Affiliate marketing is a great way to make money online because you can start with nothing at all – just your computer and some creative thinking.
I’ve seen new affiliate marketers write a single article, and make a sale.
For many new affiliates however, it’s not that simple. It’s possible, but unlikely.
When I started, I was like most newbies. I stuck banners and ads over Web pages and called it a day.
What happened?
Not much. Nothing, in fact.
I had no idea what I was doing, and how affiliate marketing works, so the fact that nothing happened is not surprising. I did have one thing going for me however: I had friends who were making great money as affiliate marketers and they gave me a shove in the right direction.
When the fourth person told me that I needed to read Rosalind Gardner’s Super Affiliate handbook, I paid attention. So I bought the book, and my real affiliate marketing career started.
In 274 pages, Rosalind gives ANYONE from 15 to 90 the keys to the Internet marketing kingdom. You don’t need to read the entire book all at once. Just read the bits that seem appropriate to where you are right now.
I’ve read her guide several times, and I continue to read snippets for information, as I need it.
I can’t remember how long it was after I bought the book before I made my first sale, but it doesn’t matter whether it was a month or three months. The book gave me something that’s worth more than money: a guide to follow. I knew that I was doing all the right things, and the money would come.
It did. So if you’ve yet to make your first cent online, let Rosalind guide you too. You’ll be glad that you’re finally on the right track to making a great affiliate income.
