The great thing about affiliate marketing is there is zero startup cost to get started. All you need to do is get approved to promote the product (the process is easy). You will then be given a special affiliate link that is specifically attached to you.
However, if you have a favorite tool of your trade, a must-have gadget that will make your readers’ lives easier, or a high-quality recommendation that you’re sure people will be thrilled with, go ahead and offer it. Niche shopping — Product Review Mom (parenting), Compost Mania (gardening), Roemer’s Workshop (hobbies), Pinch of Yum (food) Tech or gadgets — Engadget, Gizmodo, Craziest Gadgets Cool stuff — This Is Why I’m Broke Advantages Once you have an established blog, companies may approach you and offer you free products in exchange for a review. (You should always disclose this, as it could be seen as a conflict of interest.) If you can afford to purchase products on your own in order to test them, you’ll be seen as a truly objective reviewer. Disadvantages Commissions from e-commerce stores are usually a lot lower because of the overhead, so you’ll have to sell a whole lot more products to make a decent income. Buying products so you can review them before promoting them can be expensive. Offer physical products only under certain circumstances: They’re directly related to your blog topic and something your audience absolutely needs. They’re not commodities. Specialized and distinctive products from e-commerce stores reflect better on you, boosting your reputation and credibility.

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To get the most out of affiliate marketing, you’ll need to promote products and services that will be of interest to your website’s visitors. That means being clear about your site’s niche and the needs of your target audience. People will have to be intrigued enough to both click on your affiliate links and make purchases.