What are the steps to setting up a website that does affiliate marketing, and how do you generate revenue from that site?

The steps you would need to take in setting up a website that does affiliate marketing and how you can generate revenue from that site is not as difficult as one might think it is. However, generating enough income to live on is another story.

1.) Research to find a profitable niche. There are many different ebooks and articles offering great advice on how to find a profitable niche, so be prepared to do lots of research to find the right niche. If you skip this step, you will lose straight away.

2.) Register a domain name that best describes the niche you have chosen. This will offer you yet another SEO factor in helping your site rank ... and SHOULD help your visitors to easily remember your domain.

3.) Arrange hosting for quality your domain. Cheaper may not necessarily be better. Hosts whose server throw “Resources Limited” error message will only serve to discourage your site visitors. Lose them once they may never come back.

4.) Purchase a security certificate for your website. This will prove to be of great ranking value as Google has made it a fact that they will rank sites with certificates higher than those without starting this year.

5.) Write helpful, relevant articles that offer unique content. Don’t be afraid to share inside secrets as this will help draw potential buyer best. Never, EVER copy other’s content and never duplicate content from ANY site you may already own. Google does not like duplicate content on any site.

6.) Do not be afraid to write content that is over 1,000 words. It seems, Google prefers offering their searchers longer, relevant content. Offering longer articles also enhances your post’s chance of ranking for more than one keyword.

7.) Make adding quality, unique content a priority over adding affiliate links. In other words, add great content and get your site at least indexed by search engines before you start adding affiliate links.

8.) Arrange to become an affiliate of products that YOU know are reliable. Your reputation relies on the products you offer your site visitors. So, it is highly advisable to make sure there is at least a money back guarantee.

9.) Only ever offer REAL honest reviews of products you have actually purchased and used. Your reputation depends on honesty.


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