Last week we introduced the concept of affiliate marketing as a viable option of making money in the age of technology. This internet-driven venture allows website owners to place advertising materials from affiliated online merchants onto their site.

When the affiliate website’s visitors are convinced to visit the merchant’s online store and make a purchase, then the affiliate is paid a commission. Affiliate marketing is simply word-of-mouth marketing gone high-tech.

Some of the largest corporations in the world use affiliate marketing to increase sales. These include Amazon.com, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Nike, Office Depot, Microsoft, Best Buy, Sony, Dell, and Coca Cola, just to name a few.

Affiliate marketing has also contributed to the development of many small companies by putting them in touch with millions of potential customers that they would otherwise not have been able to reach. Continue reading Tips on Affiliate Marketing →