How to Become an Affiliate
If you have a website and would like to make some real money from ad revenue and other peoples products then affiliate links are the way to go. Follow these steps to be making money in no time.
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- Moderately Challenging
Instructions
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Examine all the affiliate programs you can find that are related to your website. The affiliate program that you choose must share something in common with the topic of your website to engage the people who view it.
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Try out a few of the products or services yourself. If it is something you are interested in then chances are the people who look at your web page will too.
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Take only the very best one or two of the products you tried. Apply for an affiliate position with the company. This usually consists of nothing more than filling out an application.
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Write a first hand point of view article on the product, what it does and why you liked it. Include your affiliate link to the product in the article as well as in a side bar on the page. Watch the money come in!
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Tips & Warnings
Don't expect to get rich quick!
You have to have a certain amount of internet/html knowledge to get this done.
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Comments
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Does take some work! Don't expect a get rich scenario here...
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andyhow
Feb 04, 2009
Simssoul, Your posting is quite helpful, I appreciate your desire towards integrity and to share it with others desiring to become competent affiliates. -
simssoul
Dec 12, 2007
As an affiliate, regardless if you've ever personally talked to or met the owner of the program you promote, it is your responsibility to follow their policy. To promote them ethically and honestly. This business isn't just about you. It's about the partnership. Whether it "feels" like it or not, becoming an affiliate is the same thing as joint venturing with a business partner. Good business practice is strongly recommended and over time, you'll build a reputation that can never be measured. I personally know of affiliates that have taken a leadership role and have become super affiliates. And believe me, merchants WANT super affiliates. These super affiliates are "known" and can get special compensation from merchants. Wouldn't it be nice to contact a merchant and work out "special" commissions or arrangements for promoting them? It pays to treat your merchant right, and be professiona
