Affiliate Pitfalls

When searching for Affiliate programs, be sure your comparing apples to apples. There are a number of merchant programs that disguise themselves as affiliates.

It's not an affiliate program if you have to pay, to sell their products. Such programs that charge to be a member are merchant programs. These programs provide you with a store front that you manage and sell their product. The basis for the charge is that you are purchasing the franchise rights to the site.

It's strongly suggested that beginners into the affiliate world stay away from such programs. Focus on what's free and build from there, there is potential to make plenty of money without paying for 'said' programs.