I have been selling online for years and have been successful at it. I want to get into Affiliate programs as well. Im not to sure of where to start. Should i just build up a successful blog and write about products maybe?
Ya.. This is one of the options. 1. You can also choose an affiliate program and buy the related domain name and redirect traffic to the merchant to earn commission. 2. Set up a website with the related affiliate programs in the page and start promoting like you said to have a blog. 3. Use PPC to target fast traffic. 4. write articles about the good of the affiliate programs (not overly promotional) that you represented and send them to article directories. 5. many other ways.
The most effective way is to join the affiliate network and google as well. Enrich your blog and get more traffics (viewers)!