Many people have never heard of affiliate marketing or simply may not know what it means. It is also referred to as getting paid to type ads. Firstly, I will say affiliate marketing is one of the best opportunities to make money on the internet and just about anyone who makes A LOT of money online will tell you so. But first, let’s talk about what affiliate marketing really means.
What is Affiliate Marketing?
Affiliate marketing is simply when individuals like you and me promote other people’s products and earn a commission for every sale made as a result of your promotion. The promoters are better known as affiliates and the owner’s of the products are usually referred to as vendors or sellers. Affiliates are provided with a unique link containing their own tracking code which links to the vendor’s website. When people click or visit this link and make a purchase at the website, a portion of the sale will go to the affiliate. The amount depends on what the vendor has previously stated. This amount is usually stated as a percentage but may sometimes be a dollar amount. Affiliates may generally promote their link as they like, either online...