Introduction

Today many people find the economics of living very stressful. Prices are rising, and wages are either flat or barely rising. It seems that almost everyone is looking for a way to earn extra money. But how do you do that — try to squeeze a second or third job into your already harried life?

Affiliate marketing can be a solution for many people both young and old. It’s a marketing system that allows an affiliate to earn a referral commission when an online visitor uses his affiliate ID to make an online purchase. It can be worked on either a full- or part-time basis. There is no big financial investment or risk as there would be with a traditional business. We hope the recipe for extra income in Affiliate Marketing For Dummies provides some relief.

While affiliate marketing is a solid opportunity that has allowed thousands to profit (some spectacularly), it is not a get-rich-quick scheme. This book is an antidote to the thousands of internet hucksters who promise you will earn a fortune by next Tuesday. Affiliate Marketing For Dummies is a solid road map that can help you find your way to internet profit, and it has been an honor for us to write.

About This Book

Affiliate marketing is an exciting way to make extra income on either a full-time or part-time basis. You can avoid many of the hurdles of starting a regular business, like a large investment, large losses, and a multiyear time frame to get established.

This book is designed to give you a realistic plan ...

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