Affiliate links or affiliate marketing allow you to make money from the sale of someone else’s product. All you have to do is get people clicking on your affiliate link, buying the product, and you then earn a percentage of the sale price.
In affiliate marketing, the person linking to the product, such as a blog owner is known as the affiliate. The person or company which is being linked to is known as the seller.
The really great thing about affiliate marketing is if you link someone to a product which is then subscribed to on a monthly basis such as web hosting, even if your blog drops off the face of the earth, you will continue to get paid as long as the people who clicked on your affiliate link stay subscribed.
What kind of products should I become an affiliate for?
The products which you choose to be an affiliate for should be relevant to the content of your blog. If you run a blog about golfing, then become an affiliate for golf clubs. A blog about outdoor sports could be an affiliate for outdoor gear.
Affiliate marketing works really well on review blogs. You review a product you like, give some really good information about it and generate positive feedback in the comments. Include your affiliate link a few times throughout the review to get readers clicking through.
How do I get paid?
Sellers will pay mostly via Paypal or direct bank transfer but sometimes by cheque. Because of the cost involved with processing electronic payments, the seller may have a limit to how much you must earn before they pay out.
Where can I find products to become an affiliate for
Sellers will include information on their websites of how to become an affiliate. If you’re unable to find a link on their website, email them to find out more.There are also affiliate networks such as Clickbank and Commission Junction. They hold lists of products you can search through and also show products that have the highest conversion rate.
