Can anyone explain a little more about affiliate programs?
Question:
This is what I understand about the process so far. You sign up with a company and they give you links to their websites to put on your website. When someone clicks on that link you get a small commission.
Are there any scams to look out for?
Where should I go to find reputable companies?
Any other tidbits of advice would be welcomed
Answers:
Dorie,
My answers to your questions are below:
Are there any scams to look out for? Yes. You should not have to pay to promote a product or service through an affiliate program. You get compensated for the sales you refer.
Where should I go to find reputable companies? http://www.cj.com/ is the largest one for mainstream products.
Any other tidbits of advice would be welcomed. Yes. Read the free e-book I refer below.
http://aff-masters.sitesell.com/cgi-bin/...
SiteSell helps people like you go through the various steps of engaging into affiliate marketing type of businesses. They provide online training, a simple technology platform for your website and lots of tools to fine tune your online business. It also gives you access to an extensive community of like-minded people interested in growing their online affiliate business where you can ask your questions and validate what you read elsewhere on the web. The forums are moderated.
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