What is it that interests me most?
How lucrative is the niche?
How much time will I put in?
How long will my business be profitable?
Are there affiliates available?
Research
The next step of the process is conducting your research. Once you decide on
the niche, you have to find the programs and products that best suit your
niche. You might have already started with it while deciding on your niche
and now it is time to do a little more research on it.
You have to spend some amount of time going through the programs and
what they offer to you. It is crucial for you to ensure that you go through all
the terms to make sure that you know what you are getting into. You will be
able to generate a decent income only if you spend time researching the
products, and it will be worth the effort.
Here are some pointers to bear in mind.
You must look at the types of sellers who are using the network, as it will
help you understand how successful the affiliation or affiliate program can
be.
You must look into the network and check the type of programs and payment
systems that exist.
Ideally, you must look for programs that pay you 50 to 160% commission so
that you can make the most of the affiliation. If you are using a platform like
Click bank, then it can be a little higher. The basic idea is to find products
and programs that are going to help you make the most of the affiliation.
If you choose a cost per action scheme, then you have to find programs that
pay above $1 and ensure that the products are not too restrictive and can be
promoted freely.
For any physical products that you promote, look for at least $40 and above
commissions.
Before choosing any products and services, you have to ask yourself whether
it goes with your image and if people will be willing to buy it. Do not endorse