As an affiliate marketer, especially those of you who are just starting out and not really sure which way to turn, this type of offer can be irresistible. The problem is that if you don’t learn to resist most of them, you will go broke.

I know what I’m talking about because when I first started out I was buying every “sure thing” program and product I could get my hands on. I spent a ton of money but didn’t make any.  I hope that you can learn from my mistake and not follow in my footsteps. Instead follow this advice:

1. With so many programs out there that claim they can teach you how to become a successful affiliate marketer you should spend a little time in forums and try to get unbiased information on what product is the best. Of course, even here you have to be careful about not getting “hyped”. Make sure that the information you get isn’t just a sales pitch.

2. Once you’ve found a great place to learn the basics of becoming an affiliate marketer, now get to work.  Even the best programs can get a little “hypey” on their sales pages so take some of what you hear with a grain a salt.  Even if the sales letter hints that you can make a full time income in a short period of time, don’t fall for it. Some people will make a lot of money very quickly, but most will not. Most will need time to figure it out and put it all together.

Once you’ve found the place that can teach you what you need to know, just do it. Day in, day out. Work your business like a business and don’t get sidetracked after a couple of weeks when it just seems like nothing is happening,  it takes time.

Many times you are making progress but it is behind the scenes so you are not aware of it. That’s the sad part, many people jump ship and rush out to find another sure thing right at the point where they would start to see progress.  Find a good one, learn all you can and stay with it.

Don’t get overwhelmed or sidetracked by all the emails you get daily. Many of these programs will work just fine while others are a little more iffy. Just find a place, learn all you can, then put that knowledge to work on a consistent basis. If you expect something for nothing that is exactly what you will get… nothing.

Most people will be working a full time job, maybe have family obligations and try to squeeze in some time to work on their business when they first start out.

The good news is that if you are disciplined and stick with it long enough to actually start making money, you can either outsource and / or automate much of your workload and you will finally get the time freedom you’ve dreamed of (not to mention the money).

First Things First…

But, until you reach that point, here are some effective methods for getting the most of the limited time you do have:

1. Keep track of how long each of your daily or weekly tasks actually takes to complete. You can either get a time management software program or you can simply set a timer and keep track of the amount of time you spend on any given task.

Sometimes we think that we are working harder than we really are.

By keeping track in this fashion you can see what tasks may be taking up too much of your time, and if they aren’t vital to the success of your business (checking email,status updates and tweets, for example) you may want to curtail them a little bit.

2. Keep track of the wonderful ideas that spring into your head at all hours of the day and night. Most cell phones today have a recorder built in. When you get a million dollar idea record it right away before you forget.

That way you can go back to it later, when you have the time.

3. Don’t get overwhelmed by looking at a long “to do” list. Instead look over the list and pick out one or two jobs that need to get done that day. Start with the most important and work your way down.

By focusing your limited time on only the most important tasks first, you can make that “to do” list seem much less intimidating.

You really want to hone your skills of prioritizing. Don’t waste time on the things that aren’t directly related to earning money for you.

4. Email is possibly the number 1 distraction to your productivity. Unless you are waiting for a specific email, restrict the number of times you check your email.

For most of us once in the morning and once in the evening is plenty.

Another good idea is to open an email account that you use exclusively for your business.

If you limit the number of people who have that work email address you simply won’t get as many emails and you will be less inclined to waste time reading the latest joke.

5. Let your family know when you are working. They need to understand that when you are at work, whether at home or away in an outside office, that you can’t be disturbed.

Setting aside a quiet spot in your home is a great idea. When I was first starting out my business I put a sign right on my office door that said “Do Not Disturb… I’m Working”.

My kids knew that unless someone was bleeding, they had to leave me alone until I took a break!

Get The Most Out Of Your Limited Time…

To be truly successful in your affiliate marketing career you will need to treat it like a career. Designate specific work times and stick to them. Success will be cumulative and in direct proportion to the quality and quantity of time you spend on your business.

Since your time is limited, use these tips to get the most out of all the time you do spend building your affiliate marketing business.

For all those of you who want to start making money online by becoming an affiliate marketer there are many affiliate marketing programs you can use. You may have heard of Commission Junction, Clickbank and Amazon, but which one(s) should you join and can you even join whichever one you want?

Places like Commission Junction and Amazon sell “real” products. They sell pretty much anything you can think of: books, music, car seats, furniture, etc. Some of these affiliate marketing programs can be a little harder to get into. At the minimum you will need to have your own website to be approved for any of these programs.

Being an affiliate for these programs that have physical products does, as with most things, have it’s pros and cons. Selling virtually any type of product imaginable gives you the ability to target multiple niches and it gives you the opportunity to quickly target a hot new niche.

The downside is that many of these programs can be a little harder to get into and sometimes people don’t like to order their physical products online, they would rather get it right away and go out and buy it someplace close to home.

Another option for  affiliate marketing programs is a program called Clickbank. Clickbank has been around fro over 10 years and has an excellent reputation for customer service.  Clickbank deals exclusively with digital products such as software and ebooks. Since these items can be downloaded instantly once a sale is completed, many customers get virtually instant gratification.

The digital nature of Clickbank and the fact that the program accepts anyone, and no, you don’t need to have your own website to be accepted into their affiliate program, makes it the perfect place to start for all the beginner Internet marketers out there.

You can also be an affiliate for multiple affiliate marketing programs. The more programs you are a member of, the wider the selection of products you will be able to sell.

It doesn’t matter which program(s) you choose to sign up for, the number 1 job for all affiliates is driving traffic to a website. Now I know that I said that you don’t need to have a website to be approved with Clickbank, and you don’t, but you will still have a website. You will get a free replicated (the website will look exactly the same as all the other affiliates websites. The only difference will be your unique URL that identifies you as the affiliate who got the sale so you get a commission) website for every product you sign up to promote.

So, to be a successful affiliate marketer the main thing you have to do after you’ve signed up is to learn the best way to drive traffic to that website so you can get sales. There is more information right here on this blog about learning how to drive traffic and what type of traffic you will want to send to your offers.

Step 1: decide which affiliate marketing program you qualify for and would like to join, then sign up. Step 2: learn how to drive traffic to your offers so you can make as many commissions as possible. Simple!

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