Firstly, let's go to definition of Terms
Online: Simply means controlled by or connected to a computer with internet.
Affiliate: Simply means Partner
Marketing: Simply means to promote or promotion.
So with this definition of term, you yourself should be able to define the term Online Affiliate Marketing.
But I will still define it.
Affiliate Marketing in my own words; is simply promoting someone's else business or product through the internet.
That means it's not your business or product, but you decide to promote it online.
Why Affiliate Marketing or Why do people decide to promote someone's else product or business?
The answer is simply because of the rewards attached, either money or gifts.
Everyone that has engaged in Affiliate Marketing in one way or the other do so because of the rewards accrued
So, Affiliate Marketing guarantees other source of income for those that diligently work at it.
How to succeed as an Affiliate
Affiliate Marketing demands meticulous approach to get the desired result. You must engage your brain diligently to get to the top in Affiliate Marketing. You must be ready to sacrifice as much as you can because it demands a lot of sacrifice. Be determined to succeed! No matter what
How to go about it?
We have different companies or organizations online that are looking for affiliate marketers, what you need to do is just search for such companies, get their affiliate terms and conditions, register with them and start promoting and also earning more into your account at the same time.
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