If you are thinking of starting an online affiliate marketing venture from the ground up, now is the best time to do this! The affiliate marketing industry is growing by leaps and bounds, and opportunities are springing up everywhere. In 2016, retailers in the United States alone spent well over $4 billion on affiliate marketing costs. It is projected that by 2020, this figure will hit $6.8 billion. Advertisers are drawn to the performance-based nature of affiliate marketing, and they are catapulting to affiliate marketing at accelerated speeds. It is estimated that around 81% of brands and 84% of publishers today are making use of affiliate marketing. Also interesting to note is the fact that about 16% of total orders via the Internet are now generated via affiliate marketing. This market is growing, and growing fast! If you want to take advantage of it, you need to jump in now. This book covers the different topics associated with affiliate marketing, starting with its definition, trends, opportunities, and current options, and will teach you various strategies and techniques to become successful in affiliate marketing. I have tried my very best not to overload you with information about affiliate marketing in the following pages, but there's just so much to know and to get excited about in this online entrepreneurial opportunity! At the completion of this book, my goal is to see to it that you develop a good understanding of the affiliate marketing industry and what it offers to the entrepreneur, and be able to apply the techniques presented to your own online business enterprise.