And there are plenty of websites that tell you how to avoid scams, and review affiliate marketing programs so you know which one is best for you.
So why isn't everyone making money online?
It's simple. Although anyone might be able to learn the knowledge needed to become affiliate marketers, and everyone might have the ability to learn the technical skill needed, not everyone has the personality. It's difficult to make it as an affiliate marketer, and there are several traits you need.
1. Are you hard working?
Don't be fooled by the promises that you can start making money in fifteen minutes, or that you don't need to do anything to start making money. Yes, you can reach the stage where you make money almost automatically, with very little upkeep. However, it takes hard work to reach that stage. You need to create a website, set up and maintain advertising campaigns, and research potential niches. And you need to keep doing these things if you want to increase your income.
2. Are you determined?
While attempting to become a successful affiliate marketer you will face many setbacks. At first, you will almost certainly lose money. There will probably be times when you doubt that you will ever make the money you want. It's important that you are determined enough to keep going. If you give up, you will never become a successful affiliate marketer! It is only be keeping going when you feel discouraged that you will eventually make the money you want.
3. Are you patient?
It can take a long time before you reach the stage where you are making a steady, reliable income and only have to work for an hour each day. Some top affiliate marketers, even super-affiliates, will admit that it took them years to become a success! Of course, you might manage it in a far shorter time. But it's important to remember that it might take some time before you achieve what you are aiming for.
4. Are you organised?
It's possible to be both disorganised and a successful affiliate marketer. However, it's also very difficult! If you want to become a successful affiliate marketer, you are going to have to keep track of multiple websites and advertising campaigns. Being disorganised can mean losing money. Keep track of everything you do.
5. Are you able to learn?
Top affiliate marketers never stop learning. They are always looking out for the newest marketing method or way of advertising. You need to do the same. You also need to be ready to learn from the pros. Listen to what advice they give, and watch what they do. Also try to learn from your mistakes. If you do something that loses you money, don't repeat it! Work out what went wrong, and fix the problem.
Do you think you are hard working, determined, patient, organised and able to learn? If so, you have a very high chance of becoming a successful affiliate marketer!
But if you think being all that sounds a little scary, don't worry! What matters most is that you try. After all, if you decide to give up now, what chance do you have?
