Affiliate marketing is a term used to describe an advertising agreement between a website owner (affiliate) and a merchant. A strategic affiliate marketing agreement can be a very profitable online venture for both parties. The affiliate earns a commission for generating leads, clicks, and/or sales for the merchants website. The merchant enjoys a healthy profit without having to do a great deal of work.

If you are an affiliate marketing newbie interested in entering the business of strategic affiliate marketing, here are three simple steps to help get you started:

Step One:

The first step in developing a strategic affiliate marketing campaign is to find a niche. Your best bet is to find a subject that you are interested in or passionate about. Having a fair bit of knowledge on the subject won