Presentation - Affiliate Marketing Basics
                     Affiliate M
arketing B
asics
Presented by NSIM
Core Concepts
Key Participants in Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate Merchant Consumer
An affiliate is a marketer who A merchant is the product The consumer is the end-user 
promotes products or services owner or service provider who who purchases products 
offered by a merchant. They earn partners with affiliates. They through an affiliate's referral. 
commissions for each sale benefit from increased sales Their engagement is crucial in 
generated through their unique and market exposure through the affiliate marketing process, 
affiliate links. the affiliate's marketing efforts. driving sales for merchants and 
commissions for affiliates.
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Understanding the Affiliate Process 
Flow
Popular 
Affiliate 
Programs 
and 
Networks
Affiliate marketing offers opportunities with 
popular platforms like Amazon 
Associates, ShareASale, and ClickBank, 
allowing beginners to start earning 
commissions by promoting diverse products 
across various niches.
Benefits and Tips
Earning with flexibility and strategy
Flexible Income Low Startup Costs
Affiliate marketing allows for flexible With minimal initial investment required, 
income, enabling individuals to work on their starting an affiliate marketing venture is 
terms and generate revenue while balancing accessible, allowing aspiring marketers to 
other commitments, such as family or a full- launch their business without financial 
time job. strain from inventory or overhead costs.
5
Ethical 
Marketing in 
Affiliate 
Programs
Success in affiliate marketing relies on 
transparency and trust. Disclose affiliate 
links to your audience, ensuring they 
understand you're earning a commission, 
which builds credibility and long-term 
relationships.
Start You
r Journey
Explore affiliate programs that 
inspire you