I am sure you have heard about affiliate marketing. Some people are scared away by this term. Apparently, they associate this with a complicated business model. But the fact is that this is the most facile business model for anyone aspiring to start an internet business.

If you are interested in earning money using the internet, this is the right time. The present time is much more favorable than any time in the past . In the past we had money making opportunities mostly of the multi level marketing type. In fact, it was widely believed that network marketing was the only way to make money online. All you needed was a website using which you could make people sign up under you and that was all you needed to do. With your downline members continuing the recruitment, you would soon have a huge downline under you and would start earning on a regular basis.

This was the perception. But unfortunately, many people found out to their chagrin that either they were unable to build their downline or that their downline members were unable to do the job, resulting in the business not even taking off. After repeated trials and tribulations with several opportunities fondly but irrationally hoping that each of their new ventures would be different from their earlier ones.

Whether you have tried the MLM route and tasted failure or have not tried any method at all, you can start making money through affiliate marketing. Don't be scared by the term marketing. Affiliate marketing is not like other kinds of marketing and can be taken up even by novices. And it doesn't cost you anything to become an affiliate. There are thousands of products available through established affiliate networks like Clickbank, Rapbank, ebay etc. You can become a member of one or more of these networks and start promoting some products.

The easiest way to earn an internet income is through affiliate marketing. But you do need some guidance and help. Fortunately, certain well meaning people have created some products and systems to help affiliates like you to make money on the net. If you start on your own , you will be struggling a lot till you get to know the tips and tricks that will help you reach success as an internet marketer. But by following the guidance of some good guides you can see quick success.