1. Lack of Understanding and What it Takes to Become Successful

Many affiliates fail because they do not put in the hard work that is needed to become successful and come into affiliate marketing with the mind-set that all they have to do is join an affiliate program get a link and the customers will come along and click the link.

Whilst this is the concept there are many other steps in-between getting joining the affiliate program and getting the final sale.

Affiliate marketing is much more than simple directing customers to the products and or services website, if you want to earn the big bucks and create a full-time income.

You will have to invest your time and hard work in promoting because most of your competition will be doing the same.

2. Be Prepared – Get Planning