In a number of blogs/posts i have always read that people decide their next website depending on whether those websites have the scope in affiliate marketing. So how to they know whether there are affiliate programs that market their selected niche's products ie whether they scout each and every program or simply do a google search?
Well it depends, sometimes it's good to pick a niche that you are familiar with and work with that. But in my opinion, affiliate marketing requires marketing and advertising skills regardless. If you're interested in making money online with affiliate marketing, I suggest you find a good affiliate program with quality products and sites to promote. It makes all the world of difference when the programs that you are marketing and promoting are actually worthwhile. I've worked with several affiliate programs in the past, but the best that I have found so far would be the MoreNiche network. They're great because they have a bunch of quality products in high-demand niche markets. Plus they provide all of their affiliates with free tools, ebooks, site tempaltes, plr articles, and other promotional resources to ensure your affiliates marketing success. Not only that it's completely free to signup! If you're interested, check them out at MoreNiche.com or use my referral link in my signature and receive up to $45 in signup bonuses!
Most of the people will not tell others whats working best for them. So, you have to just research and find what is the new trend these days and try and test the campaigns.
I just posted on my forum about an excellent blog post I read today. This is AWESOME info. Goes into how to find a bunch of niches quick and easy, then filter through different key word tools to find the ones that may be profitable, yet not too competitive. Keyword Sniping - Finding And Choosing Profitable Niches Really good stuff. Hope this helps and best of luck! PS creative_007 - Google: key phrase "affiliate program." That way you can find more programs including ones that may not be on CJ or the other big networks.