21st Century Affiliate Marketing

News and views about affiliate marketing in the 21st century

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Caveats

I recommend several companies and opportunities on this site. I’ve researched the offers they make and the companies as well as I’m able. I have had good results from these companies, their products, and the opportunities they offer. Some are affiliate programs, others offer the opportunity to become an independent sales representative both online and offline.

There are no guarantees of income from any of these companies. Most affiliates (as many as 95%) never earn any income from affiliate programs. Some earn thousands of dollars each month. It takes skill, creativity, and lots of visitors to your websites to earn a substantial income from affiliate programs. I earn a few hundred dollars here and there. I’m not getting rich and I don’t state that I am.

There is little risk involved in affiliate programs, but you can lose money if you choose to spend money advertising and promoting your site. There are no costs to join and you don’t have to purchase anything, but it’s hard to recommend something honestly if you have no experience with using it.

Some of the companies offer a sales position as an independent sales representative. You own your own business and are not an employee of those companies. Income is from commissions only and you can’t get a draw or advance. You are responsible for your own accounting and taxes.

You may lose money, just as you can in any other business, depending upon how much you spend and invest. You are not required to purchase products for resale. You can earn a substantial income from diligent work and creative marketing, but it is not guaranteed. As in any other business, the amount of risk and loss may be controlled by the decisions you make in running the business.

Cost of entrance to these opportunities is much lower than purchasing a franchise or developing your own products, so the risk is lower. However, again, there are no guarantees nor promises of any particular income level.

You will not get rich overnight.

It takes significant time and effort to build a business, especially a business that doesn’t have a store-front in a good location. To earn money from a website, you must learn how to attract large numbers of targeted visitors to your site and then sell them your products. Individuals have different levels of skills and talents in these areas. It is not uncommon for someone to lose money for two years or more when building a business and it is common for it to take three years or more before you will start to earn a profit. If you need money now, you’re best approach may be to secure a traditional job. Whatever you choose to do, it is your decision and your responsibility.

Endorsements

I do not receive any compensation from individuals or companies to talk about them or their products.

All of my opinions are mine, alone.

I rarely receive a free product to review, and when it happens, I disclose it when talking about it.

Compensation

As an affiliate marketer, I receive commissions when you purchase from one of my affiliate links.

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Contact Information

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