What school to join?

There are a crazy number of programs to choose from if you search the internet for an Affiliate Marketing School to teach you to start as an affiliate marketer, or to advance you from newbie affiliate marketer to expert affiliate marketer.

Because of the extensive income potential associated with affiliate marketing, a huge number of marketers are developing and selling e-books on this topic. Unfortunately the vast majority of the material and e-books found on affiliate marketing is not only poorly written, but contains outdated information, and in many cases is just a rehash of another e-book. It most cases it is pure junk and only sell by creating the HYPE of making money, or fast riches, etc.

You will also find that these materials are imbedded with multiple links to other products to purchase, and many affiliate marketers fall into the trap of buying from these links.

Do not buy from links before you know what your requirements are and knowing what you are doing.

How to Find Real Value

A successful affiliate marketing school will typically charge a monthly subscription fee and will provide you with written and video tutorials, and will also supply 24/7/365 online support to assist an affiliate marketer with any problems they experience.

A successful affiliate marketing school will typically also provide their members access to their members forum, where they will be able to meet and share information on all aspects of the school and affiliate marketing with other students. The value of the information and support provided on these forums is incalculable, and in many instances will determine the amount of success you will achieve.

Also look for programs where you pay a monthly fee for full access membership to resources, support, tutorials, membership forums and affiliate marketing tools. This will allow you to cancel the membership if you are not satisfied, or once you achieved your objectives.

Which Type Of Affiliate Marketing School To Avoid

It is my advice to steer clear of any affiliate marketing school where you are requested or forced to pay upfront for a specified number of hours of personal tutoring or where a telemarketer will try and convince you to join them. These telemarketers are very persuasive and will attempt to make you believe that they are in fact screening YOU to allow you to join their program. This is just a clever telemarketing technique and the so-called "senior director" who will call you for an interview, is just another telemarketer. Without going into it any further, my recommendation is to "JUST STAY CLEAR OF THEM".

Avoid programs where you do not have access to online support or online resources.

Definitely and at all cost avoid affiliate marketing schools that charge a once off fee for lifetime membership. The reasons for this is obvious and although it sounds like a good deal, "STAY CLEAR".

Testimonials can be bought, and do not base your decision to join a program or not on testimonials alone. It is not only about the money you pay but also the time you loose if you choose the wrong program to join.

Summary

Affiliate internet marketing is a highly dynamic environment and you will need to keep up with the latest trends and methods.

A top Affiliate Marketing School should not charge more than between about $29 and $60 per month, and must provide access to all their resources and provide support.