subject: So Many Affiliate Programs, Which One Is Right For You? [print this page] There are so many affiliate programs available, choosing what's right for you can be challenging. If your niche is dog grooming you wouldn't go for an affiliate program on Internet Marketing!
Affiliate marketing is the quickest and easiest way to make money on the Internet, but you must do your research first.
The commission payout is important, if you choose a low ticket item which pays 2.5-5% back in commissions you would need a lot of traffic to generate a decent income. Some programs pay up to 75% of the sale price, so check out the payment terms.
Also terms and conditions can be restrictive, most programs are straight forward as others will have lots of terms and conditions which can prove difficult.
Finding affiliate programs is also very easy, there are various websites on the Internet that host companies that have an affiliate program, you can find them easily by doing a google search for affiliates.
These websites/platforms host the affiliate payout structure, and offer loads of affiliate tools like text links, banner ads and lots more to help you get your campaign of to a quick start.
Some programs even give you your own affiliate website, no need to worry about building your own website, no need to worry about web hosting, no need to worry about keywords or SEO, you're up and running ready to go.
Personally I would suggest you do build your own website, and here you're also in luck as there are also websites that help you build your own website and teach you how to get free traffic to your site and have an affiliate program! The benefit of having your own website is that you are the webmaster, and you decide what content goes on your site, and best of all, how to monetize your site!
You may have a passion for something, or an in depth knowledge or a certain skill you can build your niche website around. People surfing the Internet are looking for information, you can be that source of information, they are a new breed commonly known as Infopreneurs.
Do some research, find a lucrative niche, build your own website and monetize your site through affiliate programs, or create your own product for sale on your site.
The possibilities are endless and more importantly very achievable, you don't have to be a 'guru' to make money online through affiliate marketing.
Thanks for taking the time to read this article, I hope it was informative and helpful.
So Many Affiliate Programs, Which One Is Right For You?
