So you want to become an affiliate? I’m not going to lie to you it will not be easy. There is a big learning curve and many mistakes to make before you succeed.

One of the biggest pitfalls is picking the wrong affiliate program to promote.

There are many different things you need to think about and consider before you give up your own time and work hard to write content, set up PPC campaigns and market the products the program has to offer.

You could pick the wrong program for many reasons but the most important things to look for are

- Are they trustworthy?

Do they company look trustworthy, do they have a forum? Do they respond to you quickly when you have a question? Are the payments on time? All of these things are important when picking a program to promote. Do some research on forums and Google to find out more about a company before you join up.

- Would you buy the product you are trying to sell?

There is no point promoting a product that no one buys. A poor converting product will damage your business. You could send thousands of targeted visitors to a website but if no one buys your hard work will be wasted

- How much commission do you make?

Always find out how much a company pays for each sale. A high rate will mean you have to work much harder to make a good income online.

High commission rates will be a big part of your success.