Benefits of becoming an affiliate

Is it still worth becoming an affiliate in this era?

I personally would answer emphatically YES. Both for side and main jobs.

However, this is not an invitation for friends who have never started and then decide to only focus on this field, let alone are determined to resign to change profession to become an affiliate. Because even though affiliates look trivial and easy, in reality there are many things that must be learned so that we can survive and survive in today's affiliates.

Effort will not betray the results. Try harder than before, God willing, the results will follow

In this article, I will not discuss how to become a pro affiliate. However, we will discuss why current affiliates are still interesting to follow.

1. You don't need a lot of capital, you just need a camera and product

Becoming an affiliate in this era does not require us to prepare large capital such as opening a physical shop or producing our own goods. We don't need to rent a place, pay employees, or spend money on stocking large quantities of goods. Everything can be started from home, with simple equipment.

All we really need is a camera—and it doesn't have to be expensive. The smartphone cameras that we use every day are more than enough to create promotional content that is worthy of broadcast. Especially now, many middle class cellphones have good camera quality for making photos and videos with sharp results and attractive colors. With a little understanding of lighting and angles, the results can look professional without additional costs.

For products, we simply prepare the items that we will promote. The method is also flexible: you can buy the product directly according to your ability, or take advantage of discount offers and promos to save more. The most important thing is that the product is in our hands so that it can be shown realistically in the content, so that the audience feels more confident and interested in buying.

In essence, an affiliate's greatest capital lies not in money, but in creativity, consistency and the ability to package content. With simple capital such as a camera and products, we can start building our first steps in the world of affiliate marketing without having to wait to have large capital first.

2. You can use the product at home

One of the advantages of being an affiliate is that we can create content just by using the products we have at home. This makes the content creation process more practical, flexible and time-saving. Some of the advantages include:

• No need to leave the house to take stock
  Just take a product that is already in your cupboard, kitchen, work desk, or display shelf at home. We can immediately start making photos and videos at any time without having to wait for goods to be delivered.
• Content feels more natural
  Using the product at home makes the content atmosphere more relaxed and realistic. The audience will feel, "Oh, this product is used every day," so the impression is more convincing.
• Can take many angle variations
  At home, we are free to move products to various locations—dining table, kitchen, living room, or backyard—to get different background variations.
• Save production costs
  Because there is no need to rent a studio or buy additional property, content creation costs can be kept to a minimum. Even equipment such as lighting can utilize house lights or sunlight from windows.
• Can be repeated at any time
  If the first results are not satisfactory, we can immediately repeat taking pictures or videos without any hassle. The product is still at home, so you don't have to worry about running out of time or opportunities.

By utilizing products we already have at home, the process of becoming an affiliate can be easier and more enjoyable, while maintaining time and energy efficiency.

3. The content is simple

Content for affiliate marketing doesn't have to be complicated or full of effects. In fact, what is simple is often more effective. Just show the product clearly, give a little explanation or usage tips, then add an invitation to buy. With a format like this, the shooting and editing process is faster, and we can produce a lot of content in a short time.

4. Commissions are paid immediately when the order is completed

One of the things that makes many people feel at home as an affiliate is the clear and fast payment system. As soon as a buyer makes a transaction through our yellow basket, the system will immediately record the commission we get. We don't need to bother verifying one by one, because everything runs automatically by system.

When the order arrives and the buyer confirms that the transaction is complete, the commission usually goes directly into our affiliate account balance. This process makes it easier for us to monitor work results, set sales targets, and plan the next promotional strategy without having to wait too long.

5. You can apply for free samples if our content is suitable for sale

When we consistently create interesting content that is proven to generate sales, many brands will start to pay attention. At this stage, we have the opportunity to request free product samples. Brands usually like to work with affiliates who already have a good sales track record, because the opportunity for purchases from our promotions is greater.

With free samples, we can continue to create fresh content without having to spend additional capital to buy new products. The more product variations we display, the greater the opportunity to attract different audiences. And this is where the excitement of being an affiliate is felt: we can develop while continuing to learn, build a network, and enjoy every process we undertake.