Stop Reading and Try It!

You guys know that I am currently into affiliate marketing to see if it will work out for me. To be honest with you, I’ve been thinking of trying out all the affiliate stuff for quite while now. Long before my post a few days ago, I already tried to expose myself to some affiliate marketing resources. I’ve registered on a lot of affiliate marketing forums and subscribed to even more affiliate marketing related blogs. However, it has come to my conclusion that while all these resources are helpful, none are as good as getting your hands dirty.

I’m proud to say that I finally submitted a few applications to some respected affiliate networks. Although I have yet to be accepted, I’m learning things already! One of this is finding the right niche. On one of the affiliate forums I visit, I asked how to find a decent niche. Of course, this guy with some experience came and gave a nice criticism saying that I shouldn’t focus on finding a niche, but should try and fail first as that is the best way to learn. Then, another user came over and she said that one of the biggest mistakes that new affiliate marketers make is entering an already saturated and competitive niche.

From clicking around some affiliate networks today, I discovered that the two points are both, surprisingly true. I was so focused on finding an untapped niche I totally ignored the rest of the process that you need to go through to become a great affiliate. However, by just going on without a great niche, but a niche to experience with, I think that I found a small, yet a profitable niche (I’ll share how I found it later). In the process, I’m also learning the tricks that super affiliates are using to succeed.

Wow, so far, I sound like a total jerk that just discovered the greatness of the whole affiliate marketing industry, when I have still yet to begin! Nonetheless, this has been a priceless experience for me. Rather than reading pages and pages of forums, blogs, and e-books, I feel that today, I learned nearly as much from a few hours of clicking around the affiliate programs’ websites.

If you are a super affiliate or have any experience in affiliate marketing, you’re probably thinking that I haven’t done anything great. I think not though. There really is a difference between thinking about it and acting on the thought. I acted on it today and learned a great deal. If you are hesitant about affiliate marketing or any type of a make money online scheme, I suggest that you try it, assuming that you don’t lose so much. It’s been great for me and I’m sure it’ll be great for you too.