What is Affiliate Marketing?
The vast majority of consumers, or web surfers are not aware that nearly every credible company in the world offers what is called; an Affiliate Program or Partnership.
Simply put...Affiliate programs offer individuals like You a great opportunity to make money online from your current webpage(s), blog(s), or landing page(s). Not unlike Google's Adsense Program that pays you a few pennies everytime someone "clicks" a banner or advertisement on your webpage or blog.
Unlike Google's Adsense campaigns however, by joining FREE Affiliate Programs (Like the ones listed below), you are essentially in control of what ads you place on your web pages, and the amount of earned revenue you can generate for yourself.
You decide how much or how little you earn, by investing your time placing ads for these programs.
*I remember when we had first learned of the Affiliate Marketing concept, and joined our first program. I couldn't sleep! It was as if someone had just handed me the contents of the local mall and said;"Here's some stickers...put your stickers on as many products as you can, and if we sell that item with your sticker on it...we'll pay you 10% of the sale!!"
In short by registering and applying for an Affiliate Program you are essentially becoming a direct "partner" with the hosting "Affiliate" company. Companies like Microsoft, iTunes, CompUSA for example (along w/1000's of others) will pay you for every sale generated through your wesite or blog.
Some are set up for PPC"s (which is Pay Per Click), or after "X" amount of leads, as well. You have to read the terms of each company's affiliate program as they vary. I prefer direct sales commissions or membership referrals that pay residually if the members continue to pay their membership dues. You'll have to find your niche, and do what works for you. Don't be affraid to experiment.
Naturally, every program has a different payment plan, but the majority generally offer you a percentage of that sale, and will offer you several payment options to receive your commision earnings. (i.e. Check by mail, PayPal, Direct Deposit, etc...) ...Depending on the company or "Affiliate Program(s)" you join, they generally offer to pay out; weekly, Bi-weekly, monthly, or upon a "triggered" earned amount like $100.00 for example.
The best part is they provide you with everything you'll need to get started! There's no expensive software or programs needed to get started. Therefore, you can start your own business TODAY...with no money, and No Excuses!
Furthermore, the affiliate companies provide all the advertising tools you need to get started, like banner ads, flash banners, landing pages, textual ads, and a vast variety of great marketing tips, and stragedies...all ready to go!
Think about it...if you send them customers, and the customer spends money...of course they're going to teach you how to bring them more customers because customers = money! That's where you earn your FREE MONEY!!! (O.k. it's not free, but it doesn't get any simpler!!!)
If you join a program like LinkShare, they offer nearly 600 companies to apply to as an affiliate partner storehoused in one nice tightly run ship. They give you full control of tracking your ads, pending sales, and everything you need to ensure your efforts are not in vain.
Truly, affiliate marketing is no secret. The truth is... the majority of people didn't or simply don't know these programs exist, and just how easy it is to get started!
We would like to welcome you to join any of the "Affiliate Programs" listed below. They are 100% FREE to join, and by "Clicking" onto any of the "text links" or "Banner Ads" below, and You will be taken directly to that Affiliate's registration form, where you can start your own affiliate networking business today for yourself
We welcome your success in any of our current affiliate programs listed below. Check in on a regular basis, as we will be adding more when time permits.
Oh, and have fun with it...for us this isn't even work!
We sincerely hope this information was helpful, and encourage your comments below this post.
Have a Beautiful and Blessed Day!
Terri & Art
