One mistake beginning affiliates often make is falling for the many scammy deals out there promising giant email lists or tons of traffic. Often times those offers don’t deliver at all, or they deliver hits via bots or disinterested freelancers who get paid peanuts to ping your site for twenty seconds before moving on to the next one. These aren’t good deals. Any traffic you get isn’t going to be good traffic.
Consistency is crucial when it comes to writing blog posts. You must post on a regular basis and maintain a clear voice that offers high-quality ideas and tips to your readers.

Let’s say you’re a dietician. Friends are very likely to come to you to ask for your advice on weight loss. This is a highly competitive online market and one that beginners would struggle to break into. But friends may also ask your professional dietician’s opinion on what foods to avoid if they suffer from bloating, or which foods help to reduce acne. These areas are less competitive and can provide a different angle for a dietician to begin an affiliate marketing website.
You can read about all the affiliate program conditions here, but I recommend getting in touch with Yana Kalashnikova, our Partnerships Manager, who will help you get on board (and who's simply a pleasure to chat with):