Affiliate - What, How, Where

What is an affiliate?

The term affiliate is used to describe the relationship between two entities. It is rather present in many forms in our every day lives, mostly in business, law etc. But the online job that involves affiliating is much more simpler. 

Basically you become the man in the middle so to speak. Someone out there has a product that he wants to sell. Someone out there wants to by that product but doesn't know about it yet. Your job is to promote that product and reach every potential online buyer. 

And of course, for your standing in the middle you get a commission. In most cases it is 50% of the sail, sometimes more sometimes less. So it can be very profitable if you have patience and know what are you doing.

How do you do it?

If you don't have your own product, like I don't, don't worry. There are a lot of websites that can help you get to the products or services that you can promote further. All there is to it is registration and off you go.

I tried several sites and most of them are open for all countries, but there are always those that require more background check up. I suggest you avoid those until you get the hang of things.

So where to start?

Here are my best two choices for now, that i can recommend for starting up:
1. JVZoo

Affiliate site, easy to register, lots of different products and services you can promote. Most of them, especially those more valuable ones, are hard to get at first. But there are a bundle of products that are affordable and easy to get promoting so start with those and work your way up. There are also some courses, training and lot of other useful tools. When you get a product all you have to do is copy your link to your website, blog or email and you are good to go. Of course, you have to be patient at first but once you get going it will be easy.

2. SFI affiliate centre

This is also an affiliate site but with one difference. Here there is a hierarchy tree and when you start you get assigned to a more experienced affiliate. So you can learn faster and advance more. Also, this website is not just oriented on product promotion. There are a lot of other ways that you can earn commissions and advance in your position. It is a fun and well organized community where you can learn a lot and earn along the way.

Which ever do you use to start, just remember this takes time and a little patience. But the most important thing is that it is not time consuming and overwhelming as some of the other options for earning money online.