and easy method to get started making money online it means you get paid commission for making sales of other people's products. A desire to make money, determination, strong work ethic and a PC with a broadband connection; you have these then you can make some serious money.
That is the beauty of the affiliate concept. You can be up and running with your online business in record time, and at minimal risk. Don't worry if you've never had any marketing experience or possess any internet technical knowledge becoming an affiliate marketer couldn't be easier and all the help you need is available.
However, don't believe those that claim to have made fortunes overnight, you CAN begin to make money quickly, but "I Made $247,458 in Three Days" is an outrageous statement and untrue. Affiliate marketing though has created many millionaires and the attraction of the internet is that these opportunities exist for all.
The simple affiliate concept involves promoting retail products and receiving a commission on every sale the merchant makes. You require no stock inventory; you do not make direct sales to the public or handle returns in the event that the customer is unhappy with the product. You will be given a unique affiliate link which leads the customer to the sales site and identifies you as the person who is credited with the resulting commission. A perfect business.
This is the ideal business to start on a part time basis if you are currently employed but obviously the rewards will come more quickly if your are able to devote yourself full time to it. Whichever way you decide to do it, develop a routine that allows you to put in the required amount of hours each day and you will achieve your targets.
Thank you for taking time out to read this article I hope you found it interesting, please look out for the next one in this 6 part series.
