How long does it take is the number one question most often asked by new affiliate marketers.
If you begin an affiliate marketing business because you are desperate for money and need a way out of your financial difficulties, then you will be disappointed because it takes time to build a business to make money.
If you set up a storefront business selling books would you expect to make money the first day? No, you would not break even until 1-3 years.
Affiliate Marketing is a business also. You will need to build your business, but the cool thing is you can start making money within the first 3-6 months. I ‘don’t guarantee this time frame because all affiliate marketers work at a different pace.
If you have a full-time job and you are building your business on the side, then it may take you longer. If you are a stay at home business person and can work on your site daily, then you may make money faster.
The vital part to take away here is Affiliate Marketing is not a get rich quick business. It takes time, effort, and consistency to create an online business.
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Your “Top 12 Questions Asked Regarding Affiliate Marketing” answers a lot of questions. Affiliate Marketing almost sounds like some medical word that is put together with several smaller words that mean specifics.
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A lot of people simply overlook affiliate marketing because they do believe it is not real. Or is too small for them. Or what ever. Yet you have laid out the facts for anyone “to know” what it is & how it can be used so to increase the lifestyle of anyone. Ha, even a 12 year old is capable of creating such a business. So what does this say to us grown-ups?
Hey Jim, Great point on the medical term. I can see that now that you mention it.
As for what does it say for grown-ups, well, it means many are looking for a quick fix to the financial problems they created. Affiliate Marketing is a great business, but it is not a quick fix.
I have written many posts on different scams. People will find my posts read how it is bogus and sign up for the scam anyway.
They could start a business in affiliate marketing and make a legitimate income with a real business. But instead, people want fast money from empty promises. If it is too good to be true, then it is.
Thanks for stopping by.
I can’t believe I found your post! It answered so many questions in one article that have been giving me some concern since I started my research. I appreciate the honesty in response to how long before I can start making money. Many sites promise instant results. It is refreshing to learn the truth of taking three to six months but also to know that my own efforts are the primary factor in my success. Thanks for the great article.
Mike, you are so welcome. Yes so many people think making money with affiliate marketing is a quick deal. It does take time to create a business.
I am so happy I can help to answer many of your questions.
Great questions Laura,
I was asking all of these when I first started, especially the one where that can when we really make money as an affiliate marketer. I remember I was so curious but there were no sources online explaining that so I took a leap of faith and dived into affiliate marketing myself and it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done for my life. Highly recommended, my only regret is that I didn’t start earlier 😀
Hi Riaz, yes so many have a miss conception about affiliate marketing. That is why I wanted to answer so many of the frequently asked questions. Thank you for stopping by and I am happy I could help out.