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Today, especially with what we have all been through with the economy, many people are wondering what the best ways to make extra money are. The internet has opened up a whole range of possibilities that are open to anyone. In this article, I would like to explore Affiliate marketing, which, in my opinion, is one of the best ways to make some extra money online.
Simply put, it is selling other people’s products and earning a commission on any sales you make. You can sell physical or digital products, each one having its own advantages.
Digital products normally offer a much higher percentage of commission and can be pretty fast movers if you are promoting what people are interested in.
Physical products, though offering a lower rate of commission, may be higher priced, so your commission can still add up to a good amount.
You will need to search for what fits into your niche the best. Always choose high quality products to offer as that is what will be best for your market and also remember that your name will be associated with the product.
You have heard the phrase “the jack of all trades, master of none” referring to someone who has a lot of skills in a lot of areas, but has not “mastered” any of them. It is hard to become successful if you spread yourself too thin. The same holds true with affiliate marketing. To be successful, you have to get to know your market and be known in your market. Your goal should be to become the “go to” person in that niche. Become acquainted with your market’s needs and interests. Write about them and offer them solutions to their challenges. They will soon be coming to you for advice and recommendations.
Let’s drill this down to an example. Instead of offering music CD’s, vitamins, apparel and a host of other items as an affiliate, concentrate on one niche. Let’s say you enjoy golf. As an affiliate, you could promote golf clubs and become an expert on which clubs are the best choice for individuals. Or you can go the route of offering golf clothing, shoes, and visors/hats. Even with a particular niche, it’s a good idea to narrow it down to a certain aspect. Then people know who to come to when they are looking for something in your area of expertise.
Affiliate marketing is a low-cost business to start and you can get going in it pretty quickly as you don’t need to develop a product. That is what makes it one of the best ways to make extra money.
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