Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular online business models. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. In a nutshell, affiliate marketing is where an affiliate (you) refers a customer to a vendor, and the vendor gives the affiliate a commission if a sale or an action takes place. You do not work for the vendor. Think of yourself as an independent contractor. The advantages of affiliate marketing are many. They include: • No need to create your own products. • The vendor handles all the hard work like delivery, invoicing, customer support, etc. • You can do this from any where in the world. • Easy to set up and get started. • Low start up cost. • Fairly easy to scale. • Works while you’re sleeping. When done correctly, affiliate marketing is one of the best online business models you can use. I have been an affiliate marketer since 2000 and have made millions from it, but you have to know what you’re doing.