You’re a beginner in affiliate marketing
As a beginner to affiliate marketing. The first piece of advice I would give is to address the issue of mindset and expectations.
Why I feel this is important, I come across this all the time, is to have the proper expectations of what you are embarking on.
Affiliate marketing is a business. Though the concept of online marketing is easy to understand, this is where simple comes to a halt. This simplicity carries over, giving the impression, especially to someone looking into affiliate/online marketing that running a profitable online business is easy. On top of that, you throw in the constant promotional pieces of earning 10K with 3 clicks of a mouse you see where people get lost and confused.
This doesn’t mean you can’t do it. Affiliate marketing takes work, and you need to have the willingness to learn new things. So, be prepared to do some work and get comfortable working outside of your comfort zone. If you are willing to do this, then success is a matter of time.
The remaining part of your question is a little more complex.
To start, I would search out a niche or an area/topic that you know something about. Choose a topic in an area where you can add value to people by helping them overcome a struggle in the same topic. As you become an authority in your niche you will be able to recommend products and earn commissions.
How to promote
How you promote your product should be based on what you are comfortable creating. What I am about to say is nothing unique. For example, you’re someone who expresses or can covey your message more effectively visually, then go with YouTube. If you feel you communicate better using a text format, then blog, or create posts on social media. If speaking is your thing, a podcast maybe better suited for you.
The platform you choose.
Once you find an option that works for you, set up the appropriate account, using your brand, and go to work.
From this point forward is where the work begins. Focus on the 4 Core Areas and remember your success hinges on your ability to convert your traffic into paying customers.