subject: Affiliate Marketing - Capitalizing on Your Passion [print this page] Most people who have a product or service to sell can easily understand how a Web site can build their business. They know that an online presence gives them an edge over the competition and doesn't limit their client base to a geographic area. Additionally, many product owners have stepped into the affiliate marketing world by setting up their own affiliate programs and recruiting affiliates to promote their products for them.
On the other side of the fence there's the individual who has a high level of passion about a hobby, or lifestyle, or health choice, etc. How can that person make the connection that s/he can also step into the affiliate marketing world... as the enthusiastic, referring affiliate?
Passion Fuels a Business
If your are like most people, you have at least two or three things that excite you. With affiliate marketing, you can turn this type of deep interest and enthusiasm into a revenue-generating business. Recognizing that there is a like-minded community out there that shares the same interests as you do and who are looking for answers and solutions to a problem or need opens up a lucrative business opportunity through affiliate marketing.
Be the Match That Ignites the Flame
Instead of spending money on your special interest you can earn money from it with affiliate marketing. Here's how...
> You don't have to develop products. You simply learn about and pick the best ones from available merchants.
> You don't have to store inventory
> No need to take and process a single order or worry about getting paid
> You don't have to handle or ship a product
> You'll never have to answer customer e-mail
> They're free to join
> You can start an affiliate marketing business part-time, on a shoestring. There is some upfront thinking and planning involved...
> Developing your best site concept/theme
> Brainstorming your most profitable topics
> Selecting the best related affiliate programs
Then simply take what you know, what you love, and turn it into a Theme-Based Content Site. Attract targeted, interested visitors and provide value through content. Then refer them to your affiliate merchants. Your valuable information gives your audience the information they are looking for and builds your credibility as an authority in the field.
Tens of thousands of people have started a successful business based on their knowledge and experience rather than creating and promoting their own product or service. A few sparks are all it takes to create a flame!
Affiliate Marketing - Capitalizing on Your Passion
