Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular strategies that are used for website monetization. Most of big companies offer affiliate programs, through their own website or trough affiliate networks, so there are many products and services you can advertise.
By signing up to an affiliate program, you will get all the advertising materials you need to promote or recommend that specific product. When someone buys through your affiliate link, you will receive a commission.
Depending on what affiliate program you chose, the commissions can vary a lot: for digital products you can receive up to 70% while for services you can get even more. Selling goods is not as profitable, these will pay you around 4%-10% of the purchase amount.
How to find products to promote?
Amazon Associates – through this program you will be able to advertise and recommend products from amazon. com website and earn a commission of up to 10%
Commission Junction – is a huge affiliate network where you can choose from many different companies and products.
ShareASale – is also a big affiliate network, it is a good alternative to the above mentioned CJ.
