In this article I would like to share with you 5 dead easy tips to net fat affiliate commissions. The best thing is, I have used these tips for myself to create a profitable Internet business from scratch...

Tip #1: Use 'attractive' affiliate links

Instead of a long ugly affiliate link that most affiliate programs provide you with, create your own affiliate 'redirect' link that is 'attractive' to click on. A link like yourname.com/recommends/affiliateprogram.html is more clickable than an affiliate link full of strange looking code!

Tip #2: Pre-sell your affiliate products

Write reviews of your affiliate products or write problem/solution articles that promote your affiliate program. Don't 'hard-sell' your affiliate products, let the salesletter do the talking, especially if the salesletter has been proven to sell well.

Tip #3: Always build your list

Why NOT build a subscriber list? A subscriber list allows you to send out emails and make instant affiliate commissions. Also, you are building not just the merchant's business, but your own.

Tip #4: Only promote top products

Never promote something that is low in quality or doesn't deliver on expectations. Only promote products which you know are selling well and give genuine value.

Tip #5: Use a systematic marketing strategy

Your affiliate marketing plan should comprise of as many traffic generation sources as possible. Make your marketing as wide and deep as possible and you'll never run out of traffic to count on. However, do be sure not to focus your efforts on 'rubbish' traffic, traffic that doesn't convert. Marketing a dog training affiliate product to visitors who are looking for guitar tips doesn't work. Some traffic sources which are proven to convert well include: forum marketing, pay per click marketing, classified ads, article marketing and ezine advertising. Combine these traffic sources for unstoppable affiliate marketing traffic.