Its no secret that affiliate marketing is a fantastic way to make money online.
Most products have an affiliate program, and some even pay you as much as 75%! All you have to do is find the ones that pay the most, sign up, drive traffic to that site through your affiliate link and youre all set right?
Wrong! Lets back up a minute.
Its great to choose an affiliate program that pays a high percentage, but thats not most important. Its most important to find a quality affiliate program that meets certain criteria.
First, you want to make sure the product is a proven seller. You dont want to waste your time and money driving traffic to a site that doesnt convert. Find one with a good conversion rate.
Second, make sure the site you become an affiliate for protects his affiliates, and has your best interest at heart. Look for one that provides banners, e-mails, and other tools you can use to promote the site. Also, make sure that there is only one payment option. As an affiliate marketer, you need to be sure that you will get credit for your referral. If there is more than one payment method, you can get shortchanged.
Third, do not choose an...