It seems as though everyone wants to be an affiliate marketer these days. There are so many "gurus" out there selling products that promise to teach you how to do it. While all of these products have disclaimers on them, the general feeling is that you can get rich almost overnight doing affiliate marketing. The fact is that many of these people make a living selling these how to make money products.

Being an affiliate marketer is a great business if you know how to do it correctly and this book will teach you everything you need to know. If you only have a basic knowledge of what it is, affiliate marketing is an arrangement between you and a company that sells products online. There are many companies that use affiliates that you will recognize, as they also have regular stores. Companies such as Macy's, Dell, and Wal-Mart are just a few of the thousands who use affiliates. Think of an affiliate marketer as a salesperson for a company. You, as the affiliate, sell their products and receive a commission for doing so.

What you make is usually a percentage of the purchase price that the online customer pays. How do you get people to buy the company's products? Simply put, it is up to you. You will have to promote the products and perhaps advertise them, and you also have to learn which companies have the best items to promote. As you might guess, a high commission payout might mean the product might be harder to sell.

Is affiliate marketing for you? You have time to find out. You can start doing it part-time, and if you like it and make money, you might end up quitting your day job. If you are recently retired and looking for a way to make money, or someone who is at home with small children, affiliate marketing would be an ideal job for you. Or maybe you are someone who wants to be their own boss? Many people who start affiliate marketing and become successful do it because they are desperately tired of the 9 to 5 routine and having a ceiling on their income. Some people do it just to make extra money. Mostly it's about freedom. The freedom to do what you want and work when you want.