To Buy or Not to Buy an Affiliate Program

Author: James Neely

A friend of mine stopped by the house a few days ago and had some questions about making money on the Internet. I thought that this would make a good article on the topic of whether or not you should buy an affiliate program on the Internet.

First, Joe asked what I am doing to make money on the Internet. He knows that I am a freelance writer, but he just didn't get what that had to do with making money on the Internet. I assured him that you do not have to be a writer to make money on the Internet and become wealthy. But, I pointed out that the best decision I made as a freelance writer was to buy an affiliate program.

I also told him that he needs to know this one fact before proceeding: YOU can make money on the Internet. It is not difficult to learn, but it takes motivation, desire and drive to get it done. I also stressed this point: that there are no get-rich-quick schemes that work. In fact, if you see any advertisements that look like them, do the best thing: turn and run.

I told him that the best and most credible programs ALWAYS tell you up front about the amount of work that it will take to get you where you want to go. And, they will also tell you that it takes money to become wealthy. You will need to purchase some tools to help you as you go along. I got a chuckle out of him when I asked him if he expected money just to come pouring into his bank account. The only way that happens is if you win the lottery!

I asked him how much he knows about Internet marketing. He stated that he does not know anything other than the spam emails that arrive in his inbox.

I told him that as long as he has the right tools, and the drive and desire, he needs to buy an affiliate program that will help him reach his goal of becoming wealthy. I broke it down this way:

Tools you need: A computer, Internet connection and an email address. That is the bare minimum. You might want to try to save a little money in order to create your own website. But that is purely optional.

The drive and desire has to come from within. Often times, adversity spawns change. We change because we are unhappy with where we are. That is where I found myself and I used that as motivation to make changes in my life. I am happier and on my way to making a career out of Internet marketing.

Finally, get hooked up with a program that will help you reach your goals. I stressed again that he should buy an affiliate program that is reputable. Not only will they set realistic expectations up front, but the best always offer a great online marketing course. And, to me the most valuable part of any affiliate program is the community of like-minded people who are all doing the same thing. You get connected with those who are not only going through what you are, but also those who have been there and can help you get where you are trying to go.

Joe walked out with his questions answered and a determined look on his face. I know him well enough to know what that means. He is going to buy an affiliate program to help him become wealthy. And he will not be sorry that he did.