What are some good starter thread for people with no background in aff marketing? Please let me know.
this isn't a thread but a category in my blog.....I hope you'll find some helpful information http://www.learntoearn101.net/search/label/Affiliate Marketing
So many internet companies have affiliate programs where you simply join the site and with a special affiliate url assigned to you, market the site on the internet with the aim of bringing in new subscribers and subsequently recieving a commission for any product sale made or service purchased by your referal. This way, anybody really interested in making a living online can start of right away without ever having a product or service of your own. How do i start? First you will need a way to collect your commissions from the affiliate program/s you subscribe to. There are quite a number of payment processors online that support a variety of affiliate programs. Paypal, Alertpay and E-Gold are the most frequently used. So, before you join any affiliate program, register for an account with all 3 payment processors as you will most probably need to fill in your payment information during the registration process at your chosen affiliate program. Now that i have a payment account, what next? Browse the internet for programs that you have a natural interest in and that offer affiliate signups. Your interest in the program of your choosing is vital for motivaton. Marketing online is a time consuming process and would require a belief in the product or service you are promoting to keep you going and ultimately guanrantee your success in the chosen niche. It is not uncommon to promote a program for weeks and months on end, but rest assured your commitment will be rekindled with every new sale you make. Research on the best & most effective internet marketing techniques online. Most affiliate programs offer guides on how to best promote their products or services. But don't take their word for it, spend time online yourself researching the best means of marketing your affiliate url. Prospect Targeting :: what does it mean? Now you have a product /service to market and have setup payment details to recieve your commissions. You are now ready to market your program to get referal signups that'll guarantee you make a sale. Remember, not everyone online (prospect) is interested in what you are offering. However, there are thousands of prospects out there on the internet looking for your product/service and ready to subscribe to your affiliate url at the slightest opportunity. It's your job as an affiliate marketer to locate all prospects in your chosen niche. Making money online, with or without your own product/service, takes time and dedication to achieve. You must realize you are in business and descipline yourself in the best way possible so that success can be evident. You can make a lot of money as an affiliate marketer, choosing the right affiliate programs, committing yourself to succeed and having the right mindset. Nothing good comes easy in life. So, decide to be an internet millionare today and i assure you, YOU WILL BE!