On an upside, there is money to be made. There are bloggers who make enough to cover their blogging expenses right as well as very well-known and successful bloggers who make six figures through primarily affiliate marketing.
There are two ways in which you can start. You can start as a merchant and have affiliates promoting your products or you can start as an affiliate and promote products.

Move that comparison chart a little bit higher. Move the first “Buy Now” button a little bit lower on the page. See what happens. The small amounts you lose out on here or there don’t compare to discovering that a few small changes will literally increase your income by 20%, 50%, or more.
Here are the top reasons why you should leverage affiliate marketing both as a marketer and a merchant. It is a highly cost-effective marketing option. There is no need to employ a vast sales staff for management. You have 100% control over your business (and life). It is the fastest way to become a millionaire if done strategically. It is easy to scale. No regular work required.