What is Affiliate Marketing and How Does it Work?
I get asked this question so many times. Mostly from people who are curious as to how I make money online. This is a simple explanation on the inner workings of affiliate marketing.
By no means is this a definitive guide, however it is a run down on the process of making money online with Affiliate Marketing.
In this video we talk about Affiliate Marketing is, how it works, if you can make money doing it and what kind of products you can sell.
For those of you who would rather read instead of watching the video then please check out the brief summary below.
Affiliate marketing is often one of the first methods people try when they’re looking for ways to make money online. This is for good reason because it really is one of the easiest ways to get started.
What attracts people to affiliate marketing is that it is low cost to get started.
Generally all you need is a hosting and a domain and you’re set! This brings the start up cost to around $15 depending on where you get you purchase the above services.
With the low cost it means there is low risk. Most people can afford the above. Most people drink at least one coffee on the run and eat out at least once a week.
People also start with affiliate marketing because you don’t need to be a tech geek to figure it out.
There are so many companies out there that offer affiliate programs. They want you to market their products. In return they are willing to pay you commission.
Companies like Amazon, ClickBank, JVZoo are there ready for you to work with. It costs nothing to become an affiliate to these companies.
Depending on whether you want to sell physical or digital products you can choose whichever company you like.
Identify your target market of people who would purchase your products and then drive them towards your offer.
Once they purchase something from your website or any other platform you decide to you including Tumblr. Facebook, Twitter, you get commission
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hi Beau!
yep affiliate marketing can be simple and not that expensive. It does involve putting some money in but it is possible to recover that money at some point. It is an investment for sure in both money but also effort. It is an necessarily easy but it can be simple. We have to look at it as a job so yes there is effort and time that will be invested.
Wow Beau. I love the sound of the affiliate marketing. I have been online and blogging for some time and if I would have understood affiliate marketing better I may have been able to make serious money by now. Oh well w its help of your video I have a Berger understanding of where to go from here. Thanks.
Oops. Better. Not Berger. Ha!
Excellent article on affiliate programs.
Very well said. I’m also learning about Affiliate Marketing and found your video very well done and informed.
I will subscribe to your newsletter and check out your site from top to bottom!
Thanks so much . I believe I found your help intriguing.
Rick
Hello Beau. That’s a great information. When I began with affiliate marketing I had to find out myself what it is. You’re article helps a lot to understand that. I like the low risk-low cost frame. There is only one thing to give in return: spending time for the work which is to do. I wish you lotta success. Have a wonderful Sunday. Alec
Thanks for the very easy to understand explanation of affiliate marketing. I had no idea what affiliate marketing was prior to a few weeks ago but your article did explain exactly what I have learned thus far. Great Article!
Hi Beau,
I love your video. Nice and straightforward without any hype. Affiliate marketing definitely does sound like the best method to start a business online. It sounds easy too from your description. I have looked around a lot for a way to learn how to do this and still come up confused so thank you for this great information.
Ange
Great post thanks Beau.
I have been looking for an online business opportunity but I just keep running into scams. Can you advise how to learn how to make money online with affiliate marketing?
Kind Regards
Lynne
Loved this article!! Well written…. I know it is real, it does work. But takes some good coaching, consistency and effort. But very rewarding!!