Affiliate marketing is definitely not for everyone. As little as 2 years ago, thousands of people were becoming rich on the net, in a very short time. However, the online market has become as tough if not tougher than the "real" physical word. 8 or 9 out of 10 online businesses continue to fail, and many people are being misled into believing they can get rich quick on the net. One of the ways people are being mislead is by thinking affiliate promotion is as easy as one, two three, when in fact, it is terribly difficult.

There are many myths surrounding affiliate marketing that appeal to inexperienced people. Many people will naively believe that they can become rich over night, because of stories they have heard which may be true, but do not usually happen to the average person. It is true that this type of business can result in great fortune, but the people who do make the most money are the ones who worked hard and long to get there. The people who have succeeded in this business will tell you there are no easy way to get there. Uninformed people are the ones who fail miserable in this Internet business. They get themselves into the business with no education or resources. Their heads are filled with images of great wealth and success but they have no idea on how to get there. If this sounds like you, I would recommend you get some real information and education about this business before you get in over your head.

Affiliate marketing is not as easy as many affiliate promoters make it look. It is not just promoting things through a website and getting paid for it. You also have to know about the market and the customers. So if you are thinking about getting into the affiliate promotion market, it can be a rewarding and successful opportunity for the right person. If you are willing to work long and hard to get your rewards, then you should consider looking into this business by talking to other people who have experience and getting some education on the subject.