5) Thinking Outside The Box

So many e-commerce businesses depend hugely on their own affiliate network to drive traffic and sales. It's a reasonably easy and hassle-free way to make profits.

Unfortunately as an affiliate marketer you don't have that luxury.

But it's actually to your advantage.

You see without that fallback you are forced to think outside box to generate traffic.

Instead you need to find, test and develop other techniques which stand you in good stead for future.

Not only does it make you more creative and resourceful in general, but if and when you eventually launch a non- affiliate marketing site you'll already know how to generate an avalanche of traffic *ontop* of what your affiliates bring you.

And more traffic equals more sales.

6) He Who Has The Traffic Has The Power

Once you develop your traffic streams and your subscriber list you become a very sought after commodity.

Other businesses seek you out, eager to sign you up as an affiliate of theirs.

And as your success grows, you develop ability to cherry pick only most profitable deals for yourself - and often command higher commission rates than others get.

Do *not* underestimate what it can be like to be in this situation. An example is that one of my merchant partners sent me an extra $250 last Christmas just to say thanks for sending them so many sales that year!

7) You're The Perfect Affiliate Manager

If and when you decide to create your own product and set up your own affiliate program as part of your marketing strategy you have a distinct advantage over your competitors - you'll already know best affiliate marketing techniques.

And this knowledge will prove priceless in terms of helping your own affiliates promote you effectively.

8) Great Community

By becoming an affiliate marketer you will be joining a great community of like-minded individuals from around world.

A combination of quality newsletters and discussion forums run by real pros means it's a great community to be a part of.

So there you have it - my eight reasons to become an affiliate marketer today - so what are you waiting for?!

**Note To Editors** - I really have done everything I can think of to make our new affiliate program a winning proposition for you. Feel free to sign up for program and insert your own affiliate link in resource box to earn extra cash.

2. Visit high ranking websites. DO NOT IMITATE THEM. Use them to gain ideas and become creative.

3. Add your own touch and personality to your pages.

4. Be consistent. Once you have decided on a theme keep it going throughout your pages

5. Link to websites that are relevant to your site.

6. Do not over inundate your site with banners. Find a balance between banners and text ads.

7. Make your site easy to navigate. Add buttons, navigation tools etc.

8. Keep content honest and open. Stay away from false promises and money making embellishments.

Facts to take into consideration:

It takes repetitive ads throughout your website to attract your potential customers and or future Business Associates.

You need to convey confidence and trust throughout your pages.

Therefore, adding content is a never ending process. As information hi-way becomes more traveled, more information is desired and you will need to provide that information, in order to stay out of “black holes” of cyberspace.

Enough is never Enough.