By: Laurie Neumann

Many people are looking for a way to make money online today.  The internet has opened up multiple opportunities to earn some extra income, and affiliate marketing is one of the simplest and low-cost ways for beginners to get started.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

First things first.  Affiliate marketing is the process of promoting other’s products, and earning a commission on any sales that are made.

Choose a Market

The first thing you should do is choose a market – a group of people that you want to promote products to.  A market could consist of scrapbookers, golfers, homeschoolers, etc.  It is a group of people who share a common interest.